CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (PENNSYLVANIA)
21.
Interstate commerce means trade, traffic, or transportation in the U.S. that is between:
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Two places in the state as part of trade, traffic, or transportation originating or terminating outside the state or U.S.
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A place in a state and a place outside such state or outside the U.S.
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Two places in the state through another state or a place outside of the U.S.
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All of the above.
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22.
When driving in very hot weather, you may have to:
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decrease your following distance.
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increase your speed until the tires cool off.
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watch out for black ice.
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reduce your speed to prevent overheating.
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23.
Distracted driving may be caused by _________ while driving.
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adjusting the radio
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using your smartphone
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reading billboards
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All of the above.
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24.
To maintain alertness while driving, you should:
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rely on caffeine.
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keep the cab warm.
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take periodic breaks – about every 250 miles.
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protect yourself from glare with sunglasses.
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25.
Placards must be placed:
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on the driver's side of the vehicle.
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on the front only.
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on the rear only.
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on the front, rear and both sides of the vehicle.
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26.
If you must make a quick stop to avoid an accident, you should:
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use controlled or stab braking.
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jam on the brakes to keep your vehicle in a straight line.
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increase your stopping distance.
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downshift.
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27.
If a load is 50 feet long, the minimum number of tie-downs required is:
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4
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3
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5
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10
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28.
Strong winds can make it difficult to stay in your lane especially when driving:
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heavier vehicles.
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lighter vehicles.
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flatbed trailers.
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vehicles with ABS.
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29.
Federal, state, and local regulations for commercial vehicles:
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only apply to CMV's operated in interstate commerce.
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vary from place to place.
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only apply to US residents.
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do not apply to CMV's operated in intrastate commerce.
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30.
If your drive wheels begin to spin, you should:
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use the Anti-lock Braking System.
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pump the brake pedal three times.
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take your foot off the accelerator.
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use the parking brake.
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