EDLT General Knowledge Test with all Correct & 100%
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A 12 ounce beer, a 5 ounce glass of wine and a shot and a half of whiskey all have the same
alcohol content. ✔Correct Answer-True
A hazardous materials placard is ____. ✔Correct Answer-Signs put on the outside of a vehicle
which identify the hazard class of the cargo
According to the DPS CDL Manual, the BEST advice for driving in fog is. ✔Correct Answer-Do
not drive in fog
After starting the engine, ✔Correct Answer-Coolant temperature gauge should begin a
gradual rise to normal
As the BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration) goes up, what happens. ✔Correct Answer-
Judgment and self control are affected
Before transporting a sealed load, it is important to check that _____. ✔Correct Answer-The
seal is secure
Brake hard enough to feel a slow down, When your speed has been reduced by 5 mph, release
the brakes, When your speed has increased to your safe speed, repeat these steps. ✔Correct
Answer-This is the procedure for coming down long, steep downgrades
Clearance heights may actually be lower than posted due to re-paved roads or packed snow.
✔Correct Answer-True
DPS manual says you should look ahead _____ while driving. ✔Correct Answer-12 to 15
seconds
Driving at night is more dangerous because _____. ✔Correct Answer-Drunk drivers are more
prevalent at night
Headlights caIMAGEn cause glare, which can blind drivers
Most people are less alert or fatigued
Engine retarders will never cause your drive wheels to have poor traction or skid, They are good
to use in any weather. ✔Correct Answer-False
For an average tractor-trailer traveling at 55 mph on dry pavement, you will need how far (at
the minimum) to stop. ✔Correct Answer-More than the length of a football field
, For any flatbed load, you must have at least ____ tie downs. ✔Correct Answer-Two
How can you avoid the effects that wet brakes can cause. ✔Correct Answer-Gently put on the
brakes, This presses linings against the brake drums and keeps mud, silt, sand and water from
getting in
When out of the water, maintain light pressure on the brakes for a short distance to heat them
up and dry them out
Slow down, Place transmission in a low gear
How do antilock brakes help you. ✔Correct Answer-They help keep wheels from locking up
How do you find out how many seconds of following distance you have. ✔Correct Answer-
Wait until the vehicle in front passes a landmark, then count off the seconds until you reach that
spot
How many reflective triangles should you carry. ✔Correct Answer-3
How many times does the DPS manual say you should shift gears while crossing railroad tracks.
✔Correct Answer-0, none
How often should you check your cargo. ✔Correct Answer-After every break and every time
you stop
After the first 50 miles
Every 3 hours/150 miles, whichever comes first
How often should you check your mirrors. ✔Correct Answer-Every 8 to 10 seconds
If you are being tailgated, you should. ✔Correct Answer-Increase your following distance
If you are convicted of a traffic violation either in your personal vehicle or a commercial vehicle,
you should notify your employer within how many days. ✔Correct Answer-30 days
If you are forced to return to the road before you can stop, use the following procedure _____.
✔Correct Answer-Hold the wheel tightly and turn sharply enough to get right back on the road
safely
If you have a heavy load that is slowing you down on an upgrade, you should. ✔Correct
Answer-Shift into a lower gear
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A 12 ounce beer, a 5 ounce glass of wine and a shot and a half of whiskey all have the same
alcohol content. ✔Correct Answer-True
A hazardous materials placard is ____. ✔Correct Answer-Signs put on the outside of a vehicle
which identify the hazard class of the cargo
According to the DPS CDL Manual, the BEST advice for driving in fog is. ✔Correct Answer-Do
not drive in fog
After starting the engine, ✔Correct Answer-Coolant temperature gauge should begin a
gradual rise to normal
As the BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration) goes up, what happens. ✔Correct Answer-
Judgment and self control are affected
Before transporting a sealed load, it is important to check that _____. ✔Correct Answer-The
seal is secure
Brake hard enough to feel a slow down, When your speed has been reduced by 5 mph, release
the brakes, When your speed has increased to your safe speed, repeat these steps. ✔Correct
Answer-This is the procedure for coming down long, steep downgrades
Clearance heights may actually be lower than posted due to re-paved roads or packed snow.
✔Correct Answer-True
DPS manual says you should look ahead _____ while driving. ✔Correct Answer-12 to 15
seconds
Driving at night is more dangerous because _____. ✔Correct Answer-Drunk drivers are more
prevalent at night
Headlights caIMAGEn cause glare, which can blind drivers
Most people are less alert or fatigued
Engine retarders will never cause your drive wheels to have poor traction or skid, They are good
to use in any weather. ✔Correct Answer-False
For an average tractor-trailer traveling at 55 mph on dry pavement, you will need how far (at
the minimum) to stop. ✔Correct Answer-More than the length of a football field
, For any flatbed load, you must have at least ____ tie downs. ✔Correct Answer-Two
How can you avoid the effects that wet brakes can cause. ✔Correct Answer-Gently put on the
brakes, This presses linings against the brake drums and keeps mud, silt, sand and water from
getting in
When out of the water, maintain light pressure on the brakes for a short distance to heat them
up and dry them out
Slow down, Place transmission in a low gear
How do antilock brakes help you. ✔Correct Answer-They help keep wheels from locking up
How do you find out how many seconds of following distance you have. ✔Correct Answer-
Wait until the vehicle in front passes a landmark, then count off the seconds until you reach that
spot
How many reflective triangles should you carry. ✔Correct Answer-3
How many times does the DPS manual say you should shift gears while crossing railroad tracks.
✔Correct Answer-0, none
How often should you check your cargo. ✔Correct Answer-After every break and every time
you stop
After the first 50 miles
Every 3 hours/150 miles, whichever comes first
How often should you check your mirrors. ✔Correct Answer-Every 8 to 10 seconds
If you are being tailgated, you should. ✔Correct Answer-Increase your following distance
If you are convicted of a traffic violation either in your personal vehicle or a commercial vehicle,
you should notify your employer within how many days. ✔Correct Answer-30 days
If you are forced to return to the road before you can stop, use the following procedure _____.
✔Correct Answer-Hold the wheel tightly and turn sharply enough to get right back on the road
safely
If you have a heavy load that is slowing you down on an upgrade, you should. ✔Correct
Answer-Shift into a lower gear
