UTAH CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
31.
Before transporting a sealed load, you must check that:
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the cargo is piled up.
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the seal on the load is secure.
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the load is properly secured.
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the placard numbers and the seal numbers match.
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32.
A hazard is:
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Something you can easily avoid.
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Something you must stop for.
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A dangerous material.
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Any road user or road condition that is a possible danger.
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33.
Before transporting a sealed load, make sure:
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that the load can be inspected.
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that there is a picture of its contents.
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that you don't exceed gross weight and axle weight limits.
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All of the above.
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34.
To keep your vehicle from rolling back when you start, you should:
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turn the engine off before you take your foot off the brake.
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apply the emergency brake whenever necessary.
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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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35.
You had to drive onto the right shoulder to avoid a crash. You are now driving at 40 mph on the shoulder. How should you move back onto the pavement?
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Brake hard to slow the vehicle, then steer sharply onto the pavement.
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If the shoulder is clear, stay on it until your vehicle has come to a stop, then move back onto the pavement when it is safe.
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Keep moving at the present speed and steer very gently back onto the pavement.
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None of the above.
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36.
What is countersteering?
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Locking your wheels while turning in an emergency situation.
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Turning the steering wheel quickly the other way after steering in an emergency situation.
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Driving too fast for conditions.
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Staying off the brake while steering to the right to avoid an accident.
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37.
When only the tractor has ABS:
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there is less chance of jackknifing.
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it will be much more difficult to maintain steering control.
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the brakes won't work as effectively as without ABS.
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there is an increased chance of jackknifing.
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38.
If your vehicle is equipped with a front brake limiting valve, to ensure normal stopping power make sure the control is:
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in the "off" position.
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in the "normal" position.
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in the "slippery" position.
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in the "neutral" position.
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39.
Drivers can hold a Commercial Driver’s License from how many different States?
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Three
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One
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Two
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Four
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40.
Front brake limiting valves were used to:
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reduce exhaust emissions.
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reduce your speed so further braking or shifting is not required.
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reduce the chance of the front wheels skidding on slippery surfaces.
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prevent overheating of the front tires.
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