General Knowledge

Front 1

To prevent brake fade you should?

Back 1

Select the gear which will keep ur vehicle to a safe speed on a deep downgrade

Front 2

You're driving on a straight level highway at 50 mph. There are no vehicles in front of you. Suddenly a tire blew out on your vehicle. What should you do first?

Back 2

Stay OFF the brake until the vehicle has slowed down

Front 3

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

Back 3

A lower gear than you would use to climb the hill

Front 4

You are checking your wheels and rims for a pre trip inspection. Which of these statements is true?

Back 4

Rust around wheel nuts may mean that they are loose

Front 5

You are checking your tires for a pre trip inspection. Which of these statements is the?

Back 5

Tires of mismatched sizes should not be used together in the same vehicle

Front 6

If a straight vehicle(not trailer or articulation) goes into front wheel skid,it will:

Back 6

Go straight ahead even if the steering wheel is turned

Front 7

If you need to leave the road in the traffic emergency, you should:

Back 7

Avoid braking until your speed has dropped to about 20 mph

Front 8

Which of these statements about certain types of cargo is true?

Back 8

Unstable load such as hanging meat or livestock can require extra caution on curves

Front 9

According to the drivers manual,why you should limit the use of your horn?

Back 9

It can startle other drivers

Front 10

You do not have a hazardous materials endorsement on your commercial drivers license. You are asked to deliver hazardous materials in a placarded vehicle. You should:

Back 10

Refuse to haul the load

Front 11

Which of these statements about staying alert to drive is true?

Back 11

Sleep is the only thing that can overcome fatigue

Front 12

Your vehicle has hydraulic brakes. While traveling on a level road, you press the brake pedal and find that it goes to the floor. Which of these statements is true?

Back 12

Pumping the brake pedal may bring the pressure up so you can stop the vehicle

Front 13

You are driving a vehicle at 55 mph on dry pavement. About how much total stopping distance will you need to bring it to a stop?

Back 13

The length of a football field

Front 14

Which of these statements about cold weather driving is true?

Back 14

Windshield washer antifreeze should be used

Front 15

When driving at night, you should:

Back 15

Adjust your speed to keep ur stopping distance within your sight distance

Front 16

Which of these statements about downshifting is true?

Back 16

When you downshift for a curve,you should do so before you enter the curve

Front 17

For your safety, when setting out reflective triangles you should:

Back 17

Hold the triangles between yourself and oncoming traffic

Front 18

As the BAC goes up, what happens?

Back 18

Judgement and self control are affected

Front 19

Which of these is a good thing to remember about using mirrors?

Back 19

There are blind spots that your mirror cannot show

Front 20

Hydroplaning:

Back 20

Is more likely if tire pressure is low

Front 21

If you are being tailgated, you should:

Back 21

Increase your following distance

Front 22

A key principle to remember about loading cargo is to keep the load;

Back 22

Balanced in the cargo area

Front 23

How far should a driver look ahead of the vehicle while driving?

Back 23

12-15 seconds

Front 24

How do you correct a rear wheel acceleration skid?

Back 24

Stop accelerating

Front 25

The purpose of the retarders is to:

Back 25

Help slow the vehicle while driving and reduce brake wear

Front 26

Controlled braking:

Back 26

Is used to keep a vehicle in a straight line when breaking

Front 27

Which of these is a good thing to do when steering to avoid a crash?

Back 27

Don't turn anymore than needed to clear what is in your way

Front 28

You should stop driving:

Back 28

Whenever you become Sleepy

Front 29

Which of these is not a good rule to follow when caring for injured person at an accident scene?

Back 29

Keep an injured persons cool

Front 30

U should avoid driving through deep puddles or flowing water. But if you must, which of these steps can help to keep your brakes working?

Back 30

Gently putting on the brakes While driving through the water

Front 31

Which of these statements about drugs is true?

Back 31

Use of drugs can lead to an accident and/or arrest

Front 32

Which of these is a good thing to remember when crossing or entering traffic with a heavy vehicle?

