CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (KENTUCKY)
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The service brake system:
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applies and releases the parking brakes.
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applies and releases the brakes when you use the brake pedal during normal driving.
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applies and releases the emergency brake.
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None of the above.
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12.
When you are driving in heavy traffic, the safest thing to do is to:
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drive at the posted speed limit.
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drive 10 mph below the speed of other traffic.
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drive 10 mph below the speed limit.
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drive at the speed of other traffic (without going at an illegal or unsafe speed).
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13.
When driving on a slippery surface, you should do all of the following except:
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watch far enough ahead to keep a steady speed.
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keep a shorter following distance.
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adjust braking to conditions.
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not pass slower vehicles unless necessary.
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14.
To avoid blinding other drivers, you should dim within ____ of an oncoming vehicle.
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250 feet
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100 feet
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1000 feet
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500 feet
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15.
After an accident, an improper use of flares could cause:
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the springs to put on the brakes.
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a fire if spilled fuel is on the ground.
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the vehicle to slide back and forth.
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air pressure to build from 50 to 100 psi within 2 minutes.
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16.
You cannot inspect sealed loads, but you should:
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check that you do not exceed gross weight and axle weight limits.
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check that the content matches the description on the shipping paper.
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check that the lightest parts of the cargo are under the heaviest parts.
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make sure the cargo is piled up high.
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17.
You are driving on a two-lane road. If an oncoming driver has drifted into your lane:
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you should brake as hard as you can.
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you should downshift.
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a move to your right is best.
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a move to your left is best.
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18.
When conducting a pre-trip inspection:
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the inspection report should only be reviewed if you will be carrying passengers.
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you should review the last vehicle inspection report.
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the vehicle inspection report should not be reviewed unless your supervisor tells you to do so.
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None of the above.
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19.
Which of the following is NOT a warning sign of fatigue?
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Difficulty focusing
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Adjust your speed depending on driving conditions
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Missing exits
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Rubbing eyes
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20.
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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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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force the lever until you put the vehicle into the next gear.
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prevent the transmission from shifting up beyond the selected gear.
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