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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE PRACTICE TEST
a. Can steer hard while braking hard.
b. Use the full power of the brakes and lock them up.
c. Stay in a straight line and can steer.
d. All the above.
52. While driving, you see a small (1 foot square) cardboard box ahead in your lane. You should:
a. Stop and direct traffic around it.
b. Hit it with your vehicle to knock it off the road.
c. Steer around it if it is safe to do so.
d. Aim for it with your left steering tire.
53. Which of these statements about overhead clearance is true?
a. You should assume posted clearances are always correct.
b. A vehicle's clearance can change with the load carried.
c. If the road surface causes the vehicle to tilt, you should drive close to the shoulder.
d. Heavy vehicles can always fit under any clearance.
54. When you are on top of a hill and know you will be going down a steep grade, which statement is true?
a. Never downshift until you are going down the grade.
b. Always downshift to a gear lower than you came up the hill before starting down the grade.
c. Put the vehicle in neutral while going down the grade and use a very heavy pressure on the brake pedal.
d. Use a steady brake pressure before starting down the grade.
55. You are driving a vehicle with a light load, traffic is moving at 35 MPH in a 55 MPH zone. The safest speed for your vehicle in this situation is most likely:
a. 30 MPH.
b. 35 MPH.
c. 50 MPH.
d. 25 MPH.
56. What sort of things should you inspect during a trip?
a. Gauges, exhaust, lights, cargo, and coupling devices.
b. Gauges, brakes, lights, pumps, and hoses.
c. C. gauges, brakes, lights, cargo, and coupling devices.
d. Gauges, tires, shock absorbers, brake shoes and frame members.
57. When should you downshift your vehicle?
a. Before going down hill.
b. Before entering a curve.
c. Going up a hill.
d. All the above.
58. Which item is a key suspension part?
a. Tie rod.
b. Drag link.
c. Pitman arm.
d. None of the above.
59. What factors determine a persons blood alcohol content?
a. How much alcohol you drink.
b. How fast you drink.
c. How much you weigh.
d. All the above.
60. Perception distance is?
a. The distance traveled from the time your brain tells your feet to move from the accelerator until your foot is actually pushing the brake pedal.
b. The distance traveled from the time your eyes see a hazard until the time your brain recognizes the hazard.
c. The distance it takes to stop once the brakes are applied.
d.
e. None of the above.
61. When driving how far ahead should you be looking?
a. One football field.
b. Two football fields.
c. 5 – 10 seconds.
d. 12 – 15 seconds.
62. Doubling your speed has what effect on braking distance?
a. No difference in stopping distance.
b. Twice the speed = twice the stopping distance.
c. Twice the speed = four times the stopping distance.
d. Twice the speed = eight times the stopping distance.
63. Hazardous material placards are:
a. Placed on the front, rear, and both sides of the vehicle.
b. 10 and ¾ inches square.
c. Turned up right on a point, in a diamond shape.
d. All of the above.
64. Which of these requires the greater stopping distance?
a. A loaded vehicle.
b. An empty vehicle.
c. A partially loaded vehicle.
d. None of the above.
65. You are convicted of speeding in your personal vehicle and issued a ticket. What are your responsibilities to your employer?
a. CDL holders must report convictions for traffic violations ( except parking violations ) to employers with in 72 hours.
b. CDL holders must report convictions for traffic violations ( except parking violations ) to employers with in 3 business days.
c. CDL holders must report convictions for traffic violations ( except parking violations ) to employers with in 30 business days..
d. CDL holders must report convictions for all traffic violations including parking violations to employers with in 72 hours
66. Which of the following emergency items are you not required to have available?
a. Fire extinguisher.
b. Spare fuses.
c. First aid kit.
d. Warning triangles.
67. Under inflated tires can cause a fire.
a. True.
b. False.
68. When backing and turning, you should:
a. Back and turn towards the drivers side.
b. Use a helper if possible.
c. Check your path before you begin backing.
d. All of the above.
69. Which of the following is a basic step to take after an accident?
a. Protect the area.
b. Notify the authorities.
c. Care for the injured.
d. All of the above.
70. Which of the following is not a CDL skills examination?
a. Materials handling test.
b. Pre-trip vehicle inspection.
c. Basic control skills test.
d. On road test.
71. What are the minimum number tie downs required for a small load?
a. 1.
b. 2.
c. 3.
d. 4.
72. How many warning triangle are you required to carry in your vehicle?
a. 1.
b. 2.
c. 3.
d. 4.
73. The acronym " GVW " means?
a. Government vehicle weight.
b. Gross variable weight.
c. Global vehicle weight.
d. Gross vehicle weight.
74. When inspecting brakes components you should pay special attention to:
a. Cracked brake drums.
b. Brake shoes with oil, grease or fluid on the shoes.
c. Broken, missing, damaged or heavily worn shoes.
d. All of the above.
75. Battery fluid is classified as a:
a. Poison.
b. Flammable liquid.
c. Minor fire hazard.
d. Corrosives.
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76. When using a helper to back up, What is the most important hand signal?
a. Slow down.
b. Pull forward.
c. Come straight back.
d. Stop.
