CDL General knowledge Practice Test Page 2

8. Which of these can cause a vehicle to skid?

a. Turning too sharply.
b. Not enough weight on the front axle.
c. Over acceleration.
d. All of the above e true.


9. Which of these pieces of emergency equipment should always be carried in your vehicle?

a. Fire extinguisher(s).
b. Spare electrical fuses (if the vehicle uses them).
c. Warning devices for parked vehicles.
d. All of the above.


10. Which of these statements about drugs is true?

a. A driver can use any prescription drug while driving.
b. Amphetamines (''pep pills'' or ''bennies') can be used to help the driver stay alert.
c. Use of drugs can lead to accidents and/or arrest.
d. All of the above are true.


11. Which of these would tell you that a shipment contains hazardous materials?

a. The name of a hazard class on the shipping paper.
b. A four-inch, diamond-shaped hazardous materials label on the container.
c. A hazardous materials placard on the vehicle.
d. All of the above.


12. To avoid a crash, you had to drive onto the right shoulder. You are now driving
       at 40 mph on the shoulder. How should you move back onto the pavement?

a. If the shoulder is clear, stay on it until your vehicle has come to a stop. Then move back onto the pavement when it is safe.
b. Break hard to slow the vehicle, then steer sharply onto the pavement.
c. Steer sharply onto the pavement, then brake hard as you counter steer.
d. Keep moving at the present speed and steer very gently back onto the pavement.


13. Which fires can you use water to put out?

a. Tire fires.
b. Gasoline fires.
c. Electrical fires.
d. All of the above.


14. You should use your mirrors to check:

a. the condition of your tires.
b. where the rear of your vehicle is while you make turns.
c. traffic gaps when merging.
d. All of the above.




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Answers:
    (8)   d
    (9)   d
    (10) c
    (11) d
    (12) a
    (13) a
    (14) a

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