MT CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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If there is a fire in your vehicle, do NOT:
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park away from buildings and other vehicles.
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pull into a service station.
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notify emergency services.
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park in an open area.
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22.
During a pre-trip inspection, when checking the power steering hoses, you should:
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check that the brake chambers are not leaking.
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check for damaged or bent rims.
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look for broken or distorted coil springs.
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check for leaks.
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23.
Skids caused by acceleration can usually be stopped by:
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swerving to the left.
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applying the brakes firmly.
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taking your foot off the accelerator.
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swerving to the right.
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24.
You may get a clue that a driver may be going to make a turn from:
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the rear lights of the driver's vehicle.
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slow moving or stalled traffic in a traffic lane.
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the driver's head and body movements.
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the driver weaving across the road.
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25.
You are driving on a two-lane road. If an oncoming driver has drifted into your lane:
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a move to your left is best.
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a move to your right is best.
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you should brake as hard as you can.
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you should downshift.
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26.
To test the stopping action of your service brakes, go about:
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25 mph.
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5 mph.
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15 mph.
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50 mph.
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27.
Effects of distracted driving include:
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failure to perceive an important traffic event.
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delayed decision making.
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slowed perception.
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All of the above.
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28.
The most important way to see the sides and rear of your vehicle is to:
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check your mirrors regularly.
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look out the window.
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get out and walk around the vehicle.
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look at your line of travel.
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29.
Hanging meat in a refrigerated truck:
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will not affect safe driving ability.
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can be a very unstable load.
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should never be transported.
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creates a low center of gravity.
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30.
If you are traveling at 55 mph in a 30 foot vehicle, how many seconds of following distance should you have?
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2 seconds
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3 seconds
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4 seconds
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5 seconds
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