CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST (GA) - PRACTICE TEST
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Your safety equipment must include:
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spare electrical fuses (only if your vehicle is equipped with circuit breakers).
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a properly charged and rated fire extinguisher.
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a dimmer switch.
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an inter-axle differential lock.
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12.
In some states, move-over laws require drivers to:
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obey the directions given by police officers at railroad crossings.
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submit to a chemical test to determine their BAC when requested by a peace officer.
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slow and change lanes when approaching a roadside incident.
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All of the above.
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13.
When your drive wheels have poor traction, you should:
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turn the retarder on.
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only use the retarder on the rear wheels.
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turn the retarder off.
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only use the retarder on the front wheels.
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14.
Driving dry bulk tanks requires special care. Why?
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The load can shift.
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Their weight and size can make it more difficult to stop quickly.
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They have a high center of gravity.
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All of the above.
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15.
On dry pavement, the braking distance when traveling at 55 mph is about:
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61 feet.
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216 feet.
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419 feet.
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142 feet.
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If you do not have a cell phone or CB, the first thing you should do at an accident scene is to:
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care for the injured.
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clear the area.
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gather Information for the accident report.
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protect the accident area.
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When you take a break in the middle of your trip, you should check:
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gauges for signs of trouble.
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missing exhaust pipes.
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heater, defroster and windshield wiper blades.
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tires, brakes, lights and cargo securement devices.
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18.
If you perform the skills test in a vehicle that is not equipped with air brakes:
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you will be required to take the tank vehicle test.
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you will be required to operate vehicles with air brakes.
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you will be restricted from operating vehicles with air brakes.
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you will be required to operate a CMV without hydraulic brakes.
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19.
If you go twice as fast, your stopping distance will increase by:
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four times.
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ten times.
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eight times.
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two times.
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20.
When using double clutching to shift gears, if you are having difficulty putting the vehicle into the next gear you should:
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reduce the engine speed to drop back to the previous gear.
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return to neutral, release the clutch, increase the engine speed to match the road speed, and try again.
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force the lever until you put the vehicle into the next gear.
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prevent the transmission from shifting up beyond the selected gear.
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