GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CDL TEST VIRGINIA - PRACTICE TEST

11. If you have a manual transmission, when stopping don't _______ until the engine rpm is down close to idle.
place the transmission in park
push the clutch in
shift to second gear
12. The ABS malfunction lamp on the instrument panel is:
Orange
Red
Yellow
13. When driving on long and/or steep downgrades, to select an appropriate safe speed you should consider:
the road conditions.
the total weight of the vehicle and cargo.
All of the above.
14. What is a common cause of tire fires?
Duals that touch
Cold tires
All of the above.
15. When backing a trailer, you should turn the steering wheel to the right to make the trailer go left (or vice versa). Once the trailer starts to turn, you should:
turn the wheel the other way to follow the trailer.
turn the wheel more  in the direction you want to go.
keep backing up.
16. When water collects on the road. your vehicle can:
stop suddenly.
hydroplane.
accelerate.
17. If your trailer starts to skid, you should:
pump the brakes.
release the brakes.
steer in the opposite direction.
18. If coolant has to be added to a system without a recovery tank, you should:
wait until the engine has cooled before adding coolant.
keep the engine running while adding coolant.
turn the radiator cap quickly to the first stop.
19. In which of the following situations should you check your mirrors more often?
When changing lanes or merging.
When driving on a single lane road.
When driving on a narrow road.
20. When preparing to make a right turn, you should NOT turn wide to the left as you start the turn. Why?
Turning wide to the left can cause your vehicle to tilt.
It makes the turn harder.
A following driver may try to pass you on the right.
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