CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST (ND) - PRACTICE TEST
31.
During a trip you should check:
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pressure gauges.
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mirrors.
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temperature gauges.
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All of the above.
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32.
During the after-trip inspection, if you notice anything affecting safety or potentially leading to a mechanical breakdown, you should:
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tell the shipper to make a written report.
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ask the motor carrier to make a written report.
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make a written report.
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try to fix the problem yourself.
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33.
Heights posted at bridges and overpasses:
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are always incorrect.
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can be incorrect.
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are always accurate.
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None of the above.
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34.
What should you do if you doubt you have safe space to pass under a low bridge?
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Assume that the height posted at the bridges is correct.
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Go slowly, and take another route if you are not sure you can make it.
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Increase the weight of your vehicle to clearing under the bridge.
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If no warnings are posted, assume there is enough clearance under the bridge and proceed slowly.
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35.
Empty trucks have the best braking. True or False?
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False.
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It depends on the truck.
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True.
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It depends on the cargo.
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36.
If you see a cardboard box ahead in your lane, you should:
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avoid it without making sudden, unsafe moves.
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stop, get out of your vehicle, and pull the box off of the road before driving on.
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slow down to a crawl, inch your vehicle forward and attempt to nudge the box out of your way.
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None of the above.
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37.
Which of the following is a good way to avoid becoming an aggressive driver?
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Keep your following distance reasonable.
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Avoid talking on your cell phone.
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Be realistic about your travel time.
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All of the above.
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38.
Activities inside the vehicle that can distract your attention include:
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adjusting the radio.
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picking up something that fell.
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talking to passengers.
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All of the above.
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39.
Axle weight is:
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the loaded weight of a single vehicle.
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the weight any axle or combination of axles transmits to the ground.
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the maximum safe weight a tire can carry at a specified pressure.
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the weight of one axle.
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40.
To prevent fire, during the en route inspection you should check the tires, wheels, and truck body for signs of:
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heat.
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front-wheel skids.
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a fire extinguisher.
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ice.
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