VA CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

11. Which of the following are possible causes of tire fires?
Over-inflated tires and short circuits.
Under-inflated tires and dual tires that touch.
Loose fuel connections or under-inflated tires.
12. Wheel rims that have had welding repairs:
should be placed in the front.
are safe.
should not be used.
13. Do NOT use water on a _______ fire.
cloth
paper
gasoline
14. If during vehicle inspection a tire is too hot to touch, you should:
remain stopped until the tire cools off.
immediately decrease air pressure.
let air out.
15. Driving without a CDL, or with a suspended CDL, incurs:
a large fine.
a civil penalty or, in aggravated cases, criminal penalties.
All of the above.
16. If the drive wheels start to skid:
use the brakes to slow down.
accelerate slightly to regain control.
push in the clutch to let them turn freely.
17. Which surface is the most slippery?
Wet ice
Wet pavement
Ice that is not wet
18. When driving, you should be alert for:
drivers whose vision is blocked.
people who are distracted.
All of the above.
19. If your vehicle thumps or vibrates heavily, it may be a sign that:
one of the tires has gone flat.
you need to shift up.
the brakes have failed.
20. The posted speed limit for a curve:
is safe for trucks or buses, but it may be too fast for cars.
may be too fast for many trucks or buses.
is safe for all vehicles.
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