HAZMAT CDL PRACTICE TEST - TENNESSEE
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To find out if a shipment includes hazardous materials, you should:
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carefully inspect every package and container.
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look for a hazardous material spill.
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Turn your engine off, then check the cargo.
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look at the shipping papers.
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12.
When you use your mirrors while driving on the road, you should:
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check them quickly.
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only use the driver's side mirror.
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avoid checking them regularly.
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stare for a long time at the mirror.
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13.
Using a helper when backing up is:
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dangerous.
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illegal.
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encouraged.
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not recommended.
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14.
You are driving on a steep downgrade in the proper low gear. Your "safe" speed is 40 mph. When your speed reaches 40 mph, you should:
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increase your speed to approximately 45 mph, and then apply release the brakes.
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maintain your current speed, and apply the brakes when you reach 50 mph to gradually reduce your speed to 40 mph.
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apply the brakes to quickly reduce your speed to 25 mph, and then release the brakes.
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apply the brakes to gradually reduce your speed to 35 mph, and then release the brakes.
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15.
Which of the following statements about retarders is NOT correct?
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Retarders help you avoid skids.
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You should turn the retarder off whenever the road is wet, icy, or snow covered.
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Retarders help slow a vehicle, reducing the need for using brakes.
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Retarders reduce reduce brake wear.
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Do you need to stop before a railroad-highway crossing if you are hauling 100 pounds of Division 4.3 (dangerous when wet) materials?
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Only when you are driving and hear a siren coming.
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No.
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Only if you are driving at night.
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Yes.
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17.
When driving trucks with trailers, drivers should:
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decrease their following distance.
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make quick lane changes.
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push the brake pedal to the floor when braking.
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avoid making sudden movements with the steering wheel.
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18.
When confronted by an aggressive driver, you should:
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call the police, if you have a cell phone and can do it safely.
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make every attempt to get out of their way.
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avoid eye contact.
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All of the above.
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19.
If one of your tires is leaking, you should:
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not drive except to the nearest safe place to fix it.
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report it to your carrier before your trip.
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speed up to increase traction.
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drive at reduced speed and stop to check the tire every 15 miles.
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20.
The best advice for driving in fog is:
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use high beams.
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use low beams.
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drive slowly in the left lane of traffic.
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don't drive.
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