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Kansas CDL Knowledge Test Class A 2
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Q.1.
While driving:
A driver does not need to inform others of their intentions.
A driver should only use turn signals if a vehicle is next to them.
A driver should not use a turn signal if their lane change will be obvious.
A driver should always use turn signals to inform others of their intentions.
Q.2.
Steering wheel play should be no more than:
10 degrees.
25 degrees.
50 degrees.
75 degrees.
Q.3.
When a construction worker is close to the road, you should:
Increase your speed.
Decrease your speed.
Not drive in any lane.
Wait to proceed until the construction is complete.
Q.4.
When driving through a work zone, you should:
Slow down.
Speed up.
Use a cell phone.
Steer with one hand to keep the other hand free.
Q.5.
Extremely hot temperatures can cause:
Tire failure.
A trailer to disengage.
Lights to malfunction.
Increased gas mileage.
Q.6.
The suspension system:
Holds up the vehicle and its load.
Keeps the load the proper distance behind the driver’s compartment.
Maintains a safe distance between the vehicle and other vehicles.
Lightens the load for the tires.
Q.7.
An air compressor governor will stop the compressor from pumping air once the air tanks have an air pressure level of:
125 psi.
100 psi.
150 psi.
80 psi.
Q.8.
Before beginning downhill, you should:
Shift into a higher gear.
Take your vehicle out of gear.
Shift into a lower gear.
Rely only on braking to reduce your speed.
Q.9.
When checking the springs during a vehicle inspection, do all of the following, except:
Look for missing leaf springs.
Look for broken coil springs.
Ensure torsion springs are not damaged.
Glue cracked leaf springs.
Q.10.
Friction inside a brake drum is caused when the brake shoes and linings:
Push against each other.
Separate from the axle.
Push against the inside of the drum.
Create excess heat.
Q.11.
When checking the exhaust system, it should be:
Loose.
Leaking.
Fastened securely.
Cracked.
Q.12.
During exercises that are not the straight line backing exercise, you may exit your vehicle to check its position no more than:
One time.
Two times.
Three times.
Four times.
Q.13.
Placards should be used:
Any time a vehicle is carrying hazardous materials.
If there is open space in the truck.
If the amount of hazardous materials in the truck exceeds 200 pounds.
If the hazardous materials create an inhalation hazard.
Q.14.
What is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)?
The maximum permitted total weight of a vehicle and its cargo
The minimum permitted weight of a trailer
The maximum permitted weight of a trailer and its contents
The maximum permitted weight of only a tractor
Q.15.
How is the parking brake released?
By tapping on the brake pedal three times
By pushing in the brake control knob
By engaging the accelerator
By tapping the accelerator twice
Q.16.
During an applied leakage test, the maximum leakage rate for a triple combination vehicle is:
10 psi in a minute.
8 psi in a minute.
6 psi in a minute.
4 psi in a minute.
Q.17.
An Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) will:
Allow you to drive faster than you would be able to otherwise.
Allow you to follow other vehicles more closely than you would be able to otherwise.
Allow you to drive less carefully than you would be able to otherwise.
Not decrease your stopping distance.
Q.18.
A vehicle stopped at a green light may indicate that the driver:
Is impaired.
Is colorblind.
Does not know the rules of the road.
Is very patient.
Q.19.
For safety purposes, when should you turn off a retarder?
When the roadways are slippery
When you are carrying a passenger
When you are carrying a heavy load
When driving in heavy traffic
Q.20.
What is reaction distance?
The distance traveled between seeing a hazard and physically hitting the brakes
The distance traveled between a hazard becoming visible and a driver seeing the hazard
The distance traveled before a driver realizes they must brake
The distance traveled between physically hitting the brake and coming to a complete stop
Q.21.
Brakes may get out of adjustment:
If they are too hot.
In colder weather.
If they are used.
If they get wet.
Q.22.
When driving:
It is best to hide your intentions from others.
You should only use turn signals if there are vehicles near you.
You should not use turn signals in construction zones.
You should always use turn signals to warn others about your intentions.
Q.23.
Why do you need to drain air tanks regularly?
Because the air gets old and needs to be replaced
Because compressed air contains some water which must be drained from the tanks
To allow for a change in air pressure
To remove bad air from the tanks
Q.24.
During a static leakage test, the maximum leakage rate for a triple combination vehicle with air brakes is ____ in a minute.
3 psi
5 psi
7 psi
9 psi
Q.25.
An example of mandatory emergency equipment is:
A supply of spare electrical fuses.
A loud horn.
A battery-operated flashlight.
A supply of fireworks.
Q.26.
