CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (VIRGINIA)

21. If an aggressive driver is involved in an accident down the road, you should:
stop a safe distance from the accident scene, wait for the police and report the behavior you witnessed.
try to get their vehicle to the side of the road.
confront the aggressive driver.
22. In a vehicle with a dual air brake system:
one system supplies air to the trailer.
each system has its own air tanks.
both systems typically operate the regular brakes on the rear axle.
23. You must use ________ as the principal way of controlling your speed on downgrades.
the brake pedal
controlled braking
the braking effect of the engine
24. When driving, do NOT:
warn the drivers behind by flashing your brake lights if you see a hazard that will require slowing down.
try to help out other drivers by signaling when it is safe to pass.
assume that vehicles, pedestrians or bicyclists see you whenever you are about to pass them.
25. To determine how much space you should keep in front of you, one good says you need at least ______ for each 10 feet of vehicle length at speeds below 40 mph.
2 seconds
1 second
3 seconds
26. The total weight of a single vehicle including its load is called:
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Gross Vehicle Rating (GVR)
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
27. If you're carrying hazardous materials and are stopped at a truck stop, you should:
keep the shipping papers with you.
leave the shipping papers on the dashboard in clear view.
leave the shipping papers in the driver’s door pouch or on the driver’s seat.
28. Combination vehicles _________ than single CMVs.
require more driving skill
are much easier to drive
are safer in bad weather
29. In a dual air brake system, if one air system is very low on pressure:
you should pump the brakes to restore pressure.
either the front or rear brakes will not be operating fully.
you should drive and brake as you always have.
30. A high center of gravity:
is less dangerous in curves.
means your vehicle is more likely to tip over.
helps the vehicle be more stable while turning.
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