NM CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

11. Why should you check your mirrors regularly to know where other vehicles are around you?
To flash the brake lights if you are being tailgated.
To know whether you can make a quick lane change in an emergency.
To move out of their way if they want to get past.
12. If you are driving a 30 foot vehicle at 35 mph, you should leave at least _______ between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.
2 seconds
3 seconds
4 seconds
13. When making a turn you should:
make gestures to get the attention of other drivers.
honk your horn.
signal early.
14. A passive railroad crossing is one that:
requires you to stop and wait until the traffic control device installed at the crossing tells you to proceed.
does not have any type of traffic control device.
has a traffic control device installed at the crossing to regulate traffic.
15. Road rage is defined as:
operating a motor vehicle in a selfish, pushy manner.
driving with the intent of doing harm to others.
driving over the speed limit.
16. When you're in an accident and not seriously hurt, to help any injured parties you should:
Get the injured person to stand up.
Give the injured person a cold drink.
Keep the injured person warm.
17. To prevent rolling back when you start, if you have a manual transmission you should:
never the parking brake.
partly engage the clutch before you take your right foot off the brake.
use the lowest reverse gear.
18. Drivers who must stop on a road or the shoulder of any road must put out their emergency warning devices within:
20 minutes
10 minutes
5 minutes
19. To avoid becoming an aggressive driver you should:
give other drivers your full attention.
make gestures to other drivers.
give other drivers the benefit of the doubt.
20. When driving in very hot weather, the heat will increase the chances of:
loss of hydraulic pressure.
ABS malfunction.
tire failure.
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