CDL PASSENGER TEST NORTH CAROLINA
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Road surfaces where water collects can create conditions that cause a vehicle to hydroplane. Which of the following is an indication of standing water?
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Raindrops on the road
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Clear reflections
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Tire splashes
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All of the above.
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12.
With low beams, drivers can see ahead about:
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150 feet
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250 feet
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100 feet
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15 feet
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13.
To ensure rider safety, bus drivers should always check the interior of the bus before driving. Aisles and stairwells should always be:
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clear.
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reserved for seniors.
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clean.
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placarded.
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14.
To know when to shift, you can use each of the following except:
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perception distance.
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engine sounds.
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engine speed.
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road speed.
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15.
When backing, you should:
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use the mirrors on both sides.
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back and turn toward the right side whenever possible.
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back quickly.
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only use mirror on the driver's side.
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16.
If you lose ABS control on one or more wheels, you should:
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drive normally (you still have regular brakes), but get the system serviced soon.
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fully apply the brakes until you stop.
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stop braking and countersteer.
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immediately report it to the motor carrier.
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17.
To warn drivers behind you that you will be slowing down, you should:
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turn on the right and left turn signals at the same time.
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turn on the parking, clearance and side-marker lights.
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tap your brake pedal a few times to flash your brake lights.
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turn on the 4-way emergency flashers.
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18.
The brake and accelerator interlock system (if your bus has one):
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should be used in place of the service brake.
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is used to shut the air off and put on the trailer emergency brakes.
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should never be used in place of the parking brake.
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applies the brakes when the rear door is closed.
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19.
If you are feeling sleepy, you should:
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pull off the road and rest.
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drive faster.
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slow down.
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get some coffee.
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20.
A disabled bus with passengers on board:
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should always be towed or pushed to the nearest safe spot to discharge passengers.
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should not be towed or pushed, unless getting off the bus would be unsafe.
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should be towed or pushed to its destination with the passengers on board.
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must be pushed by another bus.
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