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Illinois CDL Knowledge Test Class A 2
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Q.1
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Where can you find the tire load rating?
On the inside of the driver’s door
On the dashboard
On the side of each tire
Under the hood
Q.2
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When you must travel down a grade, when should you switch into a lower gear?
Before beginning the grade
After you have already started the grade
As far down the grade as possible
At the bottom of the grade
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The parking brake should be:
Used whenever you park the vehicle.
Used while driving.
Set when driving in bad weather.
Used to stop the vehicle in normal driving.
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How is water and compressor oil removed from the bottom of an air storage tank?
The water and oil are siphoned out of the tank.
A drain valve is opened to remove the water and oil from the tank.
The water and oil are removed automatically as the brakes are used.
A sponge is used to soak up the water and oil.
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A thin layer of ice that forms on road surfaces is called:
White ice.
Black ice.
Green ice.
Blue ice.
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Backing with a trailer is dangerous because:
It is difficult to see behind the vehicle.
Most trucks do not have the ability to move in reverse.
Cargo may fall out of the trailer.
There may be extra weight in the front of the trailer.
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When checking your vehicle's lights before driving:
The vehicle should be running and in gear.
The engine should be turned off.
The check can be done from inside the vehicle.
The check can be done by looking at a reflection from a shiny surface.
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When taking the basic control skills test, drivers are:
Not permitted to stop and exit the vehicle to look at the vehicle’s position.
Encouraged not to exit the vehicle to look at the vehicle’s position.
Allowed to leave the vehicle, but only if the vehicle is placed in reverse.
Allowed to leave the vehicle, but only if the vehicle is placed in neutral and the parking brake is set.
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Header boards:
Should never be used.
Protect the driver from being hit by cargo.
Protect the driver's head when entering the cab of a truck.
Provide extra storage.
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Belts in the engine compartment should be:
Frayed.
Tight.
Greasy.
Easy to slide off.
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When doing an inspection, make sure your brake pads are:
Covered in grease.
Covered in coolant.
Covered in oil.
Free of oil and grease.
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Without securing a load on a flatbed trailer, cargo may:
Be seen by other motorists.
Shift or fall off of the trailer.
Create a glare, blinding other motorists.
Be easier to unload.
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When changing lanes, you should:
Wave at other drivers.
Use your mirrors.
Not use your signals.
Quickly swerve your vehicle into the other lane.
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Using an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS):
Shortens stopping distance.
Shortens brake response time.
Provides less control.
Provides more control.
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During exercises that are not the straight line backing exercise, how many pull-ups are allowed without penalty?
One
Two
Three
Seven
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Bent lock rings:
Are acceptable.
Are not a concern in dry weather.
Are dangerous.
Can lengthen tire life.
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When stopping a manual transmission vehicle, what should you do when the engine is close to idle?
Push in the clutch.
Push out the clutch.
Shift into neutral.
Shut off the vehicle.
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After a trip:
A vehicle should be placed out-of-service.
A vehicle's oil should be changed.
A vehicle's after-trip inspection should be completed.
A vehicle's battery should be disconnected.
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When inspecting underneath your vehicle for leaking fluids, you must look for all the following, except:
Fresh oil.
Coolant.
Grease.
Windshield wiper fluid.
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Why are roads especially slippery right after it begins to rain?
The water mixes with oil and grease on the road.
Roads are naturally slippery.
Gravel often gets washed to the middle of the lane.
Tires are not usually designed to drive in rain.
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If pulled over on the side of the road, you should:
Use the taillights to alert other motorists.
Turn on your four-way flashers.
Keep your lights off to avoid distracting other drivers.
Set out items from the cab to warn motorists.
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Tread depth in the major grooves on a front tire should be at least:
1/32 of an inch.
2/32 of an inch.
4/32 of an inch.
3/4 of an inch.
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Cargo on flatbed trailers should be:
Tied down.
Glued down.
Left loose.
Pushed to one side.
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When taking the on-road driving test, you must do all of the following, except:
Wear your safety belt.
Obey all traffic signs.
Complete the test without an accident.
Demonstrate that you can use your cell phone while driving.
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How is the parking brake released?
By tapping on the brake pedal three times
By pushing in the brake control knob
By engaging the accelerator
By tapping the accelerator twice
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When approaching a curve during the on-road driving test, you must do all of the following, except:
Check traffic thoroughly in all directions.
