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As you approach off ramps and on ramps, remember:
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to maintain your highway speed.
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to always brake and turn at the same time.
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that the posted speed limit may not be safe for larger vehicles.
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that downgrades make it easier to reduce speed.
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When you get ready to back under the semi-trailer, you should:
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line up about 15 degrees off the line of the trailer.
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line up the kingpin to engage the driver's side locking jaw first.
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back under the trailer at an angle to avoid pushing the trailer sideways.
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line up directly in front of the trailer.
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3.
Headlights:
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must be turned on a half hour before sunset to a half hour after sunrise.
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can blind other drivers.
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should be out of adjustment.
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should not be used when driving at night.
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4.
A vehicle inspection should be done in the same order each time:
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because it's much quicker.
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because it is required by law.
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so you are less likely to forget something.
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because the report must be written in that order.
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You are driving a heavy vehicle with a manual transmission, and you have to stop on the shoulder while driving on an uphill grade. When putting your vehicle back in motion up the grade, you should:
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keep the clutch slipping while slowly accelerating.
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partly engage the clutch before you take your right foot off the brake.
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use the parking brake to hold the vehicle until the clutch engages.
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shift down to a speed that you can control without using the brakes.
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6.
Which of the following is NOT a good rule for using turn signals?
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Cancel your signal after you have turned.
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Signal well before you turn.
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Put your turn signal on after the turn.
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Signal continuously until you have completed the turn.
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7.
What is the minimum tread depth for tires other than front tires?
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2/32 inch
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8/32 inch
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4/32 inch
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4/16 inch
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8.
Hydroplaning:
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only occurs at extremely high speeds.
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can occur at speeds as low as 30 mph.
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never occurs at speeds below 40 mph.
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only happens when tire pressure is higher than normal.
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9.
If a load is 50 feet long, the minimum number of tie-downs required is:
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5
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3
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4
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10
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10.
Overloading a vehicle with cargo can have negative effects on all of the following except:
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Weight limits
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Braking
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Speed control
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Steering
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