UT CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST - CDL PRACTICE TEST
21.
What is an advantage of going right instead of left around an obstacle?
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If an oncoming driver has drifted into your lane, their natural response will be to brake suddenly.
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There is no real advantage.
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No one is likely to be passing you on the left, but someone may be driving on the shoulder.
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If you are blocked on both sides, a move to the right won't force anyone into an opposing traffic lane and a possible head-on accident.
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22.
Axle weight is:
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the weight transmitted to the ground by one axle or one set of axles.
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the weight of all the axles added together.
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the value specified by the manufacturer as the loaded weight of one axle.
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the maximum safe weight your tires can carry at a specified pressure.
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23.
Use your four-way emergency flashers:
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when parked at the side of the road.
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to warn drivers behind you that people are working on the road.
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when stopping at railroad highway crossings.
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All of the above.
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24.
To avoid becoming distracted while driving, you should:
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plan your route before you begin driving.
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adjust all vehicle controls and mirrors prior to driving.
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clear the vehicle of any unnecessary objects.
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All of the above.
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25.
If your vehicle is equipped with a retarder, you should turn it off:
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when you are running late.
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when you need to accelerate suddenly.
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when you are driving in heavy traffic.
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whenever the road is wet, icy, or snow covered.
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26.
When going down a hill, you should downshift:
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at the bottom of the hill.
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as you go downhill.
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before you start going downhill.
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after starting down a hill.
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27.
Gross vehicle weight (GVW) is:
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the total weight of a single vehicle and its load.
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the total weight of the vehicle, including the load and any trailers.
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the value specified by the manufacturer as the loaded weight of a combination vehicle.
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None of the above.
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28.
If a tire fails while you are driving, you should:
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stay off the brake
until your vehicle has slowed down.
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call your supervisor for instructions.
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brake as hard as possible.
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stop on the roadway if possible.
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29.
A vehicle inspection should be done in the same order each time:
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because it is required by law.
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because the report must be written in that order.
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so you are less likely to forget something.
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because it's much quicker.
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30.
When the load on a vehicle extends more than 4 feet beyond the rear of the body, a _______ must be placed at the end of the load.
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red flag
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blue flag
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warning sign
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yellow sign
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