AK CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
31.
Which of the following statements about brake shoes is true?
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Brake drums must have cracks longer than half the width of the friction area.
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Brake shoes should be thinner than ¼ inch.
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None of the above.
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32.
Which of the following statements is FALSE?
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You can almost always turn to miss an obstacle more quickly than you can stop.
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ABS (Antilock Braking Systems) only activate when wheels are about to lock.
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If a tire blows, you should put the brakes on hard to stop quickly.
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33.
If the vehicle ahead of you is smaller than yours:
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it can probably stop faster than you can.
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it will usually take longer to stop.
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it will take the same amount of time to stop.
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34.
The _______ applies and releases the brakes when you use the brake pedal during normal driving.
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service brake system
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emergency brake system
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parking brake system
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35.
When driving in hot weather, drivers should inspect tires:
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every 4 hours or every 200 miles.
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every 3 hours or every 75 miles.
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every 2 hours or every 100 miles.
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36.
When the wheels of a trailer lock up, the trailer will tend to swing around. This is more likely to happen when:
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the trailer is fully loaded.
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the trailer is empty or lightly loaded.
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the trailer is overloaded.
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37.
Under-loaded front axles can:
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make the steering axle weight too light to steer safely.
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cause poor traction.
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All of the above.
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38.
If you see a hazard ahead, you should:
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call the emergency services.
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think about the emergencies that could develop and be prepared to take action.
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come to a complete stop when safe to do so.
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39.
What are some advantages of going right instead of left around an obstacle?
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You can avoid a head-on collision.
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Someone may be passing to the left.
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All of the above.
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40.
Before operating the vehicle, the driver should:
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should not review the vehicle inspection report and immediately try to find any vehicle defects.
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review the last vehicle inspection report.
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rely on the last vehicle inspection and skip the pre-trip inspection.
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