MISSISSIPPI CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
31.
If you see a cardboard box ahead in your lane, you should:
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slow down to a crawl, inch your vehicle forward and attempt to nudge the box out of your way.
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avoid it without making sudden, unsafe moves.
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stop, get out of your vehicle, and pull the box off of the road before driving on.
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None of the above.
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32.
To prevent fatigue during long trips you should:
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take a cold shower.
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rely on caffeine.
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take frequent breaks.
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All of the above.
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33.
How far should you scan ahead when driving?
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A quarter of a mile at highway speeds
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One block at lower speeds
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12-15 seconds
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All of the above.
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34.
What is a pull up when referring to truck driving?
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A driving maneuver used to pull your vehicle over to the side of the road and stop.
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When a driver stops and pulls forward to get a better position.
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A specific maneuver used to decelerate smoothly in the exit lane.
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Using the speedometer to know when to shift up.
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35.
Which of these is true about fire extinguishers?
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The fire extinguisher must be properly charged and rated.
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You must study the instructions printed on the extinguisher before you need it.
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Check that the extinguisher is the correct type for the class of fire that may occur.
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All of the above.
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36.
When loading cargo, keep the load:
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to the rear.
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to the front.
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balanced in the cargo area.
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on the side away from most traffic.
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37.
To prevent drowsiness before a trip, drivers should:
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drive at night.
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get at least 5 hours of sleep.
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drive alone.
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prepare the route carefully, including stopping points.
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38.
If driving in a foggy area, you should NOT:
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turn on 4-way emergency flashers.
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use roadside highway reflectors as guides.
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use high beams for best visibility.
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slow down before you enter fog.
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39.
When driving a modern truck, the gear you should be in before starting down a hill is usually_____ the gear required to climb the same hill.
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higher than
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lower than
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the same as
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None of the above.
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40.
Tire load is defined as:
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the weight transmitted to the ground by 1 tire.
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the minimum tire pressure.
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the maximum safe weight a tire can carry at a specified pressure.
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the minimum safe weight a tire can carry at a specified pressure.
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