NM CDL PASSENGER TEST - PRACTICE TEST
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When driving, you should check mirrors regularly to know where other vehicles are around you. Remember that:
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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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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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Your vehicle has air brakes. To stop, you should:
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push the brake pedal down.
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pull the parking brake control knob out.
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release the accelerator, push in the clutch, and shift to Neutral at the same time.
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13.
To avoid becoming a distracted driver you should:
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not turn off all communication devices.
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adjust all vehicle controls and mirrors while driving.
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not engage in complex conversations with others.
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14.
If stopped on a hill, how can you start moving without rolling back?
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Partly engage the clutch before you take your right foot off the brake, put on the parking brake if necessary.
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Release the parking brake before you have applied enough engine power to keep from rolling back.
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Press on the gas pedal, even if you have to roll back a little.
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If your vehicle has power steering, during your pre-trip external inspection you must check that:
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there are 2 lit red lights indicating it's there.
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there are no power steering fluid leaks or damage to the power steering hoses.
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the engine rpm is down close to
idle.
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Pre-trip inspections:
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should always be done in the same order.
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should not be done when a vehicle inspection report is available.
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should not be done unless the vehicle has problems that could cause a breakdown.
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17.
When parked on the side of the road, you should:
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turn off all lights.
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flash your brake lights.
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use the 4-way emergency flashers.
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18.
Your mirrors should be adjusted so that:
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a part of the vehicle is visible in the mirror.
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the rear of the vehicle is visible in the mirror.
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no part of the vehicle is visible in the mirror.
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19.
When drivers make a turn they should:
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look behind the vehicle.
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look in the opposite direction of the turn.
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look in the direction they are going to turn.
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20.
In an emergency:
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stopping is not always the safest thing to do.
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you should keep one hand on the steering wheel.
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you should never turn to miss an obstacle.
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