SOUTH DAKOTA CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
41.
For safety during a trip, you should:
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use your senses to check for problems.
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shift into a lower gear.
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pull off the road and stop.
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drive on the shoulder of the road.
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42.
When feeling fatigued you should:
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continue driving.
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drink a cup of coffee.
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stop and rest.
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increase your speed to get to your destination faster.
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43.
To know when to shift, you can use each of the following except:
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perception distance.
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engine sounds.
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engine speed.
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road speed.
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44.
When inspecting your windshield, you should look for:
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dirt.
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cracks.
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illegal stickers.
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All of the above.
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45.
When you are involved in an accident and not seriously hurt, you need to:
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care for the injured.
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protect the area and notify authorities.
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collect required information and report the accident.
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All of the above.
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46.
If you feel drowsy while driving, you should:
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get some coffee.
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stop yawning.
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fall asleep.
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pull off the road and get some rest.
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47.
Empty trucks require greater stopping distances. True or False?
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False.
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True.
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True, but only on wet surfaces.
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False, but only for trucks built on or after March 1, 1998.
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48.
Tests have shown that trucks with a high center of gravity are more likely to tip over, therefore you should:
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distribute the cargo as low as possible.
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distribute the cargo so the majority of the weight is on the steering axle.
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put the lightest parts of the cargo under the heaviest parts.
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All of the above.
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49.
To keep your vehicle from rolling back when you start, you should:
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partly engage the clutch before you take your foot off the brake.
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pump the brakes.
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apply the emergency brake whenever necessary.
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turn the engine off before you take your foot off the brake.
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50.
When conducting a pre-trip inspection:
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you should review the last vehicle inspection report.
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the inspection report should only be reviewed if you will be carrying passengers.
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the vehicle inspection report should not be reviewed unless your supervisor tells you to do so.
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None of the above.
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