77. What is the minimum tread depth for a front tire?
a. 2/32 of an inch.
b. 4/32 of an inch.
c. 6/32 of an inch.
d. ¼ of an inch.
78. Your vehicle brakes down on an undivided highway. There are no hills or curves with in a mile in either direction. Where should you place the warning triangles?
a. 100 feet in front, 10 feet behind and 100 feet behind the vehicle.
b. 10 feet, 100 feet and 200 feet behind the vehicle.
c. 100 feet in front, 100 feet and 200 feet behind the vehicle.
d. 100 feet, 200 feet and 500 feet behind the vehicle.
79. A fire extinguisher with a C rating is designed for what type of fires?
a. Electrical fires and burning liquids only.
b. On burning wood, paper and cloth.
c. Burning liquids only.
d. All fires regardless of fuel.
80. When transporting cargo, how often should you check your load?
a. With in the first 25 miles of the trip and every 100 miles or every 2 hours afterwards, which ever comes first.
b. With in the first 50 miles of the trip and every 100 miles or every 2 hours afterwards, which ever comes first.
c. With in the first 25 miles of the trip and every 150 miles or every 3 hours afterwards, which ever comes first.
d. With in the first 25 miles of the trip and every 200 miles or every 4 hours afterwards, which ever comes first.
81. You should always aim the fire extinguisher at the top of the flames so that the chemicals will fall on to the fire.
a. true.
b. False.
82. How many classes of hazardous materials are there?
a. 3.
b. 6.
c. 9.
d. 12.
83. When should a driver consider turning off a retarder system on the vehicle?
a. During wet and icy road conditions.
b. When driving through mountainous areas.
c. When roads are clear and dry.
d. Driver are not able to turn off retarder system.
84. When caring for an injured person, you should:
a. Only move them if they are in danger from fire or traffic.
b. Apply direct pressure to any wounds.
c. Keep the injured person warm.
d. All of the above.
85. Should your vehicle catch fire, it is best to pull into a service station because they have plenty of fire fighting equipment.\
a. True.
b. False.
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86. When loading the cargo compartment of a vehicle it is best to place heavy items on the bottom and the light items on top.
a. True.
b. False.
87. What are the three rules for using your turn signals?
a. 1. Signal when changing lanes, 2. Signal when turning corners. 3. Make sure the signal turns off after the turn is completed.
b. 1. Signal early 2. Signal continuously 3. Make sure the signal turns off after the turn is completed.
c. 1. Signal when changing lanes, 2. Signal when turning corners. 3. Use arm signals only when its raining.
d. All of the above.
88. Which item is a key steering system part?
a. Torque arm.
b. Pitman arm.
c. Leaf spring.
d. Control arm.
89. Blocking is used to keep the cargo from shifting.
a. True.
b. False.
90. When fighting an engine compartment fire, it is best to lift the hood in order to target the fire's base.
a. True.
b. False.
91. Reaction time or distance is?
a. The distance traveled from the time your brain tells your foot to move from the accelerator to actually pushing on the brake pedal.
b. The distance traveled from the time your eye see a hazard until the time your brain recognizes the hazard.
c. The distance it takes to stop your vehicle.
d. The distance you travel from the time you perceive a hazard until the vehicle comes to a stop.
FOR THE NEXT TEN QUESTIONS USE THE STEERING AND SUPENSION DRAWINGS.
92. Identify Item K
a. Vehicle frame.
b. Bearing plate.
c. Leaf spring.
d. Front axel.
93. Identify Item F
a. Steering wheel shaft.
b. Tie rod.
c. Steering gear box.
d. Steering wheel.
94. Identify Item J
a. Vehicle Frame.
b. Bearing plate.
c. Spring shackle.
d. Torque rod.
95. Identify Item C
a. Pitman arm.
b. Steering arm.
c. Steering gear box.
d. Steering ring knuckle.
96. Identify Item O
a. Front axle.
b. Spring shackle.
c. Spring guide.
d. None of the above.
97. Identify Item R
a. Main spring.
b. Auxiliary spring.
c. Torque converter.
d. Axle.
98. Identify Item A
a. Tie rod.
b. Spindle.
c. Drag link.
d. Steering Knuckle.
99. Identify Item P
a. Spring shackle.
b. Leaf spring.
c. Main spring.
d. Axle hanger.
100. Identify Item E
a. Drag link.
b. Pitman arm.
c. Steering wheel shaft.
d. Reducer unit.
101. Identify Item G
a. Steering arms.
b. Drag link.
c. Tie rod.
d. Steering knuckle.
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51. c
52. c
53. b
54. b
55. b
56. c
57. d
58. d
59. d
60. b
61. d
62. c
63. d
64. b
65. c
66. c
67. a
68. d
69. d
70. a
71. b
72. c
73. d
74. d
75. d
76. d
77. b
78. a
79. a
80. c
81. b
82. c
83. a
84. d
85. b
86. a
87. b
88. b
89. a
90. b
91. a
92. d
93. c
94. a
95. d
96. d
97. a
98. a
99. d
100.b
101.a.
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