WA CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST - CDL PRACTICE TEST

21. The parking brake:
should be used whenever you park.
should be used when driving in bad weather.
should be used when you need to apply the brakes firmly.
22. Name two causes of tire fires.
Excessive braking
Driver smoking and poor ventilation.
Under-inflated tires and dual tires that touch
23. Which of the following is a common cause of truck fires?
Short circuits due to loose connections.
Under-inflated tires and duals that touch.
All of the above.
24. If you perform the skills test in a vehicle that is not equipped with air brakes:
you will be required to operate vehicles with air brakes.
you will be restricted from operating vehicles with air brakes.
you will be required to take the tank vehicle test.
25. Which of the following is not a braking system on a truck?
Service brake
Steering brake
Parking brake
26. To know when to shift, you can use each of the following except:
perception distance.
road speed.
engine speed.
27. Transporting livestock requires special attention. Why?
Because livestock can lean on curves.
Because livestock can move around in a trailer.
All of the above.
28. Name some exhaust system parts.
Mufflers, mounting brackets and vertical stacks
Main spring, axle and font axle hanger
Drag link, spindle and gear box
29. Which of the following statements about engine belts and driving in hot weather is true?
Loose belts will not turn the water pump and/or fan on properly.
You can check v-belt tightness by pressing on the belts.
All of the above.
30. Reaction distance is the distance you will continue to travel, in ideal conditions:
before you physically hit the brakes.
before the vehicle comes to a complete stop.
from the time your eyes see a hazard until your brain recognizes it.
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