WI CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

11. Which of the following could cause poisonous carbon monoxide to enter the cab?
Lack of engine oil
Wrong type of fuel
Lack of engine coolant
Exhaust system leaks
12. The definition of Gross Vehicle Weight is:
Axle weight + cargo weight
Total weight of cargo
Total weight of a single vehicle minus fuel
Total weight of a single vehicle + cargo
13. Broken suspension parts can be very dangerous. When inspecting your vehicle for suspension system defects, look for:
Broken leaves in a multi-leaf spring.
Damaged air suspension systems.
Spring hangers that allow movement of axle from proper position.
All of the above.
14. Escape ramps:
are designed to stop runaway vehicles safely.
should not be used unless you have already tried all other possible ways to save your vehicle after brake failure.
cannot be used by certain types of heavy vehicles.
All of the above.
15. Which of the following factors is NOT used to determine your safe speed when going down a long steep downgrade?
Weather
Time of day
Total weight of the vehicle and cargo
Length and steepness of grade
16. Texting while operating a commercial motor vehicle is:
only allowed at night.
acceptable if you are contacting your supervisor.
illegal.
acceptable if you are contacting your dispacther.
17. The spring brakes come on:
when you bring the vehicle to a complete stop right away.
when air pressure in both air brake systems rises to a value set by the manufacturer.
when you lose ABS control.
when main air pressure is lost.
18. Move-over laws require drivers to _________ when approaching an emergency vehicle stopped on the roadside or a work zone.
stop
sound their horn
slow down and change lanes
change direction
19. When shifting up, you should release accelerator, push in clutch and shift to neutral at the same time, and then?
Shift up
Push in the clutch again
Press the accelerator
Release the clutch
20. How many glasses of wine can you drink without increasing the chances of a crash?
One.
It depends on your age.
None.
It depends on your weight.
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