NEW HAMPSHIRE CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

11. Transporting hanging meat requires special attention. Why?
Because you have to drive fast to get it delivered fresh.
Because refrigerated trucks have less traction.
Because hanging meat can be an unstable load with a high center of gravity.
All of the above.
12. On engine start, you should:
check for minimum tread depth.
check the oil level.
check that the master cylinder is securely attached and not leaking.
make sure the oil pressure gauge is working.
13. Use of drugs can lead to traffic accidents resulting in:
Injury
Death
Property damage
All of the above.
14. _________ can make vehicle handling unsafe.
Dry roads
Poor weight balance
ABS
Poor ventilation
15. When driving in very hot weather you should inspect your tires regularly. Why?
Hydroplaning is more likely if tire pressure is low.
Air pressure increases with temperature.
The minimum tread depth may vary.
All of the above.
16. If you become drowsy while driving, you should:
open the windows to get some fresh air.
drink plenty of coffee.
try to fight it.
take a break.
17. When backing, you should:
use a helper if possible.
back quickly.
back and turn toward the right side.
avoid using the mirrors.
18. The space under a heavily loaded vehicle can be very small. This can cause problems:
when crossing railroad tracks.
on unpaved yards.
on dirt roads.
All of the above.
19. What should you do when confronted by an aggressive driver?
Ignore gestures
Make eye contact
Hold-your-own in your travel lane
Challenge them by speeding up
20. When approaching a double railroad track, you should:
rely upon the presence of warning signals.
remember that trains may be more frequent.
expect to hear a train when it's approaching.
remember that a train on one track may hide a train on the other track.
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