CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (NEW YORK)
41.
When inspecting your vehicle, before checking the engine compartment be sure that:
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the fire extinguisher is properly charged and rated.
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all tires are properly inflated.
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the parking brakes are on and/or wheels chocked.
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all lights are working.
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42.
When you are being tailgated, you should NOT:
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avoid quick changes.
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turn on your taillights.
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increase your following distance.
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All of the above.
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43.
Hydroplaning:
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only occurs at extremely high speeds.
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only happens when tire pressure is higher than normal.
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never occurs at speeds below 40 mph.
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can occur at speeds as low as 30 mph.
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44.
The parking brake should be tested while the vehicle is:
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moving back slowly.
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moving at highway speeds.
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moving forward slowly.
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None of the above.
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45.
The best time to take a short break is:
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when you start to feel drowsy.
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before you feel you need it.
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at regular intervals.
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when you feel you can't go any further without one.
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46.
How can you tell if your vehicle is equipped with anti-lock braking system (ABS)?
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Trailers will have yellow ABS malfunction lamps on the left side.
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Look for yellow ABS malfunction lamps on the instrument panel.
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Look under the vehicle for the wheel speed sensor wires coming from the back of the brakes.
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All of the above.
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47.
There are two ways of knowing when to shift up:
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Engine speed and weather conditions.
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Automatic transmissions and shift indicator light.
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Engine speed and road speed
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Weather conditions and road speed.
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48.
Which of these is a possible consequence of forcing an automatic transmission into a lower gear at high speed?
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Loss of hydraulic pressure
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Loss of steering control
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Loss of all engine braking effect
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All of the above.
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49.
Which of the following is not a type of retarder?
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Electric
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Exhaust
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Pressure
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Hydraulic
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50.
When checking the engine compartment in a vehicle inspection, you should check all of the following except:
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Coolant level in radiator
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Engine oil level
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Windshield washer fluid level
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Shock absorbers
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