MS CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
41.
If are being followed closely, you should:
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increase your following distance.
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change lanes quickly.
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decrease your following distance.
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flash your brake lights.
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42.
If you will be transporting hazardous materials that require placards, you must:
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transport the materials at night only.
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ask permission of the local transportation agency.
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obtain a hazardous materials endorsement.
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obtain a special transit permit.
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43.
If there is a fire and you are not sure what to use to put it out, you should:
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wait for firefighters.
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use a fire extinguisher.
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use dry powder.
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use water.
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44.
Driving without a CDL, or with a suspended CDL, incurs:
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prison time.
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a large fine.
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a civil penalty or, in aggravated cases, criminal penalties.
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All of the above.
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45.
Which of the following statements about managing space is true?
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You need at least 1 second for each 10 feet of vehicle length at speeds above 40 mph.
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If you find yourself being tailgated, you should increase your following distance.
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Full tank vehicles may take longer to stop than empty ones.
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Smaller vehicles require more space to stop than larger ones.
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46.
When the load on a vehicle extends more than 4 feet beyond the rear of the body, a _______ must be placed at the end of the load.
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blue flag
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yellow sign
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warning sign
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red flag
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47.
If you are feeling sleepy, you should:
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slow down.
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get some coffee.
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pull off the road and rest.
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drive faster.
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48.
Controlled braking:
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can be used to keep your vehicle in a straight line and allow you to turn if necessary.
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involves locking the wheels and then releasing the brakes.
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involves pumping the brakes while keeping steering wheel movements very small.
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must be used when you need to turn sharply while braking.
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49.
The best way to test the trailer service brakes is to:
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put the handbrake on when there are no vehicles around you.
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accelerate to the maximum possible speed, then apply the trailer brakes fully.
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pull forward quickly, then apply the trailer brakes with your hand control.
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None of the above.
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50.
When driving on slippery roads, you should NOT:
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use the speed retarder.
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brake any harder than necessary.
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pass slower vehicles unless necessary.
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All of the above.
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