General Knowledge CDL-II

9. TO PREVENT A LOAD FROM SHIFTING, THERE SHOULD BE AT LEAST ONE TIED-OWN FOR EVERY _________ FEET OF CARGO. A. 10, B 15, or C 20

A. 10

36. DRIVERS OF TRUCKS AND TRACTORS-TRAILERS WITH CARGO MUST CHECK THAT THE CARGO IS WELL SECURED WITHIN THE FIRST¬¬________ MILES OF THE TRIP. A. 25 B. 10 C. 50

A. 25

76. WHICH OF THESE STATEMENTS ABOUT CARGO LOADING IS TRUE? A. A State law dictates legal weight limit. B. if cargo is loaded by the shipper a driver is not responsible for its load. C. the legal maximum weight allowed by State is considered safe for all driving conditions.

A. a State law dictates legal weight limit

54. WHICH VEHICLE WILL HAVE THE MOST DIFFICULTIES STAYING IN ITS LANE DURING STRONG WIND? A. A double with an empty trailer. B. A tractor pulling a loaded flat bed trailer. C. A triple axle vehicle with cargo.

A. a double with an empty trailer

42. WHICH OF THESE IS NOT A DANGER WHEN AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION IS FORCED INTO A LOW GEAR AT A HIGH SPEED? A. A loss of engine braking effect. B. Damage to the transmission. C. A loss of steering control.

A. a loss of engine braking effect

17. BACKING OF THE COMMERCIAL VEHICLE IS: A. Always dangerous. B. Is not dangerous if you don't have to turn. C. Not dangerous if you have a helper.

A. always dangerous

77. WHICH OF THESE IS NOT REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE FOR A DRIVER IF THEY HAVE A HAZARDOUS MATERIAL ENDORSEMENT? A. Basic chemistry. B. which products can be loaded together. C. when to use the placards.

A. basic chemistry

57. WHEN IS IT NECESSARY TO LEARN HOW A FIRE EXTINGUISHER WORKS? A. Before the fire happens. B. Only when the fire happens. C. Only when you are transporting flammable materials.

A. before the fire happens

68. MOST SERIOUS SKID RESULTS FROM: A. Driving too fast for conditions. B. Turning too sharply. C. An uneven load.

A. driving too fast for conditions

55. WHY DOES YOUR VEHICLE'S SPEED NATURALLY INCREASE ON A DOWNGRADE? A. Gravity. B. The engine runs smoother. C. Lack of traction.

A. gravity

78. TO DETERMINE BLOOD ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION LEVEL FOR A PERSON IT IS NECESSARY TO KNOW: A. How much a person weights. B. How often a person drinks alcohol. C. How old is a person.

A. how much a person weighs

50. WHICH OF THESE IS CORRECT ABOUT EMERGENCY OR EVASIVE ACTION? A. In order to turn quickly you must have a firm grip on the steering wheel. B. You can stop more quickly than you can turn to miss obstacles. C. Stopping is always the safest thing to do In a traffic emergency.

A. in order to turn quickly you must have a firm grip on the steering wheel

24. IN BAD WETHER MANY CAR DRIVERS TAILGATE LARGE VEHICLES. WHAT SHOULD YOU DO? A. Increase your following distance. B. Lightly tap your brake to warn the tailgater to drop back. C. Speed up to distance yourself from the tailgater.

A. increase your following distance

29. WHAT SHOULD YOU DO BEFORE DRIVING IN MOUNTAINS? A. Know escape ramps location on your way. B. Unhook your steering axle brake. C. Carry the tire chains in your vehicle

A. know escape ramps location on your way

47. WHICH OF THESE IS NOT SOMETHING YOU SHOULD DO IF YOUR HEADLIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY? A. Leave on your high beams. B. Clean your headlights. C. Adjust headlights.

A. leave on your high beams

49. THE DISTANCE THAT YOU SHOULD LOOK AHEAD OF YOUR VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING IS ABOUT ________ AT LOW SPEED. A. One block. B. Two blocks. C. Half block.

