CDL Manual Section 1
All drivers who need a CDL must take the...
General Knowledge Test
Suspension systems...
Keep the axles in place
To correct a drive-wheel braking skid you should...
Release the brake and steer/counter-steer
Cargo inspections should...
Be performed after every break you take while driving.
How far ahead should you be looking while driving in town?
1 Block.
If you are stopped at a rest area and found to have a BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration) of .02 you will:
Be placed out of service for 24 hours
The key principle in balancing cargo weight is to keep the load:
Balanced in the cargo area.
Water can be used to extinguish which of the following fires?
Tires
The legal size and weight distribution limits...
does not ensure safe operations in adverse conditions.
2 years.
If you are convicted of a traffic violation in a state other than one that issued your CDL...
You must notify your home state of the conviction
What is the reason the exhaust system should be checked?
A leaking exhaust system can allow poisonous fumes into the cab.
The most common cause of serious vehicle skids is...
Driving too fast for road conditions.
A vehicle is loaded with very little weight on the drive axle. What may result?
Poor traction.
How are escape ramps used?
To stop runaway vehicles.
When should you wear seat belts?
Any time you in a moving vehicle.
Rust around wheel nuts often means that...
What can help you stay alert while dirivng?
Taking short breaks before you are drowsy.
When should the pre-trip inspection report from the last driver be reviewed?
During your pre-trip inspection.
Name two causes of fires.
Underinflated tires
Duals that touch
You're pulled over for weaving all over the lanes. If you refuse to take an alcohol sobriety test, you may be disqualified just as if you WERE driving under the influence. This is because...
Implied consent law
Normal oil pressure while idling is...
5 to 15 psi
The best way to put out a fire is to...
Stand upwind and spray the base of the fire.
Blocking used to prevent cargo movement...
What does a baffle do?
Control the load surge