IL CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
21.
Which of the following statements about stopping distance is true?
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Braking distance is the distance your vehicle will travel, in ideal conditions, while you are braking.
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Reaction distance is the distance you will continue to travel, in ideal conditions, before you hit the brakes.
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Perception distance is the distance your vehicle travels, in ideal conditions, from the time your eyes see a hazard until your brain recognizes it.
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All of the above.
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22.
Which of the following is not a braking system on a truck?
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Emergency brake
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Steering brake
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Service brake
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Parking brake
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23.
Which of the following should you check for looseness, damage, sticking or improper settings?
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Steering wheel
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Brake controls
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Transmission controls
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All of the above.
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24.
Doing a vehicle inspection is very important. Why?
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Federal and state regulations require that drivers inspect their vehicle.
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Not doing it could cost time and dollars, or even worse, an accident.
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A defect found during an inspection could save you problems later.
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All of the above.
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25.
To make sure you always have overhead clearance, always be aware that:
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some roads can cause a vehicle to tilt.
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an empty vehicle is taller than a loaded one.
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re-paving or packed snow may have reduced the clearances since the heights were posted at bridges and overpasses.
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All of the above.
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26.
To recognize when it's time to shift up to a higher gear, use:
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engine sounds and road signs.
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engine speed (rpm) and road signs.
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engine speed (rpm) and road speed (mph).
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road speed (mph) and engine oil temperature.
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27.
When a tire fails, you must:
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hold the steering wheel firmly.
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get out and check all the tires after you have come to a stop.
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stay off the brake.
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All of the above.
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28.
To maintain alertness while driving, you should:
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take periodic breaks – about every 250 miles.
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protect yourself from glare with sunglasses.
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rely on caffeine.
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keep the cab warm.
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29.
You should schedule trips for:
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the middle of the day.
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any time that fits your schedule.
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the hours you are normally awake.
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the middle of the night.
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30.
Which of the following is a reason to cover cargo?
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To protect the cargo from weather
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To contain a spill
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To protect people from spilled cargo
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All of the above.
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