CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST (MD) - PRACTICE TEST
31.
_______ is the distance your vehicle travels, in ideal conditions, from the time you see a hazard until your brain recognizes it.
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Braking distance
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Total stopping distance
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Reaction distance
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Perception distance
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32.
When going down long, steep downgrades:
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your speed will increase.
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your speed will decrease.
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your speed will stay about the same.
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None of the above.
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33.
Headlights:
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can blind other drivers.
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should be out of adjustment.
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should not be used when driving at night.
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must be turned on a half hour before sunset to a half hour after sunrise.
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34.
Backing is dangerous because:
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you have to turn the steering wheel toward the direction you want to go.
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you cannot see everything behind your vehicle.
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cargo may fall out.
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you need to back toward the passenger driver side so you can see.
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35.
If your cargo only fills one-third of the length of your trailer, make sure your cargo is:
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loaded so there is a high center of gravity.
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piled up high with heavy cargo on top.
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to one side and as close to the ground as possible.
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centered and spread out as much as possible.
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36.
Distracted driving may be caused by _________ while driving.
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maintaining constant speed
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eating
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listening to music
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All of the above.
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37.
If your vehicle begins to hydroplane, you should:
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immediately pull off the road.
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release the accelerator and push in the clutch.
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accelerate slightly.
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brake gently to slow down.
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38.
The best way to recognize that your trailer has started to skid is:
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by opening the window and feeling the front of the mirror.
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by seeing it in your mirrors.
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by feeling the brakes come on.
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by recognizing tire failure.
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39.
The best advice for driving in fog is:
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listen for fog-related warning signs.
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pass other vehicles on the right.
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do not drive.
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turn on your 4-way emergency flashers and slow down before you enter fog.
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40.
As part of your pre-trip inspection, make sure:
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the cargo is balanced properly.
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your cargo does not obscure your view.
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the vehicle is not overloaded.
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All of the above.
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