CDL General Knowledge:Practice Test Already Passed 2023

You are traveling down a long, steep hill. Your brakes get so hot that they fail. What should you do? - ANSWERSLook for an escape ramp or exit route The center of gravity of a load: - ANSWERSCan make a vehicle more likely to tip on curves if it is high To prevent a load from shifting, there should be at least one tie down for every _________ feet - ANSWERS10 What is the proper way to hold a steering wheel? - ANSWERSwith your hands placed on opposite sides of the wheel 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? - ANSWERS4 seconds a few beers have the same effect on driving as a few shots of whiskey or a few glasses of wine. True or false - ANSWERStrue Coffee and fresh air help a drinker sober up. True or false - ANSWERSfalse not everyone who drinks is effected by alcohol. True or false - ANSWERSfalse While driving ice builds up on your wipers and they no longer clean the windshield. You should: - ANSWERSstop safely and fix the problem What is counter steering? - ANSWERSturning the wheel back in the opposite direction after steering to avoid a traffic emergency Which of these statements about driving in areas with strong winds is true? =Winds are a big problem when trucks come out of tunnels =You should drive along side other vehicles to help break up the wind =the lighter your vehicle the less trouble you will have with the wind - ANSWERSWinds are a big problem when trucks come out of tunnels To help you stay alert while driving you should: - ANSWERSTake short breaks before you get drowsy You do not have a hazardous materials end