CDL PRACTICE TEST (WV) - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST

31. Which of the following is NOT checked in a pre-trip inspection?
Brake controls
Safety equipment
The amount of fuel in the vehicle
Cargo securement
32. Wheel rims that have had welding repairs:
should not be used.
should be placed in the front.
are safe.
None of the above.
33. If your vehicle thumps or vibrates heavily, it may be a sign that:
the brakes have failed.
the engine belt is loose.
you need to shift up.
one of the tires has gone flat.
34. What is an "escape ramp"?
A short section of road by which traffic may leave a controlled access highway.
A ramp built on steep mountain downgrades, made to stop runaway vehicles safely.
A road shoulder made to support the weight of large vehicles and, therefore, offer an escape route.
None of the above.
35. When approaching a stopped bus, you must be aware that:
passengers crossing in front of the bus can always see you.
passengers may cross in front of or behind the bus.
passing a stopped bus is illegal.
a student may be driving the bus.
36. You should reject a vehicle until which of the following gets rectified?
Faulty windshield wipers
Faulty headlights
Faulty flashers
All of the above.
37. When checking the condition of wheels and rims during the pre-trip inspection, make sure that:
no more than two lug nuts are missing.
the end of the kingpin is even with the top of the fifth wheel.
no studs, spacers, clamps, or lugs are missing, bent, or broken.
All of the above.
38. Dual tires:
should come in contact with each other whenever possible.
should always come in contact with each other.
should not come in contact with each other.
are dangerous.
39. When driving through a construction zone, you should:
turn on your parking lights.
immediately come to a full stop and check for pedestrians.
maintain your speed, unless there are people working on or near the roadway.
watch for pavement drop-offs.
40. To determine a safe speed for a downgrade, you should consider:
The total weight of the vehicle and cargo.
Trip origin and destination city.
Oncoming traffic.
All of the above.
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