CDL PRACTICE TEST (VT) - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST
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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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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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12.
When backing a trailer, you should turn the steering wheel to the right to make the trailer go left (or vice versa). Once the trailer starts to turn, you should:
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turn the wheel more in the direction you want to go.
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turn the wheel the other way to follow the trailer.
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keep backing up.
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13.
When driving in construction areas you should:
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reduce speed to a crawl.
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increase your speed.
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decrease your speed.
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14.
Which of these statements is true?
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Radial and bias-ply tires should not be used together on the same vehicle.
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Dual tires that come in contact with each other provide better traction.
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A tread depth of 2/32 of an inch is safe for steering axle tires.
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15.
Which of the following statements about using turn signals is true?
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You should use your turn signals when your vehicle is parked at the side of the road.
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To keep others from trying to pass you, you should signal just before you turn.
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None of the above.
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16.
Nitric acid should:
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stacked to the ceiling.
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loaded above other products.
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not be loaded above any other product.
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17.
After a tire has been changed, the driver should stop a short while later to:
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decrease tire pressure.
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check the tightness of the nuts.
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deflate the tire to 10 psi.
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18.
When using your turn signals, you should:
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signal well before you turn.
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signal only if vehicles are behind you.
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turn the signal off before you turn.
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19.
You should do an after-trip inspection:
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at least once a week.
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after each trip.
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once a month.
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20.
If you must stop on a one-way or divided highway, place your warning devices:
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10 feet, 100 feet, and 200 feet toward the approaching traffic.
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100 feet, 200 feet, and 300 feet toward the approaching traffic.
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10 feet, 50 feet, and 150 feet toward the approaching traffic.
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