CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (VERMONT)
11.
When you have to back, you should always try to back toward the driver's side. Why?
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You can see better and watch the rear of your vehicle by looking out the side window.
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You can watch the front of your vehicle by looking out the side window.
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All of the above.
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12.
To determine a safe speed for a downgrade, you should consider:
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Oncoming traffic.
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The total weight of the vehicle and cargo.
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Trip origin and destination city.
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13.
If you are caught in strong winds, you should:
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immediately take your foot off the accelerator.
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speed up while keeping a strong grip on the steering wheel.
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keep a strong grip on the steering wheel and slow down or pull off the roadway.
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14.
You should use your horn to:
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to let others know you are about to increase your speed.
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to let others know you are there.
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to let others know you are about to break.
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15.
Stab braking:
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should never be used.
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involves applying the brakes all the way, and releasing them when wheels lock up.
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involves applying the brakes as hard as you can without locking the wheels.
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16.
How can you tell if your vehicle is equipped with ABS?
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Trailers will have yellow ABS malfunction lamps on the left side.
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Look for yellow ABS malfunction lamps on the instrument panel.
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All of the above.
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17.
Even if you are not required to always stop at railroad crossings and you are sure no train is approaching, you must stop before reaching the crossing if:
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you can drive completely through the crossing without stopping.
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the tracks are not clear.
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there is oncoming traffic.
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18.
What should you do when confronted by an aggressive driver?
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Challenge them by speeding up
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Make eye contact
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Ignore gestures
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19.
The safety valve installed in the first tank the air compressor pumps air is set to open:
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at 30 psi.
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if there is too much pressure.
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if there is too little pressure.
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20.
Name a common cause of tire fires.
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Under-inflated tires
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Driver smoking
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Overinflated tires
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