FLORIDA CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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The earliest way to recognize that your trailer has started to skid is:
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by hearing squeaking noises from the wheels.
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by checking the jackknife sensor.
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by checking your mirrors.
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by releasing the brakes.
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12.
Which of the following is NOT a hazard?
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An escape ramp
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A cardboard box on the road
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Work zones
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A freeway/highway exits that
go downhill
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13.
When stopping at the scene of an accident, you should NOT:
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report any qualified person who is at the accident and helping the injured.
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notify authorities.
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put on your 4-way emergency flashers.
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set out reflective triangles.
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14.
Which of the following factors is NOT used to determine your safe speed when going down a long steep downgrade?
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Length and steepness of grade
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Time of day
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Weather
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Total weight of the vehicle and cargo
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15.
When taking a curve you should:
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slightly exceed the posted speed limit for the curve, as this will help you keep control.
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brake in the curve to avoid to locking the wheels.
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maintain the same speed you were traveling at before entering the curve.
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be in a gear that will let you accelerate slightly in the curve.
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16.
Axle weight is defined as:
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The maximum safe weight a tire can carry at a specified pressure
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The weight transmitted to the ground by one axle or one set of axles
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The weight of the trailer, including the axles
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None of the above.
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17.
Whenever you are about to pass a pedestrian, bicyclist, or vehicle, you should assume that they:
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can see you.
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are hard to see.
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could suddenly move in front of you.
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will move out of your lane of traffic.
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18.
When driving, you should be alert for:
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people who are distracted.
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drivers whose vision is blocked.
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sleepy drivers late at night.
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All of the above.
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19.
Right after it starts to rain, the road is very slippery. Why?
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Because the water mixes with oil left on the road by vehicles.
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Because rain is very slippery.
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Because black ice may form on the road.
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None of the above.
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20.
You must have at least 4/32 inch tread depth in every major groove on front tires and at least ___ inch on other tires.
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2/32
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3/32
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4/32
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1/32
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