GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CDL TEST WEST VIRGINIA - PRACTICE TEST

31. Before driving a vehicle with a dual air system, allow time for the air compressor to build up a minimum of ____ pressure in both the primary and secondary systems.
25 psi
50 psi
75 psi
100 psi
32. When driving, you should be alert for:
sleepy drivers late at night.
people who are distracted.
drivers whose vision is blocked.
All of the above.
33. When looking ahead of your vehicle while you are driving, you should:
shift your attention back and forth, near and far.
look to the right side of the road.
look as far as your peripheral vision can see.
look to the left side of the road.
34. When driving, you should check mirrors regularly to know where other vehicles are around you. Remember that:
convex mirrors make things look larger and closer than they really are.
every registered motor vehicle must have at least one mirror.
you should check your after the start of any trip to make sure they are properly adjusted.
there are blind spots that your mirrors cannot show you.
35. Move-over laws require drivers to _________ when approaching an emergency vehicle stopped on the roadside or a work zone.
change direction
sound their horn
stop
slow down and change lanes
36. You must use ________ as the principal way of controlling your speed on downgrades.
controlled braking
the brake pedal
the braking effect of the engine
"Maximum Safe Speed"
37. An empty truck requires _________ a full truck.
a greater stopping distance than
the same stopping distance as
less stopping distance than
This is irrelevant.
38. When you are driving on a slippery road, you should NOT:
adjust turning and braking to road conditions.
keep a longer following distance.
take curves at slower speeds.
use the engine brake or speed retarder.
39. Cargo tie-downs are used to:
prevent skidding.
prevent freezing.
keep cargo from shifting or falling.
prevent right-turn accidents.
40. If a tire fails while you are driving, you should:
brake as hard as possible.
stop on the roadway if possible.
call your supervisor for instructions.
stay off the brake until your vehicle has slowed down.
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