CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST (NEW MEXICO) - PRACTICE TEST
11.
Which of the following statements about hydroplaning is true?
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Hydroplaning usually occurs at speeds lower than 30 mph.
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Hydroplaning is more likely if tire tread is worn.
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Hydroplaning is less likely if tire pressure is low.
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12.
Combination vehicles _________ than single CMVs.
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are safer in bad weather
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require more driving skill
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are much easier to drive
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13.
Hanging meat in a refrigerated truck can be:
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a very unstable load with a low center of gravity.
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a very unstable load with a high center of gravity.
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a very stable load if properly distributed.
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14.
When going down long, steep downgrades:
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your speed will stay about the same.
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your speed will decrease.
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your speed will increase.
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15.
The best way to know what's going on behind and to the sides of your vehicle is to:
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use the rear view camera.
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check your mirrors regularly.
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lean out of the window.
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16.
If you must stop on a one-way or divided highway, you should place warning devices _______ toward the approaching traffic.
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5, 25 and 50 feet
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10, 100 and 200 feet
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5, 50 and 500 feet
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17.
If you are driving a vehicle with manual transmission that requires double clutching to change gears, the first step of the basic method for shifting up is to:
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Release the clutch and press the accelerator at the same time.
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Push in the clutch and shift into a higher gear at the same time.
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Release the accelerator, push in the clutch and shift to neutral at the same time.
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18.
When driving, you:
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should always use turn signals to tell other drivers your intentions.
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should only use turn signals if there is a vehicle behind you.
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should carefully evaluate road and traffic conditions to decide if you should use turn signals.
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19.
The use of brakes on a steep downgrade is:
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the main braking factor.
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a supplement to the braking effect of the engine.
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much more effective than the engine braking effect.
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20.
Using of a hand-held mobile device while driving is:
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not encouraged.
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prohibited.
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encouraged.
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