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Alabama CDL Knowledge Test Class A: Practice Test

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If using spring brakes when hauling a heavy load, a complete stop will:

A.

Be impossible.

B.

Take a long time.

C.

Take a short amount of time.

When starting the vehicle during the pre-trip inspection, the coolant temperature should:

A.

Decrease.

B.

Rise slowly.

C.

Hold steady.

D.

Jump quickly.

When pulled off on the side of the road:

A.

A driver should keep the driver's side door open.

B.

A driver should turn on the emergency flashers.

C.

The driver should wave their arms.

Antifreeze helps to keep an engine functioning properly:

A.

But only in cold weather.

B.

But only in hot weather.

C.

Regardless of the weather.

D.

While minimizing the vehicle's fuel use.

You should maintain at least ____ of following distance per every 10 feet of your vehicle when you are traveling more slowly than 40 mph.

A.

One second

B.

Two seconds

C.

Three seconds

Rough acceleration:

A.

Is a good way to stay awake on long trips.

B.

Is distracting.

C.

Can cause mechanical damage.

A sign indicating a maximum safe speed:

A.

Is suggesting a driving speed, but vehicles may travel faster than the posted speed.

B.

Is suggesting a speed limit to be followed only by vehicles weighing more than 26,000 pounds.

C.

Should be followed and no vehicle should travel faster than the posted speed.

D.

Is only applicable to automobiles.

While operating on a downgrade, you should brake until you reach a speed that is:

A.

5 mph below your safe speed.

B.

10 mph below your safe speed.

C.

15 mph below your safe speed.

A pre-trip vehicle inspection:

A.

Is not required if the driver regularly uses the vehicle.

B.

Is not required for trips under 100 miles.

C.

Is only to be performed by a mechanic.

D.

Is required by law.

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