TRUCKING QUIZ TEST YOUR CDL KNOWLEDGE

Here in this quizz are some important things to know in driving a truck. The infomation you will learn in this quiz helps you become a better and safe truck driver.

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What is your age?
Under 18 Years Old
18 to 24 Years Old
25 to 30 Years Old
31 to 40 Years Old
41 to 50 Years Old
51 to 60 Years Old
Over 60 Years Old
What is your gender?
Male
Female
1. W hen is the road likely to be more slippery?
When it�s just begun to rain
After it has rained lightly for 30 min
After a hard rain
After the rain ended
2. How far should a driver look ahead of the vehicle while driving?
18-21 seconds
9-12 seconds
. 12-15 seconds
. 6-9 seconds
3. You are checking your tires in a pre-trip inspection. Which of these are true?
Radial and Bias-Ply tires can be used together on the same vehicle
. Dual tires should be touching each other
2/32 in. tread depth is safe for the front tire
Different types of tires or mismatched sizes should never be used on the same vehicle
4. How do you correct a rear-wheel acceleration skid?
Apply the brake
Downshift
Apply more power to the wheel
Stop accelerating and release the clutch
5. Which of the following statements about overhead space is true?
. An empty van is lower than a loaded one
Warning lights are always installed on low bridges and overpasses
The weight of the cargo changes a trucks height
The heights posted at bridges are usually accurate
6. Which statement about brakes are true?
The heavier a vehicle or the faster it moves, the more heat the brakes have to absorb to stop it
Brakes have more stopping power when they are hot
brake drums cool quickly
all the above is true
7. A commercial motor vehicle is defined as:
A vehicle with a gross weight over 26,001 lbs
A vehicle transporting hazardous material
A vehicle transporting 16 or more passengers
All of the above
8. The following statements about an engine overheating are TRUE EXCEPT:
It is not possible to safely drive without radiator fluid
You should not remove the radiator cap to allow heat to escape the radiator
Antifreeze is only used in colder temps
Never leave the engine running when tit is overheating
9. You are driving a long vehicle that makes wide turns. You want to turn left from Pine onto Cedar. Both are two-lane, two-way streets. You should:
Begin the turn with your vehicle in the left lane of pine
Begin turning your vehicle as soon as you enter the intersection
Turn into the left lane of cedar and then move to the right lane when the traffic is clear
Begin turning your vehicle when you are halfway thru the intersection
10. Which of the following statements about downshifting is NOT true?
Downshift when you get to the bottom of the hill
Downshift before entering a curve
Downshift before starting down a hill
Downshift before climbing a hill

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