CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (ALABAMA)
31.
In coming down steep downgrades, you should:
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go slowly enough so your brakes don't get too hot.
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select an appropriate speed.
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use a low gear.
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All of the above.
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32.
In mountain driving, to select a safe speed you should:
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go 5 mph slower than the vehicle ahead.
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select a speed that's not too fast for the weight of your vehicle and cargo, the length and steepness of the grade, and road and weather conditions.
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follow the vehicle in front of you.
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go slightly faster than the speed limit.
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33.
When you are prescribed medications, you should:
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also take medications that prevent drowsiness to stay alert.
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ask your doctor if the drug will affect safe driving ability.
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stop taking the medication if you notice it is affecting your driving ability.
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None of the above.
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34.
On any upgrade, _________ – the more you will have to use lower gears to climb hills or mountains.
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the longer the grade
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the heavier the load
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the steeper the grade
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All of the above.
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35.
When stopping at the scene of an accident, you should NOT:
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report any qualified person who is at the accident and helping the injured.
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set out reflective triangles.
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put on your 4-way emergency flashers.
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notify authorities.
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36.
The most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection is:
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Property damage requirements
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Safety
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Liability insurance
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Employer liability
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37.
During the after-trip inspection, if you notice anything affecting safety or potentially leading to a mechanical breakdown, you should:
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try to fix the problem yourself.
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tell the shipper to make a written report.
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make a written report.
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ask the motor carrier to make a written report.
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38.
Which of the following is checked in a pre-trip inspection?
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Mirrors and windshield
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Steering wheel
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Wiper blades
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All of the above.
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39.
_____ is a thin layer of ice that forms on road surfaces.
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Grey ice
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White ice
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Black ice
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Blue ice
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40.
During a trip you need to inspect the cargo and its securing devices:
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every 3 hours or 150 miles.
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after every break you take.
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within the first 50 miles after beginning a trip.
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All of the above.
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