WI CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

31. When using mirrors, you should keep an eye on your tires:
to see if they are rolling properly.
to check tread depth.
to make sure they are properly inflated.
to spot a tire fire.
32. Loads that are over-length, over-width and/or overweight:
may require a police escort.
require special transit permits.
may require special equipment such as “wide load” signs, flags and flashing lights.
All of the above.
33. How do you find out how many seconds of following distance you have?
Wait until the vehicle ahead of you passes a pavement marking or some other clear landmark, then use the stopwatch on your mobile phone to see how long it takes you to reach the same spot.
Pass a stationary object and count how many seconds it takes the vehicle ahead of you to reach the same spot.
Wait until the vehicle ahead of you passes a pavement marking, shadow or landmark. Then count off the seconds until you reach the same spot.
None of the above.
34. Which of the following statements about backing heavy vehicles is true?
Back to the right side so that you can see better.
The helper should stand where you cannot see the helper.
You should avoid backing whenever you can.
Always back as quickly as possible.
35. Why should you check your mirrors regularly to know where other vehicles are around you?
To better assess your own speed.
To flash the brake lights if you are being tailgated.
To know whether you can make a quick lane change in an emergency.
To move out of their way if they want to get past.
36. When the temperature drops, which of the following surfaces will become icy first?
Underpasses
Curves
Off-ramps
Bridges
37. When driving at night, if drivers of oncoming vehicles do not put their low beams on, you should:
flash your high beams to remind the other drivers to use their low beams.
look slightly to the right at a right lane or edge marking, until the vehicles pass.
pull off the road and stop.
look directly at the headlights.
38. To prevent drowsiness before a trip, drivers should:
drive at night.
drive alone.
get at least 5 hours of sleep.
prepare the route carefully, including stopping points.
39. The two ways of knowing when to shift are:
following distance and traffic speed.
oil pressure and road conditions.
engine speed and road speed.
weather and road conditions.
40. Nitric acid should:
piled up high with heavy cargo on top.
not be loaded above any other product.
stacked to the ceiling.
loaded above other products.
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