CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST (DE) - PRACTICE TEST
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A hazard is:
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Something you can easily avoid.
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A dangerous material.
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Something you must stop for.
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Any road user or road condition that is a possible danger.
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12.
A passive railroad crossing is one that:
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does not have any type of traffic control device.
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has at least two traffic control devices installed at the crossing to regulate traffic.
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requires you to stop and wait until the traffic control device installed at the crossing tells you to proceed.
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has a traffic control device installed at the crossing to regulate traffic.
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13.
Why should you complete an after-trip inspection report?
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To prove that you finished your trip.
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To help the motor carrier know when the vehicle needs repairs.
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So you won't be held responsible for any subsequent damage.
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All of the above.
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14.
If the low air pressure warning light comes on, you should:
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stop immediately.
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set the parking brake.
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continue to drive normally.
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call for help.
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If an aggressive driver is involved in an accident down the road, you should:
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try to get their vehicle to the side of the road.
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confront the aggressive driver.
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stop a safe distance from the accident scene, wait for the police and report the behavior you witnessed.
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make eye contact with the driver.
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16.
When steering to avoid a crash, you should:
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not turn any more than needed to clear the hazard.
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lock your wheels while turning.
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apply the brake while you are turning.
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accelerate and steer at the same time.
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17.
You must use ________ as the principal way of controlling your speed on downgrades.
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the brake pedal
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the braking effect of the engine
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"Maximum Safe Speed"
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controlled braking
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18.
If you have to drive off the road, you should:
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fully apply the brakes until your speed has dropped to about 20 mph.
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brake as hard as you can to maintain control.
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leave the road completely.
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keep one set of wheels on the pavement, if possible.
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19.
If another driver is following you too closely, you should:
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turn on your warning flashers.
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immediately pull over to the side of the road.
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decrease your following distance.
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None of the above.
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20.
Stopping distance can be affected by:
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Perception Distance
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Speed
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Reaction Distance
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All of the above.
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