CDL General Knowledge Practice Test page 13

81. What will keep an engine cool in hot weather?

a. Avoiding high-speed driving.
b. Making sure the engine has the right amount of oil.
c. Proper v-belt tightness.
d. All of the above.


82. When driving at night, you should:

a. look to the left side of the road when a vehicle is coming toward you.
b. drive faster when your low beams are on.
c. adjust your speed to keep your stopping distance within your sight distance.
d. All of the above.


83. Which of these items is checked in a pre-trip inspection?

a. Whether all vehicle lights are working and are clean.
b. Wiper blades.
c. Cargo securement.
d. All of the above.


84. Which of these statements about backing a heavy vehicle is true?

a. Backing is always dangerous.
b. You should back and turn toward the driver's side whenever possible.
c. You should use a helper and communicate with hand signals.
d. All of the above are true.


85. Which of these statements about cold-weather driving is true?

a. An engine cannot overheat when the weather is very cold.
b. Windshield washer antifreeze should be used.
c. Exhaust system leaks are less dangerous in cold weather.
d. In snowstorms, wiper blades should be adjusted so that they do not make direct contact with the windshield.


86. Controlled braking:

a. can be used while you are turning sharply.
b. involves locking the wheels for short periods of time.
c. is used to keep a vehicle in a straight line when braking.
d. All of the above.


87. How do you correct a re-wheel acceleration skid?

a. Apply more power to the wheels.
b. Stop accelerating.
c. Apply the brakes.
d. Downshift.


Answers: (81)d   (82)c   (83)d   (84)d   (85)b   (86)c   (87)b

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