VT CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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If your drive wheels begin to spin, you should:
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take your foot off the accelerator.
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pump the brake pedal three times.
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use the Anti-lock Braking System.
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12.
Your vehicle has automatic transmission. When going down grades, you should:
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select a low range to get greater engine braking.
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select a high range to get greater engine braking.
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put the gearshift in "Park".
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13.
Name two situations in which it may not be safe to operate your vehicle at legal maximum weights.
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Over bridges or through tunnels
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In heavy traffic or at night
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During bad weather or in mountains
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14.
If driving a vehicle equipped with power steering, you should check:
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fluid level.
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hoses.
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All of the above.
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15.
With an engine fire, you should:
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not shoot foam from the vehicle’s underside.
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turn the engine off as soon as possible.
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open the hood as soon as possible.
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16.
When inspecting brakes, you should look for:
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shoes worn dangerously thin.
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cracked drums.
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All of the above.
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17.
When driving in hot weather:
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the the tires' air pressure will decrease.
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antifreeze should be avoided.
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the engine oil helps keep the engine cool, as well as lubricate it.
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18.
At highway speeds, good drivers look at least _______ ahead.
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1/4 mile
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1 mile
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150 feet
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19.
If you are driving toward a traffic light that's been green for a long time, you should:
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increase your speed to get through the intersection before the traffic light changes to red.
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start slowing down and be ready to stop.
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brake as quickly as possible.
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20.
Which of the following is not a rule for using turn signals?
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Cancel your signal after you have turned
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Don't signal unless another vehicle is behind you
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Signal early
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