A. one block

37. WHEN STARTING A BUS ON A LEVEL SURFACE WITH GOOD TRACTION THERE IS OFTEN NO NEED FOR: A. Parking brakes. B. A tire check. C. Slow acceleration

A. parking brakes

71. WHICH OF THESE STATEMENTS ABOUT HAZARD OF VEHICLE FIRE IS TRUE? A. Poor cargo ventilation may cause cargo to catch on fire. B. Carrying a fully charged fire extinguisher may prevent a fire. C. Underinflated tired do not cause a vehicle fire.

A. poor cargo ventilation may cause cargo to catch on fire

52. WHEN DRIVING IN COLD WEATHER YOUR TIRE TREAD SHOULD: A. Provide enough t ouch into steer and push the vehicle through snow. B. Be double the depth required in normal weather. C. Be checked every one hundred miles or every 2 hours.

A. provide enough touch into steer steer and push the vehicle through snow

11. WHEN THE HYDRAULIC BRAKES FAIL WHILE YOU ARE DRIVING, THE SYSTEM WILL NOT BUILD UP PRESSURE AND THE BRAKE PEDAL WILL FEEL SPONGY OR GO TO THE FLOOR. WHAT SHOULD YOU DO? A. Pump the brake pedal to generate pressure. B. Push down the brake pedal as hard as you can. C. Put the vehicle in neutral and set the parking brake.

A. pump the brake pedal to generate pressure

39. WHEN YOU ARE STARTING TO MOVE UP A HILL FROM A STOP: A. Release the parking brakes as you apply engine power. B. Engage the clutch and accelerate quickly. C. Keep the trailer brake hand valve applied until you reach 20 mph.

A. release the parking brakes as you apply engine power

58. WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT REASON TO INSPECT YOUR TRUCK OR BUS? A. Safety. B. To avoid being cited. C. It's the law.

A. safety

30. ESCAPE RAMPS: A. Should be used by any driver who looses braking power. B. Are not designed for tractors-double trailers. C. Are designed to slow vehicles so they can get back on the road at the safe speed.

A. should be used by any driver who looses braking power

66. WHICH OF THESE IS THE PROPER SIGNAL TO CHANGE LANE? A. Signal early and change lane slowly and smoothly. B. Signal before the change and move over quickly. C. Signal after you begin change and cross over slowly.

A. signal early and change lane slowly and smoothly

63. WHICH OF THESE ACTIONS ARE NOT RECOMMENDED FOR A LEFT TURN? A. Start at the inside lane and swing right as you turn. B. Use a right hand turn lane if there are two turning lanes. C. Start your turn in the center of the intersection.

A. start at the inside lane ans swing right as you turn

59. YOU ARE CHECKING YOUR STEERING AND EXHAUST SYSTEM IN A PRE-TRIP INSPECTION. WHICH OF THESE PROBLEMS, IF FOUND, SHOULD BE FIXED BEFORE THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN: A. Steering wheel play of more than 10 degrees (2 inches on 20 inches steering wheel). B. Oil on a tire rod. C. If a gray smoke coming out from the exhaust pipe.

A. steering wheel play of more than 10 degrees (2 inches on 20 inches steering wheel)

64. WHEN YOU PASSING THE OTHER VEHICLE, PEDESTRIAN OR BICYCLE YOU SHOULD ASSUME THAT: A. They may be moving to your traffic lane. B. They know you are to pass. C. They see your vehicle.

A. they may be moving to your traffic lane

61. WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO SHIFT GEARS CORRECTLY? A. To keep control of the vehicle. B. To keep the engine warm. C. To keep the engine oil flowing.

A. to keep control of the vehicle

18. WHEN YOU ARE PARKED AT THE SIDE OF THE ROAD AT NIGHT YOU MUST: A. Turn on your four-way emergency flashers to warn others. B. Put out your emergency warning lights within 30 minutes. C. Use your taillights to give warning to other drivers.

