SCDMV CDL- General Knowledge Final

SCDMV CDL- General Knowledge Final Exam Questions And Correct Answers.Three types of vehicle inspections - Answer Pretrip, enroute, and after-trip.Items inspected enroute should include - Answer Tires, brakes, and cargo securement Mismatched tire sizes should not be used on the same vehicle.True or false? - Answer True Radial and bias ply tires should not be used on the same vehicle.True or false? - Answer True Brake shoes or pads should not have oil, grease, or brake fluid on them. - Answer If one-fourth of a spring's leaves are broken or missing, it is illegal to drive the vehicle. - Answer One broken or missing leaf of a spring is enough to make the vehicle dangerous. - Answer Steering wheels are not allowed to have more than 10 degrees of play. - Answer Exhaust leaks or steering fluid leaks should be repaired before driving. - Answer Required emergency equipment should include... - Answer Fire extinguisher, warning devices, and spare electrical fuses if the truck uses them.Items to inspect under the hood include..... - Answer Oil level, condition of belts and hoses, and electrical wiring.Rough acceleration causes mechanical damage. - Answer When starting on an uphill grade, use the parking brake to keep the vehicle from rolling back. - Answer Backing is always dangerous and should always be done towards the driver's side. Use a helper if possible. - Answer 1 / 2

Keep both hands on the steering wheel on opposite sides. - Answer Use mirrors to check the tires, other traffic when merging, and the trailer when making turns. - Answer Remember that there are blind spots that a mirror can't show. - Answer Tachometers can be used to help with shifting and double-clutching. - Answer Turn signals should be used early. - Answer Down shift before entering curves - Answer Retarders are to slow the vehicle and reduce brake wear. - Answer If traction is poor, A retarder can cause skidding. - Answer A driver should be looking 12-15 seconds ahead or about one-quarter mile. - Answer When passing, always assume that the other driver doesn't see you, tap your horn to avoid a crash. - Answer Headlights should be turned on whenever visibility is reduced. - Answer Drivers should flash their brake lights to warn others that they are slowing down or stopping for something ahead. - Answer Warning devices are placed 10 feet, 100 feet, and 200 feet to the rear of your vehicle on a four- lane divided highway. - Answer If your warning devices are not visible to other drivers for a distance of at least 500 feet (due to a hill, curve, etc.) the devices should be moved further out. - Answer When setting out warning devices, keep them between your body and traffic. - Answer

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