VIRGINIA CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
31.
The distance you will continue to travel, in ideal conditions, before you physically hit the brakes in response to a hazard ahead is called:
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Perception distance
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Reaction distance
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Braking distance
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32.
During your pre-trip inspection, you should check:
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Tire tread depth.
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Warning flashers.
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All of the above.
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33.
Commercial motor vehicles:
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are not required to have a fire extinguisher if they already have reflective warning triangles and other emergency equipment.
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should have a properly charged and rated fire extinguisher and other emergency equipment.
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are only required to have a fire extinguisher when transporting hazardous materials.
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34.
In your mirror, you see a car approaching from the rear. The next time you check your mirror, you don't see the car. If you wish to change lanes, you should:
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assume the car left the roadway and change lanes as normal.
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wait until you are sure the car isn't in your blind spot.
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ease into the other lane slowly so the other car can get out of the way.
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35.
If the road is icy, you should:
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reduce speed to a crawl and stop driving as soon as you can safely do so.
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maintain your current speed and stop driving as soon as you can safely do so.
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put the transmission in neutral and stay off the brake until the vehicle has slowed down, then pull off the road and stop.
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36.
Broken suspension parts:
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hold up the vehicle and its load and keep the axles in place.
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can be extremely dangerous.
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should not be a concern unless you are driving on steep grades.
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37.
when you apply the service brake at 5 mph, which of the following might indicate a problem?
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The vehicle stops when the brake is applied.
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The tongue/draw-bar is not bent.
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The vehicle pulls to one side or the other.
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38.
Road rage is defined as:
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driving with the intent of doing harm to others.
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driving over the speed limit.
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operating a motor vehicle in a selfish, pushy manner.
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39.
Drivers may never drink alcohol within ______ before going on duty.
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12 hours
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4 hours
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24 hours
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40.
On any upgrade, _________ – the more you will have to use lower gears to climb hills or mountains.
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the steeper the grade
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the longer the grade
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All of the above.
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