A. turn on your four-way emergency flashers to warn others

22. WHICH OF THE FOLOWING IS NOT A CHARACTERISTIC OF THE FRONT TIRE FAILURE? A. Vehicle's fishtail. B. Steering wheel twisting. C. Cold steering.

A. vehicle's fishtail

46. MERGING TO THE ROAD IS SAFEST IF YOU: A. Wait for a large enough gap in the traffic to enter the road. B. Bend over into the nearest lane so the other vehicles will give you room. C. Gain speed on the shoulder and then merge.

A. wait for a large enough gap in the traffic to enter the road

32. IF YOU ARE NOT SURE WHAT TO USE TO PUT OUT THE HAZARDOUS MATERIAL FIRE YOU SHOULD: A. Wait for fire fighters. B. Use water. C. Use dirt.

A. wait for fire fighters

65. IN YOUR MIRROR YOU SEE A CAR APPROACHING FROM THE REAR, THE NEXT TIME YOU CHECK YOUR MIRROR YOU DO NOT SEE THE CAR. IF YOU WISH TO CHANGE THE LANE, YOU SHOULD: A. Wait to change lane until you are sure that car is not in your blind spot. B. Ease to another lane very slowly so cars, which are besides of you can get out of your way. C. Assume that car left the road and change the lane.

A. wait to change lane until you are sure that car is not in your blind spot

45. YOU SHOULD LIGHTLY APPLY YOUR BRAKES TO FLASH THE BRAKE LIGHTS IF: A. You are about to exit the road and need to slow down. B. A police car is approaching you from the other direction. C. A driver tailgates your vehicle.

A. you are about to exit the road and need to slow down

15. WHEN DRIVING AT NIGHT YOU SHOULD USE YOUR LOW BEAMS WHEN AN ONCOMING VEHICLE IS WITHIN HOW MANY FEET? A. 400 B. 500 C. 300

B. 500

72. YOU SHOULD WEAR A SEAT BELT IN A MOVING VEHICLE. A. Only when you are driving. B. All the time. C. Only when you are on a highway.

B. all the time

73. WHICH OF THESE ITEMS IS NOT CHECKED FOR A PRE-TRIP INSPECTION? A. Whatever all lights are working. B. Amount of fuel on a vehicle. C. Cargo securement.

B. amount of fuel on a vehicle

20. STAB BRAKING SHOULD NOT BE USED ON VEHICLE WITH: A. Trailers. B. Antilock brakes. C. Hazardous materials.

B. anti-lock brakes

44. EXTRA CARE IS NEEDED TO KEEP YOUR VEHICLE CENTERED IN YOUR LANE BECAUSE COMMERCIAL VEHICLES: A. Require a lot of room to change lane. B. Are often wider than other vehicles. C. Tend to sway from time to time.

B. are often wider than other vehicles

3. IF YOU ARE CONVICTED FOR DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE WHILE DRIVING A COMMERCIAL VEHICLE AND THIS IS YOUR OFFENSE YOU MOST LIKELY WILL GET. A. A probation period of 1 year B. At least one year suspension of your cdl C. A fine of 250.00.

B. at least one year suspension of your CDL

56. DURING THE VEHICLE INSPECTION CHECKING OF ________ WILL NOT PREVENT A FIRE? A. Cargo ventilation. B. Battery fluid level. C. Electrical system isolation

B. battery fluid level

8. THE CENTER OF GRAVITY OF A LOAD: A. Should be kept as high as possible. B. Can make a vehicle more likely to tip over on curves if it is high. C. Is only a problem if the vehicle is overloaded.

B. can make a vehicle more likely to tip over on curves if it is high

2. COMMUNICATION MEANS: A. Talking with law enforcement officers B. Communicating your intention to other motorists. C. Talking on the CB radio

B. communicating your intention to other motorists

25. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING SYSTEMS SHOULD RECEIVE EXTRA ATTENTION DURING WINTER WEATHER INSPECTION? A. Suspension. B. Exhaust. C. Steering

B. exhause

80. THE ENGINE BRAKE EFFECT IS GREATER WHEN THE ENGINE IS _______ GOVERNED RPM AND THE TRANSMISSION IS ON A _______ GEAR. A. Below, higher. B. Near, lower. C. Above, lower.

