CDL PRACTICE TEST (ME) - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST
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After beginning a trip, you should inspect your cargo:
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during your first rest stop.
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within the first 100 miles.
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within the first 50 miles.
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12.
A red triangle with an orange center means:
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Slow-moving vehicle
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Law enforcement vehicle
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The vehicle is hauling hazardous materials
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13.
Which of the following is true about high beams?
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High beams should be used when it is safe and legal to do so.
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They should be used only if low beams suddenly stop working.
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You should use them when you are not within 50 feet of an approaching vehicle.
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14.
In which of the following situations should you check your mirrors more often?
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When driving on a narrow road.
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When driving on a single lane road.
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When changing lanes or merging.
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15.
During a trip:
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you should watch gauges to make sure that valve caps are not missing.
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you should watch gauges for signs of trouble.
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you should not watch gauges as they can be misleading.
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16.
In some states, move-over laws require drivers to:
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obey the directions given by police officers at railroad crossings.
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submit to a chemical test to determine their BAC when requested by a peace officer.
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slow and change lanes when approaching a roadside incident.
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17.
When you're going uphill and a heavy load is slowing you down, you should:
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pass another slow vehicle to gain speed.
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stay in the left lane if you can.
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shift into a lower gear.
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18.
When inspecting the cargo, make sure it is:
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not overloaded.
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secured properly for the first 50 miles after beginning a trip.
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piled up.
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19.
Driving without a CDL, or with a suspended CDL, incurs:
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a large fine.
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a civil penalty or, in aggravated cases, criminal penalties.
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All of the above.
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20.
Escape ramps:
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should not be used unless you have already tried all other possible ways to save your vehicle after brake failure.
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are designed to stop runaway vehicles safely.
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cannot be used by certain types of heavy vehicles.
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