General Knowledge Practice Test-5

You must stop on a hill or curve on a 2 lane, 2 way road. How far back should you place your reflective triangles?

As far back as necessary so others can see you
Within 200 feet behind you
Within 500 feet behind you

To help you stay alert while driving, you should:

Schedule trips for hours that you are normally asleep
Take short breaks before you get drowsy
Take cold medicine if you have a cold

To avoid a crash, you had to drive onto the right shoulder. You are now driving at 40 MPH on the shoulder. How should you move back onto the pavement?

If the shoulder is clear, stay to the right until your vehicle comes to a stop, then move back onto the pavement when it is safe
Brake hard to slow the vehicle, then steer sharply onto the pavement
Steer sharply back onto the pavement, then brake hard as you counter steer

Which of these statements about driving in areas with strong winds is true?

You should drive alongside other vehicles to help break up the wind
The lighter your vehicle, the less trouble you will have in the wind
Winds are especially a problem when coming out of tunnels

Which of these is a good thing to do when driving at night?

Keep your speed slow enough so that you can stop within the range of your headlights
Look at oncoming headlights only briefly
Keep your instrument lights bright

Which of these statements about overhead clearance is true?

You should assume that posted clearance signs are correct
The weight of a vehicle changes its height
If the road surface causes your vehicle to tilt toward objects at the side of the road, you should drive close to the shoulder

Which of these statements about vehicle fires is true?

If a cargo van or box trailer catches on fire, you should open the cargo door as soon as possible
If your engine is on fire, you should open the hood as soon as you cans
A burning tire should be cooled with water

When the roads are slippery, you should:

Make turns as gently as possible
Stop and test the traction while going uphill
Decrease the distance you look ahead of your vehicle

You are checking your brakes and suspension for a pre trip inspection. Which of these statements is NOT true?

Brake shoes should have brake fluid on them
One missing leaf in a leaf spring can be dangerous
A cracked drum should be replaced

Which of these is NOT a good rule to follow when caring for an injured person at an accident scene?

If a qualified person is helping them, stay out of the way unless asked to assist
Keep an injured person cool
Move the severely injured person if there is danger from fire or passing traffic

You should avoid driving through deep puddles or flowing water. If you must do either, which of these steps can help to keep your brakes working?

Gently applying the brakes while driving through the water
Applying hard pressure to both the brake pedal and accelerator after coming through the water
Turning on your brake heater

Which of these statements about drugs is true?

A driver can use any prescription drug while driving
Amphetamines (pep pills or “speed”) can be used to help the driver stay alert
The use of drugs can lead to an accident and/or arrest

Which of these is a good thing to remember when crossing or entering traffic with a heavy vehicle?

Heavy vehicles need larger gaps in traffic than cars
The best way to cross the traffic is to pull the vehicle part way across the road to block one lane while waiting for traffic to clear
Because heavy vehicles are easy to see, you can count on other drivers to move out of your way or slow down for you

How do you correct a rear wheel acceleration skid?

Apply more power to the wheels
Stop accelerating
Downshift

The purpose of a retarder is to:

Help slow the vehicle while driving and reduce brake wear
Apply extra braking power to the non-drive axles
Help prevent skids

Controlled braking:

Can be used when you are turning sharply
Involves locking the wheels for a short period of time
Is used to keep a vehicle in a straight line when braking

Which of these is a good thing to do when steering to avoid a crash?

Apply the brakes while turning
Steer with one hand so you can turn more quickly
Don’t turn any more than needed to clear what is in your way

Which of these statements about certain types of cargo is true?

An unstable load, such as hanging meat or livestock, can require extra caution on curves
Oversized loads can be hauled without a special permit during times when the roads are not busy
When liquids are hauled, the tanks should always be loaded totally full

According to the drivers manual, why should you limit the use of your horn?

It can startle other drivers
The horn is not a good way to let others know you are there
You should keep a firm grip on the steering wheel with both hands at all times

Which statement about cold weather driving is true?

An engine cannot overheat when the weather is very cold
Windshield washer antifreeze should be used
Exhaust system leaks are less dangerous in cold weather

When driving at night, you should:

Look to the left side of the road when a vehicle is coming toward you
Adjust your speed to keep your stopping distance within your sight distance
Dim your lights within 300 feet of another vehicle

Which of these statements about speed management is true?

Empty trucks always stop in a shorter distance than fully loaded ones
When you double your speed, it takes twice the distance to stop
You should choose a speed that lets you stop within the distance that you can see ahead

Retarders:

Can cause the drive wheels to skid when they have poor traction
Cause extra brake wear
Work when you apply the brake pedal

You are required to inspect your truck within how many miles of beginning a trip?

25
50
100

There are two types of jackknifes. They are:

Trailer
Tractor
Both A and B

When going down a long steep downgrade, you should always:

Use the braking effect of the engine
Use controlled braking
Brake when you exceed your “safe speed” by 5 MPH

You may hang up on railroad tracks if:

If you cross double tracks too slowly
The tracks have a steep approach
You try to shift gears while crossing

What should you do if you are unsure if you have enough overhead clearance?

Slow down slightly and try to drive under the object
Find another route that will not require driving under the object
Estimate the height of the object if it is not posted

What should you do if your vehicle hydroplanes?

Start stab braking
Release the accelerator
Accelerate slightly

You are driving on a straight, level highway at 50 MPH. There are no vehicles in front of you. A tire suddenly blows out on your vehicle. What should you do first?

Stay off the brake until the vehicle has slowed down
Begin light braking
Begin emergency braking

You are driving a new truck with a manual transmission. What gear will you probably have to use to take a long, steep downgrade?

The same gear you would use to climb the hill
A lower gear than you would use to climb the hill
A higher gear than you would use to climb the hill

You are checking your wheels and rims for a pre trip inspection. Which of these statements is true?

Rust around wheel nuts may mean that they are loose
A vehicle can be safely driven with one missing lug nut on a wheel
Mismatched lock rings can be used on the same vehicle

You are checking your tires for a pre trip inspection. Which of these statements is true?

Tires of mismatched sizes should not be used together on the same vehicle
Radial and bias ply tires can be used together on the same vehicle
2/32 inch tread depth is safe for front tires

How far ahead of the vehicle should a driver look while driving?

5-8 seconds
12-15 seconds
18-21 seconds

You should stop driving:

After 5 hours
After 9 hours
Whenever you become sleepy

You are driving a heavy vehicle with a manual transmission. You have to stop on the shoulder while driving on an uphill grade. Which of these is a good rule to follow when putting it back in motion on the uphill grade?

Keep the clutch slipping while slowly accelerating
Use the parking brake to hold the vehicle in place until the clutch engages
Let the vehicle roll backwards a few feet before you engage the clutch

Which of these statements about engine overheating is true?

You should never shut off an overheated engine until it cools
You should never remove the radiator cap on a pressurized system until the system is cool
Antifreeze is not needed when the temperature is warm

If a straight truck (no trailer) goes into a skid, it will:

Slide sideways and spin out
Go straight ahead even if the steering wheel is turned
Go straight ahead, but will turn when the steering wheel is turned

If you need to leave the road in a traffic emergency, you should:

Try to get all the wheels off the pavement
Avoid braking until your speed has dropped to about 20 MPH
Avoid the shouldr because most shoulders will not support the weight of a large vehicle

Which of these statements about downshifting is true?

When you downshift for a curve, you should do so before entering the curve
When you downshift for a hill, you should do so after you start down the hill
When double clutching, you should let the RPMs decrease while the clut ch is released and the shift lever is in neutral

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