CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST (VA) - PRACTICE TEST

11. When an aggressive driver confronts you, you should:
avoid eye contact.
make eye contact.
return gestures and shouts.
12. Fatigue:
does not impair vision and judgment.
can easily be prevented by drinking coffee.
increases the chance of an accident.
13. When driving in very hot weather, the heat will increase the chances of:
loss of hydraulic pressure.
tire failure.
ABS malfunction.
14. What is an important thing to remember about emergency braking?
You should never use stab braking.
Your natural response (hitting the brakes) is never the right solution.
Pushing down on the brake pedal as hard as you can will only keep the wheels locked up and cause a skid.
15. Which of these is NOT a thing to do when caring for the injured at the scene of a crash?
Move a severely injured person if the danger of fire or passing traffic makes it necessary.
If a qualified person is helping the injured, stay out of the way unless asked to assist.
Keep the injured persons cool.
16. Skids happen whenever:
ABS is not working.
the weight limit is exceeded.
tires lose their grip on the road.
17. Dry bulk tanks require special care because:
take up more space than other CMVs.
they have a high center of gravity.
they have a low center of gravity.
18. During the after-trip inspection, if you notice anything affecting safety or potentially leading to a mechanical breakdown, you should:
make a written report.
ask the motor carrier to make a written report.
try to fix the problem yourself.
19. If you are driving toward a traffic light that's been green for a long time, you should:
start slowing down and be ready to stop.
brake as quickly as possible.
increase your speed to get through the intersection before the traffic light changes to red.
20. If your drive wheels begin to spin, you should:
take your foot off the accelerator.
pump the brake pedal three times.
use the Anti-lock Braking System.
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