NEVADA CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
41.
During the after-trip inspection, if you notice anything affecting safety or potentially leading to a mechanical breakdown, you should:
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ask the motor carrier to make a written report.
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make a written report.
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tell the shipper to make a written report.
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try to fix the problem yourself.
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42.
The header board, if equipped, should:
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can be dangerous.
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not be used in case of a crash or emergency stop.
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block the forward movement of any cargo you carry.
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never be used for cargo.
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43.
When you are driving in heavy traffic, the safest thing to do is to:
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drive 10 mph below the speed of other traffic.
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drive 10 mph below the speed limit.
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drive at the speed of other traffic (without going at an illegal or unsafe speed).
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drive at the posted speed limit.
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44.
If are being followed closely, you should:
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increase your following distance.
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decrease your following distance.
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change lanes quickly.
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flash your brake lights.
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45.
If you've been drinking alcohol, only ____ will sober you up.
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black coffee
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a cold shower
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exercise
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time
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46.
If a tire fails while you are driving, you should:
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stay off the brake
until your vehicle has slowed down.
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stop on the roadway if possible.
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call your supervisor for instructions.
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brake as hard as possible.
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47.
If a load is 50 feet long, the minimum number of tie-downs required is:
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10
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5
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4
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3
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48.
You should check air pressure and temperature gauges:
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as often as is practical.
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at the beginning of each trip.
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at the end of each trip.
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every time you stop.
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49.
To prevent fire, you should:
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inspect the electrical, fuel, and exhaust systems.
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inspect tires and cargo.
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check that the fire extinguisher is charged.
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All of the above.
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50.
Under-loaded front axles can:
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make the steering axle weight too light to steer safely.
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cause the drive wheels to spin easily.
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cause poor traction.
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All of the above.
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