Take Kansas CDL Class A Knowledge Test 2

QUESTION 1 / 25

Steering wheel play should be no more than:

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A10 degrees.✓B25 degrees.✓C50 degrees.✓D75 degrees.✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

When a construction worker is close to the road, you should:

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AIncrease your speed.✓BDecrease your speed.✓CNot drive in any lane.✓DWait to proceed until the construction is complete.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

When driving through a work zone, you should:

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ASlow down.✓BSpeed up.✓CUse a cell phone.✓DSteer with one hand to keep the other hand free.✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

Extremely hot temperatures can cause:

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ATire failure.✓BA trailer to disengage.✓CLights to malfunction.✓DIncreased gas mileage.✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

The suspension system:

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AHolds up the vehicle and its load.✓BKeeps the load the proper distance behind the driver’s compartment.✓CMaintains a safe distance between the vehicle and other vehicles.✓DLightens the load for the tires.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

An air compressor governor will stop the compressor from pumping air once the air tanks have an air pressure level of:

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A125 psi.✓B100 psi.✓C150 psi.✓D80 psi.✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

Before beginning downhill, you should:

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AShift into a higher gear.✓BTake your vehicle out of gear.✓CShift into a lower gear.✓DRely only on braking to reduce your speed.✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

When checking the springs during a vehicle inspection, do all of the following, except:

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ALook for missing leaf springs.✓BLook for broken coil springs.✓CEnsure torsion springs are not damaged.✓DGlue cracked leaf springs.✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

Friction inside a brake drum is caused when the brake shoes and linings:

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APush against each other.✓BSeparate from the axle.✓CPush against the inside of the drum.✓DCreate excess heat.✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

When checking the exhaust system, it should be:

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ALoose.✓BLeaking.✓CFastened securely.✓DCracked.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

During exercises that are not the straight line backing exercise, you may exit your vehicle to check its position no more than:

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AOne time.✓BTwo times.✓CThree times.✓DFour times.✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

Placards should be used:

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AAny time a vehicle is carrying hazardous materials.✓BIf there is open space in the truck.✓CIf the amount of hazardous materials in the truck exceeds 200 pounds.✓DIf the hazardous materials create an inhalation hazard.✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

What is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)?

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AThe maximum permitted total weight of a vehicle and its cargo✓BThe minimum permitted weight of a trailer✓CThe maximum permitted weight of a trailer and its contents✓DThe maximum permitted weight of only a tractor✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

How is the parking brake released?

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ABy tapping on the brake pedal three times✓BBy pushing in the brake control knob✓CBy engaging the accelerator✓DBy tapping the accelerator twice✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

During an applied leakage test, the maximum leakage rate for a triple combination vehicle is:

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A10 psi in a minute.✓B8 psi in a minute.✓C6 psi in a minute.✓D4 psi in a minute.✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

An Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) will:

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AAllow you to drive faster than you would be able to otherwise.✓BAllow you to follow other vehicles more closely than you would be able to otherwise.✓CAllow you to drive less carefully than you would be able to otherwise.✓DNot decrease your stopping distance.✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

A vehicle stopped at a green light may indicate that the driver:

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AIs impaired.✓BIs colorblind.✓CDoes not know the rules of the road.✓DIs very patient.✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

For safety purposes, when should you turn off a retarder?

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AWhen the roadways are slippery✓BWhen you are carrying a passenger✓CWhen you are carrying a heavy load✓DWhen driving in heavy traffic✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

What is reaction distance?

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AThe distance traveled between seeing a hazard and physically hitting the brakes✓BThe distance traveled between a hazard becoming visible and a driver seeing the hazard✓CThe distance traveled before a driver realizes they must brake✓DThe distance traveled between physically hitting the brake and coming to a complete stop✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

Brakes may get out of adjustment:

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AIf they are too hot.✓BIn colder weather.✓CIf they are used.✓DIf they get wet.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

When driving:

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AIt is best to hide your intentions from others.✓BYou should only use turn signals if there are vehicles near you.✓CYou should not use turn signals in construction zones.✓DYou should always use turn signals to warn others about your intentions.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

Why do you need to drain air tanks regularly?

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ABecause the air gets old and needs to be replaced✓BBecause compressed air contains some water which must be drained from the tanks✓CTo allow for a change in air pressure✓DTo remove bad air from the tanks✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

During a static leakage test, the maximum leakage rate for a triple combination vehicle with air brakes is ____ in a minute.

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A3 psi✓B5 psi✓C7 psi✓D9 psi✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

An example of mandatory emergency equipment is:

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AA supply of spare electrical fuses.✓BA loud horn.✓CA battery-operated flashlight.✓DA supply of fireworks.✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

How does doubling your speed from 20 mph to 40 mph affect your vehicle's braking distance?

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AIt stays about the same.✓BIt increases slightly.✓CIt doubles.✓DIt quadruples.✓