CDL Practice Test (General Knowledge) Questions and Answers (2022/2023) Graded A

CDL Practice Test (General Knowledge) Questions and Answers (2022/2023) Graded A How long should the mud flaps on a truck and trailer be? Long enough to reach within 8 in of the roadway If you're driving in town, how far will your recommended 12-15 second planning ahead measure in distance? about a single block A bridge formula restricts the axle weight for axles which... are closer together How soon should oil pressure rise to a normal level after starting the engine? within seconds 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 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) 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 Federal, State, and local regulations concerning cargo weight, securement, and cover vary widely. Which should you obey? all of them What are two of the most common causes of tire fires? Under-inflation and duals that touch The minimum number of tiedowns on a load is...? 2 If your load protrudes more than 4 feet beyond the rear of your vehicle, which of these do you need in Texas? -a red flag at least 12X12 in (day) -a special permit -a burning red visible light (night) (all of the above) If an accident victim is bleeding heavily, what should you do to help? apply direct pressure to the wound If there is an obstacle in the road and you have a choice of directions around it, why should you choose to go right? it will avoid driving into oncoming traffic How can you avoid temporary night blindness from other drivers' lights? look at the sidelines instead If you have to stop on a divided highway, how should you place your warning triangles? At 10ft, 100ft and 200ft , all facing approaching traffic How should you position your trailer to check the alignment of your mirrors? straight with your cab If backing with a tractor trailer, turning the wheel left will do what? turn the cab left and the trailer right If