CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST (NM) - PRACTICE TEST
31.
When driving, you should check mirrors regularly to know where other vehicles are around you. Remember that:
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convex mirrors make things look larger and closer than they really are.
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there are blind spots that your mirrors cannot show you.
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you should check your after the start of any trip to make sure they are properly adjusted.
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32.
If you feel drowsy, you should _______ before driving.
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drink coffee
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sleep
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exercise
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33.
Stab braking:
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involves applying the brakes as hard as you can without locking the wheels.
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involves applying the brakes all the way, and releasing them when wheels lock up.
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should never be used.
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34.
Which of the following statements about driving in slippery conditions is NOT true?
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When the temperature drops, bridges will freeze before the road will.
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As the temperature rises to the point where ice begins to melt, the road becomes less slippery.
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The roads are most slippery in the first half hour after it starts to rain.
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35.
When driving on slippery surfaces, you should:
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change lanes often.
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not pass slower vehicles unless necessary.
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make turns as quickly as possible.
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36.
When driving in heavy rain, your brakes will get wet. Water in the brakes can cause:
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wheel lockups.
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lack of braking power.
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All of the above.
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37.
B:C type fire extinguishers are suitable for dealing with:
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wood fires.
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electrical fires and burning liquids.
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tire fires.
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38.
Why should you complete an after-trip inspection report?
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So you won't be held responsible for any subsequent damage.
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To help the motor carrier know when the vehicle needs repairs.
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To prove that you finished your trip.
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39.
The air compressor governor:
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stops the compressor from pumping air.
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allows the compressor to start pumping air when the tank pressure rises to the "cut-out" pressure.
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controls when the air storage tanks will pump air into the air compressor.
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40.
Gross vehicle weight (GVW) is:
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the total weight of a single vehicle and its load.
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the total weight of the vehicle, including the load and any trailers.
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the value specified by the manufacturer as the loaded weight of a combination vehicle.
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