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Alaska CDL Knowledge Test Class B 1
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Q.1.
ABS brakes:
Help you avoid wheel lockup.
Lock up your vehicle's wheels.
Prevent your vehicle from accelerating when going uphill.
Q.2.
When starting from a stop:
A vehicle should shift to the right.
A vehicle should be put into third gear.
A vehicle should not roll back.
Q.3.
Traction is important in:
Safe braking.
Properly using turn signals.
Operating the horn.
Q.4.
In hot weather, spots on the pavement where tar is bleeding:
Are very slippery.
Offer the same amount of traction as the rest of the roadway.
Offer more traction than the rest of the roadway.
Q.5.
Interstate carriers must have what information affixed to both sides of a CMV?
USDOT number
Model number of the truck
Destination
Q.6.
When loading a trailer, it is important to:
Place as little weight as possible over the axles.
Place a well-balanced amount of weight over the axles.
Place weight over only the axles.
Q.7.
If you must back up, it is helpful to:
Drive as fast as possible to complete the maneuver quickly.
First walk the line of travel to look for obstacles.
Use only the passenger side mirror.
Q.8.
The weight of a truck:
Usually has no impact on stopping distance.
Is a major factor affecting stopping distance.
Is not as important as the type of cargo in determining stopping distance.
Q.9.
One way to prevent hydroplaning on wet road surfaces is to:
Ensure that your tires have good tread depth.
Under-inflate your tires.
Drive faster than usual.
Q.10.
To ensure normal stopping power, drivers of vehicles equipped with a front brake limiting valve should:
Set the control to normal.
Set the control to the off position.
Set the control to the neutral position.
Q.11.
When driving, it is important that you:
Develop plans to get out of potentially dangerous situations.
Enjoy the scenery.
Turn your head all the way around rather than use mirrors.
Q.12.
Emergency equipment, such as fire extinguishers, are:
Only needed in vehicles transporting hazardous materials.
Only needed for interstate travel.
Required in all commercial motor vehicles.
Q.13.
The ____ are activated by an electric switch that is triggered by the brake pedal.
Headlights
Turn signals
Brake lights
Q.14.
During an applied leakage test, the maximum leakage rate for a double combination vehicle is ____ in a minute.
2 psi
4 psi
6 psi
Q.15.
During the driving test, the examiner will be scoring you on:
How well-spoken you are.
How quickly you arrive to your destination.
General driving behavior.
Q.16.
Which of the following is not a sign of a driver becoming tired?
Frequent blinking
Drifting from their lane
Feeling hungry
Q.17.
An empty truck:
Requires a shorter stopping distance than a full truck.
Requires a longer stopping distance than a full truck.
Takes the same distance to stop as a full truck.
Q.18.
When taking the driving test and asked to make a turn, you should:
Not use a turn signal since you were told to make the turn.
Check traffic only to your right.
Check traffic in all directions.
Q.19.
In a vehicle with dual parking control valves, a separate air tank can be used:
To make the air brakes work more effectively.
To temporarily release the spring brakes.
To charge the brakes on the rear trailer.
Q.20.
When starting an engine as part of a pre-trip inspection, the driver should:
Listen for unusual noises.
Place the engine in first gear.
Turn on the heater.
Q.21.
How long should it take for oil pressure to reach a normal level when starting a vehicle?
A few seconds
About a minute
About four minutes
Q.22.
If driving so slowly that you could impede other drivers, you should:
Drive in the left lane.
Drive while using your four-way flashers.
Drive without using any lights.
Q.23.
A cargo van is:
Usually the same height with or without a load.
Usually taller with a heavy load than with a light load.
Usually shorter with a heavy load than with a light load.
Q.24.
A driver should:
Always use turn signals when changing lanes.
Only use turn signals if there is a vehicle next to them.
Not use a turn signal if a lane change is obvious.
Q.25.
If confronted by an aggressive driver, you should:
Make eye contact to better communicate with them.
Ignore their gestures.
Not move out of their path of travel.
Q.26.
When driving down a steep hill, your primary source of braking should be:
Engine adjustments.
The brakes.
The hand brake.
Q.27.
Texting while driving is:
Allowed if you are contacting your employer.
Allowed when driving on rural roads.
Not allowed.
Q.28.
If you are confronted with an aggressive driver, you should:
Make eye contact.
Try to stay in their way.
Ignore any hand gestures.
Q.29.
Which of the following is acceptable if found during a pre-trip inspection?
Tires of mismatched sizes
Cracks in the tires
Tires manufactured by different makers
Q.30.
A cracked rim should be:
Repaired by welding.
Relocated to one of a pair of dual tires.
Replaced.
Q.31.
Steering wheel play should be no more than:
10 degrees.
50 degrees.
75 degrees.
Q.32.
You should ____ if the low pressure warning signal activates while you are driving.
Stop where you are and park
Exit the roadway as soon as safely possible
Continue driving normally
Q.33.
A distracted driver:
Usually follows the rules of the road.
Usually has slowed perception.
Is a good person to follow.
Q.34.
Failing to drain air tanks could result in:
Water accumulations freezing and causing brake failure.
Squishy brakes.
Too much air collecting in the tanks.
Q.35.
After a tire has been changed, the driver should stop after a short distance to:
Check the tightness of the lug nuts.
Ensure that the tire has remained clean.
Inflate the new tire.
Q.36.
If a load is 10 feet long, it should be secured by a minimum of:
One tie-down.
Two tie-downs.
Three tie-downs.
Q.37.
The use of a hand-held mobile device while driving is:
Prohibited.
Acceptable if weather conditions are clear.
Permitted if use is work-related.
Q.38.
When encountering a railroad crossing during the driving test, you should:
Pass another vehicle on the tracks if the other vehicle is moving too slowly.
Change lanes while on the tracks.
Not change gears while on the tracks.
Q.39.
One way to avoid becoming an aggressive driver is to:
Talk on your cell phone while driving.
Question others' driving abilities.
Set realistic expectations regarding travel time.
Q.40.
Which of the following is not a sign of bad brakes?
Pads free of oil or grease
Shoes with oil or grease on them
Shoes worn thin
Q.41.
If driving on a surface with poor traction, a driver should accelerate slowly:
Because it is always good to accelerate slowly.
To keep from losing control of the vehicle.
So that they do not accelerate faster than the vehicle ahead.
Q.42.
Which of the following is not a sign of fatigue?
Difficulty focusing, with frequent blinking
Yawning repeatedly or rubbing eyes
Staying in your lane
Q.43.
On a slippery road, a driver should:
Make turns as quickly as possible.
Refrain from passing slower vehicles.
Stop quickly.
Q.44.
When completing an offset back/right parking maneuver, you should:
Pull straight forward, then drive straight back.
Drive straight back, then pull forward to the left.
Pull straight forward, then back to the right.
Q.45.
A slack adjuster should move no more than ____ from where it is attached to the push rod.
Two inches
Five inches
One inch
Q.46.
When driving, mirrors should be used:
Only when there may be a problem.
Infrequently.
Regularly.
Q.47.
Manual air tank drains should be:
Opened to drain the tanks after each day.
Left open while driving.
Sealed with glue.
Q.48.
____ is an example of required emergency equipment.
A spare electrical fuse
A loud horn
A battery-operated flashlight
Q.49.
When applying for a hazardous materials endorsement, being found guilty of which of the following is a disqualifying offense?
Arson
Speeding
Littering
Q.50.
If you’re not sure what to do to extinguish a fire in your vehicle, you should:
Use water.
Stay inside the vehicle.
Wait for the firefighters.
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