CDL PRACTICE TEST (ME) - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST
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An Anti-lock Braking System (ABS):
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increases your normal braking capability.
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lets you drive faster.
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keeps your wheels from locking up when you brake hard.
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22.
To prevent drowsiness before a trip, you should:
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drink 2 cups of coffee.
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avoid medications that cause drowsiness.
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drive with the windows rolled down.
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23.
Two of the most common causes of tire fires are:
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Duals that touch and under-inflated tires.
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Loose lug nuts and duals that touch.
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Driver smoking and bleeding tar.
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24.
Drivers may never drink alcohol within ______ before going on duty.
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4 hours
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12 hours
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24 hours
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25.
Vehicles must be equipped with emergency equipment, including:
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2 battery-operated flashlights.
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horn.
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spare electrical fuses.
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26.
What is an important thing to remember about emergency braking?
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You should never use stab braking.
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Your natural response (hitting the brakes) is never the right solution.
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Pushing down on the brake pedal as hard as you can will only keep the wheels locked up and cause a skid.
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27.
You should be aware that many car drivers closely follow large vehicles especially:
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on the highway.
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in the city.
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in bad weather.
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28.
When you park your vehicle and turn off the engine:
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apply the parking brake.
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activate your right turn signal.
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move the gear shift to first gear, if possible.
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29.
Skids caused by acceleration can usually be stopped by:
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taking your foot off the accelerator.
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swerving to the right.
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applying the brakes firmly.
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30.
Why should you put the starter switch key in your pocket during the pre-trip inspection?
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So you don't lose it.
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You will need it to inspect the trailer.
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So no one moves the vehicle while you are inspecting underneath it.
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