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New York CDL Knowledge Test Class A 2
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Q.1.
What is removed when an air tank is drained?
Water and oil
Ammonia
Wood
Chlorine
Q.2.
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.3.
What is the maximum fine for driving a CMV without a CDL?
$25
$50
$150
$300
Q.4.
Distracted drivers may be:
Staying within their lanes.
Traveling at consistent speeds.
Preoccupied with using their cell phones.
Not talking to anyone else in their vehicles.
Q.5.
When conducting a vehicle inspection, you will need to identify all of the following, except:
The power steering belt.
The water pump belt.
The alternator belt.
The water compressor belt.
Q.6.
A vehicle equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) can be identified by:
A sticker on the control panel.
A yellow lamp on the instrument panel.
The letters "ABS" on the brake pedal.
A metal plate on the inside of the driver’s side door.
Q.7.
While operating a CMV:
You are not required to wear a safety belt.
You are only required to wear a safety belt if your vehicle does not have airbags.
You are required to wear a safety belt, but only if hauling more than 1,000 pounds of cargo.
You are always required to wear a safety belt.
Q.8.
While driving, you should:
Develop plans to get out of any dangerous situation that could arise.
Enjoy the scenery.
Never look at the mirrors.
Focus on your own driving and not worry about other drivers.
Q.9.
The most common type of foundation brake used is the:
S-cam drum brake.
C-cam drum brake.
G-cam disc brake.
P-cam disc brake.
Q.10.
Regarding winter driving, all of the following are true, except:
Front tires should have a tread depth of at least 4/32 an inch.
Tires should be slightly deflated.
Rear tires should have a tread depth of at least 2/32 an inch.
Use a gauge to verify that each tire has a safe tread depth.
Q.11.
Belts in the engine compartment should be:
Frayed.
Tight.
Greasy.
Easy to slide off.
Q.12.
During a static leakage test, the maximum leakage rate for a single vehicle with air brakes is ____ in one minute.
1 psi
2 psi
3 psi
4 psi
Q.13.
If a truck's Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) is not working:
The truck will not have any brakes.
The truck should be driven only at slow speeds.
The truck will still have brakes.
The truck will lack brakes on its left side.
Q.14.
A driver should stop after a short distance after changing a tire to:
Ensure that the wheel nuts are tight on the newly-changed tire.
Ensure that there is still enough air pressure in the tire.
Ensure that the correct tire was changed.
Ensure that changing one tire did not damage another tire.
Q.15.
A driver should always:
Stay in the right lane.
Have an emergency plan.
Stay in the left lane.
Drive above the speed limit.
Q.16.
When taking the on-road driving test, you will be evaluated on your lane usage. Which of the following is an example of poor lane usage?
Not driving over curbs or sidewalks
Stopping behind crosswalks
Driving in the leftmost lane if more than one driving lane is available
Finishing a right turn in the rightmost lane
Q.17.
If an aggressive driver is involved in a crash on the road ahead of you, you should:
Block the driver in with your vehicle.
Stop after the crash scene and report the driver’s aggressive behavior to the police.
Continue driving and mind your own business.
Pull over and yell at the driver.
Q.18.
When driving, you should stop and take a break ____ to avoid becoming too tired.
Every half hour
Every hour
Every two hours
Every six hours
Q.19.
When backing, it is best to:
Rely only on the passenger’s side mirror.
Try to back up quickly.
Turn toward the passenger’s side whenever possible.
Use a helper, if possible.
Q.20.
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.21.
If carrying a heavy load that is slowing you down, you should:
Drive in the left lane.
Drive in the right lane.
Drive on the shoulder.
Keep the vehicle in second gear.
Q.22.
If hydraulic brakes fail, a driver can reduce their speed by:
Shifting into a higher gear.
Shifting into a lower gear.
Finding a hill.
Letting the truck run out of gas.
Q.23.
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.24.
What can happen if the air pressure gets too low in an air brake system?
The brakes may squeak.
The brakes may not work.
The brakes may be sluggish.
The brakes will be very sensitive.
Q.25.
If braking at a speed of 55 mph while driving on dry pavement, the brake lag can add ____ to your vehicle's total stopping distance.
32 feet
15 feet
50 feet
10 feet
Q.26.
Leaking shock absorbers:
Are normal.
Indicate a potentially dangerous defect.
Will prevent the turn signals from working.
Pose no threat if the vehicle is only driven on highways.
Q.27.
