Kansas CDL — General Knowledge Practice Test 9

1.During the basic control skills test, you open the cab door to check your position while the vehicle is still rolling. What may happen?
Nothing, if you don't step outA one-point deduction onlyIt simply counts as one lookAutomatic failure for an unsafe act
2.On the road test, which of these intersection stops would count against you?
Stopping smoothly without skiddingKeeping the vehicle from rolling while you waitStopping with the front of your vehicle past the stop lineComing to a full stop short of the crosswalk
3.You are taking the basic control skills test in a bus. What counts as a 'look'?
Walking toward the rear of the bus for a better viewChecking the inside mirrorsGlancing over your shoulder from the seatSounding the horn
4.What are the basic steps to take at any accident scene?
Move all vehicles, take photos, then leaveCall your employer, then wait in the cabCare for the injured, then clear debris, then leave a noteProtect the area, notify authorities, and care for the injured
5.When does the tank vehicle (N) endorsement apply to a Class C vehicle?
Never — the endorsement exists only for Class A and BOnly if the tank holds at least 119 gallons in totalWhenever it carries any liquid at allOnly when that vehicle is hauling hazardous materials
6.Which pairing of hazard class and example matches the manual's table?
Class 7, Radioactive — heliumClass 6, Poisons — pesticidesClass 2, Gases — dynamiteClass 9, Miscellaneous — gasoline
7.Why should you adjust each mirror so it shows some part of your own vehicle?
It makes the mirror harder to knock out of placeIt gives you a reference point for judging where other images areIt hides the blind spotIt is required only for convex mirrors
8.Why should you keep an eye on other drivers who are themselves in a conflict?
Their reaction to that conflict may put them in conflict with youThey are required to signal you firstConflicts only affect the drivers involvedThey will always yield to you
9.On the road test you are driving a bus toward a railroad crossing. Besides the usual stop, what may you also be required to do before crossing?
Open the window and the doorSound the horn twiceHave riders stand and look for trainsShift into neutral to listen
10.After you start the engine during a pre-trip inspection, how soon should the oil pressure gauge reach normal?
Only once the engine is fully warmAfter 15 minutes of drivingWithin secondsWithin about 3 minutes