UT CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST - CDL PRACTICE TEST
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To control your speed on a downgrade, you should:
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use controlled braking.
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fully apply the brakes.
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use engine braking.
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coast in neutral.
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12.
Most heavy-duty vehicles use:
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pressure brakes.
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solid brakes.
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air brakes.
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hydraulic brakes.
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13.
You cannot inspect sealed loads, but you should:
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check that the content matches the description on the shipping paper.
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make sure the cargo is piled up high.
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check that the lightest parts of the cargo are under the heaviest parts.
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check that you do not exceed gross weight and axle weight limits.
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14.
Which of the following statements about managing space is true?
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If you find yourself being tailgated, you should increase your following distance.
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Smaller vehicles require more space to stop than larger ones.
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Full tank vehicles may take longer to stop than empty ones.
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You need at least 1 second for each 10 feet of vehicle length at speeds above 40 mph.
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15.
When inspecting your vehicle for suspension system defects, look for:
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cracked or broken spring hangers.
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missing or broken leaves in any leaf spring.
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leaking shock absorbers.
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All of the above.
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16.
When crossing or entering traffic with a heavy vehicle:
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you may need a much larger gap to enter traffic than you would in a car.
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you can count on other drivers to move out of your way so you can safely enter the flow of traffic.
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you should allow more room if your vehicle is not loaded.
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None of the above.
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17.
Which of these is true about fire extinguishers?
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You must study the instructions printed on the extinguisher before you need it.
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Check that the extinguisher is the correct type for the class of fire that may occur.
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The fire extinguisher must be properly charged and rated.
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All of the above.
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When driving, you should check mirrors regularly to know where other vehicles are around you. Remember that:
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convex mirrors make things look larger and closer than they really are.
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you should check your after the start of any trip to make sure they are properly adjusted.
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every registered motor vehicle must have at least one mirror.
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there are blind spots that your mirrors cannot show you.
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19.
Before each trip, you must make sure the truck is not overloaded and the cargo is balanced and secured properly. Hard steering can be caused by:
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under loaded front axles.
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too little weight on the driving axles.
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high center of gravity.
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too much weight on the steering axles.
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20.
When using a fire extinguisher, you should:
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Aim at the base of the fire.
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Keep as close to the fire as possible.
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Aim at the flames.
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All of the above.
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