CDL General Knowledge Practice Test 2

Question 1

Which of the following would NOT be part of a standard vehicle inspection?

Accepted Answer

Seating defects

Answer

A standard commercial vehicle inspection, such as a pre-trip inspection, focuses on critical safety components that could impact the vehicle's operation or lead to an accident. This includes checking tires, brakes, steering, lights, and cargo securement. While comfortable and functional seating is desirable, defects in the seating itself are generally not considered safety-critical items that would be part of a standard regulatory inspection or cause an out-of-service condition.

Question 2

If you are stopped on an incline, how can you start moving without rolling back?

Accepted Answer

Apply the parking brake

Answer

When stopped on an incline, applying the parking brake is the most effective method to prevent the vehicle from rolling backward when starting. The driver can engage the parking brake, then prepare to move by selecting the appropriate gear and slowly engaging the clutch (or applying power in an automatic). As the engine begins to pull, the parking brake can be gradually released, allowing for a smooth start without rollback.

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT an important reason to look far ahead when you are driving?

Accepted Answer

Look for vehicles coming into your lane

Answer

Looking far ahead (12-15 seconds) is crucial for anticipating major changes in traffic flow, identifying distant hazards, and planning your driving actions well in advance, such as reacting to slowing vehicles or upcoming traffic lights. While being aware of vehicles entering your lane is always important, it's often a more immediate concern addressed through consistent mirror checks and mid-range scanning, rather than the primary objective of looking *far* ahead for long-term planning.

Question 4

You are driving a 60 foot truck at 55 MPH, how much space (in seconds) should you keep in front of you?

Accepted Answer

7 seconds

Answer

The recommended safe following distance for commercial vehicles is calculated by allowing one second for every 10 feet of vehicle length, plus an additional second if traveling over 40 MPH. For a 60-foot truck, this means 6 seconds (60 feet / 10 feet per second). Since the truck is traveling at 55 MPH, which is above 40 MPH, an extra second is added, resulting in a total safe following distance of 7 seconds.

Question 5

Operating a motor vehicle with the intent of doing harm to others or physically assaulting a driver or their vehicle is known as?

Accepted Answer

Road rage

Answer

The described behavior, involving the intent to cause harm to others or physically assault a driver or their vehicle, is the definition of road rage. Road rage is an extreme and dangerous form of aggressive driving characterized by violent or criminal actions. It goes beyond mere frustration or impatience, escalating to deliberate acts of aggression and violence on the road.

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CDL General Knowledge Practice Test 2