CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (GEORGIA)
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You should avoid driving through flowing water of deep puddles if possible. If not, you should:
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gently apply the brakes, increase engine rpm and cross the water while keeping light pressure on the brakes.
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wait until the engine has cooled before crossing the water.
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press the accelerator and increase the engine and gear speed to the rpm required by road conditions.
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set out reflective triangles to warn other traffic.
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12.
If the vehicle ahead of you is smaller than yours:
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it will usually take longer to stop.
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it will take the same amount of time to stop.
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it can probably stop faster than you can.
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All of the above.
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13.
During the vehicle inspection, when checking the tires you should:
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ensure that the tread is evenly worn.
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ensure the middle of the tires is more worn than the outside.
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ensure that valve caps are missing.
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check for the minimum tread depth (4/32 on all tires).
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14.
When transporting cargo, cargo securement must be checked within the first _____ miles of a trip and every _____ miles after.
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100; 150
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50; 250
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150; 250
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50; 150
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15.
When driving in foggy conditions you should:
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drive on the shoulder.
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flash your brake lights.
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slow down.
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speed up.
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16.
Tire load is defined as:
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the weight transmitted to the ground by 1 tire.
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the maximum safe weight a tire can carry at a specified pressure.
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the minimum safe weight a tire can carry at a specified pressure.
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the minimum tire pressure.
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17.
Which of the following statements about brake shoes is true?
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Brake shoes should be thinner than ¼ inch.
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brakes can fade or fail from excessive heat caused by relying too much on the engine braking effect.
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Brake drums must have cracks longer than half the width of the friction area.
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None of the above.
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18.
If you are feeling drowsy behind the wheel, the only safe cure is to:
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open your windows, allowing fresh air inside your vehicle.
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drink energy drinks.
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pull off the road and get some sleep.
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drink a cup of coffee.
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19.
The air tanks should be drained completely to remove:
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water and oil.
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the radiator cap.
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carbon monoxide.
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air.
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20.
During a pre-trip inspection, you discover a power steering leak. You should:
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report the problem and start your trip, driving slower than normal.
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try to fix the problem while driving.
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report the problem and make arrangements to use another vehicle.
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report the problem after your trip and try to stay on schedule.
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