Indiana Class A CDL License Practice Test
To get a local truck driving job in Indiana you need your class A CDL license. This short practice test will help you check your general knowledge of concepts related to the safe operation of a semi-truck in Indiana.
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Under which two special conditions should you downshift? Before starting down a hill and before entering a curve
How should you know when to shift? Engine speed and road speed
True or False: It is best to use low beams whenever you can. False
True or False: As long as the engine isn’t overheated, you can safe… False
True or False: The proper procedure if a tire blows out is to put… False
Two causes of tire fires are ______. under-inflated tires and duals that touch
True or False: When using your fire extinguisher, it is best to get… False
True or False: Two ways that will help a drinker sober up are coffe… False
For any flatbed load you must have at least ____ tie downs. 2
What are some things you should check on the front of your vehicle … Low beams, high beams, four way flashers, turn signals
What is the reason that placards are used? Communicate the risk
If you do become sleepy while driving, you should _____. stop to sleep
You downshift automatic transmissions ______. before going down a hill
What is the best way to see the sides and rear of your vehicle? Your mirrors
In safe driving, what does communicating mean? Letting others know you are there by using turn signals, four way flashers, and horn
True or False: If somebody is following you too closely, you should… False
True or False: Another driver may try to pass you on the right if… True
Wet brakes can cause _____. All of these
To avoid the effects that wet brakes can cause you may _____. All of the above
When going down a long, steep downgrade, what factors determine you… Total weight of the vehicle and cargo, length of the grade, steepness of the grade, road conditions, weather
Inspect the cargo and its securing devices again within the first _… 50 miles
True or False: Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) means the total weight of… True
True or False: Gross Combination Weight (GCW) is the total weight… False
True or False: A low center of gravity means you are less likely to… True
True or False: You should do an after-trip inspection at the end of… True
What should you look for when inspecting tires? All of these and more
You should do a vehicle inspection ______________ so you will learn… the same way each time
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Under which two special conditions should you downshift? Before starting down a hill and before entering a curve
How should you know when to shift? Engine speed and road speed
True or False: It is best to use low beams whenever you can. False
True or False: As long as the engine isn’t overheated, you can safe… False
True or False: The proper procedure if a tire blows out is to put… False
Two causes of tire fires are ______. under-inflated tires and duals that touch
True or False: When using your fire extinguisher, it is best to get… False
True or False: Two ways that will help a drinker sober up are coffe… False
For any flatbed load you must have at least ____ tie downs. 2
What are some things you should check on the front of your vehicle … Low beams, high beams, four way flashers, turn signals
What is the reason that placards are used? Communicate the risk
If you do become sleepy while driving, you should _____. stop to sleep
You downshift automatic transmissions ______. before going down a hill
What is the best way to see the sides and rear of your vehicle? Your mirrors
In safe driving, what does communicating mean? Letting others know you are there by using turn signals, four way flashers, and horn
True or False: If somebody is following you too closely, you should… False
True or False: Another driver may try to pass you on the right if… True
Wet brakes can cause _____. All of these
To avoid the effects that wet brakes can cause you may _____. All of the above
When going down a long, steep downgrade, what factors determine you… Total weight of the vehicle and cargo, length of the grade, steepness of the grade, road conditions, weather
Inspect the cargo and its securing devices again within the first _… 50 miles
True or False: Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) means the total weight of… True
True or False: Gross Combination Weight (GCW) is the total weight… False
True or False: A low center of gravity means you are less likely to… True
True or False: You should do an after-trip inspection at the end of… True
What should you look for when inspecting tires? All of these and more
You should do a vehicle inspection ______________ so you will learn… the same way each time
#1 True or False: Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) means the total weight of a single vehicle including its load.
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