Back 32

Heavy vehicles need larger gaps in traffic than cars

Front 33

You are driving a heavy vehicle with a manual transmission. You have to stop the vehicle on the shoulder while driving on a uphill grade. Which of these is a good rule to follow when putting it back in motion up the grade?

Back 33

Use the parking brake to hold the vehicle until the clutch engages

Front 34

You are driving a heavy vehicle. You must exit a highway using an off ramp that curves downhill. You should:

Back 34

Slow down to a safe speed before the curve

Front 35

You must park on a side of a level, straight, four lane divided highway. Where should you place the reflective triangles?

Back 35

10 ft, 100 ft, and 200 ft to the rear of the vehicle

Front 36

You are driving on a two lane road. An oncoming driver drifts into your lane and is headed straight for you. Which of these is most often the best action to take?

Back 36

Steer to the right

Front 37

Brake "fade":

Back 37

Can be caused by the brakes getting very hot

Front 38

Which of these statements about engine overheating is true?

Back 38

You should never remove the radiator cap on a pressurized system until the system is cooled

Front 39

Which of these statements about overhead clearance is true?

Back 39

The weight of the vehicle changes its height

Front 40

Which of these statements about vehicle fire is true?

Back 40

A burning tire should be cooled with water

Front 41

Back 41

Begin turning your vehicle when you are halfway through the intersection

Front 42

You must drive on a slippery road. Which of these is a good thing to do in such a situation?

Back 42

Slow down gradually

Front 43

Which of these statements about acceleration is true?

Back 43

Rough acceleration can cause mechanical damage

Front 44

Which of these statements about brakes is true?

Back 44

The heavier the vehicle or the faster it is moving, the more heat the brakes have to absorb to stop it

Front 45

When the roads are slippery, you should:

Back 45

Make turns as gently as possible

Front 46

You are checking your brakes and suspension system for a pre trip inspection. Which of these statements is not true?

Back 46

Brake shoes should have brake fluid on them

Front 47

The drivers manual suggests several things to do, when you pass a vehicle. Which of these is not one of them?

Back 47

At night, turn on your high beams before you start to pass and leave them until you have completely passed the vehicle

Front 48

The distance that You should look ahead of your vehicle while driving amounts to about _____ miles at normal speed

Back 48

1/4

Front 49

U are starting your vehicle in motion from a stop. As you apply power to the drive wheels,they start to spin. You should;

Back 49

Take your foot off the accelerator

Front 50

Which of these is the most important thing to remember about emergency braking?

Back 50

If the wheels are skidding, you cannot control your vehicle

Front 51

Which of these statements about tires and hot weather driving is true?

Back 51

You should inspect your tires every two hours or every 100 miles when driving in very hot weather

Front 52

Your vehicle is in a traffic emergency and may collide with another be vehicle if you do not take action. Which of these is a good rule to remember at such a time?

Back 52

You can always turn to miss an obstacle more quickly than you can stop

Front 53

In case of fires what can you use water to put it out?

Back 53

Tire fires

Front 54

To help you to stay alert while driving, you should:

Back 54

Take short breaks before you get drowsy

Front 55

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

Back 55

If the shoulder is clear, stay on the right until your vehicle comes to a stop them move back into the pavement when it is safe

Front 56

Which of these statements about driving in areas with strong wind is true?

Back 56

Winds are especially a problem when coming out of tunnels

Front 57

Which of these is a good thing to do when driving at night?

Back 57

Keep your speed slow enough that you can stop within the range of your headlights

Front 58

You are driving a 40 ft vehicle at 35 mph. The road is dry and visibility is good. What is the least amount of space You should keep in front of your vehicle to be safe?

Back 58

4 seconds

Front 59

What is the proper way to hold a steering wheel?

Back 59

With both hands, on opposite sides of the wheel

Front 60

High beams should be:

Back 60

Used when it is safe and legal to do so

Front 61

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?

Back 61

It may be a slow moving vehicle

Front 62

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

Back 62

Valve clearance

Front 63

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

Back 63

Stop driving as soon as you can safely do so

Front 64

Back 64

Figure B

Front 65

You are driving a vehicle that could safely be driven at 55 mph on an open road. But traffic is heavy and other vehicles drive at the speed 35 mph, though the speed limit is 55. The safest speed for your vehicle is more likely to be:

Back 65

35 mph

Front 66

What is countersteering?

