Permit General Knowledge Practice Test-6

For your safety, when setting out reflective triangles you should:

You are driving a 40 foot vehicle at 35 MPH. The road is dry and visibility is good. What is the least amount of space you should keep in front of your vehicle to be safe?

What is the proper way to hold a steering wheel?

You are travelling down a long, steep hill. Your brakes get so hot that they fail. What should you do?

When driving in cold weather, your tire pressure should:

A key principle to remember about loading cargo is to keep the load

The drivers manual suggests several things to do when passing a vehicle. Which of these is NOT one of them?

The distance that you should look ahead of your vehicle amounts to about____miles at highway speed:

What kind of fire can you use water to put out?

Which of these is a good thing to remember about using mirrors?

Most serious skids result from:

Which of these items is NOT checked for a pre-trip inspection?

If you must stop in the oncoming lane while making a turn, you should:

Brake drums (or discs) must not have cracks longer than__ The width of the friction area:

What should you do if you see a hazard in the roadway ahead of you?

Heavy vehicles often move slower than others. Which of these is NOT a good rule to follow while driving a heavy vehicle?

Which of these actions is NOT recommended for a left turn?

Can state inspectors inspect your truck or bus?

If you are convicted of driving a commercial vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs you will lose you CDL for:

Which of these is true about hazardous materials?

You are checking you steering and exhaust systems for a pre-trip inspection. Which of these problems, if found, should be fixed before the vehicle is driven?

Convex (curved) mirrors:

To correct a drive wheel braking skid, you should:

When entering or exiting a curved freeway ramp, you should:

The space to the ___ of you vehicle is the most important to manage:

Your brakes can get wet when driving through heavy rain. What effect can this cause to your brakes?

Containerized loads:

When driving a commercial vehicle with a height over 13 feet, you should:

The distance you should look ahead of your vehicle while driving at low speed is about___?

Which of these is true about emergency or evasive action?

What happens to tar on road pavement during very hot weather?

What is the best advice for a driver when there is a heavy fog?

When loading a trailer, if the cargo is all loaded to the rear it may result in:

Communication means:

Which of these statements about a pre-trip inspection is true?

Which of these statements about cargo loading is true?

Which of these statements is true about rear wheel braking skids?

The best drivers are those who watch and prepare for a hazard. This is called____driving

Sometimes you need to leave the road to avoid a hazard or emergency. When you do so, you should keep in mind that:

Escape ramps: