CDL TRAINING

brakes

100

1. What is 'brake lag'?

Delay between brake pedal and braking 

200

1. Brakes should:

Have no leaks 

300

1. Best way to control speed downhill:

1. Use engine braking

400

1. Emergency braking should be:

Controlled 

500

1. Downhill braking should avoid:

1. Riding brakes continuously

saftey

100

1. What is the most important reason for a pre-trip inspection?

1. Meet safety and legal

200

1. What is the proper following distance for a 40-foot vehicle?

5 seconds 

300

1. Driving at night is more dangerous because:

1. Visibility is reduced

400

1. How far ahead should hazards be identified?

12-15 seconds 

500

1. Tires must be:

Properly inflated 

psi/ distance

100

1. When must the low air pressure warning activate? - C. 

60 PSI or below

200

1. Spring brakes will usually activate when pressure drops

1. 20-40 PSI

300

1. Governor cut-out occurs around:

1. 120-140 PSI

400

1. Which condition increases stopping distance the most?

1. Heavy load

500

1. Heavier vehicles require more distance to stop because:

1. They have more weight

more saftey

100

1. If someone tailgates you:

1. Let them pass

200

1. Turn signals are:

Required 

300

1. Cargo shifting is:

Dangerous 

400

1. Safe driving means being:

Defensive driving 

500

1. Alcohol use in CDL driving is:

Not allowed 

misc

100

1. Proper steering control requires:

1. Both hands on the wheel

200

1. The air compressor builds pressure when:

1. Engine is running

300

1. Jackknife happens when:

1. Trailer swings out of line

400

1. If your vehicle skids, you should:

1. Steer into the skid

500

Blind spots are

Large