How does doubling your speed from 20 mph to 40 mph affect your vehicle's braking distance?
It stays about the same.
It increases slightly.
It doubles.
It quadruples.
Q.27.
When testing a parking brake, the vehicle should:
Not be running.
Be placed in a low gear while the driver attempts to pull forward.
Be inspected by a professional mechanic.
Be driven while the parking brake is applied.
Q.28.
When driving through fog, a driver should:
Use high beam headlights.
Use low beam headlights.
Run the windshield wipers.
Drive on the shoulder.
Q.29.
To best reduce the distractions of a cell phone, you should:
Stay on a single call for an entire trip.
Turn the phone off before driving.
Only us the phone to accept incoming calls.
Use the phone to text rather than talk.
Q.30.
During an applied leakage test, the maximum leakage rate for a single vehicle with air brakes is:
3 psi in one minute.
6 psi in one minute.
8 psi in one minute.
4 psi in one minute.
Q.31.
When entering traffic on an expressway during the skills test, you should:
Check for traffic.
Not use signals.
Abruptly enter a lane of traffic.
Cut off other drivers if needed.
Q.32.
Backing with a trailer is dangerous because:
It is difficult to see behind the vehicle.
Most trucks do not have the ability to move in reverse.
Cargo may fall out of the trailer.
There may be extra weight in the front of the trailer.
Q.33.
In the event of an engine fire, you should not:
Turn the engine off as soon as possible.
Keep the fire from spreading.
Open the hood.
Spray from the underside of the vehicle.
Q.34.
When backing, you should:
Move quickly to get out of the way of other drivers.
Try not to use your mirrors.
Start from any position.
Use a helper, if possible.
Q.35.
If driving a truck that requires a CDL for operation:
You do not need to wear a seat belt.
You are required to wear a seat belt, but only if transporting more than 500 pounds of cargo.
You are always required to wear a seat belt.
You are only required to wear a seat belt when driving a tank trailer.
Q.36.
During the steering box portion of the vehicle inspection test, you should not:
Ensure that the steering box is securely mounted.
Ensure that the steering box is free of leaks.
Look for missing bolts in the steering box.
Assume all cotter keys are present.
Q.37.
If you need to travel down a hill, you should switch into a lower gear:
After you start moving downhill.
As you go downhill and pick up speed.
Before you start moving downhill.
Near the bottom of the hill.
Q.38.
The air storage tanks:
Hold only enough air for one braking cycle.
Hold enough air for brakes to be used several times if the compressor stops working.
Do not hold air unless there is an emergency.
Hold enough air for more than 1,000 braking cycles.
Q.39.
When driving with a load, the driver should:
Stop and check on the cargo within the first 50 miles of the trip.
Ask other drivers about the condition of their load.
Use the side mirrors only to check on the cargo.
Not check on the cargo if it was secured properly before starting the trip.
Q.40.
If a vehicle is equipped with power steering, the hoses should be checked:
For leaks.
To ensure that they are still clear.
To ensure that they are connected to the battery.
To ensure that they contain the proper amount of play.
Q.41.
Where can you find the tire load rating?
On the inside of the driver’s door
On the dashboard
On the side of each tire
Under the hood
Q.42.
What is removed when an air tank is drained?
Water and oil
Ammonia
Wood
Chlorine
Q.43.
What is a wig wag?
A type of warning system
A tube used to move air from the compressor to the tanks
A noise made by air brakes when used
A part within the braking unit that allows air to move freely
Q.44.
When approaching a railroad crossing:
You will likely be able to outdrive a train.
You should not rely only on warning signals.
You should roll a window down to listen for an approaching train.
You should only worry about the track closest to your vehicle.
Q.45.
When loading a trailer, weight should be:
Placed as high as possible.
Placed as low as possible.
Placed only on the left side, if possible.
Placed only on the right side, if possible.
Q.46.
Which of the following is not a sign of a person being drowsy?
Frequent blinking
Drifting from your lane
Feeling hungry
Yawning
Q.47.
After the engine is started, warning lights and buzzers should all:
Stay on.
Flicker occasionally.
Turn off right away.
Turn off once the vehicle begins moving.
Q.48.
Why should the steps of a pre-trip inspection be done in the same order each time?
You will be less likely to forget a step.
You will get faster.
It is required by law.
The form must be followed in order.
Q.49.
During a basic vehicle control skills test, you may be asked to:
Pull forward into a parking space.
Drive in a figure eight.
Alley dock.
Sound your horn.
Q.50.
Hydroplaning usually occurs:
When tires are properly inflated.
At speeds under 15 mph.
In areas where water collects on the road.
During the evening.
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