WEST VIRGINIA CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

11. If your brakes fail on a steep mountain downgrade, you should:
slow down until your vehicle comes to a complete stop.
decide what to do as soon as you know your brakes do not work.
set the parking brake and park in an open area.
stay on the road and keep looking for the next available escape ramp.
12. When driving at night, you should:
drive slowly enough to see obstacles with your headlights.
look directly at the lights of oncoming vehicles.
use dark lenses if possible.
put your own high beams on if other drivers don't put their low beams on.
13. When you push the brake pedal down, air brakes work:
immediately.
only when ABS is working.
after a short delay.
after about 15 seconds.
14. Service brakes should:
always be checked before applying the brakes.
only be checked by a mechanic.
be checked before each trip.
All of the above.
15. To avoid a crash:
swerving is always the worst thing to do.
stopping is always the safest thing to do.
stopping is not always the best thing to do.
None of the above.
16. When driving a double or triple, you should:
drive in the left lane whenever possible.
increase your following distance.
decrease your following distance.
drive with emergency flashers on.
17. When going down a long downgrade, the speed of your vehicle will likely:
decrease.
stay the same.
increase.
None of the above.
18. The best way to see the rear and sides of your vehicle is to:
roll down your passenger-side window.
check your mirrors regularly.
use your rear view camera.
roll down your driver's window.
19. When you drive a tractor-trailer combination with ABS, you should:
always apply the brakes hard.
apply the trailer hand brake whe braking.
pump the brakes.
brake as you always have.
20. Which of the following is a key steering system part?
Tie rod
Anchor plate
U-bolts
Leaf spring
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