CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST (NM) - PRACTICE TEST

11. What is a hazard?
Any road condition or other road user that is a possible danger.
The most common cause of hydroplaning.
The driver is uncertain about taking the off ramp.
12. When passing a vehicle, you should NOT:
keep blowing your horn while passing.
at night, flash your lights from low to high beam and back.
assume the other driver does not see you.
13. Which of these vehicles must come to a complete stop at railroad grade crossings?
School buses
Heavy equipment
All of the above.
14. If your tires are hot, you should NOT:
stop to let the tires cool down.
drive until you correct the cause of the overheating.
let air out of the tires so the pressure goes back to normal.
15. Transporting livestock requires special attention. Why?
Because livestock can lean on curves.
Because livestock can move around in a trailer.
All of the above.
16. Your driver license doesn't have the hazardous materials endorsement. You can drive a vehicle that carries hazardous materials if:
you are transporting hazardous materials for less than 50 miles.
one of your passengers has the hazardous materials endorsement.
the vehicle does not require placards.
17. when you apply the service brake at 5 mph, which of the following might indicate a problem?
The vehicle stops when the brake is applied.
The tongue/draw-bar is not bent.
The vehicle pulls to one side or the other.
18. When driving at night, you should dim your lights within ______ of an oncoming vehicle.
500 feet.
250 feet.
300 feet.
19. An Anti-lock Braking System (ABS):
increases your normal braking capability.
keeps your wheels from locking up when you brake hard.
lets you drive faster.
20. When the temperature is below freezing, which of the following areas may be slippery?
Wet roads
Bridges
All of the above.
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