IA CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST - CDL PRACTICE TEST
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Strong winds can make it difficult to stay in your lane especially when driving:
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lighter vehicles.
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vehicles with ABS.
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heavier vehicles.
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12.
_________ are used on many vehicles to provide extra gears.
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Auxiliary transmissions and power steering cylinders
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Retarders and multi-speed rear axles
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Multi-speed rear axles and auxiliary transmissions
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13.
When transporting cargo, you are NOT responsible for:
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the price of the cargo.
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inspecting your cargo.
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recognizing poorly balanced weight.
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14.
Which of the following statements about using turn signals is true?
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You should use your turn signals when your vehicle is parked at the side of the road.
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To keep others from trying to pass you, you should signal just before you turn.
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None of the above.
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15.
When driving at night, you should:
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look directly at the lights of oncoming vehicles.
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put your own high beams on if other drivers don't put their low beams on.
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drive slowly enough to see obstacles with your headlights.
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16.
Hydroplaning:
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can occur at speeds as low as 30 mph.
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only happens when tire pressure is higher than normal.
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only occurs at extremely high speeds.
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What is a hazard?
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Any road condition or other road user that is a possible danger.
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The driver is uncertain about taking the off ramp.
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The most common cause of hydroplaning.
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18.
When driving at night, if drivers of oncoming vehicles do not put their low beams on, you should:
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look directly at the headlights.
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look slightly to the right at a right lane or edge marking, until the vehicles pass.
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flash your high beams to remind the other drivers to use their low beams.
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19.
When using a fire extinguisher on a fire, you should:
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get as close to the fire as possible.
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stay as far away from the fire as possible.
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aim the extinguisher at the top of the fire.
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20.
Federal, state, and local regulations for commercial vehicles:
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vary from place to place.
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only apply to CMV's operated in interstate commerce.
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do not apply to CMV's operated in intrastate commerce.
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