CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (NEW HAMPSHIRE)
41.
If a load is placed on one side of the trailer:
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your brakes won't work.
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the steering axle weight will be too light to steer safely.
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making turns may be easier.
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a rollover is more likely.
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42.
The header board, if equipped, should:
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never be used for cargo.
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not be used in case of a crash or emergency stop.
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can be dangerous.
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block the forward movement of any cargo you carry.
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43.
To avoid becoming a distracted driver you should:
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avoid typing or reading a text message on a mobile device while driving.
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plan your route before you begin driving.
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clear the vehicle of any unnecessary objects.
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All of the above.
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44.
What is an "escape ramp"?
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A road shoulder made to support the weight of large vehicles and, therefore, offer an escape route.
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A short section of road by which traffic may leave a controlled access highway.
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A ramp built on steep mountain downgrades, made to stop runaway vehicles safely.
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None of the above.
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45.
Effects of distracted driving include:
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slowed perception.
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delayed decision making.
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failure to perceive an important traffic event.
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All of the above.
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46.
You will lose your CDL for one year for a first offense of driving with a BAC of __ or more.
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0.08
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0.4
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0.04
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0.12
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47.
The one-way check valve:
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keeps air from going out if the air compressor develops a leak.
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keeps the axles in place.
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keeps your wheels from locking up when you brake hard.
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supplies air to the trailer air tanks.
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48.
When the load on a vehicle extends more than 4 feet beyond the rear of the body, a _______ must be placed at the end of the load.
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red flag
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yellow sign
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blue flag
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warning sign
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49.
Drivers should watch out for black ice when the temperature is ______ freezing and the road looks ______.
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below; wet
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above; dry
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above; wet
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below; dry
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50.
When going down long, steep downgrades, you should:
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only use the brakes.
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downshifting and then use the brakes.
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rely solely on engine braking to reduce your speed.
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try not to use the brakes.
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