GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CDL TEST WISCONSIN - PRACTICE TEST

11. Which of the following is NOT true about escape ramps?
Any driver who loses brakes going downhill should avoid using an escape ramp, if possible.
Escape ramps are found on many mountain downgrades.
Escape ramps use a long bed of loose, soft material to slow runaway vehicles.
Escape ramps are made to stop runaway vehicles safely.
12. During freezing weather, which area is most likely to be slippery after it rains?
Shaded areas.
Bridges.
Roads that look wet.
All of the above.
13. If you are driving a vehicle with manual transmission that requires double clutching to change gears, the first step of the basic method for shifting up is to:
Pump the brakes and release the clutch.
Release the accelerator, push in the clutch and shift to neutral at the same time.
Push in the clutch and shift into a higher gear at the same time.
Release the clutch and press the accelerator at the same time.
14. If you need to make a large steering adjustment while using controlled braking, you should:
release the brakes.
keep braking as hard as you can while steering.
downshift and keep braking.
pump the brakes and keep the wheels locked up.
15. Which of these vehicles must come to a complete stop at railroad grade crossings?
Trucks carrying explosives
School buses
Heavy equipment
All of the above.
16. With an engine fire, you should NOT:
shoot foam from the vehicle’s underside.
turn the engine off as soon as possible.
open the hood.
None of the above.
17. Which of the following statements about brake shoes is true?
brakes can fade or fail from excessive heat caused by relying too much on the engine braking effect.
Brake drums must have cracks longer than half the width of the friction area.
Brake shoes should be thinner than ¼ inch.
None of the above.
18. Your driver license doesn't have the hazardous materials endorsement. You can drive a vehicle that carries hazardous materials if:
one of your passengers has the hazardous materials endorsement.
the vehicle does not require placards.
you are transporting hazardous materials for less than 50 miles.
All of the above.
19. The center of gravity of a trailer should be:
as high as possible.
as low as possible.
at the rear of the trailer.
at the front of the trailer.
20. When you have to back, use a helper whenever possible. Before you begin backing, work out a set of hand signals that you both understand. It is especially important to agree on a signal for:
"Stop"
"Move"
"Go"
"Get closer"
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