WI CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST - CDL PRACTICE TEST

41. Your chances of avoiding an accident depend upon how well you take action. When you are about to hit an obstacle ahead, you should remember that:
leaving the road is more risky than hitting another vehicle.
you can almost always turn to miss an obstacle more quickly than you can stop.
stopping is always the safest thing to do in an emergency.
All of the above.
42. Drivers should watch out for black ice when the temperature is ______ freezing and the road looks ______.
below; dry
above; wet
below; wet
above; dry
43. When backing, as soon as you see the trailer getting off the proper path, you should:
turn the top of the steering wheel in the opposite direction of the drift.
to keep a firm grip on the steering wheel and continue backing.
turn the top of the steering wheel in the direction of the drift.
None of the above.
44. To prevent rolling back when you start, if you have a manual transmission you should:
never the parking brake.
use the lowest reverse gear.
over-accelerate.
partly engage the clutch before you take your right foot off the brake.
45. If you do not have a cell phone or CB, the first thing you should do at an accident scene is to:
protect the accident area.
gather Information for the  accident report.
clear the area.
care for the injured.
46. Service lines are often coded with the color ____ to keep from getting them mixed up with the emergency line.
orange
blue
yellow
red
47. An alcohol evaporator:
to hold compressed air.
is used to reduce the risk of ice in air brake valves and other parts during cold weather.
protects the air brake system from too much pressure.
used to reduce the chance of the front wheels skidding.
48. Headlights:
should not be used when driving at night.
can blind other drivers.
should be out of adjustment.
must be turned on a half hour before sunset to a half hour after sunrise.
49. Driving dry bulk tanks requires special care. Why?
The load can shift.
Their weight and size can make it more difficult to stop quickly.
They have a high center of gravity.
All of the above.
50. When driving a 60-foot truck at 50 mph, your minimum following distance should be:
6 seconds
7 seconds
3 seconds
5 seconds
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