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When your drive wheels have poor traction, you should:
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turn the retarder off.
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turn the retarder on.
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only use the retarder on the front wheels.
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only use the retarder on the rear wheels.
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2.
When crossing or entering traffic with a heavy vehicle:
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you should allow more room if your vehicle is not loaded.
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you may need a much larger gap to enter traffic than you would in a car.
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you can count on other drivers to move out of your way so you can safely enter the flow of traffic.
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None of the above.
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3.
When driving at night, you should dim your lights within _____ of an oncoming vehicle and when following another vehicle within _____ .
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300 feet ; 50 feet
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200 feet ; 100 feet
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200 feet ; 200 feet
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500 feet ; 500 feet
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4.
When transporting cargo, drivers:
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must inspect the securement of the cargo within the first 50 miles of a trip.
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should not inspect the cargo within the first 50 miles of a trip.
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should inspect the securement of the cargo only if they see problems that could cause a crash.
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must inspect the securement of the cargo within the first 150 miles of a trip.
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5.
Hydroplaning occurs when:
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tires lose traction.
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tire pressure is high.
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you push in the clutch to let the drive wheels turn freely.
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you release the accelerator too soon.
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6.
Broken suspension parts:
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hold up the vehicle and its load and keep the axles in place.
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can be extremely dangerous.
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should not be a concern unless you are driving on steep grades.
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All of the above.
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7.
When backing, it is best to:
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use only the passenger's side mirror.
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use a helper whenever possible.
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back toward the passenger's side when possible.
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try to back in the direction of the drift.
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8.
The most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection is:
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Safety
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Property damage requirements
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Liability insurance
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Employer liability
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9.
When driving in work zones you should:
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Use your four-way flashers or brake lights to warn drivers behind you.
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Drive slowly and carefully.
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Observe the posted speed limits at all times.
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All of the above.
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10.
If your trailer starts to skid, you should:
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release the brakes.
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pump the brakes.
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steer in the opposite direction.
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lock the brakes.
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