KS CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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If another driver is following you too closely, you should:
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turn on your warning flashers.
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immediately pull over to the side of the road.
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decrease your following distance.
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None of the above.
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12.
What should you look for when checking tires?
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Cracked valve stems
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Fabric showing through the tread or sidewall
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Cuts
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All of the above
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13.
If ABS is not working:
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you should pump the brakes.
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the brakes will lock up.
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you should stay off the brake.
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a yellow malfunction lamp will light up on the control panel.
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14.
Which of the following statements about cargo needing special attention is true?
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Hanging meat in a refrigerated truck is a very stable load with a low center of gravity.
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Overweight loads do not require special transit permits during daylight hours.
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Dry bulk tanks require special care because they have a high center of gravity.
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All of the above.
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15.
How many reflective triangles/emergency reflectors should you carry?
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4
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2
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3
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1
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16.
When you are driving in close quarters, you should:
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rely solely on your mirrors.
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not use your mirrors.
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check your mirrors often.
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avoid checking your your mirrors too frequently.
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17.
Which of the following statements about managing space is true?
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Full tank vehicles may take longer to stop than empty ones.
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Smaller vehicles require more space to stop than larger ones.
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If you find yourself being tailgated, you should increase your following distance.
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You need at least 1 second for each 10 feet of vehicle length at speeds above 40 mph.
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18.
An item that is 15 feet long placed on a flatbed trailer should have at least:
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15 tie-downs.
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1 tie-down.
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3 tie-downs.
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2 tie-downs.
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19.
Whenever you back up with a trailer, position your vehicle so you can back in a straight line. If you must back on a curved path, back toward:
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Either side.
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the driver's side.
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the right side.
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Neither side (do not back).
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20.
What factors can cause brakes to fade?
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Slippery surfaces and shaded areas.
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Dirt roads and in unpaved yards.
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Excessive heat and brakes out of adjustment.
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Gravel and tar.
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