CDL PRACTICE TEST (NY) - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST
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When transporting cargo, cargo securement must be checked within the first _____ miles of a trip and every _____ miles after.
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150; 250
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50; 150
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50; 250
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100; 150
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12.
Air storage tanks:
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use parts of the service brake systems to stop the vehicle in a brake system failure.
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hold compressed air for the brakes.
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pump air into the air storage tanks.
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are installed in the first tank the air compressor pumps air to.
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13.
Tar in the road pavement often rises to the surface in very hot weather. Spots where the tar "bleeds":
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have good traction.
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will help you get better gas mileage.
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will cause your vehicle to slide back and forth.
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are very slippery.
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14.
To correct a drive-wheel braking skid, you should stop braking and:
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keep your foot off the clutch.
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accelerate slightly.
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pull of the road.
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countersteer.
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15.
If coolant has to be added to a system without a recovery tank, you should:
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wait until the engine has cooled before adding coolant.
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never use thick cloth to touch the radiator cap.
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keep the engine running while adding coolant.
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turn the radiator cap quickly to the first stop.
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16.
If you are convicted of a traffic violation (except parking) in your personal vehicle:
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you don't have to tell your employer.
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you must tell your employer.
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you must make a written report.
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your commercial driver license will not be affected.
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17.
Which of the following statements about engine belts and driving in hot weather is true?
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Loose belts will not turn the water pump and/or fan on properly.
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You can check v-belt tightness by pressing on the belts.
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Loose belts will result in overheating.
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All of the above.
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18.
For safety during a trip, you should:
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check critical items when you stop.
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use your senses to check for problems.
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watch gauges for signs of trouble.
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All of the above.
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19.
The total weight of a single vehicle including its load is called:
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Gross Vehicle Rating (GVR)
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Gross Combination Weight (GCW)
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Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
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Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
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20.
When your drive wheels have poor traction, you should:
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turn the retarder on.
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only use the retarder on the rear wheels.
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turn the retarder off.
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only use the retarder on the front wheels.
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