MAINE CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
31.
When you park, you should try to park:
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on the shoulder of the road.
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so you'll be able to pull forward when you leave.
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so there is enough room to back out.
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32.
Which of the following can cause front-wheel skid?
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Driving too fast for conditions.
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Lack of tread on the front tires.
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All of the above.
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33.
If the vehicle ahead of you is smaller than yours:
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it will usually take longer to stop.
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it will take the same amount of time to stop.
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it can probably stop faster than you can.
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34.
When steering to avoid a crash, you should:
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apply the brakes while turning.
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not turn any more than needed to clear what is in your way.
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steer with one hand so that you can turn the wheel more quickly.
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35.
The amount of liquid to load into a tank depends on:
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the weight of the liquid.
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the amount the liquid will expand in transit.
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All of the above.
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36.
A burning tire must be:
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covered with cloth.
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cooled with water.
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immediately removed from the vehicle.
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37.
Anti-lock brakes:
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keep your brakes from locking up when you brake hard.
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help you stop faster.
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increase your stopping distance.
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38.
For fire safety, the correct list of items you should check during your pre-trip inspection is:
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fuel and fire extinguisher.
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cargo, fuel, electrical and exhaust systems.
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tires, cargo, fuel, electrical and exhaust systems, fire extinguisher.
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39.
To prevent your vehicle from rolling back when you start you should:
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partly engage the clutch before you take your right foot off the brake.
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release the parking brake, then apply enough engine power to keep from rolling back.
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put the transmission in Neutral.
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40.
Longer combination vehicles have the tendency to swing wide on turns. This is called:
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hydroplaning.
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jackknifing.
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off-tracking.
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