NC CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
31.
If you double your speed, your braking distance will be:
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3 times longer.
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2 times longer.
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8 times longer.
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4 times longer.
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32.
In the event of brake failure you should NOT:
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shift up.
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pump the brakes.
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use the parking brake.
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downshift.
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33.
To prevent fire, during the en route inspection you should check the tires, wheels, and truck body for signs of:
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front-wheel skids.
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a fire extinguisher.
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ice.
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heat.
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34.
If another driver is following you too closely, you should:
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turn on your warning flashers.
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decrease your following distance.
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immediately pull over to the side of the road.
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None of the above.
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35.
If you are being tailgated, you should:
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increase your following distance.
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flash your brake lights.
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speed up.
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move to the left lane.
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36.
On a level surface:
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should never be used if the brakes are very wet.
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you should use wheel chocks to hold the vehicle.
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wheel chocks make it easier for the vehicle to roll.
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wheel chocks should not be used when the brakes are very hot.
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37.
_________ can make vehicle handling unsafe.
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Poor weight balance
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Dry roads
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ABS
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Poor ventilation
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38.
How do you put on the parking brake on newer vehicles?
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By pulling out a diamond-shaped yellow knob.
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By using a round yellow knob.
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By pushing in Push in a diamond-shaped yellow knob.
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By move a yellow lever to the left.
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39.
When you have to back, you should always try to back toward the driver's side because:
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backing toward the left side is more dangerous.
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you can see better and watch the rear of your vehicle out the side window.
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it feels more natural.
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None of the above.
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40.
Which of the following statements is true?
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The weight of a cargo van does not change its height.
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An empty van is lower than a loaded one.
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The weight of a cargo van changes its height.
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The heights posted at bridges and overpasses are always correct.
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