GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CDL TEST INDIANA - PRACTICE TEST
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Service brakes should:
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always be checked before applying the brakes.
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only be checked by a mechanic.
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be checked before each trip.
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All of the above.
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12.
You should avoid driving through flowing water of deep puddles if possible. If not, you should:
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gently apply the brakes, increase engine rpm and cross the water while keeping light pressure on the brakes.
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set out reflective triangles to warn other traffic.
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wait until the engine has cooled before crossing the water.
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press the accelerator and increase the engine and gear speed to the rpm required by road conditions.
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13.
When driving on slippery surfaces, a lack of spray from other vehicles indicates that:
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there is no ice on the road surface.
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ice has formed on the road.
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the pavement is dry.
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the road hasn't started to ice up yet.
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14.
If your vehicle gets stuck on a railroad track, you should:
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try to re-start the vehicle.
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stay in the vehicle and call your dispatcher or supervisor for instructions.
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stay in the vehicle and call for help.
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get out of the vehicle and walk as far away from the tracks as possible.
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When making a turn you should:
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signal early.
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make gestures to get the attention of other drivers.
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turn the signal off before entering the turn.
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honk your horn.
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16.
Which of the following is a common cause of fire?
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Improperly sealed cargo.
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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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All of the above.
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17.
To prevent drowsiness before a trip, you should:
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drive with a passenger.
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schedule trips for the hours you are normally awake.
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consult your physician if you suffer from daytime sleepiness.
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All of the above.
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18.
When going down a steep downgrade, it is important to select a "safe" speed that is not too fast for:
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the total weight of the vehicle and cargo.
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the weather.
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the steepness of the grade.
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All of the above.
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19.
With the controlled braking method:
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you use the parking brake to lock the wheels.
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you apply your brakes all the way and release the brakes when the wheels lock up.
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you lightly tap the brakes.
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you apply your brakes as hard as possible without locking the wheels.
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20.
Tar in the road pavement often rises to the surface in very hot weather. Spots where the tar "bleeds":
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will cause your vehicle to slide back and forth.
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have good traction.
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are very slippery.
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will help you get better gas mileage.
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