CDL PRACTICE TEST (VA) - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST

11. Pre-trip inspections are:
required only for trips of more than 50 miles.
recommended.
required by law
12. If you are driving a 50 foot truck and you are traveling at 55 mph, you should have at least _________ of following distance.
6 seconds
3 seconds
5 seconds
13. When the spring brakes are on, you should never:
push the brake pedal down.
upshift.
change lanes.
14. Driving at night is _______ driving during the day.
more dangerous than
safer than
about the same as
15. If you must drive slowly, how should you alert following drivers?
Turn on your taillights
Use your emergency flashers if it is legal
Flash your brake lights
16. When driving at night, to avoid glare from oncoming vehicles you should:
look directly at lights of oncoming vehicles.
look slightly to the right at a right lane or edge marking.
put your own high beams on when other drivers do not put their low beams on.
17. If the safety relief valve in the air brake system releases air:
the valve is fully operational.
this will supply more power to the brakes.
something is wrong.
18. Which of the following is a common cause of fire?
Short circuits due to loose connections.
Under-inflated tires and duals that touch.
All of the above.
19. Which of the following is NOT TRUE?
You should regularly inspect the contents of sealed loads.
You should cover cargo to protect it from the weather.
In many states, spill protection for covered cargo is a requirement.
20. Eating while driving is:
a good way to prevent drowsiness and maintain alertness.
a way to be more productive.
a source of distraction.
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