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Standard 6
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
1.
ACCORDING TO FEDERAL LAW, IT IS ILLEGAL TO HAVE A COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LICENSE (CDL)
a. From more than one state.
b. For more than one type of commercial motor vehicle.
c. Without an endorsement.
d. A and C
2.
YOU ARE CHECKING YOUR TIRES DURING A PRE-TRIP INSPECTION. WHICH OF THESE STATEMENTS IS TRUE?
a. Radial and bias-ply ties can be used together on the same vehicle.
b. 2/32 of an inch tread depth is safe for the front tires.
c. Tires of mismatched sizes should not be used on the same vehicle.
d. 4/32 of an inch tread depth is safe for all tires.
3.
YOU ARE CHECKING YOU STEERING AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS DURING A PRE-TRIP INSPECTION. WHICH OF THESE
STATEMENTS IS TRUE?
a. Steering wheel play of more than 10 degrees (2 inches on a 20-inch steering wheel) can make it hard to steer.
b. Leaks in the exhaust system are not a problem if they are outside the cab.
c. Some leakage of power steering fluid is normal.
d. If you find a leak in the exhaust system, drive with the windows open.
4.
YOU ARE CHECKING YOUR BRAKES AND SUSPENSION SYSTEM FOR A PRE-TRIP INSPECTION. WHICH OF THESE
STATEMENTS IS TRUE?
a. Brake shoes should not have oil or grease or brake fluid on them.
b. Brake pads should not have fluid on them.
c. One missing leaf in a leaf spring can be dangerous.
d. All of the above.
5.
YOU ARE CHECKING YOUR WHEELS AND RIMS DURING A PRE-TRIP INSPECTION. WHICH OF THESE STATEMENTS
IS TRUE?
a. Rust around wheel nuts may mean that they are loose.
b. Cracked wheels or rims can be used if they have been welded.
c. Missing, bent or broken studs are not a safety hazard.
d. Mismatched lock rings may be used on the same vehicle.
6.
WHICH OF THESE PIECES OF EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT SHOULD ALWAYS BE CARRIED IN YOUR VEHICLE?
a. Fire extinguisher
b. Spare electrical fuses if needed.
c. Warning devices for parked vehicles.
d. All of the above.
7.
WHICH OF THESE IS NOT PART OF THE PRE-TRIP INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT?
a. Engine oil level.
b. Valve clearance.
c. Condition of hoses.
d. Worn electrical wiring insulation.
8.
THE BEST WAY TO CHECK FOR LOOSE LUGS IS TO:
a. Twist them by hand.
b. Use a lug wrench.
c. Look for space between nuts and the rim.
d. Shake the wheel.
9.
HOW DO YOU TEST HYDRAULIC BRAKES FOR A LEAK?
a. Hydraulic brakes cannot leak, so there is no need to test them.
b. Move the vehicle slowly and see if it stops when the brake is applied.
c. With the vehicle stopped, pump the pedal three times, apply firm pressure, then hold for five (5) seconds and
see if the pedal moves.
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d.
Standard 6
Step on the brake pedal and the accelerator at the same time and see if the vehicle moves.
10. WHICH OF THESE STATEMENTS ABOUT BACKING A HEAVY VEHICLE IS TRUE?
a. If the trailer begins to drift, turn the top of the steering wheel in the opposite direction of the drift.
b. You should avoid backing whenever you can.
c. When you use a helper, he/she should use clear voice signals.
d. It is safer to back toward the right side of the vehicle than to the driver’s side.
11. WHEN BACKING A LOADED TRUCK, YOU NEED A HELPER BECAUSE:
a. Mirrors don’t let you see the full length of the trailer.
b. Mirrors don’t let you see directly behind the trailer.
c. Both mirrors must be used for a complete view.
d. He can watch one side while you watch the other.
12. WHAT IS THE PROPER WAY TO HOLD A STEERING WHEEL?
a. With one hand.
b. With both hands close together, near the top of the wheel.
c. With both hands close together, near the bottom of the wheel.
d. With both hands at opposite sides of the wheel.
13. WHEN BACKING INTO AN ALLEY YOU CAN SEE BEST IF YOU TURN:
a. To your left side.
b. To your right side.
c. To the side with the shorter distance.
d. To the side with the longest distance.
14. TO CORRECT A TRAILER DRIFT WHEN BACKING STRAIGHT, TURN THE STEERING WHEEL:
a. Away from the direction of the trailer drift.
b. In the same direction the trailer is drifting.
c. Away from, then in the direction the trailer is drifting.
d. None of the above.
15. “DOUBLE CLUTCHING” IS A TERM DESCRIBING:
a. Two clutch peddles.
b. Changing fast from clutch to brake pedal.
c. Engaging and disengaging the clutch twice.
d. Pushing the clutch down twice as far as needed.
