general knowledge test (ver. 1) {answer key}

8/2/2019 General Knowledge Test (Ver. 1) {Answer Key}

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SANTA FEY SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA

George White Cathy J. Vavosa

DIRECTOR OF TRAINING OPERATIONS MANAGER


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# OF QUESTIONS

50201518

1515

20

YOU CAN MISS

10 General Knowledge3 Air Brakes3 Combination A3 Class C

3 Doubles & Triples3 Tankers

4 Hazardous Materials


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1. When a coolant container is part of a pressurized system, which of these is true?

A.

B.

C. You can check the coolant level of a hot engine.

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

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

B.

C.

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

A.

B.

C. You can use the tachometer to tell you when to shift.

4. You should avoid driving through deep puddles or flowing water. But if you must, which of these steps can help keep

your brakes working?

A.

B. Gently putting on the brakes while driving through the water.

C.

5. Stab braking:

A.

B. should be used on vehicles without antilock brake systems.C.

6. Implied consent means:

A.

B. You have given your consent to be tested for alcohol in your blood.

C.

7. Which of these should be tested while the vehicle is stopped?A.

B.

C. Hydraulic brake.

8. You wish to turn right from one two-lane, two-way street to another. You vehicle is so long that you must swing wide

to make the turn. Which of these figures shows how the turn should be made?

9. You must complete a written vehicle inspection report each day and you must sign:

A. The previous drivers report when any defects are noted.B.

C.

10. Which of the below is NOT a characteristic of a front tire failure?

A.

B. Vehicle fishtail

C.


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11. What is the proper way to hold a steering wheel?

A.

B.

C. With both hands, on opposite sides of the wheel.

12. Which of these is true about mirror adjustment?

A. You should adjust your mirrors prior to starting a trip.

B.

C. .

13. What is counter-steering?

A.

B.

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

14. The distance that you should look ahead of you vehicle while driving amounts to about ____ mile at highway speed.

A.

B. 1/4

C.

15. Why will you vehicles speed naturally increase on downgrades?

A.

B. Gravity.C.

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

A.

B.

C. Warning devices for parked vehicles.

17. During a vehicle inspection, checking the ______ will NOT help prevent a fire.A.

B.

C. batter fluid level

18. You should signal continuously while turning because:

A. You need both hands on the wheel to turn safely.

B.

C.

19. Why is a broken exhaust system dangerous?

A. Poison fumes could enter the cap or sleeper berth.

B.C.

20. 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.C.


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21. The purpose of retarders is to:

A.

B.

C. help slow the vehicle while driving and reduce brake wear.

22. Most serious skids result from:

A.

B.

C. driving too fast for conditions.

23. When you are parked at the side of the road at night, you:

A.

B.

C. turn on your 4-way emergency flashers to warn others.

24. You are checking your steering and exhaust systems in a pre-trip inspection. Which of these problems, if found,

should be fixed before the vehicle is driven?

A.

B.

C. Steering wheel play of more than 10 degrees (2 inches on a 20-inch steering wheel)

25. CDL medical certificates must be renewed every:

A.B. two years.

C.

26. You do NOT have a HAZMAT endorsement on your commercial driver license. You can drive a vehicle hauling

hazardous materials when:

A.

B. the vehicle does not require placards.

C.

27. 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.

C.

28. Containerized loads:

A.

B.

C. are generally used when freight is carried part way by rail or ship.

29. In your mirror, you see a car approaching from the rear. The next time you check your mirror, you do not see the car.

You wish to change lanes. You should:

A. wait to change lanes until you are sure the car isnt in your blind spot.

B.

C.

30. Whenever you double your speed, your vehicle has about ____ times the destructive power if it crashes.

A.

B.

C. four


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

should:

A. take your foot off the accelerator.

B.

C.

32. Placards must be:

A.

B.

C. placed on all four sides of a vehicle.

33. 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.

B.

C. A lower gear than you would use to climb the hill.

34. A car suddenly cuts in front of you, creating a hazard. Which of these actions should you NOT take?

A. Honk and stay close behind the car.

B.

C.

35. What should you do if you are unsure whether you have enough overhead clearance?

A.B. Find another route that will not require driving under the object.

C.

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

A. slow down to a safe speed before the curve.

B.

C.

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

to a stop?

A.

B.

C. The length of a football field.

38. Which of these is NOT part of the pre-trip inspection of the engine compartment?

A.

B. Valve clearance.

C.

39. Truck escape ramps:A. help avoid damage to vehicles.

B.

C.

40. On which fires can you use water?

A.B.

C. Tires.


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41. What is the term for a commercial vehicles habit of swinging wide on turns?

A. Offtracking

B.

C.

42. Backing a commercial vehicle is:

A.

B.

C. always dangerous.

43. Convex (curved) mirrors:

A.

B.

C. show a wider are than flat mirrors show.

44. Your brakes can get wet when you drive through a heavy rain. What can this cause when the brakes are applied?

A.

B.

C. Trailer jackknife.

45. If you are being tailgated, you should:

A.

B.C. increase your following distance.

46. When driving in cold weather, your tire tread should:

A.

B.

C. provide enough traction to steer and push the vehicle through snow.

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

B.

C. Sleep is the only thing that can overcome fatigue.

48. You are checking your brakes and suspension system for a pre-trip inspection. Which of these statements is true?

A.

B.

C. Brake shoes should not have oil, grease or brake fluid on them.

49. For a first offense of driving a commercial vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you will lose your CDL for at

least _______.

A.B.

C. 1 year.

50. A full stop is required at a railroad grade crossing when:

A.

B.C. the nature of the cargo makes a stop mandatory under state or federal regulation.


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