KY CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
31.
If the engine catches fire, you should:
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avoid shooting foam from the vehicle's underside.
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turn off the engine as soon as you can.
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pull into a service station and notify the emergency services.
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open the hood as soon as you can.
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32.
The earliest way to recognize that your trailer has started to skid is:
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by releasing the brakes.
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by checking your mirrors.
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by checking the jackknife sensor.
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by hearing squeaking noises from the wheels.
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33.
When your drive wheels have poor traction, you should:
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turn the retarder on.
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turn the retarder off.
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only use the retarder on the rear wheels.
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only use the retarder on the front wheels.
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34.
When approaching a traffic light that has been green for a long time, you should:
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maintain your current speed.
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start slowing down and be ready to stop.
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speed up to get through the light.
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None of the above.
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35.
Strong winds can make it difficult to stay in your lane, especially when:
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going into tunnels.
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driving alongside other vehicles.
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coming out of tunnels.
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driving at speeds below 40 mph.
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36.
When passing a vehicle, you should NOT:
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assume the other driver does not see you.
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at night, flash your lights from low to high beam and back.
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drive carefully enough to avoid an accident.
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keep blowing your horn while passing.
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37.
When the road is very slippery, you should:
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downshift to stop.
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use the parking brake instead of the service brake.
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apply the brakes often to keep the linings dry.
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stop at the first safe place.
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38.
A vehicle inspection should be done in the same order each time:
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because it is required by law.
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so you are less likely to forget something.
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because the report must be written in that order.
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because it's much quicker.
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39.
Hanging meat in a refrigerated truck can be:
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a very stable load if properly distributed.
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a very unstable load with a high center of gravity.
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a very stable load with a low center of gravity.
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a very unstable load with a low center of gravity.
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40.
The space under a heavily loaded vehicle can be very small. This can cause problems:
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on unpaved yards.
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when crossing railroad tracks.
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on dirt roads.
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All of the above.
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