What is another name for front-end header boards?
Headache racks
Cargo stoppers
Head braces
Ballasts
Q.28.
When checking the power steering fluid during a vehicle inspection, you will need to do each of the following, except:
Show where the power steering fluid dipstick is located.
Check for adequate power steering fluid.
Ensure that the power steering fluid level is above the full mark.
Ensure that the power steering level is above the refill mark.
Q.29.
When it is difficult for others to see your vehicle, such as at dawn or dusk, you can help other drivers by:
Keeping your lights off.
Turning your lights on.
Driving on the shoulder.
Waving an arm out the window.
Q.30.
During the pre-trip vehicle inspection test:
Applicants will not have to identify the ABS.
Windshield wipers are not to be addressed.
Shock absorbers only need to be checked on one axle.
The steering box should be checked for leaks.
Q.31.
How could you reduce your stress while driving?
Drink a caffeinated beverage
Talk on your cell phone
Gesture at other drivers
Listen to calming music
Q.32.
When a vehicle is started, warning lights and buzzers:
Should stay on for several minutes.
Should turn off within a few seconds.
Should stay on until manually turned off.
Should not come on.
Q.33.
In a dual air brake system, a leak in one system:
Always means there are leaks in both systems.
May not affect the other system.
Is not something to worry about.
Will also affect the other system.
Q.34.
How can you avoid becoming drowsy on a trip?
Get about three hours of sleep beforehand.
Plan ahead, including stopping points.
Do not build exercise into your daily routine.
Schedule the trip at night.
Q.35.
Which of the following is not acceptable emergency equipment?
Three red reflective triangles
Six fuses
Three liquid burning flares
Four yellow squares
Q.36.
If you realize you may be running late to your destination, you should:
Drive faster.
Drive while using flashing lights so other road users move out of your path.
Drive at a safe speed and arrive when you arrive.
Get upset.
Q.37.
Which of the following is not an activity that causes a distraction?
Adjusting the radio
Adjusting the CD player
Eating
Checking your mirrors
Q.38.
Dollies equipped with ABS are required to have malfunction lamps located where?
On the rear
On the left side
On the front
On the top
Q.39.
What are placards?
Signs placed on a vehicle to identify cargo hazards
A type of tire used in snowy conditions
Logs kept inside the vehicle
Journals for mileage
Q.40.
States verify that a CDL or CLP driver has only one such license by:
Making phone calls to surrounding states.
Using a computerized system that links all states.
Asking the driver.
Looking through the driver's wallet.
Q.41.
Which of the following is acceptable if found during a pre-trip inspection?
Tires in mismatched sizes
Tread depth of 2/32 of an inch in the grooves of the front tires
Tires manufactured by different makers
Cracks in the tires
Q.42.
If a tire rim is damaged, it should be:
Left on the vehicle.
Welded to repair the damage.
Replaced.
Put on the axle farthest from the driver.
Q.43.
When taking the basic vehicle control skills test:
Points are deducted for each pull-up.
A driver is allowed three pull-ups per maneuver.
A pull-up will earn points only if the driver gets out of the vehicle before pulling up.
Only an excessive number of pull-ups will be counted as errors.
Q.44.
When asked to make a lane change during the skills test, you should:
Make the necessary traffic checks first.
Not use your mirrors.
Cut off other vehicles if needed to follow the instructions.
Not make the lane change if you don’t want to.
Q.45.
When driving down a steep grade:
You should ride your brakes all the way down.
Shift into a higher gear as a way to slow down your vehicle.
Shift into lower gears as a way to slow down your vehicle.
The truck should be put in neutral as a way to slow down your vehicle.
Q.46.
An Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS):
Decreases your braking distance.
Increases your braking distance.
Creates a loud squeaking noise when being used.
Helps to ensure control while braking.
Q.47.
If federal inspectors judge your vehicle to be unsafe, they can:
Bring you to a garage to have your vehicle fixed.
Formerly request that you have your vehicle's problems fixed.
Call a mechanic.
Pull the vehicle out-of-service until it is fixed.
Q.48.
Front brake limiting valves were intended to:
Prevent the front tires from skidding.
Prevent the front tires from overheating.
Create equal brake usage.
Remove uncertainty when applying the brakes.
Q.49.
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.50.
Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS):
Reduce normal braking capacity.
Are equipped in addition to other braking systems and do not reduce normal braking power.
Are not effective on larger vehicles.
Are illegal in some states.
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