Florida CDL Knowledge Test with 100% Correct Answers

Florida CDL Knowledge Test with 100% Correct Answers Most important reason for vehicle inspection ? - answerSafety What things should you check during a trip? - answerInstruments, air pressure gauge, temp gauge, pressure gauge, ammeter/voltmeter, mirrors, tires, cargo/ cargo covers, lights. Name some key steering system parts. - answerSteering wheel, tie rod, steering shaft, hydraulic fluid reservoir, gear box, pitman arm, drag link, steering knuckle, spindle, steering arm, power steering cylinder. Name some suspension system defects. - answerSpring hangers that allow movement of axle from proper position, cracked or broken spring hangers, missing or broken leaves in any leaf spring, leaking shock absorbers, air suspension systems that are damaged and or leaking, any parts of the suspension or frame that is cracked or broden. What 3 kinds of emergency equipment should you have? - answerFire extinguisher, 3 reflective triangles, spare fuses. What is the minimum tread depth for tires? - answer4/32-inch front; 2/32-inch rear. Things to check on front of vehicle during walk around inspection. - answerFront axle, steering system, windshield, wipers, lights and reflectors. What should wheel bearing seals be checked for? - answerLeaks. How do you test hydraulic brakes for leaking? - answerPump the brake pedal 3 times and then hold pressure for 5 seconds; the pedal should not move. Why put the starter switch key in you pocket during pre-trip inspection? - answerFor your safety. Why should you back toward the driver's side? - answerSo you can see better. If stopped on a hill, how can you start without rolling back? - answerPartly engage the clutch before you take your foot off the brake; put on the parking break whenever necessary to keep from rolling back. When backing, why is it important to use a helper? - answerBecause there are blind spots you can't see. What's the most important hand signal that you and the helper should agree on? - answerStop. What are 2 special conditions where you should downshift? - answerBefore starting down a hill; before entering a curve. When should you downshift an automatic transmission? - answerWhen going down grades. Retarders keep you from skidding when the road is slippery. T/F? - answerFalse What are the 2 ways to know when to shift? - answerEngine RPM's or road speed. How far ahead does the manual say you should look? - answer12 to 15 seconds. What are 2 main things to look for ahead? - answerLook for vehicles coming onto the highway, into your lane, or turning. Watch for brake lights from slowing vehicles. What's your most important way to see the sides and rear of your vehicle? - answerMirrors. What does "communicating" mean in safe driving? - answerSignaling your intentions. Where should your reflectors be placed when stopped on a divided highway? - answer10 feet, 100 feet, and 200 feet toward the approaching traffic. What 3 things add up to total stopping distance? - answerPerception distance, reaction distance, braking distan