Florida CDL Knowledge Test Complete Solutions
Most important reason for vehicle inspection? ️Safety.
What things should you check during a trip? ️Instruments, air pressure gauge, temp gauge, pressure
gauge, ammeter/voltmeter, mirrors, tires, cargo/cargo covers, lights.
Name some key ste...
Most important reason for vehicle inspection? ✔️Safety.
What things should you check during a trip? ✔️Instruments, air pressure gauge, temp gauge, pressure
gauge, ammeter/voltmeter, mirrors, tires, cargo/cargo covers, lights.
Name some key steering system parts. ✔️Steering wheel, tie rod, steering shaft, hydraulic fluid
reservoir, gearbox, pitman arm, drag link, steering knuckle, spindle, steering arm, power steering
cylinder.
Name some suspension system defects. ✔️Spring hangers that allow movement of the axle from the
proper position, cracked or broken spring hangers, missing or broken leaves in any leaf spring, leaking
shock absorbers, air suspension systems that are damaged and/or leaking, any parts of the suspension
or frame that are cracked or broken.
What 3 kinds of emergency equipment should you have? ✔️Fire extinguisher, 3 reflective triangles,
spare fuses.
What is the minimum tread depth for tires? ✔️4/32-inch front; 2/32-inch rear.
Things to check on the front of the vehicle during a walk-around inspection. ✔️Front axle, steering
system, windshield, wipers, lights and reflectors.
What should wheel bearing seals be checked for? ✔️Leaks.
How do you test hydraulic brakes for leaking? ✔️Pump the brake pedal 3 times and then hold pressure
for 5 seconds; the pedal should not move.
Why put the starter switch key in your pocket during pre-trip inspection? ✔️For your safety.
, Why should you back toward the driver's side? ✔️So you can see better.
If stopped on a hill, how can you start without rolling back? ✔️Partly engage the clutch before you take
your foot off the brake; put on the parking brake whenever necessary to keep from rolling back.
When backing, why is it important to use a helper? ✔️Because there are blind spots you can't see.
What's the most important hand signal that you and the helper should agree on? ✔️Stop.
What are 2 special conditions where you should downshift? ✔️Before starting down a hill; before
entering a curve.
When should you downshift an automatic transmission? ✔️When going down grades.
Retarders keep you from skidding when the road is slippery. T/F? ✔️False.
What are the 2 ways to know when to shift? ✔️Engine RPMs or road speed.
How far ahead does the manual say you should look? ✔️12 to 15 seconds.
What are 2 main things to look for ahead? ✔️Look for vehicles coming onto the highway, into your
lane, or turning. Watch for brake lights from slowing vehicles.
What's your most important way to see the sides and rear of your vehicle? ✔️Mirrors.
What does "communicating" mean in safe driving? ✔️Signaling your intentions.
Where should your reflectors be placed when stopped on a divided highway? ✔️10 feet, 100 feet, and
200 feet toward the approaching traffic.
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