CDL PRACTICE TEST (OR) - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST
11.
Which of the following statements about cargo weight is true?
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The shipper loads the cargo, and the driver is not responsible for recognizing overloads and poorly balanced weight.
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States have maximums for GVWRs, GCWRs and axle weights. You must keep weights within legal limits.
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It is always safe to operate at legal maximum weights.
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All of the above.
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12.
Hazardous materials can be recognized by looking at the container's:
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color.
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label.
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type.
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shape.
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13.
Emergency brakes are:
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not required on doubles.
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not required on buses.
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required on all vehicles.
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not required on commercial vehicles with air brakes.
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14.
A low air pressure warning signal must come on when the air pressure in the tanks falls below:
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60 psi.
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15 psi.
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10 psi.
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100 psi.
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15.
When crossing railroad tracks, you should:
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apply the parking brakes.
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shift gears while crossing the tracks.
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stop on the tracks.
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stay in your lane.
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16.
If you let air out of hot tires:
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as the tire cools, the air pressure will be too low.
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the tires will cool off much sooner.
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air pressure will increases, causing the tires to blow out.
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None of the above.
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17.
When driving, you should check your mirrors:
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every 4 seconds.
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regularly.
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only when there may be a problem.
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every 10 seconds.
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18.
Right after it starts to rain, the road is very slippery. Why?
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Because the water mixes with oil left on the road by vehicles.
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Because black ice may form on the road.
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Because rain is very slippery.
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None of the above.
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19.
If you are driving toward a traffic light that's been green for a long time, you should:
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brake as quickly as possible.
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start slowing down and be ready to stop.
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increase your speed to get through the intersection before the traffic light changes to red.
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maintain your current speed.
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20.
Effects of distracted driving include:
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delayed decision making.
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slowed perception.
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failure to perceive an important traffic event.
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All of the above.
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