CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (OREGON)
21.
To avoid becoming an aggressive driver you should:
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give other drivers the benefit of the doubt.
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give other drivers your full attention.
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make gestures to other drivers.
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speed up if you think you’re going to be late.
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22.
If you have to drive off the road, you should:
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leave the road completely.
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fully apply the brakes until your speed has dropped to about 20 mph.
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brake as hard as you can to maintain control.
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keep one set of wheels on the pavement, if possible.
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23.
Which of the following is a good way to avoid becoming an aggressive driver?
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Avoid talking on your cell phone.
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Be realistic about your travel time.
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Keep your following distance reasonable.
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All of the above.
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24.
Activities inside the vehicle that can distract your attention include:
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talking to passengers.
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adjusting the radio.
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picking up something that fell.
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All of the above.
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25.
If a load is 50 feet long, the minimum number of tie-downs required is:
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4
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5
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3
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10
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26.
Bracing is used to:
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increase the height of the vehicle’s center of gravity.
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make cargo easier to unload.
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prevent movement of cargo.
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protect the cargo from weather.
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27.
If your vehicle begins to hydroplane, you should:
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release the accelerator and push in the clutch.
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accelerate slightly.
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brake gently to slow down.
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immediately pull off the road.
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28.
What is Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)?
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The total weight of a vehicle, including that of any trailers.
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A vehicle's maximum weight rating, specified by its manufacturer.
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The total weight of a single vehicle including its cargo.
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None of the above.
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29.
Which of the following statements about retarders is NOT correct?
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You should turn the retarder off whenever the road is wet, icy, or snow covered.
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Retarders help slow a vehicle, reducing the need for using brakes.
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Retarders reduce reduce brake wear.
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Retarders help you avoid skids.
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30.
Black ice is:
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wet ice.
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a thin layer of ice clear enough that you can see the road underneath it.
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rain and snow mixed.
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dirty snow.
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