WASHINGTON CDL PASSENGER PRACTICE TEST
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When driving through a construction zone, you should:
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watch for pavement drop-offs.
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maintain your speed, unless there are people working on or near the roadway.
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turn on your parking lights.
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12.
You hear a loud "bang" which sounds like a tire blowout. You should:
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assume you
have a tire failure.
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keep driving as normal.
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check the tires at the next stop.
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13.
One reason parked delivery trucks can present a hazard is:
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they are often hard to see.
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packages may fall out of the truck.
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their drivers are often in a hurry and may suddenly step out of their vehicle.
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14.
If a drawbridge does not have a signal light or traffic control attendant, you should:
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stop and look to make sure the draw is completely closed before crossing.
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stop at least 5 feet before the draw of the bridge.
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drive through the drawbridge with caution.
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15.
If your brakes fail on a steep mountain downgrade, you should:
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leave the road immediately.
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go right if the shoulder is clear.
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use an escape ramp if it is available.
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16.
When driving, you should check your mirrors:
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only when there may be a problem.
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regularly.
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every 10 seconds.
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17.
Do not push or tow a disabled bus with riders aboard the vehicle, unless:
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the distance to be covered is less than 5 miles.
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the majority of the passengers agree.
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getting off would be unsafe.
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18.
What should you do when confronted by an aggressive driver?
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Ignore gestures
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Challenge them by speeding up
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Make eye contact
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19.
If you hear a loud loud "bang" and the steering feels "heavy", you should:
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hold the steering wheel firmly and stay off the brake.
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pump the brakes until the vehicle has slowed down.
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brake hard and pull off the road.
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20.
When approaching a vehicle with a distracted driver, you should:
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maintain your safe following distance.
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quickly pass the vehicle.
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change lanes quickly.
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