16. WHICH OF THESE STATEMENTS ABOUT DOUBLE CLUTCHING AND SHIFTING IS TRUE?
a. Double clutching should not be used when the road is slippery.
b. Double clutching should only be used with a heavy load.
c. You can use the tachometer to tell you when to shift.
d. If you miss a gear while upshifting, you must bring the vehicle to a complete stop.
17. WHICH OF THESE STATEMENTS ABOUT DOWNSHIFTING IS TRUE?
a. When you downshift for a hill, speed up at the same time.
b. When you downshift for a curve, you should do so BEFORE you enter the curve.
c. When you downshift for a hill, you should do so AFTER you start down the hill.
d. When you downshift for a curve, you should do so AFTER you enter the curve.
18. WHICH OF THESE STATEMENTS IS TRUE ABOUT RETARDERS?
a. They cause extra brake wear.
b. They allow you to disconnect the steering axle brakes.
c. They can cause the drive wheels to skid when they have poor traction.
d. They cannot be used on interstate highways.
19. AUXILIARY BRAKES OR SPEED RETARDERS ARE DESIGNED TO:
a. Protect the engine.
b. Stop the vehicle.
c. Slow the vehicle.
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d.
Standard 6
Warn people you are slowing down.
20. WHEN LOOKING AHEAD OF YOU VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING, YOU SHOULD:
a. Look to the right side of the road.
b. Look to the left side of the road.
c. Look back and forth.
d. Look straight ahead and not be distracted to the side.
21. WHICH OF THESE STATEMENTS ABOUT USING MIRRORS IS TRUE?
a. You should look at a mirror for several seconds at a time.
b. There are “blind spots” that your mirror cannot show you.
c. A lane change requires you to look at the mirrors twice.
d. Mirrors are useful only when changing lanes and during backing.
22. HOW FAR SHOULD A DRIVER LOOK AHEAD OF THE VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING?
a. 1-2 seconds.
b. 5-8 seconds.
c. 12-15 seconds.
d. 18-21 seconds.
23. THE DISTANCE THAT YOU SHOULD LOOK AHEAD OF YOUR VEHICLE WHILE DRIVING AMOUNT TO ABOUT WHAT
FRACTION OF A MILE AT HIGH SPEEDS?
a. 1/10 of a mile.
b. 1/8 of a mile.
c. One-quarter of a mile.
d. One-half of a mile.
24. THE CDL MANUAL SUGGESTS SEVERAL THINGS TO DO WHEN YOU PASS A VEHICLE. WHICH OF THESE IS NOT
ONE OF THE SUGGESTED THINGS TO DO?
a. Lightly tap your horn.
b. When passing at night, turn on your high beams before you start tot pass and leave them on until you have
completely passed the vehicle.
c. Drive carefully to avoid a crash.
d. Assume the other driver does not see you.
25. YOU SHOULD USE YOUR MIRRORS TO CHECK:
a. The condition of your tires.
b. Where the rear of your vehicle is when you make turns.
c. Traffic gaps when merging.
d. All of the above.
26. WHICH OF THESE STATEMENTS ABOUT USING TURN SIGNALS IS TRUE?
a. When turning you should cancel the signal just before you make the turn.
b. You do not need to use your turn signal while changing lanes on a four-lane highway.
c. When turning, you should signal early.
d. You should use your turn signal to mark your vehicle when it is pulled off on the side of the road.
27. THE IMAGE IN A CONVEX MIRROR WILL APPEAR:
a. Closer than it really is.
b. Farther away than it really is.
c. The distance it really is.
d. Farther as it gets closer.
28. IF YOU MUST SLOW DOWN UNEXPECTEDLY BECAUSE THE ROAD IS BLOCKED, WARN DRIVERS BEHIND YOU BY:
a. Turning on emergency flashers.
b. Tapping the brake pedal.
c. Motioning up and down with your hand.
d. Flashing your headlights.
29. TO ALERT OTHERS TO YOUR LOCATION, IT IS BEST TO:
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a.
b.
c.
d.
Standard 6
Use a slight tap on the horn.
Use a loud blast on your horn.
Avoid using the horn.
Use the horn until they look at you.
30. WHICH OF THESE STATEMENTS ABOUT MARKING A STOPPED VEHICLE IS TRUE?
a. If a hill or curve keeps drivers behind you from seeing the vehicle within 500 feet, the rear reflective triangle
should be moved down the road to give adequate warning.
b. You do not need to put out reflective triangles unless the vehicle will be stopped for 30 minutes or more.
c. The vehicle tail lights should be kept on to warn other drivers.
d. All of the above.
