ILLINOIS CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
41.
What are some advantages of going right instead of left around an obstacle?
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You can avoid a head-on collision.
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Someone may be passing to the left.
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There may be a shoulder that you can steer into.
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All of the above.
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42.
When driving, you should check your mirrors:
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regularly.
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every 4 seconds.
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every 10 seconds.
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only when there may be a problem.
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43.
You should check wheel bearing seals for:
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leaks.
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illegal stickers.
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broken leaf springs.
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gasoline.
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44.
How can you avoid rolling back when you start your vehicle?
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Use stab braking before you engage the clutch.
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Partly engage the clutch before you take your right foot off the brake.
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Accelerate quickly so the vehicle does not jerk.
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All of the above.
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45.
Which of the following is NOT a warning sign of fatigue?
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Yawning repeatedly
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Engaging in conversation with a passenger
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Trouble keeping your head up
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Trouble remembering the last few miles driven
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46.
Front-end header boards:
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protect you from your cargo in case of an emergency stop.
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block the forward movement of your cargo.
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protect you from your cargo in case of a crash.
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All of the above.
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47.
Which of the following is a common cause of fire?
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Short circuits due to loose connections.
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Under-inflated tires and duals that touch.
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Improperly sealed cargo.
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All of the above.
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48.
_________ is operating a motor vehicle with the intent of doing harm to others.
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Passive driving
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Road rage
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Angry driving
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Aggressive driving
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49.
If you feel drowsy while driving, you should:
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get some coffee.
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fall asleep.
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stop yawning.
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pull off the road and get some rest.
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50.
Which of the following statements about cargo weight is true?
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The shipper loads the cargo, and the driver is not responsible for recognizing overloads and poorly balanced weight.
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It is always safe to operate at legal maximum weights.
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States have maximums for GVWRs, GCWRs and axle weights. You must keep weights within legal limits.
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All of the above.
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