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New York CDL Knowledge Test Class B 2
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Q.1.
Skids caused by acceleration can usually be resolved by:
Speeding up.
Taking your foot off the accelerator.
Coming to a complete stop.
Switching into a higher gear.
Q.2.
An air brake-equipped vehicle traveling at a speed of 55 mph under ideal driving conditions will need approximately ____ to come to a complete stop.
100 feet
250 feet
300 feet
450 feet
Q.3.
The parking brake should be:
Used whenever you park your vehicle.
Used while driving.
Set when driving in bad weather.
Removed.
Q.4.
It is illegal to operate a CMV with a minimum blood alcohol content (BAC) of:
0.01 percent.
0.02 percent.
0.04 percent.
0.08 percent.
Q.5.
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.6.
The air compressor governor controls:
When the air compressor pumps air into the air storage tanks.
How fast air is pumped into the air storage tanks.
The temperature of air pumped into the air storage tanks.
The speed of the vehicle.
Q.7.
What is the maximum fine for driving a CMV without a CDL?
$25
$50
$150
$300
Q.8.
What do anti-lock brakes do?
Help a driver avoid wheel lockup
Lock up the front wheels
Prevent a vehicle from accelerating while traveling uphill
Prevent a vehicle from accelerating while traveling downhill
Q.9.
Header boards:
Should never be used.
Protect the driver from being hit by cargo.
Protect the driver's head when entering the cab of a truck.
Provide extra storage.
Q.10.
To prevent your tires and engine from overheating while you are driving in especially hot weather, you should:
Increase your speed.
Decrease your speed.
Drive on the shoulder.
Drive with your windows down.
Q.11.
Vehicles with dual air brake systems:
Maintain full-capacity air pressure in the braking systems even when the vehicle is not running.
Maintain some air pressure in the braking systems when the vehicle is not running.
Must be run to build enough air pressure to brakes to operate properly.
Do not need time to build air pressure before a trip.
Q.12.
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.13.
When making a tight maneuver, you should:
Not use your mirrors, as they can be distracting.
Use your mirrors, but not too frequently.
Use your mirrors frequently.
Rely only on your mirrors.
Q.14.
When driving in fog, you should:
Use the windshield wipers.
Use the low beam lights.
Use the high beam lights.
Use the heater.
Q.15.
The emergency brake system uses:
Only parts of the parking brake system.
Only parts of the service brake system.
Parts of both the parking and service brake systems.
Only parts unique to the emergency brake system.
Q.16.
If speaking on the phone while driving, using a hands-free device is:
Recommended.
Encouraged.
Required by law.
More difficult than using a regular device.
Q.17.
Hydroplaning:
Only occurs at extremely high speeds.
Can occur at speeds as slow as 30 mph.
Happens most frequently when tire pressure is too high.
Happens most frequently when tires have good tread.
Q.18.
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.19.
What color are ABS malfunction lamps?
Orange
Yellow
Green
Blue
Q.20.
Where is the safety relief valve usually located?
Near the rear brake
Near the front brake
In an air tank
On the dashboard
Q.21.
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.22.
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.23.
What does an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) do?
Allow the rear wheels to lock up
Allow all wheels to lock up
Help prevent wheel lockup
Alert other motorists when you are braking
Q.24.
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.25.
If feeling tired and frequently yawning, you should:
Press on and continue driving.
Get some coffee.
Drive faster.
Pull over and take a nap.
Q.26.
The application pressure gauge:
Shows how much air pressure is being applied to the brakes.
Shows the temperature of air being used in the braking system.
Shows the pressure of the air coming from the compressor.
Shows the number of times the brakes have been used.
Q.27.
When starting a vehicle, the coolant temperature gauge should:
Not change from its original position.
Gradually rise to the normal operating range.
Jump quickly to the normal operating range.
Flash until it reaches the normal operating range.
Q.28.
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.29.
The service brake system:
Applies and releases the brakes when you press the brake pedal while driving normally.
