OK CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
31.
Glad hands are:
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warning devices.
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securement devices.
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coupling devices.
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32.
Activities inside the vehicle that can distract your attention include:
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adjusting the radio.
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talking to passengers.
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All of the above.
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33.
_________ is the distance it takes to stop in ideal conditions once the brakes are applied.
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Perception distance
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Stopping distance
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Braking distance
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34.
When you are driving in heavy traffic, the safest thing to do is to:
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drive 10 mph below the speed of other traffic.
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drive 10 mph below the speed limit.
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drive at the speed of other traffic (without going at an illegal or unsafe speed).
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35.
Warnings on low bridges or underpasses:
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must be posted.
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are often posted, but sometimes they are not.
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are always posted.
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36.
Brake fade results from:
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excessive use of the service brakes.
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excessive speeding.
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excessive wear.
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37.
When you have to back, use a helper whenever possible. Before you begin backing, work out a set of hand signals that you both understand. It is especially important to agree on a signal for:
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"Stop"
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"Go"
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"Get closer"
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38.
To maintain alertness while driving, you should:
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take periodic breaks.
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keep cool by opening the window while eating heavy foods.
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avoid short breaks and keep the window open.
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39.
Strong winds can make it difficult to stay in your lane, especially when:
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driving at speeds below 40 mph.
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coming out of tunnels.
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going into tunnels.
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40.
Air storage tanks:
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hold compressed air for the brakes.
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pump air into the air storage tanks.
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use parts of the service brake systems to stop the vehicle in a brake system failure.
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