B. near, lower

27. WHAT IS THE BEST ADVICE FOR DRIVERS WHEN HEAVY FOG OCCURS? A. Do not drive too slowly or other drivers may hit you. B. Park the truck until the fog disappears. C. Alternate your own high beams to improve your vision.

B. park the truck until the fog disappears

41. WHY IS A DAMAGE OF THE EXHAUST SYSTEM A DANGER? A. Noise can damage the driver's ears. B. Poisonous fumes can enter into the cab or sleeping compartment. C. You can pollute the air with the exhaust smoke.

B. poisonous fumes can enter into the cab or sleeping compartment

51. WHAT DOES EMERGENCY BRAKING MEAN? A. Pushing down the brake pedal as hard as you can. B. Responding to a hazard by slowing the vehicle. C. Using the vehicle emergency brakes.

B. responding to a hazard by slowing the vehicle

53. WHICH OF THESE IS TRUE ABOUT THE HAULING OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS? A. Cylinders with compressed gases should be transported under covers if there is no label on them. B. Such a load should be marked with a four inches diamond shaped labels on the containers. C. Such a load should be marked with a four inches circle red colored labels on the containers.

B. such a load should be marked with a four inches diamond shaped labels on the containers

14. A FULL STOP IS REQUIRED AT A RAILROAD CROSSING WHEN: A. There are no flagmen, warning signals or gate at the crossing. B. The nature of the cargo makes a stop mandatory under the State or Federal regulations. C. The crossing is located in the city or town with frequent train transit.

B. the nature of the cargo makes a stop mandatory under the State or Federal regulations

70. WHAT IS NOT TRUE ABOUT BAD WEATHER AND DRIVING CONDITIONS? A. When the temperature drops, the bridges freeze before the road. B. The road is more slippery when the rain continues than when rain begins. C. Driving conditions became more dangerous when temperature arises above freezing.

B. the road is more slippery when the rain continues than when rain begins

33. WHICH OF THESE IS NOT A DANGER OF A ROUGH ACCELERATION? A. Mechanical damage. B. Tire damage. C. Damage of a coupling

B. tire damage

34. WHICH OF THESE LIGHTS CANNOT BE CHECKED AT THE SAME TIME? A. Turn signals, taillights, and clearance lights. B. Turn signals, brake lights, and four-way flashers. C. Headlights, brake lights, and clearance lights.

B. turn signals, brake lights, and four-way flashers

6. YOU ARE DRIVING A LONG VEHICLE THAT MAKES WIDE TURNS. YOU WANT TO MAKE A LEFT TURN FROM OCEAN STREET ONTO ATLANTIC STREET. THERE ARE TWO LEFT TURN LANES (MARKED A AND B) ON OCEAN STREET. YOU SHOULD: A. Use left turn lane A. B. Use left turn lane B. C. Start I left turn lane <<A>> and swing onto left turn lane <<B>> just before entering the intersection.

B. use left turn lane B

1. WHEN LOADING A TRAILER, IF THE CARGO IS LOADED ALL TO THE REAR IT MAY RESULT IN A. Wheel lockup B. Damage to steering axle C. Poor traction on drive wheels

C. Poor traction on drive wheels

23. MOST SKIDS: A. Happen on ice B. Do not happen with radial tires. C. Are caused by going too fast or trying to stop quickly.

C. are caused by going too fast or trying to stop quickly

4. IF YOU ARE STOPPED AT A ROADSIDE REST AREA AND FOUND TO HAVE A BAC (BLOOD ALCOHOL CONCENTRATION) OF 0.02 YOU WILL: A. Be placed out of service for 72 hours. B. Be in deep trouble with your dispatcher. C. Be placed out of service for 24 hours.

