NE CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
31.
To prevent your vehicle from rolling back when you start you should:
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release the parking brake, then apply enough engine power to keep from rolling back.
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partly take your right foot off the brake before you engage the clutch.
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put the transmission in Neutral.
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partly engage the clutch before you take your right foot off the brake.
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32.
What is a pull up when referring to truck driving?
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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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A driving maneuver used to pull your vehicle over to the side of the road and stop.
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33.
In an emergency:
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stopping is always the best thing to do.
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you should never turn to miss an obstacle.
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you should keep one hand on the steering wheel.
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stopping is not always the safest thing to do.
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34.
The distance your vehicle travels, in ideal conditions, from the time you see a hazard until your brain recognizes it, is called:
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Reaction distance
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Stopping distance
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Braking distance
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Perception distance
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35.
You should be aware that many car drivers closely follow large vehicles especially:
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when crossing a bridge.
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in bad weather.
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on the highway.
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in the city.
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36.
Before transporting sealed loads, you should check:
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that you don't exceed gross weight and axle weight limits.
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a small sample of whatever is inside.
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the special transit permit.
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None of the above.
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37.
If you smell exhaust fumes in the cab, you should:
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wait for the next stop, then inspect your vehicle.
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open the windows.
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remember to conduct a post-trip inspection.
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stop immediately.
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38.
Most heavy trucks with manual transmissions require ____ to change gears.
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double clutching
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single clutching
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triple clutching
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None of the above.
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39.
When driving, you should check your mirrors:
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regularly.
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every 4 seconds.
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every 10 seconds.
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only when there may be a problem.
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40.
Which of the following statements about driving in very hot weather is true?
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If a tire is too hot to touch, keep driving to cool it off.
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You should inspect the tires every 2 hours or every 100 miles.
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As the temperature of the tire increases, the air pressure of a tire decreases.
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None of the above.
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