CONNECTICUT CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
41.
Skids caused by acceleration can usually be stopped by:
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taking the foot off the accelerator.
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applying the brakes firmly.
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speeding up.
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coming to a complete stop.
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42.
Whenever you back up with a trailer, position your vehicle so you can back in a straight line. If you must back on a curved path, back toward:
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the driver's side.
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the right side.
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Neither side (do not back).
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Either side.
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43.
When faced with an emergency, drivers should:
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come to a stop if it is safe to do so.
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drive away as quickly as possible.
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make a U-turn and go in the opposite direction.
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immediately drive to the nearest police station.
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44.
Which of the following is true about curved mirrors?
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In a curved mirror things seem closer than they really are.
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In a curved mirror everything appears smaller than it would if you were looking at it directly.
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They are illegal in most States.
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None of the above.
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45.
If you experience a loss of hydraulic pressure, you should do all of the following except:
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Put the transmission in Neutral
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Use the parking brake
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Pump the brakes
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Downshift
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46.
Driving in very hot weather:
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can increase tire pressure.
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should never be done.
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can decrease oil pressure.
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can make it difficult to stay in your lane.
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47.
ABS brakes help you:
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find an escape route when the service brakes fail.
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avoid wheel lock up.
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lock up the wheels in an emergency stop.
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downshift before starting down a hill.
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48.
__________ will help a drinker sober up.
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Coffee and a little fresh air
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Only coffee
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Only time
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Only fresh air
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49.
When only the tractor has ABS:
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you should be able to maintain steering control during braking.
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the trailer is less likely to swing out.
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the ABS won't work.
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there is a greater chance of jackknifing.
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50.
You should not use your horn unnecessarily. Why?
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The horn on a vehicle wears out very quickly
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On vehicles possessing air brakes, it uses up air pressure you may need to be able to stop
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The horn can startle other drivers, which could be dangerous.
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All of the above.
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