RI CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST - CDL PRACTICE TEST
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Dollies with ABS are required to have a malfunction lamp:
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on the rear.
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on the right side.
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on the left side.
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12.
Why should you be in the proper gear before starting down a hill?
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gravity can cause the speed of your vehicle to increase.
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changing gears on a hill is illegal.
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it will help you go faster when you reach the bottom of the hill.
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13.
When checking your mirrors you should:
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only use the driver side mirror.
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use both mirrors.
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only use the passenger side mirror.
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14.
The heavier the vehicle:
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the higher the center of gravity will be.
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the more work the brakes must do to stop it.
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the less work the brakes must do to stop it.
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15.
Water
in the brakes can cause the brakes to:
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be weak or apply unevenly.
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fade.
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overheat.
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16.
Tar in the road pavement:
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frequently rises to the surface in very hot weather.
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does not affect the road surface.
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can slow down your vehicle.
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Escape ramps:
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should not be used unless you have already tried all other possible ways to save your vehicle after brake failure.
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cannot be used by certain types of heavy vehicles.
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are designed to stop runaway vehicles safely.
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18.
When driving on long and/or steep downgrades, to select an appropriate safe speed you should consider:
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the road conditions.
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the total weight of the vehicle and cargo.
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All of the above.
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19.
To stay alert and safe while driving, you should:
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avoid any drug that hides fatigue.
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drink coffee if you get drowsy.
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drive at night, if possible.
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20.
Blocking _______________ to keep it from sliding.
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goes from the upper part of the cargo to the floor
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is used only in the back of a piece of cargo
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is used in the front, back, and/or sides of a piece of cargo
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