Alabama CDL General Knowledge Practice Test # 2

Question 1

YOU ARE CHECKING YOUR STEERING AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS DURING A PRE-TRIP INSPECTION. WHICH OF THESE STATEMENTS IS TRUE?

Accepted Answer

Steering wheel play of more than 10 degrees (2 inches on a 20-inch steering wheel) can make it hard to steer

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Leaks in the exhaust system are not a problem if they are outside of the cab

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Some leakage of power steering fluid is normal

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If you find a leak in the exhaust system, drive with the window open

Question 2

THE KEY POINT IN BALANCING CARGO WEIGHT IS TO KEEP THE LOAD:

Accepted Answer

Centered

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To the front

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To the rear

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Low to the floor

Question 3

CONVEX MIRRORS WILL:

Accepted Answer

Show a wider view than flat mirrors

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Make objects appear closer than they actually are

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Make objects appear larger than they actually are

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None of the answers are correct

Question 4

WHAT SHOULD YOU DO WHEN TRAVELING THROUGH A CONSTRUCTION ZONE?

Accepted Answer

Watch for holes in the road and drop offs

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Only reduce speed if you see a worker near the road

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Stop before entering, then proceed in low gear

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Go as quickly as possible to avoid congestion

Question 5

CAN YOUR TRUCK OR BUS BE INSPECTED BY FEDERAL INSPECTORS?

Accepted Answer

Yes, and they can also place you out of service

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Yes

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Only to the point of entry

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Yes, but they cannot place you out of service

Question 6

WHEN SHOULD YOU USE CONTROLLED BRAKING?

Accepted Answer

To keep the vehicle in a straight line when braking

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If the vehicle is equipped with anti-lock braking

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Only use with hydraulic brakes

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You need to stop quickly

Question 7

CAN YOU USE OVER-THE-COUNTER MEDICATION WHEN OPERATING A CMV?

Accepted Answer

It should not be used because it can make you sleepy

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Yes, but only take half a dose

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Yes, but only during daylight hours

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As long as the dispatcher says it is ok

Question 8

WHEN YOUR BRAKES ARE WET, IT IS VERY EASY TO:

Accepted Answer

Jackknife the trailer

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Hydroplane if traveling faster than 30 mph

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Hydroplane

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Overheat your brakes

Question 9

WHEN CONDUCTING A PRE-TRIP INSPECTION OF THE STEERING SYSTEM, YOU WOULD NOT INSPECT:

Accepted Answer

Leaking shock absorbers

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Missing nuts, bolts or other parts on the steering box

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Power steering hoses, pumps and fluid level

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Power steering fluid leaks

Question 10

"OFFTRACKING" IS:

Accepted Answer

Trailer wheels following a different path than the tractor wheels

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Driving on a dirt road

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Passing on the right

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Pulling onto the shoulder of the road