Connecticut CDL — General Knowledge: Parking & Stopping Practice Test

Question 1

Within how long after stopping on a road or shoulder must you put out your emergency warning devices?

Accepted Answer

Within ten minutes — Emergency warning devices must be set out within ten minutes of stopping on a road or shoulder.

Answer

Within 30 minutes

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Within one hour

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Only if a police officer arrives

Question 2

When you park, how should you position the vehicle if possible?

Accepted Answer

So you can pull forward when leaving — Try to park so that you can pull forward when you leave, since backing is always dangerous.

Answer

So you must back out later

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Facing downhill only

Answer

Across two spaces

Question 3

How does the stab-braking method work?

Accepted Answer

Apply fully, release when wheels lock, then reapply when rolling — Apply the brakes fully, release when the wheels lock, and reapply fully once the wheels begin rolling again.

Answer

Hold the pedal to the floor the whole time

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Pump lightly and steadily

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Use only the trailer brakes

Question 4

How should you hold reflective triangles while walking out to place them?

Accepted Answer

Between yourself and the oncoming traffic — Hold the triangles between yourself and oncoming traffic so approaching drivers can see you.

Answer

Behind your back

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Down at your feet

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Over your head

Question 5

On a two-lane, two-way road, how do you place the warning devices?

Accepted Answer

Within 10 feet of the vehicle and 100 feet ahead and behind — On an undivided two-way road, place one within 10 feet of the vehicle and others 100 feet behind and ahead of it.

Answer

Only one, on the driver's side

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At 200 feet in front only

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At 500 feet in each direction

Question 6

After you pull onto the shoulder and stop, what should you switch on?

Accepted Answer

The four-way emergency flashers — Switch on the four-way flashers; do not rely on taillights, which drivers may mistake for a moving vehicle.

Answer

Only the parking lights

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The high-beam headlights

Answer

Nothing, to save the battery

Question 7

On a one-way or divided highway, where do you place the three warning devices?

Accepted Answer

At 10, 100, and 200 feet toward approaching traffic — On a divided or one-way road, place the three triangles toward oncoming traffic at distances of 10, 100, and 200 feet.

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At 10, 50, and 75 feet

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All three directly behind the vehicle

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At 25, 250, and 500 feet

Question 8

When a stop is required at a grade crossing, how far from the nearest rail must you stop?

Accepted Answer

Between 15 and 50 feet — A vehicle that must stop has to halt between 15 and 50 feet away from the closest rail.

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Between 5 and 15 feet

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Between 50 and 100 feet

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Exactly at the rail

Question 9

What must you always do before leaving your vehicle unattended?

Accepted Answer

Set the parking brakes — Never leave the vehicle unattended without setting the parking brakes, or it could roll and cause injury.

Answer

Leave it running

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Open the hood

Answer

Sound the horn

Question 10

What should you do every time you leave your vehicle?

Accepted Answer

Apply the parking brake — Apply the parking brake whenever you leave the vehicle so it cannot roll away.

Answer

Leave it in gear only

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Turn the wheels straight

Answer

Leave the flashers on

Question 11

Which two methods are recommended for an emergency stop that keeps the vehicle in a straight line?

Accepted Answer

Controlled braking or stab braking — Use either controlled braking or stab braking so the vehicle stays straight and you can still steer if needed.

Answer

Jamming the pedal or pumping wildly

Answer

Only the parking brake

Answer

Coasting in neutral

Question 12

When should you avoid using the parking brakes?

Accepted Answer

When the brakes are very hot or wet in freezing weather — Do not set the parking brakes if they are very hot from a steep grade, or very wet in freezing temperatures.

Answer

On any level ground

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Whenever the vehicle is loaded

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During daylight hours

Connecticut CDL — General Knowledge: Parking & Stopping practice test

Study questions with answers

1. Within how long after stopping on a road or shoulder must you put out your emergency warning devices?

2. When you park, how should you position the vehicle if possible?

3. How does the stab-braking method work?

4. How should you hold reflective triangles while walking out to place them?

5. On a two-lane, two-way road, how do you place the warning devices?

6. After you pull onto the shoulder and stop, what should you switch on?

7. On a one-way or divided highway, where do you place the three warning devices?

8. When a stop is required at a grade crossing, how far from the nearest rail must you stop?

9. What must you always do before leaving your vehicle unattended?

10. What should you do every time you leave your vehicle?

11. Which two methods are recommended for an emergency stop that keeps the vehicle in a straight line?

12. When should you avoid using the parking brakes?

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