CDL PRACTICE TEST (IL) - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST
41.
If you realize you are going to be later to your destination than you expected, you should:
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speed up.
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do your best to avoid the delay.
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deal with it and accept the delay.
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exceed the posted speed limit when no other vehicles are near.
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42.
Loads that are over-length, over-width and/or overweight:
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may require special equipment such as “wide load” signs, flags and flashing lights.
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may require a police escort.
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require special transit permits.
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All of the above.
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43.
What should you do when confronted by an aggressive driver?
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Make eye contact
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Hold-your-own in your travel lane
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Ignore gestures
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Challenge them by speeding up
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44.
How should you apply the brakes when going down a steep downgrade?
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You should not brake, and only use engine braking to prevent brake failure.
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Apply the brakes whenever you reach your safe speed, until your speed has been reduced to 5 mph below your safe speed.
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Apply the brakes when you reach the bottom of the downgrade.
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Apply the brakes as hard as you can without locking the wheels.
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45.
If your vehicle is hydroplaning, you should:
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release the accelerator and push in the clutch.
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use the brakes to slow down.
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accelerate to get through the water as quickly as possible.
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None of the above.
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46.
When driving on wet roads, you should reduce your speed by about:
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one-third.
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one-fifth.
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one-half.
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one-quarter.
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47.
When a vehicle is hydroplaning:
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your brakes won't work.
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the tires lose their contact with the road.
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the spray from large trucks reduces visibility.
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the clutch is stuck.
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48.
Which of the following is NOT a correct action in the event of brake failure?
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Using the parking brake.
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Looking for an escape route.
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Weaving from side to side to slow down.
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Putting the vehicle into a lower gear.
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49.
Baffles:
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help to control the side-to-side liquid surge.
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help to control the forward and backward liquid surge.
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separate the load.
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help to prevent cargo overload.
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50.
Why should you avoid driving too near the edge of the road?
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To get a better view of the road ahead.
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To keep other vehicles from passing you.
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Driving too near the edge of the road can cause the top of your vehicle to hit roadside objects.
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All of the above.
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