CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (WASHINGTON)
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When feeling fatigued you should:
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drink a cup of coffee.
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stop and rest.
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continue driving.
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42.
Use your four-way emergency flashers:
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when parked at the side of the road.
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to warn drivers behind you that people are working on the road.
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All of the above.
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43.
You are driving on a steep downgrade in the proper low gear. Your "safe" speed is 40 mph. When your speed reaches 40 mph, you should:
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increase your speed to approximately 45 mph, and then apply release the brakes.
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apply the brakes to quickly reduce your speed to 25 mph, and then release the brakes.
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apply the brakes to gradually reduce your speed to 35 mph, and then release the brakes.
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44.
To check the signal lights, do the following:
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Turn off all the lights, turn on the stop lights, and turn on the left turn signal lights.
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Turn off all the lights, turn on the right turn signal lights, and turn on the stop lights.
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Turn on all the lights, turn off the stop lights, and turn off the left turn signal lights.
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45.
What is an advantage of going right instead of left around an obstacle?
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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 an oncoming driver has drifted into your lane, their natural response will be to brake suddenly.
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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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46.
Bracing is used to:
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make cargo easier to unload.
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prevent movement of cargo.
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increase the height of the vehicle’s center of gravity.
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47.
If your vehicle has manual transmission, to know when to shift up:
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you should use a helper when you can.
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you should release the accelerator, push in the clutch, and shift to neutral at the same time.
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you can watch your tachometer, and shift up when your engine reaches the top of the range.
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48.
You should schedule trips:
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between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.
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for the hours you are normally awake.
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between the hours of 11 a.m. and midnight.
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49.
When switching gears, if you remain too long in Neutral:
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the brakes won't work.
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the vehicle will speed up.
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you may have difficulty putting the vehicle into the next gear.
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50.
Commercial motor vehicles:
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are only required to have a fire extinguisher when transporting hazardous materials.
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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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