NM CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST - CDL PRACTICE TEST

31. An empty truck requires _________ a full truck.
less stopping distance than
the same stopping distance as
a greater stopping distance than
32. How can you avoid rolling back when you start your vehicle?
Use stab braking before you engage the clutch.
Partly engage the clutch before you take your right foot off the brake.
Accelerate quickly so the vehicle does not jerk.
33. ______ must report accidents and incidents involving hazardous materials to the proper government agency.
The driver
The carrier
The shipper
34. Federal, State, and local regulations concerning commercial vehicle weight, securing cargo, and covering loads vary widely. You should obey:
Local regulations
Federal regulations
All of the above.
35. When driving a double or triple, you should:
drive in the left lane whenever possible.
increase your following distance.
decrease your following distance.
36. What is a common cause of tire fires?
Cold tires
Duals that touch
All of the above.
37. Older trailers do not have spring brakes. If the air supply leaks away:
the trailer will stop normally.
the ABS won't work properly.
there will be no emergency brakes.
38. Your chances of avoiding an accident depend upon how well you take action. When you are about to hit an obstacle ahead, you should remember that:
stopping is always the safest thing to do in an emergency.
leaving the road is more risky than hitting another vehicle.
you can almost always turn to miss an obstacle more quickly than you can stop.
39. When using a turn signal, which of the following is NOT true?
You should signal early.
You should cancel the signal before completing the turn.
You should turn off your turn signal after you've turned.
40. If the drive wheels begin to spin, you should:
take your foot off the accelerator.
apply your brakes all the way.
accelerate smoothly and change gears as necessary.
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