31. YOU MUST PARK ON THE SIDE OF A LEVEL, STRAIGHT, TWO-LANE ROAD. WHERE SHOULD YOU PLACE THE
REFLECTIVE TRIANGLES?
a. One within 10 feet of the rear of the vehicle, one about 100 feet to the rear, and one about 200 feet to the
rear.
b. One within 10 feet of the rear of the vehicle, one about 100 feet to the rear, and one about 100 feet from the
front of the vehicle.
c. One about 50 feet from the rear of the vehicle, one about 100 feet to the rear, and one about 100 feet from
the front of the vehicle.
d. One about 10 feet in front of the vehicle, one about 10 feet to the rear, and one about 100 feet to the rear of
the vehicle.
32. YOU SHOULD AVOID DRIVING THROUGH DEEP PUDDLES OR FLOWING WATER. BUT IF YOU MUST, WHAT WILL
KEEP YOUR BRAKES WORKING?
a. Gently pressing the brake pedal while driving through the water.
b. Applying hard pressure on both the brake pedal and accelerator after coming out of the water.
c. Disconnecting the steering axle brakes after coming out of the water.
d. Decreasing engine RPM while crossing the water.
33. ICE WILL BE MOST SLIPPERY WHEN THE TEMPERATURE IS:
a. Below freezing.
b. Well below freezing.
c. Almost at freezing.
d. At 0 degree temperature.
34. WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOUR VEHICLE HYDROPLANES?
a. Start stab braking.
b. Accelerate slightly.
c. Release the accelerator.
d. Apply light, steady pressure on the brake pedal.
35. ON WET PAVEMENT, WORN TREAD ON FRONT TRACTOR TIRES IS MOST LIKELY TO RESULT IN:
a. A blowout.
b. Hydroplaning.
c. Tire pressure loss.
d. Shimmying of the front end.
36. WHICH OF THE STATEMENTS ABOUT SPEED MANAGEMENT IS TRUE?
a. On a wet road you should reduce your speed by about 1/3.
b. On packed snow you should reduce your speed by at least 1/2
c. When the road is slippery it will take longer to stop and it will be harder to turn without skidding.
d. All of the above.
37. THE ROAD ON WHICH YOU ARE DRIVING BECOMES VERY SLIPPERY DUE TO GLARE ICE. WHICH OF THESE IS A
GOOD THING TO DO IN SUCH A SITUATION?
a. Stop driving as soon as you can safely do so.
b. Downshift to a stop.
c. Apply brakes often to keep the linings dry.
d. Keep varying your speed by accelerating and braking.
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38. THE ROAD IS MOST SLIPPERY:
a. Just after it starts to rain.
b. After it rains long enough to wash the road.
c. Just as the rain stops.
d. After the rain is completely over.
39. WHICH OF THESE STATEMENTS ABOUT SPEED MANAGEMENT IS TRUE?
a. Empty trucks always stop in a shorter distance than fully loaded ones.
b. As the speed of a vehicle doubles, its stopping distance also doubles.
c. Choose a driving speed that lets you stop in the space that you can see ahead.
d. Following too closely is not a problem if the other driver is alert.
40. YOU ARE DRIVING A VEHICLE WITH A LIGHT LOAD. TRAFFIC IS MOVING AT 35 MPH IN A 55 MPH ZONE. THE
SAFEST SPEED FOR YOUR VEHICLE IN THIS SITUATION IS MOST LIKELY:
a. 30 mph.
b. 35 mph.
c. 40 mph.
d. 55 mph.
41. WHICH OF THESE CAN CAUSE A VEHICLE TO SKID?
a. Entering a curve too fast.
b. Too much weight on the front axle.
c. Under acceleration
d. All of the above.
42. YOU ARE DRIVING A HEAVY VEHICLE. YOU MUST EXIT A HIGHWAY USING AN OFF RAMP THAT CURVES
DOWNHILL. YOU SHOULD:
a. Use the posted speed limit for the off ramp.
b. Slow down to a safe speed before you turn.
c. Wait until you are in the turn before downshifting.
d. Reduce your speed 5-10 mph below the posted speed limit.
43. YOU ARE DRIVING A 40-FT VEHICLE AT 45 MPH. DRIVING CONDITIONS ARE IDEAL (DRY PAVEMENT, GOOD
VISIBILITY). THE LEAST AMOUNT OF SPACE THAT YOU SHOULD KEEP IN FRONT OF YOUR VEHICLE TO BE SAFE IS
THE DISTANCE YOU WILL TRAVEL IN:
a. 2 seconds
b. 3 seconds
c. 4 seconds
d. 5 seconds
44. YOU ARE BEING TAILGATED. YOU SHOULD:
a. Increase the space in front of your vehicle.
b. Flash your brake lights.
c. Speed up.
d. Signal the tailgater when it is safe to pass.
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