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ID CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

11. Vehicle inspections:
should not be done by the shipper.
should only be done when a vehicle defect is found.
are important because vehicle defects found during an inspection could save you problems later.
12. You should schedule trips for:
the hours you are normally awake.
the middle of the day.
any time that fits your schedule.
13. In your mirror, you see a car approaching from the rear. The next time you check your mirror, you don't see the car. If you wish to change lanes, you should:
ease into the other lane slowly so the other car can get out of the way.
assume the car left the roadway and change lanes as normal.
wait until you are sure the car isn't in your blind spot.
14. The vehicle inspection report:
ensures that vehicle inspections are conducted regularly.
tells the motor carrier about problems that may need fixing.
ensures that when the driver gets behind the wheel, the mechanic is responsible for the safe operation of the vehicle.
15. Most heavy trucks with manual transmissions require ____ to change gears.
single clutching
triple clutching
double clutching
16. When approaching and driving through a work zone, you should:
observe the posted speed limits.
slow down.
All of the above.
17. The header board, if equipped, should:
block the forward movement of any cargo you carry.
never be used for cargo.
not be used in case of a crash or emergency stop.
18. Brakes out of adjustment can cause the other brakes to:
last longer.
apply more braking power.
overheat and fade.
19. How should you brake if your vehicle loses ABS?
Pump the brake repeatedly
Step on and off the brake pedal several times
Brake as you always have.
20. The best way to recognize that your trailer has started to skid is:
by recognizing tire failure.
by feeling the brakes come on.
by seeing it in your mirrors.
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