ALASKA CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
11.
Which of the following is checked in a pre-trip inspection?
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Steering wheel
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Wiper blades
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All of the above.
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12.
Which of these describes the proper braking technique when driving on a long and steep downgrade?
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Apply the brakes until your speed has been reduced to 5 mph, then release the brakes. When your speed has increased to your safe speed, repeat the previous steps.
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Apply the brakes. When your speed has been reduced to 5 mph below your safe speed, release the brakes. When your speed has increased to your safe speed, repeat the previous steps.
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Release the brakes until your speed is 5 mph above your safe speed, then apply the brakes. When your speed has decreased to your safe speed, repeat the previous steps.
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13.
_________ is the distance it takes to stop in ideal conditions once the brakes are applied.
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Perception distance
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Braking distance
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Stopping distance
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14.
If you are driving on a slippery road, you should:
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apply the brakes during turns.
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decrease your following distance.
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adjust your speed to conditions.
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15.
An Anti-lock Braking System (ABS):
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lets you drive faster.
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keeps your wheels from locking up when you brake hard.
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increases your normal braking capability.
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16.
Which of the following is NOT a warning sign of fatigue?
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Missing exits
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Adjust your speed depending on driving conditions
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Rubbing eyes
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17.
To avoid blinding other drivers, you should dim within ____ of an oncoming vehicle.
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1000 feet
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250 feet
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500 feet
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18.
When signaling what you intend to do, you should:
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signal continuously.
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cancel your signal after you have turned.
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All of the above.
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19.
If you have convex mirrors, be aware that:
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everything appears smaller in a convex mirror than it would if you were looking at it directly.
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objects seem closer than they really are.
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in a convex mirror objects appears larger than they really are.
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20.
You should reject a vehicle until which of the following gets rectified?
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Faulty headlights
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Faulty flashers
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All of the above.
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