LOUISIANA CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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Axle weight is:
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the weight of all the axles added together.
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the maximum safe weight your tires can carry at a specified pressure.
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the value specified by the manufacturer as the loaded weight of one axle.
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the weight transmitted to the ground by one axle or one set of axles.
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12.
If your cargo only fills one-third of the length of your trailer, make sure your cargo is:
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piled up high with heavy cargo on top.
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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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loaded so there is a high center of gravity.
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If you are driving on a slippery road, you should:
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apply the brakes during turns.
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use ABS to improve traction.
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adjust your speed to conditions.
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decrease your following distance.
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When making a turn, you should turn off your turn signal:
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to keep others from trying to pass you.
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before entering the turn.
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during the turn.
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after you've turned.
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To avoid becoming an aggressive driver you should:
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make gestures to other drivers.
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give other drivers the benefit of the doubt.
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speed up if you think you’re going to be late.
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give other drivers your full attention.
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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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make sure the cargo is piled up high.
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check that the lightest parts of the cargo are under the heaviest parts.
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17.
Why should you cover your cargo?
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To protect people from spilled cargo.
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To protect the cargo from weather.
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Because spill protection is a safety requirement in many states.
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All of the above.
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18.
Which of the following statements is true?
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The weight of a cargo van changes its height.
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The heights posted at bridges and overpasses are always correct.
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An empty van is lower than a loaded one.
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The weight of a cargo van does not change its height.
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19.
Before entering a curve, drivers should:
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speed up.
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drive on the shoulder.
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put the transmission in Neutral.
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downshift to the right gear.
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20.
Nitric acid should:
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stacked to the ceiling.
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not be loaded above any other product.
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piled up high with heavy cargo on top.
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loaded above other products.
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