CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST (SD) - PRACTICE TEST
21.
When approaching a stopped bus, you must be aware that:
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a student may be driving the bus.
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passengers crossing in front of the bus can always see you.
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passing a stopped bus is illegal.
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passengers may cross in front of or behind the bus.
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22.
Which of the following statements about cargo needing special attention is true?
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Overweight loads do not require special transit permits during daylight hours.
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Hanging meat in a refrigerated truck is a very stable load with a low center of gravity.
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Dry bulk tanks require special care because they have a high center of gravity.
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All of the above.
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23.
To correct a drive-wheel braking skid, you should:
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stop braking and countersteer.
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fully apply the brakes until you stop.
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release the clutch and press the accelerator at the same time, then countersteer.
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steer into the skid.
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24.
Drivers who must stop on a road or the shoulder of any road must put out their emergency warning devices within:
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15 minutes
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20 minutes
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5 minutes
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10 minutes
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25.
To avoid a crash:
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stopping is not always the best thing to do.
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swerving is always the worst thing to do.
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stopping is always the safest thing to do.
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None of the above.
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26.
Which of the following statements about stopping distance is true?
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Reaction distance is the distance you will continue to travel, in ideal conditions, before you hit the brakes.
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Perception distance is the distance your vehicle travels, in ideal conditions, from the time your eyes see a hazard until your brain recognizes it.
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Braking distance is the distance your vehicle will travel, in ideal conditions, while you are braking.
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All of the above.
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27.
What are the two basic reasons for covering cargo?
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To protect people from spilled cargo and the cargo from weather.
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To protect people from spilled cargo and the cargo from pilferage.
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To protect the cargo from pilferage and from weather.
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To protect the cargo from weather and to avoid littering.
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28.
To back-up safely, you should:
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start in the proper position.
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look at your path.
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use mirrors on both sides.
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All of the above.
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29.
______ is operating a motor vehicle with the intent of doing harm to others.
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Excessive driving
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Aggressive driving
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Road rage
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All of the above.
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30.
Which of these is true about fire extinguishers?
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The fire extinguisher must be properly charged and rated.
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Check that the extinguisher is the correct type for the class of fire that may occur.
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You must study the instructions printed on the extinguisher before you need it.
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All of the above.
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