CDL PRACTICE TEST (WV) - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST

21. To maintain alertness while driving, you should:
rely on caffeine.
keep the cab warm.
take periodic breaks – about every 250 miles.
protect yourself from glare with sunglasses.
22. Obstacles on the roadway that appear to the harmless:
should be driven over.
can be dangerous.
never contain material capable of causing damage.
None of the above.
23. Name two causes of tire fires.
Under-inflated tires and dual tires that touch
Excessive braking
Driver smoking and poor ventilation.
Mismatched tires and road debris.
24. The best advice for driving in fog is:
pass other vehicles on the right.
turn on your 4-way emergency flashers and slow down before you enter fog.
do not drive.
listen for fog-related warning signs.
25. Stab braking:
involves applying the brakes as hard as you can without locking the wheels.
involves applying the brakes all the way, and releasing them when wheels lock up.
should never be used.
involves steady pressure on the brake pedal without locking the wheels.
26. To make an emergency using the stab braking method, you should:
apply your brakes all the way, release the brakes when the wheels lock up, and apply the brakes again as soon as the wheels start rolling.
apply the brakes as hard as you can without locking the wheels.
fully apply the brakes until the wheels lock up, then stay off the brake until the vehicle has slowed down.
apply firm pressure to the brake pedal and hold for 6 seconds, then pump the pedal three times.
27. To prevent drowsiness you should:
keep the cab warm.
drive with a passenger.
drive at night.
eat frequently.
28. When signaling what you intend to do, you should:
signal continuously.
signal early.
cancel your signal after you have turned.
All of the above.
29. What is a "header board"?
The pressure gauge connected to the air tank.
A safety device that protects you from your cargo in case of an accident.
The back door of the cargo compartment.
Another term for the brake camshaft.
30. ABS:
helps you increase your following distance.
improves your visibility at night.
does not decrease your stopping distance.
helps you increase your average speed.
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