NEVADA CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

31. The most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection is:
Liability insurance
Property damage requirements
Employer liability
Safety
32. When preparing to make a right turn, you should NOT turn wide to the left as you start the turn. Why?
It makes the turn harder.
Turning wide to the left can cause your vehicle to tilt.
A following driver may try to pass you on the left.
A following driver may try to pass you on the right.
33. When using your turn signals, you should:
signal well before you turn.
turn the signal off before you turn.
signal only if vehicles are in front of you.
signal only if vehicles are behind you.
34. What should you do if you doubt you have safe space to pass under a low bridge?
Increase the weight of your vehicle to clearing under the bridge.
Go slowly, and take another route if you are not sure you can make it.
Assume that the height posted at the bridges is correct.
If no warnings are posted, assume there is enough clearance under the bridge and proceed slowly.
35. Why should you back toward the driver's side?
You can watch the rear of your vehicle by looking out the side window.
Backing toward the right side is dangerous.
You can see better.
All of the above.
36. If you must make a quick stop to avoid an accident, you should:
downshift.
jam on the brakes to keep your vehicle in a straight line.
increase your stopping distance.
use controlled or stab braking.
37. Most heavy duty vehicles use ___ air brake systems for safety.
reduced
single
dual
triple
38. Which of these vehicles must come to a complete stop at railroad grade crossings?
Heavy equipment
Trucks carrying explosives
School buses
All of the above.
39. To avoid being blinded by the high beams of an oncoming vehicle:
don't look directly at bright lights when driving.
watch the sidelines when someone coming toward you has very bright lights on.
look at the right side of the road.
All of the above.
40. A cardboard box on the road:
should always be driven over to avoid sudden direction changes.
will never damage vehicle parts if driven over.
may contain some solid material capable of causing damage.
is likely to be empty and should not be considered a hazard.
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