CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST (NEW YORK) - PRACTICE TEST
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Stopping distance can be affected by:
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Time of day
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Speed
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Temperature
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All of the above.
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22.
Even if you are not required to always stop at railroad crossings and you are sure no train is approaching, you must stop before reaching the crossing if:
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the tracks are not clear.
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there is no oncoming traffic.
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there is oncoming traffic.
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you can drive completely through the crossing without stopping.
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23.
When using double clutching to shift gears, if you are having difficulty putting the vehicle into the next gear you should:
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return to neutral, release the clutch, increase the engine speed to match the road speed, and try again.
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force the lever until you put the vehicle into the next gear.
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prevent the transmission from shifting up beyond the selected gear.
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reduce the engine speed to drop back to the previous gear.
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24.
With an engine fire, you should NOT:
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turn the engine off as soon as possible.
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shoot foam from the vehicle’s underside.
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open the hood.
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None of the above.
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25.
If you hear a loud loud "bang" and the steering feels "heavy", you should:
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hold the steering wheel firmly and stay off the brake.
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pump the brakes until the vehicle has slowed down.
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brake hard and pull off the road.
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check your rearview mirrors to see if you have a flat tire.
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26.
When you exit a highway using an off ramp that goes downhill and turns at the same time, you should:
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slow down before you get on the curved part of an off ramp.
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get on the curved part of the off ramp, then brake and turn at the same time.
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wait until you are in the curve curved part of the off ramp before downshifting.
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slow down to the posted speed limit for the off ramp.
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27.
Which of the following is NOT checked in a pre-trip inspection?
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Brake controls
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Safety equipment
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The amount of fuel in the vehicle
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Cargo securement
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28.
What is an "escape ramp"?
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A short section of road by which traffic may leave a controlled access highway.
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A ramp built on steep mountain downgrades, made to stop runaway vehicles safely.
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A road shoulder made to support the weight of large vehicles and, therefore, offer an escape route.
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None of the above.
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29.
The size of motorcycles can cause you to misjudge their speed and distance. You should:
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use extra caution before you pull out in front of a motorcycle.
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never share lanes with motorcycles.
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check twice for motorcycles before pulling out into traffic.
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All of the above.
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30.
Stab braking cannot be used in vehicles with:
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anti-lock brakes.
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air brakes.
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parking brakes.
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spring brakes.
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