CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (NEW MEXICO)
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Hydroplaning is most likely to occur:
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when it's been raining for over an hour.
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right after it starts to rain.
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right before it starts to rain.
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12.
Cargo tie-downs are used to:
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prevent right-turn accidents.
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prevent freezing.
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keep cargo from shifting or falling.
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______ is responsible for the safe operation of a vehicle.
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The vehicle owner
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The driver
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The supervisor
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14.
When a tire fails, do NOT:
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stay off the brake until the vehicle has slowed down.
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brake, unless you're about to run into something.
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keep a firm grip on the steering wheel.
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15.
If you find anything unsafe during the pre-trip inspection, you are required to:
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drive cautiously until it is fixed.
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get it fixed before driving.
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write it in your inspection report.
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16.
When checking the engine compartment in a vehicle inspection, you should check all of the following except:
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Shock absorbers
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Windshield washer fluid level
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Engine oil level
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For safety during a trip, you should:
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shift into a lower gear.
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use your senses to check for problems.
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drive on the shoulder of the road.
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Your vehicle has automatic transmission. When going down grades, you should:
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select a low range to get greater engine braking.
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select a high range to get greater engine braking.
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put the gearshift in "Park".
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19.
Which of these is a possible consequence of forcing an automatic transmission into a lower gear at high speed?
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Loss of all engine braking effect
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Loss of steering control
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Loss of hydraulic pressure
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20.
If driving a vehicle equipped with power steering, you should check:
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hoses.
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fluid level.
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All of the above.
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