General Knowledge Flashcards
Which of the following statements about downshifting is not true?
Downshift before climbing a hill
the following are all probable signs of a tire blowout Except
the smell of smoke
In the event of an accident you should remember to do the following EXCEPT…
Move the victims out the way immediately
what is the first thing to do if your vehicle catches fire while driving ?
pull off the road and park in an open area
safe drivers maintain space around their vehicles for the following reasons except?
in case you need to test your brakes
CDL2
Look for an escape ramp or an escape route
Your vehicle is going down a long hill and your brakes begin to fail. What should you do ?
water can be used to extinguish which of the following fires?
tires
which of the following statements about stopping distances is not true
Brakes, tires, springs and shocks are designed to work best when the truck is empty
CDL2
tires
water can be used to extinguish which of the following fires?
which of the following is not true when driving through a curve
you should brake during the curve
which of the following statements about your mirrors is true?
you should be able to see any vehicles behind your trailer
what is the reason the exhaust system should be checked?
a leaking exhaust system can allow poisonous fumes into the cab
CDL2
All of the other choices
How often should you check your cargo?
A commercial motor vehicle (CMV) is defined as….
All of the other choices
CDL2
the smell of smoke
the following are all probable signs of a tire blowout Except
CDL2
pull off the road and park in an open area
what is the first thing to do if your vehicle catches fire while driving ?
when using turn signals, which of the following should be avoided ?
signal just before you start to make a turn
CDL2
Keep the axles in place
Suspension systems….
CDL2
The Weight of the cargo changes a truck’s height
Which of the following statements about overhead space is true?
Your vehicle is going down a long hill and your brakes begin to fail. What should you do ?
Look for an escape ramp or an escape route
to correct a drive-wheel skid you should
release the brake and steer/counter-steer
CDL2
when it has just begun to rain
when is the road likely to be more slippery
CDL2
all of other choices
Tires Should be replaced…
when driving in heavy traffic you should travel
at a speed consistent with the flow of traffic
if you must stop on the shoulder of the road you should place warnings devices at all of the following place except…..
on the others side of a divided highway
Which of the following statements about overhead space is true?
The Weight of the cargo changes a truck’s height
when is the road likely to be more slippery
when it has just begun to rain
At 55 miles per hour it takes about 6 seconds to stop a fully loaded truck and the braking distance is…
About the length of a football field or 100 yards
Tires Should be replaced…
all of other choices
When accelerating…
Speed up smoothly and gradually and avoid jerking
CDL2
release the brake and steer/counter-steer
to correct a drive-wheel skid you should
CDL2
traffic lights are less visible than in the day
Driving at nigh is more dangerous because of the following Except…..
CDL2
you should be able to see any vehicles behind your trailer
which of the following statements about your mirrors is true?
Driving at nigh is more dangerous because of the following Except…..
traffic lights are less visible than in the day
CDL2
Brakes, tires, springs and shocks are designed to work best when the truck is empty
which of the following statements about stopping distances is not true
CDL2
Downshift before climbing a hill
Which of the following statements about downshifting is not true?
CDL2
a leaking exhaust system can allow poisonous fumes into the cab
what is the reason the exhaust system should be checked?
CDL2
at a speed consistent with the flow of traffic
when driving in heavy traffic you should travel
How often should you check your cargo?
All of the other choices
CDL2
in case you need to test your brakes
safe drivers maintain space around their vehicles for the following reasons except?
CDL2
you should brake during the curve
which of the following is not true when driving through a curve
CDL2
Speed up smoothly and gradually and avoid jerking
When accelerating…
CDL2
on the others side of a divided highway
if you must stop on the shoulder of the road you should place warnings devices at all of the following place except…..
CDL2
All of the other choices
A commercial motor vehicle (CMV) is defined as….
CDL2
Move the victims out the way immediately
In the event of an accident you should remember to do the following EXCEPT…
Suspension systems….
Keep the axles in place
CDL2
signal just before you start to make a turn
when using turn signals, which of the following should be avoided ?
CDL2
About the length of a football field or 100 yards
At 55 miles per hour it takes about 6 seconds to stop a fully loaded truck and the braking distance is…