Back 66

Turning the wheel back in the other direction after steering to avoid a traffic emergency

Front 67

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

Back 67

U should avoid backing whenever you can

Front 68

Which of these statements about marking a stopped vehicle is true?

Back 68

If a hill or curve keeps drivers behind you from seeing the vehicle within 500 ft, the rear reflective triangle should be moved down the road to give adequate warning

Front 69

Which of these best describes how you should use the brake pedal on a steep downhill grade?

Back 69

Light, steady pressure

Front 70

Which of these statements about using turn signals is true?

Back 70

When turning, you should signal early

Front 71

Which of these statements about double clutching and shifting is true?

Back 71

You can use the tachometer to tell you when to shift

Front 72

Which of these statements about speed management is true?

Back 72

You should choose a speed that lets you stop within the distance that you can see ahead

Front 73

Retarders:

Back 73

Can cause the driver wheels to skid when they have poor traction

Front 74

To correct a drive wheel braking skid, you should:

Back 74

Stop breaking, turn quickly,then countersteer

Front 75

When exiting or entering on a curved freeway ramp, you should:

Back 75

Maintain a speed 5-10 mph under the posted speed limit

Front 76

Which of the following vehicles will have the longest stopping distance?

Back 76

Bobtail tractor

Front 77

How many red reflective triangles are you required to carry?

Back 77

3

Front 78

You are required to inspect your truck within how many miles after beginning the trip?

Back 78

25

Front 79

There are two types of Jackknife, they are:

Back 79

Trailer and tractor

Front 80

The new BAC for commercial drivers to be considered intoxicated when driving a commercial vehicle is:

Back 80

0.04

Front 81

Where should the ignition key be during the pre trip inspection?

Back 81

In your pocket

Front 82

When loading a trailer, if the cargo is loaded all to the rear, it may result in:

Back 82

Poor traction on drive wheels

Front 83

Communication means:

Back 83

To communicate your intentions to other motorists

Front 84

If you are convicted for dwi while driving a commercial vehicle, and this is your first offence, you most likely will get:

Back 84

At least one year suspension of your CDL

Front 85

If you are stopped at a roadside rest area and found to have a BAC of 0.02 you will:

Back 85

Be placed out of service for 24hrs

Front 86

Which of the following statements about speed management is true?

Back 86

If you double your speed, stopping distance will be increased by 4 times

Front 87

Back 87

Use left turn lane B

Front 88

You are traveling down a long, steep hill. Your brakes get so hot that they have failed. What should you do?

Back 88

Downshift and pump the brake pedal and look for an escape ramp or escape route

Front 89

The center of gravity of a load:

Back 89

Can make a vehicle more likely to tip over on curves if it is high

Front 90

To prevent a load from shifting, there should be atleast one tiedown for every_______feet of cargo

Back 90

10

Front 91

While driving ice builds up on your wipers and they no longer clean the windshield. You should:

Back 91

Stop safely and fix the problem

Front 92

When the hydraulic brakes fail while you are driving, the system will not build up pressure and the brake pedal will feel spongy or goes to the floor. What should you do?

Back 92

Pump the brake pedal to generate pressure

Front 93

Which may be a sign of tire failure?

Back 93

Vibration

Front 94

A full stop is required at railroad crossings when:

Back 94

The nature of a cargo makes a stop mandatory under the state or federal regulations

Front 95

When driving at night you should use ur low beams when oncoming vehicle is within how many feet?

Back 95

500

Front 96

When driving through the work zone you should:

Back 96

Watch for sharp pavement drop off

Front 97

Backing of the commercial vehicle is:

Back 97

Always dangerous

Front 98

When you are parked at the side of the road at night you must:

Back 98

Turn on your four way emergency flashers to warn others

Front 99

You must stop on a hill or curve on a two lane two way road. How far should you place reflective triangles?

Back 99

Within 500 ft behind you