NV CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
31.
Which of the following statements about drinking alcohol is TRUE?
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A 5-ounce glass of 12 percent wine contains the same amount of alcohol as a 12-ounce glass of 5 percent beer.
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Alcohol only affects people who are not used to drinking.
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Coffee and a little fresh air will help a drinker sober up.
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Alcohol only impairs judgement, not muscle coordination.
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32.
A vehicle inspection should be done in the same order each time:
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because it is required by law.
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so you are less likely to forget something.
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because the report must be written in that order.
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because it's much quicker.
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33.
If there is a fire and you are not sure what to use to put it out, you should:
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use dry powder.
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use a fire extinguisher.
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use water.
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wait for firefighters.
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34.
To avoid a crash:
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stopping is not always the best thing to do.
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stopping is always the safest thing to do.
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swerving is always the worst thing to do.
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None of the above.
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35.
If you cannot see well enough while driving in cold weather, you should:
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keep driving and check that the wiper blades press against the window hard enough to wipe the windshield clean.
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turn your defroster on and slow down until you can see again.
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reduce your speed and make sure
the windshield washer works.
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stop safely and fix the problem.
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36.
An Anti-lock Braking System (ABS):
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increases your normal braking capability.
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keeps your wheels from locking up when you brake hard.
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lets you drive faster.
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always shortens your stopping distance.
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37.
______ must report accidents and incidents involving hazardous materials to the proper government agency.
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The driver
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The carrier
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The shipper
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All of the above.
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38.
Which of the following statements about cargo weight is true?
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It is always safe to operate at legal maximum weights.
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States have maximums for GVWRs, GCWRs and axle weights. You must keep weights within legal limits.
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The shipper loads the cargo, and the driver is not responsible for recognizing overloads and poorly balanced weight.
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All of the above.
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39.
To prevent drowsiness before a trip, you should:
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schedule trips for the hours you are normally awake.
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consult your physician if you suffer from daytime sleepiness.
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drive with a passenger.
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All of the above.
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40.
You should schedule trips:
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between the hours of 11 a.m. and midnight.
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between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.
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between the hours of 9 a.m. and 10 p.m.
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for the hours you are normally awake.
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