VIRGINIA CDL COMBINATION PRACTICE TEST
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Containerized loads:
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should exceed gross weight and axle weight limits.
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must be inspected before and after the trip.
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are generally used for freight carried part way by rail or ship.
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12.
If you get stuck on railroad tracks, you should:
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get out of the vehicle and away from the tracks.
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have a helper push your vehicle.
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stay in the vehicle and call for help.
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13.
When a vehicle goes around a corner, the rear wheels:
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will turn freely.
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follow a different path than the front wheels.
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follow the same path as the front wheels.
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14.
To know how much space you should keep in front of you when driving at speeds below 40 mph, one good rule says you need at least ______ for each ______ of vehicle length.
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1 second; 5 feet
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1 second; 10 feet
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2 seconds; 10 feet
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15.
When backing a trailer, if you turn the wheel left:
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the cab and the trailer will go left.
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the cab will go right and the trailer will go left.
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the cab will go left and the trailer will go right.
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If are being followed closely, you should:
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increase your following distance.
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decrease your following distance.
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change lanes quickly.
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17.
When more cargo is piled up in a truck, the center of gravity moves:
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higher up from the road.
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closer to the ground.
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to the left side of the truck.
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18.
If you will be transporting hazardous materials that require placards, you must:
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obtain a hazardous materials endorsement.
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obtain a special transit permit.
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transport the materials at night only.
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19.
Inspecting the fifth-wheel does NOT include:
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making sure that the fifth-wheel plate is greased as required.
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checking the area around the vehicle.
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ensuring the fifth wheel is in the proper position for coupling.
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20.
The crack-the-whip effect:
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the ends of some vehicles to drag.
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can turn the trailer over.
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can cause a vehicle to tilt.
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