CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (MINNESOTA)
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Overloading can have bad effects on all of the following except:
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Braking
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Speed control
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Steering
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Exhaust system
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12.
When backing a trailer, you should turn the steering wheel to the right to make the trailer go left (or vice versa). Once the trailer starts to turn, you should:
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turn the wheel more in the direction you want to go.
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turn the wheel the other way to follow the trailer.
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keep backing up.
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None of the above.
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13.
When should you be particularly careful about high winds?
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When going downhill
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When driving at night
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When driving in winter
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When emerging from a tunnel
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14.
How should you apply the brakes when going down a steep downgrade?
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Apply the brakes as hard as you can without locking the wheels.
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You should not brake, and only use engine braking to prevent brake failure.
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Apply the brakes when you reach the bottom of the downgrade.
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Apply the brakes whenever you reach your safe speed, until your speed has been reduced to 5 mph below your safe speed.
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15.
It is important to shift gears correctly to keep:
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the engine warm.
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the engine oil flowing.
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control of the vehicle.
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the engine cool.
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16.
Axle weight is defined as:
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The weight of the trailer, including the axles
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The maximum safe weight a tire can carry at a specified pressure
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The weight transmitted to the ground by one axle or one set of axles
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None of the above.
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17.
If you must stop on a one-way or divided highway, place your warning devices:
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10 feet, 50 feet, and 150 feet toward the approaching traffic.
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50 feet, 100 feet, and 150 feet toward the approaching traffic.
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10 feet, 100 feet, and 200 feet toward the approaching traffic.
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100 feet, 200 feet, and 300 feet toward the approaching traffic.
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18.
If you are confronted by an aggressive driver, you should:
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try to move away safely.
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remain calm and relaxed.
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avoid eye contact.
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All of the above.
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19.
To apply the parking brakes:
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push the brake pedal three times.
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push the parking brake control knob in.
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pull the parking brake control knob out.
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place the parking brake control knob in Neutral.
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20.
When driving a 60 foot truck at 35 mph in ideal conditions, you should keep at least _______ of space in front of you.
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6 seconds
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4 seconds
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5 seconds
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12 seconds
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