CDL General Knowledge Test 5 – Classic Mode

1. You should downshift...

A before starting down a steep hill
B when the speedometer or tachometer indicates that it's necessary
C before entering a sharp curve
D all of the above

2. Maintain good visual alertness by...

A fixing your eyes on the road in front of you
B looking ahead as far as you can see
C keeping a close eye on the road behind you
D shifting your attention between the mirrors and the road ahead

3. Signaling other drivers when it's safe for them to pass is...

A a great aid to highway safety
B required
C an unsafe practice
D a common courtesy drivers should extend to each other

4. Normal engine temperature ranges from...

A 180 to 250 degrees Fahrenheit
B 100 to 250 degrees Fahrenheit
C 165 to 185 degrees Fahrenheit
D Any of the above, as long as it's over 100 degrees Fahrenheit

5. Your vehicles battery box must have...

A at least two batteries
B enough fluid to work properly
C at least one loose wire for grounding
D a secure cover

6. Rust around wheel nuts often means that...

A the nuts are loose
B the nuts are broken
C it's been raining a lot lately
D it's nothing to worry about

7. When the roads are wet, icy, or snow covered...
A use your retarder for braking as much as possible
B turn the retarder off
C use the retarders maximum setting for better traction
D be ready to turn the retarder on if you start to skid

8. If you try to downshift while coming down a mountain, you might...

A damage the engine
B wear out the clutch
C get stuck in neutral
D lose traction

9. A vehicle marked at the rear with a red triangle having an orange center...

A Is hauling hazardous materials
B Is moving slowly
C Is a farm vehicle
D May stop at any time

10. Bridge laws...

A control traffic on a bridge
B determine the maximum legal axle weight
C apply only to bridges in California
D can lower the maximum axle weight limit

End of Test #5

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