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