CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST (IN) - PRACTICE TEST
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To determine a safe speed for a downgrade, you should consider:
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The total weight of the vehicle and cargo.
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Trip origin and destination city.
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Oncoming traffic.
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All of the above.
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32.
Which of the following is not a way to know when to change gears?
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Use road speed (mph)
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Watch your tachometer
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Use engine speed (rpm)
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Check that the pressure gauge shows normal oil pressure
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33.
When driving, do NOT:
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assume that vehicles, pedestrians or bicyclists see you whenever you are about to pass them.
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put your turn signal on before changing lanes.
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try to help out other drivers by signaling when it is safe to pass.
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warn the drivers behind by flashing your brake lights if you see a hazard that will require slowing down.
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34.
When approaching and driving through a work zone, you should:
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use your 4-way emergency flashers or brake lights to warn drivers behind you.
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slow down.
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observe the posted speed limits.
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All of the above.
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35.
Retarders:
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apply their
braking power whenever
you push on the accelerator.
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help prevent accidents by applying extra braking power to the non-drive wheels.
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help slow a vehicle and reduce brake wear.
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All of the above.
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36.
How can you tell if your vehicle is equipped with anti-lock braking system (ABS)?
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Trailers will have yellow ABS malfunction lamps on the left side.
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Look under the vehicle for the wheel speed sensor wires coming from the back of the brakes.
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Look for yellow ABS malfunction lamps on the instrument panel.
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All of the above.
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37.
If you are driving on a slippery road, you should:
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apply the brakes during turns.
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adjust your speed to conditions.
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use ABS to improve traction.
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decrease your following distance.
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38.
If driving a vehicle equipped with power steering, you should check:
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fluid level.
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check pumps.
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hoses.
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All of the above.
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39.
You should reject a vehicle until which of the following gets rectified?
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Faulty headlights
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Faulty flashers
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Faulty windshield wipers
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All of the above.
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40.
When inspecting brakes, you should look for:
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cracked drums.
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pads with oil, grease, or brake fluid on them.
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shoes worn dangerously thin.
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All of the above.
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