NV CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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What is countersteering?
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Turning the steering wheel quickly the other way after steering in an emergency situation.
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Driving too fast for conditions.
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Staying off the brake while steering to the right to avoid an accident.
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Locking your wheels while turning in an emergency situation.
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When driving trucks with trailers, drivers should:
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decrease their following distance.
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make quick lane changes.
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avoid making sudden movements with the steering wheel.
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push the brake pedal to the floor when braking.
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13.
Doing a vehicle inspection is very important. Why?
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A defect found during an inspection could save you problems later.
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Federal and state regulations require that drivers inspect their vehicle.
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Not doing it could cost time and dollars, or even worse, an accident.
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All of the above.
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14.
Front-end header boards:
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protect drivers from cargo in case of an accident or emergency stop.
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should never be used.
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protect drivers from spilled cargo.
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reduce traction.
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15.
On dry pavement, the braking distance when traveling at 55 mph is about:
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216 feet.
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142 feet.
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419 feet.
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61 feet.
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The parking brake:
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should be used when you need to apply the brakes firmly.
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should be used whenever you park.
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should be used when driving in bad weather.
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All of the above.
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17.
To correct a drive-wheel braking skid, you should:
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steer into the skid.
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fully apply the brakes until you stop.
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release the clutch and press the accelerator at the same time, then countersteer.
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stop braking and countersteer.
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18.
Tire load is defined as:
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the maximum safe weight a tire can carry at a specified pressure.
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the minimum tire pressure.
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the minimum safe weight a tire can carry at a specified pressure.
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the weight transmitted to the ground by 1 tire.
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19.
After starting the engine, oil pressure should rise to a normal level:
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within seconds.
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within 2 minutes.
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within 6 minutes.
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within 3 miles.
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20.
Before transporting a sealed load, make sure:
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that you don't exceed gross weight and axle weight limits.
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that the load can be inspected.
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that there is a picture of its contents.
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All of the above.
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