CDL PRACTICE TEST (IA) - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST
21.
If a load is placed on one side of the trailer:
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making turns may be easier.
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the steering axle weight will be too light to steer safely.
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a rollover is more likely.
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22.
______ must report accidents and incidents involving hazardous materials to the proper government agency.
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The carrier
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The shipper
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The driver
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23.
Which of the following beverages contains the most alcohol?
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A 12 ounce glass of 5% beer
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A 1½-ounce shot of 80 proof liquor
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All of the above.
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24.
When driving at night you should dim your lights when following another vehicle within:
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500 feet.
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1 mile.
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100 feet.
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25.
HAZMAT placards are:
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warning signs
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regulatory signs
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speed signs
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26.
Fatigue:
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can easily be prevented by drinking coffee.
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increases the chance of an accident.
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does not impair vision and judgment.
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27.
When checking the condition of the steering system, you must:
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Check the windshield wiper arms.
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Visually inspect the steering mechanism.
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grab the steering mechanism to test for looseness.
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28.
During a pre-trip inspection, to check your lights you should:
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check the yellow malfunction lamps on the instrument panel.
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turn off the engine, turn on the headlights and 4-way emergency flashers, and get out of the vehicle.
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with the engine running, put the vehicle in a forward gear and turn on the headlights.
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29.
The minimum amount of tread for rear tires is:
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2/32 of an inch
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1/64 of an inch
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1/32 of an inch
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30.
Which of the following statements about tire failure is true?
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It can take a few seconds for your vehicle to react, and you might think it was some other vehicle.
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If the steering feels heavy, it may be a sign one of the rear tires has failed.
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Any time you hear a tire blow, you would be safest to assume it is not yours.
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