CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (SOUTH DAKOTA)
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You are more at risk of being fatigued:
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when stopping periodically during long trips.
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when driving alone.
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when driving during the day.
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after getting more than 8 hours of sleep.
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12.
Poor weight balance:
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can make vehicle handling more difficult.
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improves handling.
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makes it easier to turn.
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increases fuel efficiency.
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13.
When shifting down, after releasing the clutch for the first time you should:
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push in the clutch again.
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press the accelerator.
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shift to the lower gear.
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brake gently.
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14.
Combination vehicles usually require _________ single commercial vehicles.
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less driving skill than
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the same level of skill as
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more driving skill than
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None of the above.
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15.
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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All of the above.
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16.
When inspecting a vehicle's suspension, you should look for broken or missing leaves in the leaf springs. If ____ or more are missing, it will put the vehicle out of service.
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15%
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25%
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10%
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50%
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17.
An empty truck requires _________ a full truck.
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This is irrelevant.
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less stopping distance than
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the same stopping distance as
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a greater stopping distance than
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18.
Transporting hanging meat requires special attention. Why?
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Because you have to drive fast to get it delivered fresh.
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Because hanging meat can be an unstable load with a high center of gravity.
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Because refrigerated trucks have less traction.
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All of the above.
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19.
Which of these is a possible consequence of forcing an automatic transmission into a lower gear at high speed?
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Loss of steering control
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Loss of all engine braking effect
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Loss of hydraulic pressure
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All of the above.
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20.
If your vehicle begins to hydroplane, you should:
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release the accelerator and push in the clutch.
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brake gently to slow down.
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immediately pull off the road.
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accelerate slightly.
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