GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CDL TEST NEW JERSEY - PRACTICE TEST
11.
In your mirror, you see a car approaching from the rear. The next time you check your mirror, you don't see the car. If you wish to change lanes, you should:
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assume the car left the roadway and change lanes as normal.
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ease into the other lane slowly so the other car can get out of the way.
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wait until you are sure the car isn't in your blind spot.
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None of the above.
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12.
Which of the the following statements about fatigued or drowsy driving is true?
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Most people are less alert between 12 pm and 3 pm.
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Fatigued drivers may be slower in making critical decisions.
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Fatigued drivers are usually more alert because they are aware risk of being involved in an accident is higher.
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All of the above.
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13.
Which of the following is true about high beams?
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Using them seriously cuts down on your ability to see ahead.
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High beams should be used when it is safe and legal to do so.
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They should be used only if low beams suddenly stop working.
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You should use them when you are not within 50 feet of an approaching vehicle.
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14.
You hear a loud "bang" which sounds like a tire blowout. You should:
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assume you
have a tire failure.
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check the tires at the next stop.
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inspect your tires with your mirrors.
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keep driving as normal.
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15.
Retarders:
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help slow a vehicle and reduce brake wear.
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help prevent accidents by applying extra braking power to the non-drive wheels.
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apply their
braking power whenever
you push on the accelerator.
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All of the above.
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16.
The use of brakes on a steep downgrade is:
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dangerous, and should be avoided at all costs.
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much more effective than the engine braking effect.
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a supplement to the braking effect of the engine.
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the main braking factor.
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17.
Which of these describes the proper braking technique when driving on a long and steep downgrade?
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Apply the brakes. When your speed has been reduced to 5 mph below your safe speed, release the brakes. When your speed has increased to your safe speed, repeat the previous steps.
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Apply the brakes until your speed has been reduced to 5 mph, then release the brakes. When your speed has increased to your safe speed, repeat the previous steps.
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Release the brakes until your speed is 5 mph above your safe speed, then apply the brakes. When your speed has decreased to your safe speed, repeat the previous steps.
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All of the above.
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18.
If you are driving a 40-foot vehicle at 35 mph, you should leave at least _____ between you and the vehicle ahead.
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5 seconds
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3 seconds
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4 seconds
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6 seconds
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19.
When backing, you should:
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use the mirrors on both sides.
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back and turn toward the right side whenever possible.
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only use mirror on the driver's side.
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back quickly.
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20.
For fire safety, the correct list of items you should check during your pre-trip inspection is:
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tires, cargo, fuel, electrical and exhaust systems, fire extinguisher.
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fuel and fire extinguisher.
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cargo, fuel, electrical and exhaust systems.
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cargo, fuel, steering wheel, electrical system, fire extinguisher.
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