GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CDL TEST IDAHO - PRACTICE TEST
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ABS:
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is an addition to your normal brakes.
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should only be used on dry roads.
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allows you to brake harder.
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42.
To know when it's time to shift up:
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use mirrors on both sides.
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use engine speed and road speed.
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watch your tachometer, and shift up when your engine reaches the bottom of the range.
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43.
If your vehicle is equipped with a front brake limiting valve, to ensure normal stopping power make sure the control is:
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in the "neutral" position.
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in the "slippery" position.
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in the "normal" position.
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44.
Which of the following statements about managing space is true?
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Smaller vehicles require more space to stop than larger ones.
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If you find yourself being tailgated, you should increase your following distance.
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You need at least 1 second for each 10 feet of vehicle length at speeds above 40 mph.
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45.
______ is operating a motor vehicle with the intent of doing harm to others.
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Aggressive driving
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Road rage
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All of the above.
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46.
When driving in hot weather:
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antifreeze should be avoided.
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the engine oil helps keep the engine cool, as well as lubricate it.
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the the tires' air pressure will decrease.
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47.
The speed limit is 55 mph. Traffic is heavy, moving at 35 mph. What's the safest speed in this situation?
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35 mph
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45 mph
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40 mph
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48.
The weight of a truck:
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is not as important as the vehicle's center of gravity in determining stopping distance.
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has no effect on stopping distance.
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has an impact on stopping distance.
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49.
Which of the following is part of checking lights?
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Turning on the headlights and four-way flashers.
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Turning off the engine and taking the key with you.
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All of the above.
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50.
The best way to recover from a brake failure while going downhill is to:
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use engine braking.
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use the escape ramp.
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use the parking brake.
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