CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST (VIRGINIA) - PRACTICE TEST
11.
Which of the following is true about curved mirrors?
|
They are illegal in most States.
|
|
|
In a curved mirror everything appears smaller than it would if you were looking at it directly.
|
|
|
In a curved mirror things seem closer than they really are.
|
12.
Which of the following is part of checking lights?
|
Turning off the engine and taking the key with you.
|
|
|
Turning on the headlights and four-way flashers.
|
|
|
All of the above.
|
13.
Which of the following statements about staying alert while driving is true?
|
Some drugs can overcome fatigue.
|
|
|
Drinking a cup of coffee will do more to keep you alert than a 20 minute nap.
|
|
|
None of the above.
|
14.
To prevent drowsiness before a trip, you should:
|
drink 2 cups of coffee.
|
|
|
drive with the windows rolled down.
|
|
|
avoid medications that cause drowsiness.
|
15.
Which of these describes the proper braking technique when driving on a long and steep downgrade?
|
Release the brakes until your speed is 5 mph above your safe speed, then apply the brakes. When your speed has decreased to your safe speed, repeat the previous steps.
|
|
|
Apply the brakes. When your speed has been reduced to 5 mph below your safe speed, release the brakes. When your speed has increased to your safe speed, repeat the previous steps.
|
|
|
Apply the brakes until your speed has been reduced to 5 mph, then release the brakes. When your speed has increased to your safe speed, repeat the previous steps.
|
16.
If you are feeling drowsy behind the wheel, the only safe cure is to:
|
pull off the road and get some sleep.
|
|
|
open your windows, allowing fresh air inside your vehicle.
|
|
|
drink a cup of coffee.
|
17.
If an aggressive driver confronts you, you should NOT:
|
try to let them pass.
|
|
|
ignore gestures.
|
|
|
make eye contact.
|
18.
To prevent drowsiness before a trip, drivers should:
|
get at least 5 hours of sleep.
|
|
|
drive alone.
|
|
|
prepare the route carefully, including stopping points.
|
19.
You must have at least ________ tread depth in every major groove on front tires.
|
1/16 inch
|
|
|
4/32 inch
|
|
|
1/2 inch
|
20.
Your vehicle has hydraulic brakes. When you press the brake pedal while driving and the pedal goes to the floor, remember that:
|
the parking brake should never used to slow the vehicle.
|
|
|
pumping the brake pedal may generate enough hydraulic pressure to stop the vehicle.
|
|
|
shifting into neutral may help slow the vehicle.
|
Next page
NOT SURE YOU WILL PASS? GET CDL PREMIUM NOW! - Learn More