CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (NEVADA)

31. When driving a 50 foot vehicle at 50 mph, how much space should you keep in front of you?
4 seconds
5 seconds
3 seconds
6 seconds
32. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is:
the value specified by the manufacturer as the loaded weight of a single vehicle.
the value specified by the manufacturer as the loaded weight of a vehicle, including cargo and trailers.
the minimum weight that must be hauled by a vehicle, as specified by the manufacturer.
the value specified by the manufacturer as the loaded weight of a combination vehicle.
33. As you approach a turn, do not coast unsafely. Unsafe coasting occurs when:
you don't use turn signals before making a turn.
you downshift for less than the length of your vehicle.
your vehicle is out of gear for more than the length of your vehicle.
you downshift before making a turn.
34. Which of the following statements about alcohol is TRUE?
Time is the only method that works to sober you up.
Drinking black coffee will help sober you up.
Taking a cold shower will help sober you up.
Most people can drink 2 beers without affecting their driving ability.
35. Radial and bias-ply tires:
should not be used together.
should be used together only during bad weather.
should be used together.
should be used together only when driving in packed snow.
36. To determine how much space you should keep in front of you, one good says you need at least ______ for each 10 feet of vehicle length at speeds below 40 mph.
1 second
2 seconds
3 seconds
4 seconds
37. If a load is 10 feet long, the minimum number of tie-downs required is:
2
3
4
1
38. If the ABS is not working:
the truck will still have normal brakes.
you should immediately reduce your speed.
the truck will have no brakes.
All of the above.
39. Before transporting a sealed load, you must check that:
the seal on the load is secure.
the load is properly secured.
the placard numbers and the seal numbers match.
the cargo is piled up.
40. Why should you cover your cargo?
To protect the cargo from weather.
To protect people from spilled cargo.
Because spill protection is a safety requirement in many states.
All of the above.
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