Take Pennsylvania CDL Class A Knowledge Test 2

QUESTION 1 / 25

If being shipped on either a flatbed trailer or a trailer without sides, cargo must be:

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AGlued to the bed.✓BStrapped down.✓CLoose to allow it to shift when the vehicle turns.✓DHeavy enough that it won’t shift.✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

To prevent your tires and engine from overheating while you are driving in especially hot weather, you should:

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AIncrease your speed.✓BDecrease your speed.✓CDrive on the shoulder.✓DDrive with your windows down.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

If the low pressure warning signal activates while you are driving, you should:

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AContinue driving normally.✓BExit the road and park as soon as safely possible.✓CStop where you are and park.✓DPut on your hazard lights and continue driving.✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

If a tire fails, you should:

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ALoosen your grip on the steering wheel.✓BImmediately apply the brakes.✓CCheck your tires after coming to a complete stop.✓DTurn sharply off the road.✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

When traveling with cargo, you must make sure the cargo is secure:

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ANo more than two times.✓BEvery 150 miles or three hours of driving.✓COnly after traveling up a hill.✓DOnly after coming to a hard stop.✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

When driving:

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AYou should always drive at the posted speed limit.✓BYou should always drive slightly below the posted speed limit.✓CYou should adjust your speed according to conditions.✓DYou should drive as fast as possible.✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

When inspecting engine compartment belts during the vehicle inspection test:

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AThe belts should be checked for snugness, each with up to three inches of play.✓BThe water pump belt does not need to be identified.✓CThe air compressor belt should be removed.✓DThe applicant must identify which items are not belt-driven, if any.✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

Why should your mirrors be adjusted to show the road behind you as well as part of your vehicle?

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AHaving only the road in the mirrors would likely make the driver carsick.✓BHaving part of the truck in the mirrors serves as a point of reference.✓CIt is illegal to have only the road in the mirrors.✓DThe driver should be able to see the reflection of surrounding vehicles on the trailer.✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

What does driving intrastate mean?

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ATraveling within a single state✓BTraveling from one state to another state✓CTraveling mostly within one state✓DA limited-access roadway✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

____ is a thin layer of ice that forms on road surfaces.

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AWhite ice✓BBlack ice✓CSoft ice✓DSharp ice✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

During the on-road driving test, you should:

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ADevelop your own route to show off your driving skills.✓BListen to directions from the examiner.✓CBring a passenger to ride with you.✓DDrive in an unsafe manner.✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

Poor weight balance:

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AImproves a vehicle's handling.✓BMakes handling a vehicle more difficult.✓CIncreases a driver’s ability to steer.✓DMakes a vehicle easier to stop.✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

After driving over a bridge during the driving skills test, you may be asked to recall.

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AThe posted weight limit.✓BThe color of a sign you just passed.✓CHow many lanes of traffic there were on the bridge.✓DIf there was a crosswalk on the bridge.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

When stopping, the brake pedal:

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AShould be pressed down quickly.✓BShould be pressed down gradually.✓CShould be lifted up quickly.✓DShould be lifted up gradually.✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

Which of the following is not a part of an air brake system?

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AA service brake system✓BA parking brake system✓CAn emergency brake system✓DAn axle brake system✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

What can happen if a parking brake is used in very wet weather when temperatures are below freezing?

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AThe brakes will squeak.✓BThe brakes may freeze so the vehicle cannot move.✓CThe brakes may suddenly release by themselves.✓DThe brakes may explode.✓

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

If you must stop on the side of a highway, how far behind your vehicle should warning devices be placed?

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A5, 15, and 30 feet✓B10, 25, and 50 feet✓C10, 100, and 200 feet✓D100, 200, and 500 feet✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

When checking tire condition during the vehicle inspection, you should:

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AEnsure that the insides of the tires are more worn than the outsides of the tires.✓BEnsure that the outsides of the tires are more worn than the insides of the tires.✓CEnsure that the middles of the tires are more worn than the outsides of the tires.✓DEnsure that the tires have even wear.✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

If your tractor is equipped with ABS but your trailer is not, the ABS:

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AWill not be effective.✓BWill still improve your steering control.✓CWill make jackknifing easier.✓DWill allow others to see when you brake.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

When using road speed to know when to switch gears, you should:

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ALearn what speeds each gear is good for and shift up when necessary.✓BWatch other vehicles and try to keep pace.✓CWatch other trucks and shift when they shift.✓DUse the speed limit as a guide.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

Braking mechanisms are located ____ a brake drum.

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AOutside✓BInside✓CNext to✓DOn top of✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

If driving a vehicle with a manual transmission, you can prevent your vehicle from rolling backward when starting from a stop by:

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APartly engaging the clutch before removing your foot from the brake pedal.✓BPlacing the vehicle in reverse before moving forward.✓CFully engaging the clutch before removing your foot from the brake pedal.✓DPlacing the vehicle in neutral before moving forward.✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

A driver should always:

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AStay in the right lane.✓BHave an emergency plan.✓CStay in the left lane.✓DDrive faster than the posted speed limit.✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

Convex mirrors:

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ACannot be used on vehicles transporting hazardous materials.✓BCan replace flat mirrors.✓CCan be helpful to see a wider area.✓DAre illegal to be used in most states.✓