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