CDL PRACTICE TEST (WV) - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST

41. If there is a fire and you are not sure what to use to put it out, you should:
use dry powder.
use water.
use a fire extinguisher.
wait for firefighters.
42. If you hear a loud loud "bang" and the steering feels "heavy", you should:
hold the steering wheel firmly and stay off the brake.
brake hard and pull off the road.
pump the brakes until the vehicle has slowed down.
check your rearview mirrors to see if you have a flat tire.
43. Another name for front-end header boards is:
containerized racks.
headache racks.
cargo stopper.
head belt.
44. _________ can make vehicle handling unsafe.
ABS
Poor weight balance
Dry roads
Poor ventilation
45. When you pull off the road and stop, you should:
use your high beams.
use the taillights.
flash your brake lights.
turn on the 4-way emergency flashers.
46. The vehicle inspection report:
tells the shipper how to package the materials.
tells the motor carrier about problems that may need fixing.
ensures that when the driver gets behind the wheel, the mechanic is responsible for the safe operation of the vehicle.
ensures that vehicle inspections are conducted regularly.
47. When inspecting your windshield, you should look for:
dirt.
cracks.
illegal stickers.
All of the above.
48. when you apply the service brake at 5 mph, which of the following might indicate a problem?
The tongue/draw-bar is not bent.
The vehicle stops when the brake is applied.
The vehicle pulls to one side or the other.
All the other answers are correct.
49. The two ways of knowing when to shift are:
engine speed and road speed.
oil pressure and road conditions.
weather and road conditions.
following distance and traffic speed.
50. If a load is placed on one side of the trailer:
a rollover is more likely.
your brakes won't work.
the steering axle weight will be too light to steer safely.
making turns may be easier.
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