General Knowledge Sample Test E
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General Knowledge Sample Test E

1. Which of the following are causes of vehicle fires:
A Spilled fuel
B Short circuits
C Driver smoking
D All of the above

2. What is the first thing to do if your vehicle catches fire while driving?
A Open the door and jump out of the vehicle
B Pull off the road and park in an open area
C Find a service station to pull in to
D Open the hood and let the flames die down

3. Water can be used to extinguish which of the following fires?
A Tires
B Electrical fire
C Gasoline fire
D Chemical fire

4. The best way to put out a fire is to:
A Get as close as possible and spray the flames
B Stand downwind and spray the flames
C Stand upwind and spray the base of the fire
D Stop spraying as soon as the flames disappear

5. What is the best thing to do if you are tired?
A Drink plenty of coffee to stay awake
B Take pills to keep you alert
C Plan your trips for the middle of the night to avoid traffic
D Get enough sleep

6. Which of the following statements about alcohol is true:
A If you eat before you drink you won't get as drunk
B Drinking coffee will help you stay sober
C Fresh air will help you sober up
D A few beers are the same as a few shots of whiskey or glasses of wine

7. If you do not have a HAZMAT endorsements on your CDL, under what conditions may you legally haul hazardous materials?
A If your dispatcher feels it is an emergency situation
B If the load does not require placards
C When you will remain within your state
D When a DOT official approves the load

8. If you are asked to haul a placarded load and you do not have HAZMAT endorsements you should:
A Obtain written approval from your dispatcher
B Obtain written approval from the DOT official
C Refuse to take the load
D Take the placards off the vehicle

9. You should check your cargo how often?
A Within 50 miles after beginning a trip
B After you have driven for three hours
C After you take a break
D All of the above

10. Overloading your trailer can result in the following EXCEPT:
A It can slow you down on upgrades
B It can increase stopping distances
C It can help you go through snow better
D It can increase speed on downgrades


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