CDL PRACTICE TEST (NV) - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST

31. When backing, you should back and turn toward the driver's side:
so you can see better.
so you can see the shoulder of the road.
so you can back in a straight line.
so you can back on a curved path.
32. Which of the following does alcohol impair?
Depth perception
Reaction time
Muscle coordination
All of the above.
33. You should downshift in advance before:
starting down a hill or entering a curve.
entering a tunnel.
crossing a bridge.
entering the highway.
34. Which of the following is NOT true about escape ramps?
Any driver who loses brakes going downhill should avoid using an escape ramp, if possible.
Escape ramps use a long bed of loose, soft material to slow runaway vehicles.
Escape ramps are made to stop runaway vehicles safely.
Escape ramps are found on many mountain downgrades.
35. When checking the condition of the steering system, you must:
Test what happens under braking conditions.
Check the windshield wiper arms.
Visually inspect the steering mechanism.
grab the steering mechanism to test for looseness.
36. The parking brake should be tested while the vehicle is:
moving forward slowly.
moving back slowly.
moving at highway speeds.
None of the above.
37. When checking the lights before driving:
the engine must be running.
make sure the parking brake is not set.
you should check them from inside the vehicle.
you should turn off the engine.
38. To recognize when it's time to shift up to a higher gear, use:
engine speed (rpm) and road signs.
engine speed (rpm) and road speed (mph).
road speed (mph) and engine oil temperature.
engine sounds and road signs.
39. Which of these statements is true?
Tires of mismatched sizes can used on the same vehicle.
Radial and bias-ply tires should not be used together on the same vehicle.
Dual tires that come in contact with each other provide better traction.
A tread depth of 2/32 of an inch is safe for steering axle tires.
40. What should you do when confronted by an aggressive driver?
Ignore gestures
Hold-your-own in your travel lane
Make eye contact
Challenge them by speeding up
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