WASHINGTON CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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_________ is the distance it takes to stop in ideal conditions once the brakes are applied.
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Perception distance
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Stopping distance
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Braking distance
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22.
When driving in heavy traffic, the safest speed is:
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5 mph below the posted speed limit.
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the speed of other vehicles, up to the posted limit.
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the posted speed limit.
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23.
The law requires __________ to inspect a commercial motor vehicle before a trip.
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a qualified testing engineer
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the driver
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a qualified inspection technician
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24.
Interstate commerce means trade, traffic, or transportation in the U.S. that is between:
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Two places in the state through another state or a place outside of the U.S.
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A place in a state and a place outside such state or outside the U.S.
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All of the above.
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25.
When using a fire extinguisher, you should stay:
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at least 10 feet away from the fire.
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as close to the fire as possible, without getting burnt.
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as far away from the fire as possible.
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26.
Convex mirrors:
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show a wider area than flat mirrors.
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make objects appear larger than they really are.
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make things appear closer than they really are.
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27.
You as a driver should always:
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reduce your following distance.
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stay in your lane.
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make emergency plans when you see a hazard.
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28.
To determine how much space you should keep in front of you, one good says you need at least ______ for each 10 feet of vehicle length at speeds below 40 mph.
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1 second
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3 seconds
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2 seconds
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29.
Drivers should inspect their cargo and its securing devices within the first _______ after beginning the trip.
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50 miles
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25 miles
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100 miles
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30.
Stopping distance can be affected by:
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Speed
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Perception Distance
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All of the above.
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