WEST VIRGINIA CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
41.
Which of the following is NOT considered a serious traffic violation?
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Sounding your horn to let others know you are there
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Reckless driving
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Making improper lane changes
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Driving at 15 mph or more above the posted limit
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42.
Which of the following statements about driving in slippery conditions is NOT true?
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The roads are most slippery in the first half hour after it starts to rain.
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Wet ice is more slippery than ice that is not wet.
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When the temperature drops, bridges will freeze before the road will.
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As the temperature rises to the point where ice begins to melt, the road becomes less slippery.
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43.
__________ will help a drinker sober up.
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Only fresh air
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Coffee and a little fresh air
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Only coffee
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Only time
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44.
The safety relief valve is located:
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on each end of the vehicle's axles.
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on the dashboard.
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in the first tank the air compressor pumps air to.
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in the front brake.
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45.
Empty trucks require greater stopping distances because:
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they are usually equipped with power brakes.
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fully loaded trucks have less traction.
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empty vehicles have less traction.
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All of the above.
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46.
If you are confronted by an aggressive driver, you should:
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remain calm and relaxed.
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avoid eye contact.
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try to move away safely.
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All of the above.
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47.
If you are convicted of a traffic violation (except parking) in your personal vehicle:
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you don't have to tell your employer.
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you must tell your employer.
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your commercial driver license will not be affected.
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you must make a written report.
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48.
Placards are:
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a type of safety equipment.
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signs put inside a vehicle used to warn others of hazardous materials.
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signs placed on a vehicle to identify the hazard class of the cargo.
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devices placed below a vehicle to improve traction.
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49.
When checking the steering system during your pre-trip inspection you should look for:
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mismatched lock rings.
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cracked drums.
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steering wheel play of more than 10 degrees.
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shoes or pads with oil or grease on them.
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50.
Which of the following statements about stopping distance is true?
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Perception distance is the distance your vehicle travels, in ideal conditions, from the time your eyes see a hazard until your brain recognizes it.
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Braking distance is the distance your vehicle will travel, in ideal conditions, while you are braking.
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Reaction distance is the distance you will continue to travel, in ideal conditions, before you hit the brakes.
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All of the above.
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