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New York CDL Test
Question | Answer |
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What is the most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection? | A pre-trip inspection will help you find problems that could cause a crash or breakdown. |
What things should you check during a trip? | Tires, Wheels, Rims, Brakes, Lights, Reflectors, Brake, Electrical Connections to Trailer, Trailer coupling devices, Cargo securement devices |
Name some key steering system parts. | Tie rod, Steering Wheel, Steering Shaft, Power steering cylinder, steering arm, spindle, drag link, pitman arm, gear box, hydraulic fluid reservoir |
Name some suspension system defects. | Spring Hangers that allow movement of axle from proper position, missing or broken leaves in any leaf spring. If one-fourth or more are missing it will put the vehicle "out-of-service," but any defect could be dangerous. Broken leave in a multi-leaf sprin |
What three kinds of emergency equipment must you have? | Fire extinguishers, Spare electrical fuses, Warning Devices for parked vehicles. |
What is the minimum tread depth for front tires? | 4/32 |
Name some things you should check on the front of your vehicle during the walk around inspection? | |
What should wheel bearing seals be checked for? | |
How many red reflective triangles should you carry? | |
How do you test hydraulic brakes for leaks? | |
Why put the starter switch in your pocket during the pre-trip inspection? | |
Why should you back toward the driver’s side? | |
If stopped on a hill, how can you start moving without rolling back? | |
When backing, why is it important to use a helper? | |
What’s the most important hand signal that you and your helper should agree on? | |
What are the two special conditions where you should downshift? | |
When should you downshift automatic transmissions? | |
Retarders keep you from skidding when the road is slippery. True or False? | |
What are the two ways to know when to shift? | |
How far ahead does the manual say you should look? | |
What are the two main things to look for ahead? | |
What’s you most important way to see the sides and rear of your vehicle? | |
What does “communicating” mean in safe driving? | |
Where should your reflectors be placed? | |
What three things add up to total stopping distance? | |
If you go twices as fast, will your stopping distance increase by two or four times? | |
Empty trucks have the best braking. True of False? | |
What is hydoplaning? | |
What is “black ice”? | |
How do you find out how many seconds of following distance space you have? | |
If you are driving a 30-foot vehicle at 55 mph, how many seconds of following distance should you allow? | |
You should decrease your following distance if somebody is following you too closely. True or False? | |
If you swing wide to the left before turning right, another driver may try to pass you on the right. True or False? | |
What is a hazard? | |
Why make emergency plans when you see a hazard? | |
What are some tips to follow so you won’t become a distracted driver? | |
How do you use in-vehicle communications equipment cautiously? | |
How do you recognize a distracted driver? | |
What is the difference between aggressive driving and road rage? | |
What should you do when confronted with an aggressive driver? | |
What are some things you can do to reduce your stress before and while you drive? | |
You should use low beams whenever you can. True or False? | |
What should you do before you drive if you feel drowsy? | |
What effects can wet brakes cause? How can you avoid these problems? | |
You should let the air out of hot tires so the pressure goes back to normal. True or False? | |
You can safely remove the radiator cap as long as the engin isn’t over heated. True or False? | |
What factors determine your selection of a “safe” speed when going down a hill? | |
Why should you be in the proper gear before starting down a hill? | |
Describe proper braking technique when going down a long, steep downgrade? | |
What type of vehicles can get stuck on a railroad highway crossing? | |
How long does it take for a typical tractor-trailer unit to clear a double track? | |
Stopping is not always the safest thing to do in an emergency. True or False? | |
What are some advantages of going right instead of left around an obstacle? | |
What is an ”escape ramp”? | |
If a tire blows out, you should put the brakes on hard to stop quickly. True or False? | |
How do you know that your vehicle has antilock brakes? | |
What is the proper braking technique when driving a vehicle with antilock brakes? | |
How do antilock brakes help you? | |
What are some things to do at an accident scene to prevent another accident? | |
Name two causes of tire fires. | |
What kinds of fires is a B:C extinguisher not good for? | |
When using your extinguisher, should you get as close as possible to the fire? | |
Name some causes of vehicle fires. | |
Common medicines for colds can make you sleepy. True or False? | |
What should you do if you become sleepy while driving? | |
Coffee and a little fresh air will help a drinker sober up. True or False? | |
What is a hazardous materials placard? | |
Why are placards used? | |
What is “sleep debt”? | |
What are the danger signals of drowsy driving? | |
What four things related to cargo are drivers responsible for? | |
How often must you stop while on the road to check your cargo? | |
How is Gross Combination Weight Rating different from Gross Combination Weight? | |
Name two situations where legal maximum weights may not be safe. | |
What can happen if you do not have enough weigh on your front axle? | |
What is the minimum number of tie downs for any flat bed load? | |
what is the minimum number of tie downs for a 20 foot load? | |
Name the two basic reasons for covering cargo on an open bed? | |
What must you check before transporting a sealed load? | |
Why must air brakes be drained? | |
What is a supply pressure gauge used for? | |
All vehicles with air brakes must have a low air pressure warning signal. True or False? | |
What are spring brakes? | |
Front wheel brakes are good under all conditions. True or False? | |
How do you know if your vehicle is equipped with antilock brakes? | |
What is a dual air brake system? | |
What are slack adjusters? | |
How can you check slack adjusters? | |
How can you test the low pressure warning signal? | |
How can you check that the spring brakes come on automatically | |
What are the maximum leakage rates? | |
Why should you be in the proper gear before going down a hill? | |
what factors can cause brakes to fade or fail? | |
The use of brakes on a long, steep downgrade is only a supplement to the braking effect of the engine. True or False? | |
If you are away from the vehicle only a short time, you do not need to use the parking brake. True or False? | |
How often should you drain air tanks | |
How do you brake when you drive a tractor trailer combination with ABS? | |
You still have normal brake functions if your ABS is not working. True or False? | |
What two things are important to prevent rollover? | |
When you turn suddenly while pulling doubles, which trailer is most likely to turn over? | |
why should you not use the trailer hand brake to straighten out a jackknifing trailer? | |
What is offtracking? | |
When you back a trailer, you should position your vehicle so you can back in a curved path to the drivers side. True or False? | |
What type of trailers can get stuck on railroad-highway crossings? | |
Why should you not use the trailer hand valve while driving? | |
Describe what the service line is for. | |
What is the emergency air line for? | |
Why should you use chocks when parking a trailer without spring brakes? | |
Where are the shut-off valves? | |
What might happen if the trailer is too high when you try to couple? | |
After coupling, how much space should be between the upper and lower fifth wheel? | |
You should look into the back of the fifth wheel to see if it is locked onto the kingpin. True or False? | |
To drive you need to raise the landing gear only until it just lifts off the pavement. True or False? | |
How do you know if your trailer is equipped with antilock brakes? | |
Which shut-off valves should be open and which closed? | |
How can you test the air that flows to all trailers? | |
How can you test the tractor protection valve? | |
How can you test the trailer emergency brakes? | |
How can you test the trailer service brakes? |