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GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CDL TEST ALASKA - PRACTICE TEST

31. Which of the following statements about backing is TRUE?
Backing is always dangerous.
When you have to back, you should back and turn toward the driver's side whenever possible.
All of the above.
32. When looking ahead of your vehicle while you are driving, you should:
look as far as your peripheral vision can see.
shift your attention back and forth, near and far.
look to the left side of the road.
33. Which of the following statements about drivers fixing an engine or changing a tire is true?
Roadway traffic is not a danger to them.
They often do not pay attention to roadway traffic.
They usually pay attention to the danger roadway traffic is to them.
34. When inspecting brakes, you should look for:
shoes worn dangerously thin.
cracked drums.
All of the above.
35. If your trailer starts to skid, you should:
keep the rear of your vehicle close to the curb.
release the brakes to get traction back.
use the trailer hand brake (if you have one) to straighten out the rig.
36. If there is a fire and you are not sure what to use to put it out, you should:
wait for firefighters.
use a fire extinguisher.
use water.
37. If you are being tailgated, you should:
increase your following distance.
avoid quick changes.
All of the above.
38. With an engine fire, you should:
turn the engine off as soon as possible.
not shoot foam from the vehicle’s underside.
open the hood as soon as possible.
39. What is an "escape ramp"?
A short section of road by which traffic may leave a controlled access highway.
A ramp built on steep mountain downgrades, made to stop runaway vehicles safely.
A road shoulder made to support the weight of large vehicles and, therefore, offer an escape route.
40. Driving in very hot weather:
should never be done.
can decrease oil pressure.
can increase tire pressure.
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