NE CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST - CDL PRACTICE TEST
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There are two ways of knowing when to shift up:
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Automatic transmissions and shift indicator light.
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Engine speed and road speed
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Weather conditions and road speed.
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Engine speed and weather conditions.
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22.
To prevent drowsiness before a trip, drivers should:
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get adequate sleep.
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avoid medications that cause drowsiness.
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avoid scheduling trips for the middle of the night.
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All of the above.
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23.
The air storage tanks:
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protects the tank and the rest of the system from too much pressure.
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are used to hold compressed air.
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are connected to the engine through gears or a v-belt.
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stop the compressor from pumping air.
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24.
The most important way to see the sides and rear of your vehicle is to:
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get out and walk around the vehicle.
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check your mirrors regularly.
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look at your line of travel.
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look out the window.
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25.
After starting the engine, oil pressure should rise to a normal level:
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within 3 miles.
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within 6 minutes.
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within 2 minutes.
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within seconds.
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26.
You should always be looking for hazards to have time to plan a way out of any emergency. This is part of being a:
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modular driver.
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defensive driver.
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good enough driver.
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reasonable driver.
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27.
When driving a double or triple, you should:
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decrease your following distance.
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increase your following distance.
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drive with emergency flashers on.
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drive in the left lane whenever possible.
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28.
Which of the following is not a reason for covering cargo?
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To prevent other drivers from looking at the cargo
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To protect the cargo from weather
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To protect people from spilled cargo
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All of the above.
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29.
If you are driving toward a traffic light that's been green for a long time, you should:
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brake as quickly as possible.
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maintain your current speed.
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increase your speed to get through the intersection before the traffic light changes to red.
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start slowing down and be ready to stop.
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30.
In a vehicle with a dual air brake system:
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each system has its own air tanks.
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one system supplies air to the trailer.
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both systems typically operate the regular brakes on the rear axle.
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All of the above.
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