C. be placed out of service for 24 hours

48. WHICH OF THESE STATEMENTS ABOUT BACKING A HEAVY VEHICLE IS NOT TRUE? A. You should back and turn toward the driver's side whenever it is possible. B. You should use a helper and communicate with him hand signals. C. Because you cannot see you should back slowly until you slightly bumped into the dock.

C. because you cannot see you should back slowly until you slightly bumped into the dock

7. YOU ARE TRAVELING DOWN A LONG, STEEP HILL. YOUR BRAKES GET SO HOT THAT THEY FAIL. WHAT SHOULD YOU DO? A. Downshift and pump the brake pedal. B. Look for an escape ramp or escape route. C. Both of the above.

C. both of the above

38. HOW DOES THE WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE AFFECT STOPPING DISTANCE? A. Fully loaded trucks take longer to stop or the buses loaded with passenger take less distance than empty ones. B. If brakes work the same no matter what is the weight of the vehicle for both trucks and buses. C. Empty trucks take longer to stop than if loaded, but this is not the normally case for buses.

C. empty trucks take longer to stop than if loaded, but this is not the normally case for buses

5. WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING STATEMENTS ABOUT SPEED MANAGEMNET IS TRUE? A. If you double your speed, stopping distance will double. B. Empty truck and loaded trucks will have the same stopping distance. C. If you double your speed, stopping distance will be increased by 4 times.

C. if you double your speed, stopping distance will be increased by 4 times

31. WHICH OF THESE IS TRUE ABOUT NOTIFYING THE AUTHORITIES AFTER AN ACCIDENT OCCURS? A. An exact location is not necessary; just identify the road and the vehicles involved. B. You should notify authorities about an accident before doing anything C. If you have a cellular phone or CB radio you should notify the authorities before exiting the vehicle.

C. if you have a cellular phone or CB radio you should notify the authorities before exiting the vehicle

74. WHICH OF THE STATEMENTS ABOUT PRE-TRIP INSPECTION IS TRUE? A. When you park on a street, you should walk so you face away from an oncoming traffic. B. Leave key in the ignition so you do not loose it when you are under the truck. C. If you need to tilt a cab, secure loose things so that they could not fall or break anything.

C. if you need to tilt a cab, secure loose things so that they could not fall or break anything

26. WHAT HAPPENS TO TAR ON THE ROAD PAVEMENT DURING HOT WEATHER? A. Nothing B. It becomes staining making tires stick to the road C. It bleeds making the road surface slippery.

C. it bleeds making the road surface slippery

21. SOMETIMES YOU NEED TO LEAVE A ROAD TO AVOID A HAZARD OR EMERGENCY. WHEN YOU DO SO YOU SHOULD KEEP IN MIND, THAT: A. Most shoulders are not strong enough to support a heavy vehicle. B. You might be unable to reenter the road because of the gravel used on shoulders. C. It is less dangerous to drive onto the shoulders than to make a collision.

C. it is less dangerous to drive onto the shoulders than to make a collision

35. YOU ARE INSPECTING HYDRAULIC BRAKES. YOU SHOULD PUMP THE BRAKE PEDAL THREE TIMES THEN APPLY FIRM PRESSURE TO THE PEDAL FOR FIVE SECONDS. IF THE BRAKES ARE WORKING PROPERLY, THE PEDAL SHOULD: A. Depress slightly. B. Sink to the floor. C. Not move

C. not move

62. WHAT THREE DISTANCES BUILD UP THE TOTAL STOPPING DISTANCE OF YOUR TRUCK OR BUS? A. Attention distance, reaction distance and slowing distance. B. Respond distance, observation distance, and braking distance. C. Perception distance, reaction distance and braking distance.

C. perception distance, reaction distance and braking distance

13. TO PREVENT BRAKE FADE YOU SHOULD: A. Coast downhill, when it is not very steep. B. Apply constant hard pressure on the brakes while driving downhill. C. Select the gear, which will keep your vehicle at a safe speed on a deep downgrade.

