CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (RHODE ISLAND)
31.
Which of the following statements about managing space is true?
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If you find yourself being tailgated, you should increase your following distance.
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Smaller vehicles require more space to stop than larger ones.
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You need at least 1 second for each 10 feet of vehicle length at speeds above 40 mph.
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32.
When should you sound your horn?
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When using your horn can help avoid an accident.
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When you are about to change lanes.
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When you are being tailgated by an aggressive driver.
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33.
The space under a heavily loaded vehicle can be very small. This can cause problems:
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on dirt roads.
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when crossing railroad tracks.
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All of the above.
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34.
Why should you complete an after-trip inspection report?
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To prove that you finished your trip.
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To help the motor carrier know when the vehicle needs repairs.
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So you won't be held responsible for any subsequent damage.
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35.
The most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection is:
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Safety
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Liability insurance
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Employer liability
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36.
The first thing to do at an accident scene is to:
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call for assistance.
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help any injured parties.
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keep another accident from happening in the same spot.
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37.
ABS will:
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shorten your stopping distance.
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not change your normal braking capability.
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increase your average speed.
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38.
If there is a fire in your vehicle, do NOT:
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park in an open area.
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pull into a service station.
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notify emergency services.
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39.
Your vehicle must be equipped with:
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Warning devices for parked vehicles
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Fire extinguisher(s)
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All of the above.
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40.
What is the minimum number of tie-downs for a 20 foot load?
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1
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3
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2
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