MN CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
31.
If a load is placed on one side of the trailer:
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your brakes won't work.
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making turns may be easier.
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the steering axle weight will be too light to steer safely.
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a rollover is more likely.
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32.
You cannot inspect sealed loads, but you should:
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check that the content matches the description on the shipping paper.
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check that you do not exceed gross weight and axle weight limits.
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make sure the cargo is piled up high.
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check that the lightest parts of the cargo are under the heaviest parts.
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33.
ABS:
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allows you to brake harder.
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replaces your normal brakes.
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should only be used on dry roads.
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is an addition to your normal brakes.
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34.
If your ABS malfunctions:
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you should immediately come to a complete stop.
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you still have normal brake functions.
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the parking brakes will not work.
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the service brake will not work.
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35.
Which of the following statements is FALSE?
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If a tire blows, you should put the brakes on hard to stop quickly.
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The other statements are all TRUE.
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You can almost always turn to miss an obstacle more quickly than you can stop.
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ABS (Antilock Braking Systems) only activate when wheels are about to lock.
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36.
Too much weight on the steering axle can cause:
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poor traction.
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better handling.
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hard steering and damage to the steering axle and tires.
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None of the above.
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37.
To prevent drowsiness before a trip, drivers should:
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get at least 5 hours of sleep.
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drive at night.
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prepare the route carefully, including stopping points.
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drive alone.
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38.
Drivers operating CMVs must notify their employer within ______ of a conviction for any traffic violation (except parking).
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14 days
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30 days
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3 days
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7 days
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39.
Railroad crossings with steep approaches:
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require drivers to shift gears while crossing the tracks.
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require drivers to increase their speed before crossing the tracks.
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can cause your unit to hang up on the tracks.
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are the safest type of railroad crossing.
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40.
Slippery surfaces usually:
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make it easier to stop.
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make it more difficult to stop.
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can cause lack of steering power.
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None of the above.
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