Applies and releases the parking brakes.
Applies and releases the emergency brake.
Applies and releases the axle brake.
Q.30.
When stopping:
The brake pedal should be pressed down gradually.
The brake pedal should be pushed down quickly.
The brake pedal should be pressed down repeatedly, but not held down continuously.
The amount of force required on the brake pedal will be the same each time you slow or stop.
Q.31.
When checking the exhaust system, it should be:
Loose.
Leaking.
Fastened securely.
Cracked.
Q.32.
During a basic vehicle control skills test, what is considered a look?
Walking to the back of a vehicle to check its position
Using side mirrors to check a vehicle's position
Looking out of the driver's side window to check a vehicle's position
A driver glancing over their shoulder to check blind spots
Q.33.
Which of the following may result in an applicant being denied a hazardous materials endorsement?
They are not a lawful permanent resident of the United States.
They have had a speeding conviction within the previous three years.
They did not correctly answer every question on the written hazardous materials endorsement test.
They did not pass the written hazardous materials endorsement test on the first attempt.
Q.34.
Air tank drains:
Allow rain water to enter the tank.
Are used to drain water and compressor oil from the air tank.
Should never be opened.
Must remain open during transit.
Q.35.
A person working on a disabled vehicle on the shoulder of a road:
Will likely pay attention to traffic on the road.
May be focused on the repair and not paying attention to roadway traffic.
Is exempt from traffic laws.
Should not be assisted.
Q.36.
Off-ramps:
Are usually safe for trucks.
Can be dangerous for trucks.
Should not be used by trucks.
Should be used only if following another vehicle.
Q.37.
A driver can have:
Two licenses, one for automobiles and one for trucks.
Only one license.
A license for each state in which they plan to drive.
An automobile license from one state and a CDL from another.
Q.38.
When driving on the expressway during the skills test, you should:
Switch lanes frequently.
Use your mirrors to check traffic as needed.
Drive on the left side of the lane.
Drive above the posted speed limit.
Q.39.
If a truck is equipped, a trailer brake hand valve can be used to:
Add fuel to the vehicle.
Prevent the vehicle from rolling back when being started from a stop.
Check the oil level.
Load cargo.
Q.40.
If stopped on the road or shoulder, within 10 minutes, you must:
Place emergency warning devices.
Alert local law enforcement.
Stand behind your vehicle and motion for traffic to pass you.
Call a mechanic.
Q.41.
Your vehicle's final position should be:
Exactly where the examiner has instructed it to be.
Within five feet of the final position described by the examiner.
Wherever you can safely park.
Within two feet of the final position described by the examiner.
Q.42.
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.43.
A vehicle should be equipped with all of the following, except:
A fire extinguisher.
Spare electrical fuses.
Warning devices for parked vehicles, such as flares.
A spotlight.
Q.44.
When an engine is started:
The brakes should be locked up.
Warning lights should come on and then quickly turn off.
The coolant temperature will decrease.
The hood must be open.
Q.45.
How many daily hours of sleep does an adult need to maintain alertness?
Six to seven
Seven to eight
Eight to nine
Four to five
Q.46.
A one-way check valve:
Drains the water and compressor oil from the air tanks.
Prevents air from escaping if the air compressor has a leak.
Activates the emergency brakes when there is a leak.
Holds the spring brakes in position until they are used.
Q.47.
In a newer vehicle, you apply the parking brake:
By using a diamond-shaped yellow knob.
By using a round red knob.
By using a square green knob.
By using a black round knob.
Q.48.
Truck tractors with air brakes that were built on or after March 1, 1997 are equipped with:
An extra set of brakes.
Voice-activated brakes.
Cruise control.
Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS).
Q.49.
Which of the following is not a sign of a person being drowsy?
Frequent blinking
Drifting from your lane
Feeling hungry
Yawning
Q.50.
During a vehicle inspection, ensure that lug nuts are all of the following, except:
Free of cracks.
Free of distortions.
Loose.
Free of rust.
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