CDL General knowledge Practice Test page 5

28. The road you are drivng on becomes very slippery due to glare ice. Which of these is a good thing to do in such a situation?

a. Stop driving as soon as you can safely do so.
b. Downshift to stop.
c. Apply the brakes often to keep the linings dry.
d. Keep varyng your speed by accelerating and braking.


29. Retarders:

a. cause extra brake wear.
b. allow you to disconnect the steering axle brakes.
c. can cause the drive wheels to skid when they have poor traction.
d. cannot be used on interstate highways.


3O. You are driving a new truck with a manual transmission. What gear will you probably have to use to take a long, steep downhill grade?

a. The same gear you would use to climb the hill.
b. A lower gear than you would use to climb the hill.
c. A higher gear than you would use to climb the hill.
d. None, newer trucks can coast down hills


31. Which of these is not part of the pre-trip inspection of the engine compartment?

a. Engine oil level.
b. Valve clearance.
c. Condition of hoses.
d. Worn electrical wiring insulation.


32, You can see a marking on a vehicle ahead of you. The marking is a red triangle with an orange center. What does the marking mean?

a. It may be a slow-moving vehicle.
b. The vehicle is hauling hazardous materials.
c. It is a law enforcement vehicle.
d. It is being driven by a student driver


33. High beams should be:

a. used when it is safe and legal to do so.
b. turned on when an oncoming driver does not dim his/her lights.
c. dimmed at the time that when you get within 100 feet of another vehicle.
d. All of the above.


Answers: (28)a   (29)c   (30)b   (31)b   (32)a   (33)a

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