NY CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST - CDL PRACTICE TEST
21.
If your vehicle has power steering, during your pre-trip external inspection you must check that:
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the engine rpm is down close to
idle.
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there are no power steering fluid leaks or damage to the power steering hoses.
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there's a function light.
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there are 2 lit red lights indicating it's there.
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22.
How do you put on the parking brake on newer vehicles?
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By move a yellow lever to the left.
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By pulling out a diamond-shaped yellow knob.
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By pushing in Push in a diamond-shaped yellow knob.
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By using a round yellow knob.
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23.
Too little weight on the driving axles can cause:
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mechanical damage.
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poor traction.
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poor visibility.
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longer stopping distances.
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24.
Which of the following statements about managing space is true?
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Smaller vehicles require more space to stop than larger ones.
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If you find yourself being tailgated, you should increase your following distance.
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Full tank vehicles may take longer to stop than empty ones.
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You need at least 1 second for each 10 feet of vehicle length at speeds above 40 mph.
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25.
Axle weight is defined as:
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The maximum safe weight a tire can carry at a specified pressure
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The weight of the trailer, including the axles
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The weight transmitted to the ground by one axle or one set of axles
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None of the above.
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26.
Driving dry bulk tanks requires special care. Why?
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They have a high center of gravity.
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Their weight and size can make it more difficult to stop quickly.
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The load can shift.
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All of the above.
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27.
Bracing is used to:
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protect the cargo from weather.
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make cargo easier to unload.
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prevent movement of cargo.
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increase the height of the vehicle’s center of gravity.
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28.
Make sure you have enough tread on your tires. You must have at least ________ tread depth in every major groove on front tires.
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16/32-inch
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4/32 inch
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1 inch
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2/32 inch
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29.
To test the service brakes, pull forward at about _____ and apply the brakes firmly using the brake.
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5 mph
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10 mph
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35 mph
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15 mph
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30.
Which surface is the most slippery?
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Dry road
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Wet ice
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Wet pavement
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Ice that is not wet
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