NEW MEXICO CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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If your vehicle is equipped with a retarder, you should turn it off:
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when you are driving in heavy traffic.
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whenever the road is wet, icy, or snow covered.
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when you are running late.
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32.
Axle weight is:
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the maximum safe weight your tires can carry at a specified pressure.
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the weight transmitted to the ground by one axle or one set of axles.
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the weight of all the axles added together.
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33.
When checking the steering system for defects, you should look for:
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missing or broken leaves in any leaf spring.
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bent, loose, or broken parts, such as tie rods.
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cut or cracked valve stems.
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34.
One way to prevent hydroplaning is to:
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take curves at higher speeds.
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make sure you have enough tread on your tires.
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have less than 4/32 inch tread depth in every major groove on front tires.
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35.
Whenever you back up with a trailer, position your vehicle so you can back in a straight line. If you must back on a curved path, back toward:
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Either side.
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the right side.
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the driver's side.
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36.
If driving a heavy vehicle, you should:
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stay in the left lane.
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try to pass other vehicles going uphill.
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stay in the right lane.
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37.
If your brakes get wet, it can cause them:
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to apply unevenly.
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to be weak.
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All of the above.
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38.
If no qualified person is at the accident and an injured person is bleeding heavily, how can you give assistance?
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Apply direct pressure to the wound.
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Poor cold water on the wound.
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Look for a doctor.
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39.
You are driving on a steep downgrade in the proper low gear. Your "safe" speed is 40 mph. When your speed reaches 40 mph, you should:
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apply the brakes to quickly reduce your speed to 25 mph, and then release the brakes.
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apply the brakes to gradually reduce your speed to 35 mph, and then release the brakes.
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increase your speed to approximately 45 mph, and then apply release the brakes.
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40.
When your drive wheels have poor traction, you should:
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turn the retarder off.
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only use the retarder on the front wheels.
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turn the retarder on.
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