C. select the gear, which will keep your vehicle at a safe speed on a deep downgrade

69. WHAT SHOULD BE TRUE ABOUT OTHER DRIVERS: A. Mail or delivery trucks are professionals and do not pose a hazard. B. Drivers who use turn signals always should be trusted to turn to direction, which they indicate. C. Short term or daily rental truck drivers are often not used to the limited vision and posed the hazard.

C. short term or daily rental truck drivers are often not used to the limited vision and posted the hazard

10. WHILE DRIVING, ICE BUILDS UP ON YOUR WIPERS AND THEY NO LONGER CLEAN THE WINDSHIELD. YOU SHOULD: A. Keep driving, and turn your defroster on. B. Keep driving and spray the windshield with washer fluid. C. Stop safely and fix the problem.

C. stop safely and fix the problem

43. PERCEPTION DISTANCE IS THE DISTANCE YOUR VEHICLE TRAVELS FROM THE TIME: A. Your eyes see a hazard to the time your foot pushes to the brake pedal. B. The brain tells the foot to push the brake pedal to time the foot responses. C. The eyes see a hazard to the time the brain knows that this is a hazar.

C. the eyes see a hazard to the time the brain knows that this is a hazard

60. CONVEX (CURVED) MIRRORS: A. Make objects appear closer than they really are. B. Make objects appear larger than they really are. C. They show the wider area than flat mirrors show.

C. they show the wider area than flat mirrors show

28. IN MOUNTING DRIVING YOU WILL HAVE TO USE A LOWER GEAR TO DRIVE SAFELY ON A GRADE. WHICH OF THESE DOES NOT AFFECT YOUR CHOICE OF GEAR? A. The length of the grade. B. The weight of the load. C. Tire tread's depth

C. tire tread's depth

67. YOU ARE DRIVING IN THE AREA WITH A FEW STREET LIGHTS. IF YOU CANNOT SEE WELL WITH YOUR HEADLIGHTS, WHICH OF THE ACTIONS MAY HELP: A. Find another route that is better is better lit even if it is out of your way. B. Turn your interior lights on and adjust your instrument lights. C. Use your high beams when legal and keep your interior lights off.

C. use your high beams when legal and keep your interior lights off

12. WHICH MAY BE A SIGN OF TIRE FAILURE? A. Wheels skidding. B. A loud hissing noise. C. vibration

C. vibration

16. WHEN DRIVING THROUGH THE WORK ZONE YOU SHOULD: A. Reduce your speed only if workers are close to the roadway. B. Turn on your parking lights. C. Watch for sharp pavement drop off.

C. watch for sharp pavement drop off

40. WHAT IS A TRUE ABOUT USING A HEATER? A. You must have at least one extra heater such as a mirror heater, battery pack heater or fuel tank heater when a temperature drops below freezing point. B. If you feel sleepy, warming of your cab with the heater will help you stay alert. C. When driving at winter weather, you should check that the heater is working properly before starting your trip.

C. when driving at winter weather, you should check that the heater is working properly before starting your trip

19. YOU MUST STOP ON A HILL OR CURVE ON A TWO-LANE TWO-WAY ROAD. HOW FAR SHOULD YOU PLACE REFLECTIVE TRIANGLES? A. As far back as necessary so others can see you. B. Within 200 feet behind you. C. Within 500 feet behind you.

C. within 500 feet behind you

75. CAN STATE INSPECTORS INSPECT YOUR TRUCK OR BUS? A. No. B. Yes, but cannot put you out of service. C. Yes and they can put you out of service if unsafe

C. yes and they can put you out of service if unsafe

79. IMPLIED CONSENT MEANS: A. You are giving your consent to inspect your vehicle for alcohol. B. It is understood that you may drink alcohol now and then. C. You are given your consent to be tested for alcohol in your blood.

C. you are given your consent to be tested for alcohol in your blood