General Knowledge Sample Test K
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General Knowledge Sample Test L

1. Hydroplaning can occur when you drive through water or slush. If you experience hydroplaning you should:
A Lightly tap your brakes to slow down
B Release the accelerator and push in the clutch
C Steer hard to the right
D Speed up to get through the water quickly

2. Which of the following is NOT true when driving through a curve?
A You should slow down before the curve
B You should brake during the curve
C The higher your truck's center of gravity is, the easier it is to roll over
D You should be in a gear that allows you to accelerate during the curve

3. When driving in heavy traffic you should travel:
A At a speed consistent with the flow of traffic
B Five mph less than automobiles regardless of posted limits
C In the left lane when possible to avoid heavy lanes of traffic
D In the right lane to avoid passing

4. Safe drivers maintain space around their vehicles for the following reasons except:
A In case you must stop suddenly
B In case there are cars following too closely
C In case there is an obstacle in the road
D In case you need to test your brakes

5. How much space should you maintain in front of you at highway speeds?
A Seven seconds for a 60 foot vehicle
B Five seconds for a 60 foot vehicle
C Ten seconds for a 60 foot vehicle
D Three seconds for a 60 foot vehicle

6. If you find that you are being tailgated, you should:
A Quickly change lanes to avoid an accident
B Flash your brake lights to warn the tailgater
C Decrease the distance between you and the tailgater
D Decrease your speed and Increase the distance between you and any vehicle ahead of you.

7. Which of the following statements about overhead space is true?:
A The heights posted at bridges are usually accurate
B The weight of the cargo changes a truck's height
C Warning lights are always installed on low bridges and overpasses
D An empty van is lower than a loaded one

8. When making a right hand turn you should always:
A Steer into the left lane first so you can make the corner
B Rush through the intersection so you can get out of the way of traffic
C Back up to make the driver behind you move back
D Keep the rear of your vehicle close to the curb

9. When making a left hand turn you should always:
A Wait until you reach the center of the intersection before you turn
B Start in the left hand lane if there are two turning lanes
C Pull into the intersection in case the light turns before you are through
D Wait for a small gap in traffic and accelerate

10. Driving at night is more dangerous because of the following EXCEPT:
A Most people are less alert at night due to fatigue
B Headlights often cause glare which can blind drivers
C Traffic lights are less visible than in the day
D There are more drunk drivers at night


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