CDL General Knowledge Test Questions& Answers!!

T/F. you should use low beams when ever you can? - ANSWERSFalse When using your Low Beams, you can see ahead about______feet. - ANSWERS250 When using your High Beams, you can see ahead about _______ feet. - ANSWERS350-500 What are some tips to follow so you won't become a distracted driver? - ANSWERS-Assess all potential in-vehicle distractions before driving. - Develop a preventative plan to reduce/eliminate possible distractions. - Expect that distractions will occur. -Discuss possible scenarios before getting behind the wheel. How can you avoid the effects that wet brakes can cause? - ANSWERS-Slow down. -Gently put on the brakes. This presses linings against brake drums or discs and keeps mud, silt, sand, and water from getting in. -Place transmission in a low gear. - Increase engine rpm and cross the water while keeping light pressure on the brakes. - When out of the water, maintain light pressure on the brakes for a short distance to heat them up and dry them out. T/F. Under-loaded front axles can make the steering axle weight too light to steer safely. - ANSWERSTRUE How do you find out how many seconds of following distance space you have? - ANSWERSWait until the vehicle ahead passes a clear landmark, then count off the seconds until you reach the same spot. What is the minimum tread depth for front tires? - ANSWERS4/32 Why should you be in the proper gear before starting down a hill? - ANSWERSYou will not be able to shift into a lower gear once you are going down the hill. T/F. Retarders keep you from skidding when the road is slippery. - ANSWERSFALSE What are Retarders? - ANSWERSRetarders serve to slow vehicles, or maintain a steady speed while traveling down a hill, and help prevent the vehicle from "running away" by accelerating down the hill.