CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (NEW MEXICO)

21. Tar in the road pavement often rises to the surface in very hot weather. Spots where the tar "bleeds":
have good traction.
will help you get better gas mileage.
are very slippery.
22. If a load is placed on one side of the trailer:
a rollover is more likely.
making turns may be easier.
the steering axle weight will be too light to steer safely.
23. If during vehicle inspection a tire is too hot to touch, you should:
let air out.
remain stopped until the tire cools off.
immediately decrease air pressure.
24. Headlights:
must be turned on a half hour before sunset to a half hour after sunrise.
can blind other drivers.
should not be used when driving at night.
25. When making a turn, you should cancel your turn signal:
once the rear end of your cab has cleared the turn.
once more than half of your vehicle is round the turn.
once you have completed the turn.
26. If you doubt you have enough space to pass under a bridge, you should:
drive faster.
turn on your headlights.
go slowly.
27. Hydroplaning occurs when:
tire pressure is high.
you push in the clutch to let the drive wheels turn freely.
tires lose traction.
28. When driving:
reading text from an electronic device is permitted, but entering text is not.
entering text into an electronic device is permitted, but reading text is not.
neither entering text into nor reading text from an electronic device is permitted.
29. If you are feeling drowsy, before driving you should:
get some sleep.
drink some coffee.
wait at least 30 minutes.
30. Name two situations in which it may not be safe to operate your vehicle at legal maximum weights.
Over bridges or through tunnels
During bad weather or in mountains
In heavy traffic or at night
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