VA CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

21. When the spring brakes are on, you should:
pump the brakes.
press the accelerator.
not push the brake pedal down.
22. You are driving a heavy vehicle with a manual transmission, and you have to stop on the shoulder while driving on an uphill grade. When putting your vehicle back in motion up the grade, you should:
shift down to a speed that you can control without using the brakes.
use the parking brake to hold the vehicle until the clutch engages.
partly engage the clutch before you take your right foot off the brake.
23. Air pressure should build up in a single air system, within about:
10 minutes.
3 minutes.
15 minutes.
24. Drivers should try to park their vehicle so that:
there is at least one curb next to the vehicle.
they can pull forward when they leave.
they can do a walk around inspection.
25. Bracing is used to:
prevent movement of cargo.
make cargo easier to unload.
increase the height of the vehicle’s center of gravity.
26. A drivers trip log, if required:
may be brought up to date once a week.
may be written in pencil.
must be shown immediately when an officer requests it.
27. You should use your four-way emergency flashers:
while crossing railroad tracks.
when parked at the side of the road.
when driving at night.
28. Which of the following is NOT a hazard?
A cardboard box on the road
Work zones
An escape ramp
29. Alcohol:
improves reaction time.
impairs depth perception.
does not affect judgement.
30. When your drive wheels have poor traction, retarders:
will help you regain traction.
can cause your wheels to skid.
will stop working.
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