CDL Practice Test (General Knowledge)
Questions and Answers 1.How long should the mud flaps on a truck and trailer be>>>>Long enough to reach within 8 in of the roadway
2.If you're driving in town, how far will your recommended 12-15 second planning ahead measure in distance>>>>about a single block
3.A bridge formula restricts the axle weight for axles which...: are closer together
4.How soon should oil pressure rise to a normal level after starting the engine>>>>within seconds
5.If starting from a standstill on a hill, what's the best way to get moving>>>>-
partly engage the clutch before you take your right foot off the brake .Driving on a highway, it is recommended that you monitor a quarter of a mile ahead. At highway speeds, this equates to... >>>>12-15 sec
7.Descending a long downgrade, which of these will help you if you have brake difficulties>>>>-escape ramp
-a turn going uphill
-an open field (all of the above)
8.If you are tested and found to have a blood alcohol concentration below 0.04% but above 0.0, what will happen>>>>You will be taken out of service for 24 hrs
9.Federal, State, and local regulations concerning cargo weight, secure- ment, and cover vary widely. Which should you obey>>>>all of them
10.What are two of the most common causes of tire fires>>>>Under-
inflation and duals that touch
11.The minimum number of tiedowns on a load is...>>>>2
Questions and Answers 1.How long should the mud flaps on a truck and trailer be>>>>Long enough to reach within 8 in of the roadway
2.If you're driving in town, how far will your recommended 12-15 second planning ahead measure in distance>>>>about a single block
3.A bridge formula restricts the axle weight for axles which...: are closer together
4.How soon should oil pressure rise to a normal level after starting the engine>>>>within seconds
5.If starting from a standstill on a hill, what's the best way to get moving>>>>-
partly engage the clutch before you take your right foot off the brake .Driving on a highway, it is recommended that you monitor a quarter of a mile ahead. At highway speeds, this equates to... >>>>12-15 sec
7.Descending a long downgrade, which of these will help you if you have brake difficulties>>>>-escape ramp
-a turn going uphill
-an open field (all of the above)
8.If you are tested and found to have a blood alcohol concentration below 0.04% but above 0.0, what will happen>>>>You will be taken out of service for 24 hrs
9.Federal, State, and local regulations concerning cargo weight, secure- ment, and cover vary widely. Which should you obey>>>>all of them
10.What are two of the most common causes of tire fires>>>>Under-
inflation and duals that touch
11.The minimum number of tiedowns on a load is...>>>>2
