CDL PRACTICE TEST (NM) - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST
11.
Which of the following is NOT true about escape ramps?
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Escape ramps use a long bed of loose, soft material to slow runaway vehicles.
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Any driver who loses brakes going downhill should avoid using an escape ramp, if possible.
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Escape ramps are found on many mountain downgrades.
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12.
Serious traffic violations include:
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driving a CMV without obtaining a CDL.
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erratic lane changes.
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All of the above.
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13.
When driving at night, you should dim your lights within _____ of an oncoming vehicle and when following another vehicle within _____ .
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500 feet ; 500 feet
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200 feet ; 100 feet
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200 feet ; 200 feet
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14.
Class A:B:C fire extinguishers are designed to work on:
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burning liquids.
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electrical fires.
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All of the above.
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15.
Which of the following could cause poisonous carbon monoxide to enter the cab?
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Lack of engine coolant
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Exhaust system leaks
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Lack of engine oil
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16.
Which of the following statements about managing space is true?
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If you find yourself being tailgated, you should increase your following distance.
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Smaller vehicles require more space to stop than larger ones.
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You need at least 1 second for each 10 feet of vehicle length at speeds above 40 mph.
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17.
Brake fade results from:
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excessive heat caused by using brakes too much.
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using brakes in cold weather.
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wet brakes.
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18.
To prevent rollover, you should:
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put the lightest parts of the cargo under the heaviest parts.
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keep the cargo as close to the ground as possible.
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place the cargo near the rear of the trailer.
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19.
ABS helps you:
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drive faster.
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brake harder.
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None of the above.
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20.
Which of the following is NOT true?
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ABS will change the way you normally brake.
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ABS only comes into play when a wheel would have locked up because of over braking.
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ABS won't compensate for bad brakes.
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