KY CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
41.
Why should you complete an after-trip inspection report?
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To prove that you finished your trip.
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To help the motor carrier know when the vehicle needs repairs.
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So you won't be held responsible for any subsequent damage.
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All of the above.
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42.
On
a tractor-trailer equipped with a trailer brake hand
valve, the hand valve can be used to:
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keep from rolling back.
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hold compressed air.
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reduce the chance of the front wheels skidding.
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prevent movement of cargo.
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43.
To make sure you always have overhead clearance, you must be aware that ________ may have reduced the clearances since the heights were posted.
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the weight of the cargo
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water on the road
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packed snow
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warm temperatures
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44.
If your drive wheels begin to spin, you should:
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use the parking brake.
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take your foot off the accelerator.
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use the Anti-lock Braking System.
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pump the brake pedal three times.
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45.
Skids caused by acceleration can usually be stopped by:
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swerving to the left.
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taking your foot off the accelerator.
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applying the brakes firmly.
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swerving to the right.
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46.
Which of the following statements about stopping distance is true?
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Braking distance is the distance your vehicle will travel, in ideal conditions, while you are braking.
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Reaction distance is the distance you will continue to travel, in ideal conditions, before you hit the brakes.
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Perception distance is the distance your vehicle travels, in ideal conditions, from the time your eyes see a hazard until your brain recognizes it.
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All of the above.
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47.
If you feel drowsy while driving, you should:
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fall asleep.
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get some coffee.
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pull off the road and get some rest.
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stop yawning.
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48.
Which of the following statements about retarders is NOT correct?
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You should turn the retarder off whenever the road is wet, icy, or snow covered.
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Retarders reduce reduce brake wear.
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Retarders help slow a vehicle, reducing the need for using brakes.
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Retarders help you avoid skids.
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49.
When inspecting your vehicle for suspension system defects, look for:
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missing or broken leaves in any leaf spring.
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leaking shock absorbers.
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cracked or broken spring hangers.
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All of the above.
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50.
During the after-trip inspection, if you notice anything affecting safety or potentially leading to a mechanical breakdown, you should:
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tell the shipper to make a written report.
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try to fix the problem yourself.
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make a written report.
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ask the motor carrier to make a written report.
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