ME CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
31.
What should you do when confronted by an aggressive driver?
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Ignore gestures
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Make eye contact
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Challenge them by speeding up
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32.
Which of the following is NOT a warning sign of fatigue?
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Missing exits
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Adjust your speed depending on driving conditions
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Rubbing eyes
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33.
When making a turn you should:
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honk your horn.
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signal early.
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make gestures to get the attention of other drivers.
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34.
An item that is 15 feet long placed on a flatbed trailer should have at least:
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1 tie-down.
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2 tie-downs.
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3 tie-downs.
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35.
What is an "escape ramp"?
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A road shoulder made to support the weight of large vehicles and, therefore, offer an escape route.
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A ramp built on steep mountain downgrades, made to stop runaway vehicles safely.
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A short section of road by which traffic may leave a controlled access highway.
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36.
Retarders:
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improve gas mileage.
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reduce braking distance.
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help slow a vehicle, reducing the need for using brakes.
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37.
You are driving a heavy vehicle with a manual transmission, and you have to stop on the shoulder while driving on an uphill grade. When putting your vehicle back in motion up the grade, you should:
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use the parking brake to hold the vehicle until the clutch engages.
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shift down to a speed that you can control without using the brakes.
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partly engage the clutch before you take your right foot off the brake.
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38.
When backing a trailer, you should:
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turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction of the turn.
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try to position your vehicle so you can back on a curved path.
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turn the steering wheel toward the direction you want to go.
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39.
To avoid becoming distracted while driving, you should:
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be careful when reading a text message on your mobiledevice while driving.
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familiarize yourself with your vehicle's features within the first 10 miles of driving.
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pre-program your favorite radio stations.
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40.
To maintain alertness while driving, you should:
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take periodic breaks.
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keep cool by opening the window while eating heavy foods.
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avoid short breaks and keep the window open.
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