CDL Practice Test - General Knowledge (Indiana)
31.
When using double clutching to shift gears, if you are having difficulty putting the vehicle into the next gear you should:
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prevent the transmission from shifting up beyond the selected gear.
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reduce the engine speed to drop back to the previous gear.
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force the lever until you put the vehicle into the next gear.
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return to neutral, release the clutch, increase the engine speed to match the road speed, and try again.
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32.
Which of the following is not proper tie-down equipment:
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Straps
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Ropes
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Bungee cords
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Chains
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33.
What is countersteering?
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Locking your wheels while turning in an emergency situation.
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Staying off the brake while steering to the right to avoid an accident.
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Driving too fast for conditions.
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Turning the steering wheel quickly the other way after steering in an emergency situation.
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34.
To maintain alertness while driving, you should:
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take periodic breaks.
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avoid short breaks and keep the window open.
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rely on caffeine.
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keep cool by opening the window while eating heavy foods.
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35.
To avoid blinding other drivers, you should dim within ____ of an oncoming vehicle.
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1000 feet
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500 feet
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100 feet
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250 feet
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36.
Aggressive driving is the act of:
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operating a vehicle at night.
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operating a vehicle in a selfish or pushy manner.
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operating a vehicle in the left lane.
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operating a vehicle at a safe speed.
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37.
______ is responsible for the safe operation of a vehicle.
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The vehicle owner
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The mechanic
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The supervisor
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The driver
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38.
when you apply the service brake at 5 mph, which of the following might indicate a problem?
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The tongue/draw-bar is not bent.
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The vehicle stops when the brake is applied.
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The vehicle pulls to one side or the other.
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All the other answers are correct.
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39.
When checking the lights before driving:
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you should turn off the engine.
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make sure the parking brake is not set.
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you should check them from inside the vehicle.
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the engine must be running.
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40.
Before transporting sealed loads, you should check:
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the special transit permit.
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a small sample of whatever is inside.
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that you don't exceed gross weight and axle weight limits.
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None of the above.
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