General Knowledge Sample Test G
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General Knowledge Sample Test G

1. When backing a trailer you turn the steering wheel?
A The same as you would for a car, straight truck or bus.
B Toward the direction you want to go.
C Opposite the direction you want to go

2. When backing a trailer you may make corrections to reposition your vehicle by?
A Pull-ups.
B Shutting off the engine.
C Pulling out and starting over.

3. Whether backing a straight truck or a combination vehicle you back and turn?
A Toward the right hand side.
B Toward the driver's side.
C Toward the passenger side if the passenger is a helper.

4. If you are using a helper when you are backing the helper should?
A Agree with you as to a signal for 'Stop' and stand in front of you.
B Agree with you as to a signal for 'Stop' and stand where you can hear him signal.
C Agree with you as to a signal for 'Stop' and stand where he can be seen by you.

5. Some newer vehicles have 'progressive' shifting which means?
A The vehicle has an automatic transmission.
B All of the speeds can be handled by shifting only once to move the vehicle.
C The RPM at which you shift becomes higher as you move up in the gears.

6. Downshifting requires knowing when to shift. To do this correctly you should?
A Use either the tachometer or speedometer.
B Use the brownie transmission.
C Have the habit of downshifting when you think you are at the right road speed.

7. Before starting down a hill you want to be sure that you are in the proper gear. You?
A Downshift just after you have started down the hill.
B Downshift after you have started down the hill and 'have got the feel' of the grade.
C Downshift before you start down the hill.

8. When going downhill in a vehicle with an automatic transmission you?
A Select a low range to get greater engine braking.
B Concentrate on other safety procedures since the shifting is being handled for you.
C Select a gear range that will take all stress off your engine.

9. When turned 'on' brake retarders apply their power whenever?
A You let off the air brake system to the trailer.
B Whenever you let up all the way on the accelerator pedal.
C Whenever you push down on the accelerator pedal and let off drive wheel brakes.

10. Besides looking for vehicles coming into your lane, looking for traffic means?
A Watching for brake lights of slowing vehicles ahead.
B Shifting gears with your eyes fixed on the traffic straight ahead.
C Always keeping your eyes fixed on the highway ahead.


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