CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (GEORGIA)
31.
If you need to make a large steering adjustment while using controlled braking, you should:
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keep braking as hard as you can while steering.
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downshift and keep braking.
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pump the brakes and keep the wheels
locked up.
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release the brakes.
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32.
Federal, state, and local regulations for commercial vehicles:
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only apply to CMV's operated in interstate commerce.
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only apply to US residents.
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do not apply to CMV's operated in intrastate commerce.
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vary from place to place.
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33.
Combination vehicles _________ than single CMVs.
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are safer in bad weather
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require more driving skill
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are much easier to drive
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All of the above.
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34.
What is a "header board"?
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The back door of the cargo compartment.
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Another term for the brake camshaft.
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A safety device that protects you from your cargo in case of an accident.
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The pressure gauge connected to the air tank.
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35.
If you are being tailgated, you should:
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speed up.
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increase your following distance.
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flash your brake lights.
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move to the left lane.
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36.
When starting your vehicle, the warning lights and buzzers:
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should go out right away.
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should stay on for 15-20 seconds.
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should stay on for 2 minutes.
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should stay on until you manually turn them off.
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37.
When the road is slippery, you should:
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slightly increase your speed to reach the next stop.
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release the accelerator and push in the clutch.
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reduce your speed.
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apply the brakes, then let the wheels turn freely.
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38.
To prevent rollover, you should:
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keep the cargo as close to the ground as possible.
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go slowly around turns.
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drive slowly around on ramps and off ramps.
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All of the above.
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39.
When driving on slippery roads, you should NOT:
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brake any harder than necessary.
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use the speed retarder.
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pass slower vehicles unless necessary.
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All of the above.
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40.
ABS helps you:
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avoid wheel lock up and maintain control of your vehicle when you brake.
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stop much faster.
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increase your normal braking capability.
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steer gently and smoothly while you are braking.
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