KANSAS CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
31.
Your driver license doesn't have the hazardous materials endorsement. You can drive a vehicle that carries hazardous materials if:
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one of your passengers has the hazardous materials endorsement.
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you are transporting hazardous materials for less than 50 miles.
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the vehicle does not require placards.
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All of the above.
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32.
______ 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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33.
If your cargo only fills one-third of the length of your trailer, make sure your cargo is:
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centered and spread out as much as possible.
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to one side and as close to the ground as possible.
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piled up high with heavy cargo on top.
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loaded so there is a high center of gravity.
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34.
When driving in heavy rain:
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drive alongside other vehicles if possible.
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avoid driving through deep puddles or flowing water if possible.
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take curves at higher speeds and brake while in curves.
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All of the above.
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35.
The most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection is:
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Liability insurance
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Employer liability
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Safety
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Property damage requirements
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36.
If you have to drive off the road, you should:
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keep one set of wheels on the pavement, if possible.
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leave the road completely.
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brake as hard as you can to maintain control.
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fully apply the brakes until your speed has dropped to about 20 mph.
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37.
After a tire has been changed, the driver should stop a short while later to:
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deflate the tire to 10 psi.
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decrease tire pressure.
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check tread separation.
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check the tightness of the nuts.
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38.
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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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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reduce the engine speed to drop back to the previous gear.
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39.
While crossing railroad tracks, you should:
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shift up.
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not shift gears.
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shift down.
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stop, then look and listen for the train.
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40.
What is countersteering?
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Turning the steering wheel quickly the other way after steering in an emergency situation.
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Driving too fast for conditions.
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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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