NEW MEXICO CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
41.
If you are traveling at 55 mph in a 30 foot vehicle, how many seconds of following distance should you have?
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5 seconds
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3 seconds
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4 seconds
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42.
Drivers may never drink alcohol within ______ before going on duty.
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4 hours
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12 hours
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24 hours
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43.
Tests have shown that trucks with a high center of gravity are more likely to tip over, therefore you should:
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distribute the cargo as low as possible.
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put the lightest parts of the cargo under the heaviest parts.
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All of the above.
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44.
Which of the following statements about stopping distance is true?
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Braking distance is the distance your vehicle will travel, in ideal conditions, while you are braking.
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Perception distance is the distance your vehicle travels, in ideal conditions, from the time your eyes see a hazard until your brain recognizes it.
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All of the above.
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45.
Using a helper when backing up is:
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dangerous.
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illegal.
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encouraged.
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46.
Hydroplaning:
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only happens when tire pressure is higher than normal.
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can occur at speeds as low as 30 mph.
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only occurs at extremely high speeds.
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47.
How many drinks per hour can be handled by the liver?
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About 2 drinks per hour.
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About 1 drink per hour.
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About 3 drinks per hour.
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48.
The total weight of a single vehicle including its load is called:
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Gross Vehicle Rating (GVR)
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Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
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Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
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49.
The air storage tanks:
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are connected to the engine through gears or a v-belt.
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stop the compressor from pumping air.
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are used to hold compressed air.
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50.
To avoid distractions while driving, you should:
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adjust vehicle controls and mirrors prior to driving.
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smoke, eat, and drink only when the road is straight.
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use your phone only when there is no traffic around you.
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