WEST VIRGINIA CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

41. Which of the following is NOT considered a serious traffic violation?
Sounding your horn to let others know you are there
Reckless driving
Making improper lane changes
Driving at 15 mph or more above the posted limit
42. Which of the following statements about driving in slippery conditions is NOT true?
The roads are most slippery in the first half hour after it starts to rain.
Wet ice is more slippery than ice that is not wet.
When the temperature drops, bridges will freeze before the road will.
As the temperature rises to the point where ice begins to melt, the road becomes less slippery.
43. __________ will help a drinker sober up.
Only fresh air
Coffee and a little fresh air
Only coffee
Only time
44. The safety relief valve is located:
on each end of the vehicle's axles.
on the dashboard.
in the first tank the air compressor pumps air to.
in the front brake.
45. Empty trucks require greater stopping distances because:
they are usually equipped with power brakes.
fully loaded trucks have less traction.
empty vehicles have less traction.
All of the above.
46. If you are confronted by an aggressive driver, you should:
remain calm and relaxed.
avoid eye contact.
try to move away safely.
All of the above.
47. If you are convicted of a traffic violation (except parking) in your personal vehicle:
you don't have to tell your employer.
you must tell your employer.
your commercial driver license will not be affected.
you must make a written report.
48. Placards are:
a type of safety equipment.
signs put inside a vehicle used to warn others of hazardous materials.
signs placed on a vehicle to identify the hazard class of the cargo.
devices placed below a vehicle to improve traction.
49. When checking the steering system during your pre-trip inspection you should look for:
mismatched lock rings.
cracked drums.
steering wheel play of more than 10 degrees.
shoes or pads with oil or grease on them.
50. Which of the following statements about stopping distance is true?
Perception distance is the distance your vehicle travels, in ideal conditions, from the time your eyes see a hazard until your brain recognizes it.
Braking distance is the distance your vehicle will travel, in ideal conditions, while you are braking.
Reaction distance is the distance you will continue to travel, in ideal conditions, before you hit the brakes.
All of the above.
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