CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST (AK) - PRACTICE TEST
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To determine how much space you should keep in front of you, one good says you need at least ______ for each 10 feet of vehicle length at speeds below 40 mph.
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1 second
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3 seconds
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2 seconds
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12.
To stay alert while driving, you should:
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rely on caffeine.
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never open the window or use the air conditioner.
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avoid medications that can cause drowsiness.
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13.
The most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection is:
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Safety
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Liability insurance
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Employer liability
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14.
When backing a trailer, you should:
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try to position your vehicle so you can back in a straight line.
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avoid correcting the drift.
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turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go.
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15.
What should you look for when checking tires?
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Cuts
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Cracked valve stems
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All of the above
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16.
When inspecting a vehicle's suspension, you should look for broken or missing leaves in the leaf springs. If ____ or more are missing, it will put the vehicle out of service.
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10%
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50%
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25%
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17.
To avoid becoming an aggressive driver you should:
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make gestures to other drivers.
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give other drivers your full attention.
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give other drivers the benefit of the doubt.
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18.
When driving a 60 foot truck at 35 mph in ideal conditions, you should keep at least _______ of space in front of you.
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5 seconds
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12 seconds
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6 seconds
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19.
Placards are:
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signs put on the outside of a vehicle that identify the hazard class of the cargo.
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signs put on the inside of a vehicle that remind the driver of the type of cargo he or she is carrying.
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used to warn others when the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) exceeds 10,000 pounds.
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20.
Multi-speed rear axles and auxiliary transmissions are used:
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to reduce brake wear.
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to make it easier to change gears.
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to provide extra gears.
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