RHODE ISLAND CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
41.
ABS helps you:
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avoid wheel lock up and maintain control of your vehicle when you brake.
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increase your normal braking capability.
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steer gently and smoothly while you are braking.
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42.
Which of the following statements about drinking alcohol is true?
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Alcohol first affects judgment and self-control, which are necessary for safe driving.
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Only time will sober you up.
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All of the above.
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43.
What is a "header board"?
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The back door of the cargo compartment.
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Another term for the brake camshaft.
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A safety device that protects you from your cargo in case of an accident.
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44.
No matter how small the cargo is, it should have at least:
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2 tie-downs.
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1 tie-down.
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4 tie-downs.
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45.
If a load is 10 feet long, the minimum number of tie-downs required is:
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2
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3
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1
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46.
When driving in very hot weather, you may have to:
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increase your speed until the tires cool off.
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reduce your speed to prevent overheating.
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decrease your following distance.
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47.
Regrooved tires:
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cannot be used on the rear wheels of buses.
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cannot be used on the front wheels of buses.
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cannot be used on the wheels of buses.
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48.
Which of the following is NOT a common cause of vehicle fires?
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Broken fuel pipe
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Headlights out of adjustment
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Flammable cargo
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49.
Cargo tie-downs are used to:
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prevent right-turn accidents.
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keep cargo from shifting or falling.
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prevent freezing.
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50.
If confronted by an aggressive driver, you should:
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ignore gestures
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try to stay in front of them.
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react to gestures.
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