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CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST (ME) - PRACTICE TEST

41. Escape ramps:
are used to safely leave the highway.
can only be used by trucks or passenger vehicles.
have been built to stop runaway vehicles on steep downgrades.
42. ABS:
makes it easier to break.
helps you avoid wheel lock up.
allows the wheels to lock up.
43. To test the parking brake:
gently try to pull forward with the parking brake on.
turn off the engine.
step on and off the brake pedal to reduce air pressure.
44. Driving at night is _______ driving during the day.
more dangerous than
safer than
about the same as
45. The liver can only process ______ of alcohol per hour, much ____ than the alcohol in a standard drink.
one ounce; less
1/3 an ounce; less
1/8 an ounce; more
46. When traction is poor, as in rain or snow, you should speed up very gradually. If you don't:
you could lose control.
you will exceed the speed limit.
the brakes will not work.
47. If you get stuck on railroad tracks, you should:
have a helper push your vehicle.
stay in the vehicle and call for help.
get out of the vehicle and away from the tracks.
48. If you are driving a vehicle with manual transmission that requires double clutching to change gears, the first step of the basic method for shifting up is to:
Release the accelerator, push in the clutch and shift to neutral at the same time.
Push in the clutch and shift into a higher gear at the same time.
Release the clutch and press the accelerator at the same time.
49. In mountain driving, to select a safe speed you should:
follow the vehicle in front of you.
go 5 mph slower than the vehicle ahead.
select a speed that's not too fast for the weight of your vehicle and cargo, the length and steepness of the grade, and road and weather conditions.
50. When feeling fatigued you should:
stop and rest.
drink a cup of coffee.
continue driving.
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