GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CDL TEST CONNECTICUT - PRACTICE TEST
21.
If your vehicle gets stuck on the railroad tracks, you should:
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get out of your vehicle and away from the tracks.
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gather up your paperwork and shipping papers while calling 911, then get out of the vehicle.
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check for identifiable landmarks to give the location of the crossing.
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All of the above.
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22.
Your vehicle has hydraulic brakes. When you press the brake pedal while driving and the pedal goes to the floor, remember that:
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the parking brake should never used to slow the vehicle.
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shifting into neutral may help slow the vehicle.
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pumping the brake pedal may generate enough hydraulic pressure to stop the vehicle.
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All of the above.
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23.
Which of the following statements about drivers fixing an engine or changing a tire is true?
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They often do not pay attention to roadway traffic.
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Roadway traffic is not a danger to them.
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They usually pay attention to the danger roadway traffic is to them.
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They must park within 5 feet of the roadway.
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24.
Which of the following should you check for looseness, damage, sticking or improper settings?
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Transmission controls
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Brake controls
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Steering wheel
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All of the above.
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25.
To prevent your vehicle from rolling back when you start you should:
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partly engage the clutch before you take your right foot off the brake.
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release the parking brake, then apply enough engine power to keep from rolling back.
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partly take your right foot off the brake before you engage the clutch.
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put the transmission in Neutral.
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26.
Which of the following statements about staying alert while driving is true?
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Drinking a cup of coffee will do more to keep you alert than a 20 minute nap.
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Some drugs can overcome fatigue.
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If you are drowsy, the only safe cure is to stop and take a fresh shower.
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None of the above.
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27.
If you need to make a large steering adjustment while using controlled braking, you should:
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pump the brakes and keep the wheels
locked up.
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downshift and keep braking.
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keep braking as hard as you can while steering.
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release the brakes.
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28.
After a tire has been changed, you should:
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decrease tire pressure.
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wait at least 30 minutes before driving.
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stop a short while later and check that the nuts are tight.
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deflate the tire to 15 psi.
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29.
Which of these statements is correct?
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Loose cargo can hurt the driver during a quick stop.
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Others could be hurt or killed by cargo that falls off a vehicle.
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Loose cargo that falls off a vehicle can cause traffic problems.
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All of the above.
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30.
When driving in heavy traffic, the safest speed is:
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the speed of traffic.
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the posted speed limit.
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slower than the speed of other traffic.
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slightly higher than the speed of other traffic.
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