GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CDL TEST ILLINOIS - PRACTICE TEST
41.
The most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection is:
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Employer liability
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Property damage requirements
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Liability insurance
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Safety
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42.
You should do an after-trip inspection:
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after each stop.
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at least once a week.
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after each trip.
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once a month.
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43.
The trailer hand valve should be used:
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only on slippery surfaces.
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only to test the trailer brakes.
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only in an emergency.
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only when applying the brakes hard.
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44.
The use of brakes on a steep downgrade is:
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a supplement to the braking effect of the engine.
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dangerous, and should be avoided at all costs.
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much more effective than the engine braking effect.
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the main braking factor.
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45.
How far should you scan ahead when driving?
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One block at lower speeds
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12-15 seconds
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A quarter of a mile at highway speeds
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All of the above.
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46.
You should always be able to stop within:
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50 feet.
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25 feet.
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the distance you can see ahead.
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100 feet.
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47.
If you see a hazard ahead, you should:
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think about the emergencies that could develop and be prepared to take action.
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call the emergency services.
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come to a complete stop when safe to do so.
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none of the above.
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48.
Your driver license doesn't have the hazardous materials endorsement. You can drive a vehicle that carries hazardous materials if:
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you are transporting hazardous materials for less than 50 miles.
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the vehicle does not require placards.
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one of your passengers has the hazardous materials endorsement.
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All of the above.
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49.
If a car suddenly cuts in front of you, creating a hazard, you should NOT:
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signal and change lanes to avoid the car, if possible.
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slow down to prevent a crash.
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stay close behind the car and honk your horn.
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All of the above.
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50.
Driving without a CDL, or with a suspended CDL, incurs:
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prison time.
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a large fine.
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a civil penalty or, in aggravated cases, criminal penalties.
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All of the above.
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