CA CDL GENERAL LATEST
KNOWLEDGE TEST
You are starting your vehicle in motion from a stop. As you apply power
to the drive wheels, they start to spin. You should: - ANSWERS-Take
your foot off the accelerator
Truck escape ramps: - ANSWERS-Help avoid damage to vehicles
What is the term for a commercial vehicle's habit of swinging wide on
turns? - ANSWERS-Off-tracking
In your mirror, you see a car approaching from the rear. The next time
you check your mirror, you don't see the car. To change lanes, you
should: - ANSWERS-Wait until you are sure the car isn't in your blind
spot
For a first offense of driving a commercial vehicle under the influence of
alcohol or drugs, you will lose your CDL for at least: - ANSWERS-1
year
You are checking your steering and exhaust systems in a pre-trip
inspection. Which of these problems should be fixed before the vehicle
is driven? - ANSWERS-Steering wheel play--more than 10° (2 inches
on a 20-inch wheel)
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, CA CDL GENERAL LATEST
KNOWLEDGE TEST
Why will your vehicle's speed naturally increase on downgrades? -
ANSWERS-Gravity
If your brakes gets wet while driving on a rainy day, what can happen
when you apply the brakes? - ANSWERS-Trailer jackknife
You are driving a vehicle at 55 mph on dry pavement. About how much
total stopping distance will you need to bring it to a stop? - ANSWERS-
The length of a football field
Which of these statements is true about staying alert to drive? -
ANSWERS-Sleep is the only thing that can overcome fatigue
The purpose of retarders is to: - ANSWERS-Help slow the vehicle while
driving and reduce brake wear
Containerized loads: - ANSWERS-Are generally used for freight carried
part way by rail or ship
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, CA CDL GENERAL LATEST
KNOWLEDGE TEST
Which of these is a good thing to do when driving at night? -
ANSWERS-Drive slowly enough to stop within range of your headlights
Which of these is not part of the engine compartment pre-trip
inspection? - ANSWERS-Value clearance
You must complete a written inspection report each day. You must sign
the report: - ANSWERS-If the previous driver noted any defects
You are required to stop at a railroad grade crossing when: -
ANSWERS-The cargo makes a stop mandatory under state or federal
regulations
Which of these is not caused by rough acceleration? - ANSWERS-Tire
damage
When do strong winds affect driving the most? - ANSWERS-When
exiting tunnels
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KNOWLEDGE TEST
You are starting your vehicle in motion from a stop. As you apply power
to the drive wheels, they start to spin. You should: - ANSWERS-Take
your foot off the accelerator
Truck escape ramps: - ANSWERS-Help avoid damage to vehicles
What is the term for a commercial vehicle's habit of swinging wide on
turns? - ANSWERS-Off-tracking
In your mirror, you see a car approaching from the rear. The next time
you check your mirror, you don't see the car. To change lanes, you
should: - ANSWERS-Wait until you are sure the car isn't in your blind
spot
For a first offense of driving a commercial vehicle under the influence of
alcohol or drugs, you will lose your CDL for at least: - ANSWERS-1
year
You are checking your steering and exhaust systems in a pre-trip
inspection. Which of these problems should be fixed before the vehicle
is driven? - ANSWERS-Steering wheel play--more than 10° (2 inches
on a 20-inch wheel)
END OF
PAGE
1
, CA CDL GENERAL LATEST
KNOWLEDGE TEST
Why will your vehicle's speed naturally increase on downgrades? -
ANSWERS-Gravity
If your brakes gets wet while driving on a rainy day, what can happen
when you apply the brakes? - ANSWERS-Trailer jackknife
You are driving a vehicle at 55 mph on dry pavement. About how much
total stopping distance will you need to bring it to a stop? - ANSWERS-
The length of a football field
Which of these statements is true about staying alert to drive? -
ANSWERS-Sleep is the only thing that can overcome fatigue
The purpose of retarders is to: - ANSWERS-Help slow the vehicle while
driving and reduce brake wear
Containerized loads: - ANSWERS-Are generally used for freight carried
part way by rail or ship
END OF
PAGE
2
, CA CDL GENERAL LATEST
KNOWLEDGE TEST
Which of these is a good thing to do when driving at night? -
ANSWERS-Drive slowly enough to stop within range of your headlights
Which of these is not part of the engine compartment pre-trip
inspection? - ANSWERS-Value clearance
You must complete a written inspection report each day. You must sign
the report: - ANSWERS-If the previous driver noted any defects
You are required to stop at a railroad grade crossing when: -
ANSWERS-The cargo makes a stop mandatory under state or federal
regulations
Which of these is not caused by rough acceleration? - ANSWERS-Tire
damage
When do strong winds affect driving the most? - ANSWERS-When
exiting tunnels
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