CDL General Knowledge I
- 1.When preparing to do a pre-trip inspection you must check to see that the parking brakes are on and/or chocked.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 2.When getting in to start the engine and inspect inside the cab you must
- A.
Make sure the parking break is on.
- B.
Put gearshift in neutral (or park if automatic).
- C.
Start engine and listen for unusual noises.
- D.
All of the above.
- 3.Look at the guages - the oil pressure gauge should come up to normal within how long after starting the engine?
- A.
Minutes
- B.
Seconds
- C.
It does not matter.
- 4.You should check the following for looseness, sticking, damage or improper settings:
- A.
Steering wheel
- B.
Accelerator, brake and clutch pedals
- C.
Transmission controls
- D.
All of the above
- 5.After inspecting mirrors and windshields for cracks, dirt, illegal stickers or other obstructions to see, you should:
- A.
Look in the mirror to see if you look good.
- B.
Clean and adjust as necessary.
- C.
Not worry about any of it.
- 6.When checking lights you should:
- A.
Make sure that the parking brake is set.
- B.
Turn off the engine and take the key with you.
- C.
Turn on the headlights and four way flashers.
- D.
All of the above.
- 7.What should wheel bearing seals be checked for?
- A.
Color of paint used on cover
- B.
Cleanliness
- C.
Hub oil level and no leaks
- 8.How many red reflective triangles should you carry?
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
- 9.How do you test hydraulic brakes for leaks?
- A.
Pump the brake pedal three times, then apply firm pressure to the pedal and hold for five seconds. The pedal should not move.
- B.
Drive 20 mph and slam on the brakes.
- C.
Drive slowly and pump the brake pedal. Make sure it doesn't hit the floor.
- 10.Why put the starter switch key in your pocket during the pre-trip inspection?
- A.
So you don't lose it
- B.
So no one moves the vehicle
- C.
For your safety
- 11.To avoid roll backs when you start, you should:
- A.
Stop on a flat area
- B.
Engage the clutch very quickly
- C.
Press the accelerator
- D.
Partly engage the clutch before you take your right foot off the brake
- 12.What is the proper way to hold the steering wheel?
- A.
Firmly with both hands on opposite sides of the wheel
- B.
With your right hand on the wheel
- C.
Firmly with one hand at the top of the wheel and the other at the bottom
- 13.Why should you back toward the driver's side?
- A.
Backing toward the right side is dangerous
- B.
So you can see better
- C.
Both A and B
- 14.When backing, why is it important to use a helper?
- A.
It makes people think you are a better driver.
- B.
There are blind spots you can't see.
- 15.What is the most important hand signal that you and the helper should agree on?
- A.
Stop
- B.
Go
- C.
Right
- D.
Left
- 16.What are two special conditions where you should downshift?
- A.
When starting off fast and speed shifting
- B.
Before starting down a hill and before entering a curve
- C.
Before starting up a hill and before entering a curve
- 17.When should you downshift automatic transmissions?
- A.
When going down grades
- B.
When going up grades
- C.
when going around curves
- D.
None of the above
- 18.Retarders keep you from skidding where the road is slippery.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- 19.What are the two ways to know when to shift?
- A.
Use engine speed (rpm) and road signs
- B.
Use your watch and engine sound
- C.
Use engine speed (rpm) and use road speed (mph)
- 20.How far ahead should you look?
- A.
Most good drivers look 20 to 30 seconds ahead
- B.
Most good drivers look 5 to 10 seconds ahead
- C.
Most good drivers look 2 to 4 seconds ahead
- D.
Most good drivers look 12 to 15 seconds ahead
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