SOUTH DAKOTA CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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Combination vehicles _________ than single CMVs.
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are safer in bad weather
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require more driving skill
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are much easier to drive
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All of the above.
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12.
Rims with welding repairs:
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are acceptable only when carrying a heavy load.
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are not safe.
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can be used for tires in the rear of the vehicle.
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can be used for tires in the front of the vehicle.
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13.
Weaving across the road or drifting from one side to another is typical of:
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slow drivers.
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shoppers.
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impaired drivers.
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confused drivers.
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14.
Why should you check your mirrors regularly to know where other vehicles are around you?
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To move out of their way if they want to get past.
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To know whether you can make a quick lane change in an emergency.
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To flash the brake lights if you are being tailgated.
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To better assess your own speed.
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15.
Which of these is NOT a thing to do when caring for the injured at the scene of a crash?
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Move a severely injured person if the danger of fire or passing traffic makes it necessary.
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If a qualified person is helping the injured, stay out of the way unless asked to assist.
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Stop heavy bleeding by applying direct pressure to the wound.
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Keep the injured persons cool.
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16.
Before each trip, you must make sure:
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your cargo obscures your view to the sides.
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the truck is overloaded.
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the cargo has a high center of gravity.
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the cargo is balanced and secured.
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17.
Which of these describes the proper braking technique when driving on a long and steep downgrade?
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Apply the brakes. When your speed has been reduced to 5 mph below your safe speed, release the brakes. When your speed has increased to your safe speed, repeat the previous steps.
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Release the brakes until your speed is 5 mph above your safe speed, then apply the brakes. When your speed has decreased to your safe speed, repeat the previous steps.
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Apply the brakes until your speed has been reduced to 5 mph, then release the brakes. When your speed has increased to your safe speed, repeat the previous steps.
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All of the above.
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18.
If you are being tailgated, you should:
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make quick changes.
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open up room in front of you.
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increase your speed very gradually.
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turn on your taillights.
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19.
Before entering a curve, you should:
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downshift.
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maintain your speed.
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put the gearshift in Neutral (or "Park", if automatic).
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upshift.
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20.
If you double your speed, your braking distance will be:
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3 times longer.
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4 times longer.
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2 times longer.
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8 times longer.
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