Knowledge Test Class A #2
Class A Driving Test | West Virginia 2024 #2 Page 7 of 7
Train for FREE online with our West Virginia class A license test. The official exam test consists of several obligatory parts, with all of them checking your knowledge of different blocks of road rules. If you need to obtain a WV CDL class A permit in 2024, practice as much as possible. Free sample tests published on our website will help you check and improve your knowledge and boost your grades. Please bear in mind that CDL class A requirements may vary from state to state.
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43 . Laws about securing loads and regulating CMV weights may vary from state to state. During interstate travel:
The driver can choose which state’s laws to follow.
Commercial vehicle weight, securement of cargo, covering of loads, and where large vehicles can be driven are all regulated by federal, state, and local laws. These vary from place to place, so you must be aware of the rules that apply where you will be driving. State laws in the state in which you are driving take precedence.
44 . Headlights:
Should always be on the high beam setting.
To improve visibility, you should use high beam headlights at night where it is safe and legal to do so. However, the glare from high beam lights can blind other drivers. You should dim your lights to their low beam setting when driving within 500 feet of an approaching vehicle.
45 . When driving, the steering wheel should be:
Held with both hands at the top of the wheel.
Hold the steering wheel firmly with both hands, placing them on opposite sides of the wheel.
46 . Backing with a trailer is dangerous because:
There may be extra weight in the front of the trailer.
Backing up is always dangerous because it is impossible to see everything behind your vehicle. If you must drive in reverse, use a helper, if possible.
47 . When checking the engine compartment:
The gearshift should be in first gear.
Before inspecting the engine compartment, make sure that the parking brakes are on and/or the wheels are chocked. Check the engine compartment before entering the cab and starting the engine.
48 . When starting the engine as part of the pre-trip inspection, the driver should:
Turn on the heater.
Check your engine during the pre-trip inspection. After starting the engine, you should listen for unusual noises.
49 . Loading cargo:
Must be done by a person from the shipping company.
Regardless of who has loaded cargo onto a vehicle, the driver is responsible for the safety of the cargo.
50 . What happens if brakes become too hot?
The air compressor will kick in to cool the brakes
