ARIZONA CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

11. How can you determine your following distance?
When the vehicle ahead of you passes a stationary object on the side of road, start counting the seconds it takes you to reach that same object.
Pass a stationary object and count how many seconds it takes the vehicle ahead of you to reach that same object.
When the vehicle ahead of you passes a stationary object such as a sign along the road, use the stopwatch on your smartphone to determine how long it takes you to reach that same object.
12. To prevent fatigue during long trips you should:
rely on caffeine.
take frequent breaks.
take a cold shower.
13. To know when it's time to shift up:
use engine speed and road speed.
watch your tachometer, and shift up when your engine reaches the bottom of the range.
use mirrors on both sides.
14. To test your parking brake, do the following:
Set the parking brake, and gently pull against it in a low gear.
Set the parking brake while going downhill.
Speed up to 5 mph, then set the parking brake.
15. Placards are:
signs put inside a vehicle used to warn others of hazardous materials.
signs placed on a vehicle to identify the hazard class of the cargo.
devices placed below a vehicle to improve traction.
16. When you are driving in heavy traffic, the safest thing to do is to:
drive at the speed of other traffic (without going at an illegal or unsafe speed).
drive 10 mph below the speed limit.
drive 10 mph below the speed of other traffic.
17. The minimum tire tread depth for all tires other than front tires is:
2/32 inch
4/32 inch
1/32 inch
18. What is a pull up when referring to truck driving?
A specific maneuver used to decelerate smoothly in the exit lane.
When a driver stops and pulls forward to get a better position.
A driving maneuver used to pull your vehicle over to the side of the road and stop.
19. When using a fire extinguisher, you should:
Aim at the base of the fire.
Keep as close to the fire as possible.
Aim at the flames.
20. Which of the following is true about high beams?
They should be used only if low beams suddenly stop working.
You should use them when you are not within 50 feet of an approaching vehicle.
High beams should be used when it is safe and legal to do so.
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