Reduce your speed before entering the curve.
Keep your vehicle in its lane.
Steadily use the brakes throughout the curve.
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When stopped on the side of the road, the driver should:
Keep their side door open.
Turn on their emergency flashers.
Wave their arms.
Turn off all their lights.
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A thin layer of ice that forms on road surfaces is called:
White ice.
Black ice.
Green ice.
Blue ice.
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When backing, it is best to:
Rely only on the passenger’s side mirror.
Try to back up quickly.
Turn toward the passenger’s side whenever possible.
Use a helper, if possible.
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Which of the following is not a good rule to follow when using turn signals?
Signal early.
Signal continuously.
Do not use your turn signal if you think others know what you plan to do.
Cancel your signal after the turn is completed.
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Be sure you are always driving so your vehicle can stop:
Within 10 feet of your current position.
Within 1,000 feet of your current position.
Within your view of the road ahead.
Immediately.
Q.32
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The most common type of foundation brake used is the:
S-cam drum brake.
C-cam drum brake.
G-cam disc brake.
P-cam disc brake.
Q.33
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What is another name for front end header boards?
Headache racks
Cargo stoppers
Head braces
Bonkers
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If the spring brakes are activated, you should never:
Push down the brake pedal.
Open the hood.
Release air from the air storage tanks.
Open the door to the cab.
Q.35
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In Illinois, what is the weight limit for a five-axle combination vehicle?
20,000 pounds
30,000 pounds
50,000 pounds
80,000 pounds
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In an emergency, if you must leave the roadway to drive on the shoulder, you should:
Brake as hard as possible.
Steer so all wheels are on the shoulder.
Stop safely before returning to the road, if possible.
Stay on the shoulder until the next exit.
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Slippery roadways usually:
Make it more difficult to stop a vehicle.
Make it easier to stop a vehicle.
Make it easier to drive a vehicle.
Can be avoided by driving at night.
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What should you do if your vehicle gets stuck on railroad tracks?
Stay in the vehicle.
Get out of the vehicle and call for assistance.
Continue trying to remove the vehicle from the tracks.
Walk down the tracks to look for an oncoming train.
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A CDL holder who knowingly leaves the scene of an accident will:
Have their license disqualified for three months.
Have their license disqualified for 12 months.
Have their license disqualified for three years.
Have their license disqualified for 10 years.
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When looking under your vehicle's hood during a pre-trip inspection, you should:
Use the parking brakes and/or chock blocks.
Leave the vehicle in a low gear.
Remove the battery.
Disconnect the radiator.
Q.41
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Without oil in its engine:
A vehicle will likely run smoothly.
A vehicle will make quick jerks while driving.
A vehicle's engine may be damaged quickly.
A vehicle's gas mileage will improve.
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Good drivers consistently look ____ seconds ahead of their vehicles.
Two to three
Five to six
12 to 15
30 to 45
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Air tank drains:
Allow rain water to enter air tanks.
Are used to drain water and oil from air tanks.
Should never be opened.
Must remain open while driving.
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If cargo on a flatbed trailer is 40 feet long, it must be secured by a minimum of:
One tie-down.
Two tie-downs.
Three tie-downs.
Four tie-downs.
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Water and compressor oil are usually found in the compressed air within an air brake system. Water and compressor oil:
Are necessary for the proper function of the air brake system.
Should be added if low.
Should be removed regularly.
Are not concerns.
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Why should rental trucks be approached with caution?
It is a rental vehicle, so it likely isn’t insured.
Drivers are usually worried about their cargo.
Drivers may not be familiar with the limited views to the sides and rear.
They do not respond to the driver as well as other vehicles.
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What is a tire load?
The minimum safe weight a tire can carry
The maximum safe weight a tire can carry
The weight of a tire
The weight of the air within a fully inflated tire
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Which of the following is a good rule to follow when making a turn?
Honk your horn.
Use your arms to get the attention of other drivers.
Turn off your turn signal before entering the turn to avoid confusing other drivers.
Signal early.
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If you must drive very slowly, you should:
Warn other motorists.
Drive on the shoulder.
Stay in the left lane.
Sound your horn.
Q.50
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In a convex mirror, objects seem ____ than they actually are.
Larger
Smaller
Closer
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