CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (WEST VIRGINIA)
41.
Glad hands are:
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warning devices.
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securement devices.
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electronic devices.
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coupling devices.
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42.
Before starting down a hill, you should slow down and shift down:
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to a gear that will cause your engine to exceed its redline.
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to a gear that will cause your brakes to overheat.
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so you can coast downhill.
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to a speed that you can control without using the brakes hard.
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43.
When driving a 60-foot truck at 50 mph, your minimum following distance should be:
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5 seconds
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3 seconds
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7 seconds
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6 seconds
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44.
After starting the engine the coolant temperature should:
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hold steady.
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rise quickly.
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slowly decrease.
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rise gradually.
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45.
When transporting cargo, you are NOT responsible for:
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recognizing poorly balanced weight.
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inspecting your cargo.
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ensuring that cargo is loaded safely and securely.
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the price of the cargo.
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46.
If your vehicle begins to hydroplane, you should:
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brake gently to slow down.
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immediately pull off the road.
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accelerate slightly.
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release the accelerator and push in the clutch.
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47.
Which of the following statements about alcohol is TRUE?
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Drinking black coffee will help sober you up.
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Most people can drink 2 beers without affecting their driving ability.
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Taking a cold shower will help sober you up.
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Time is the only method that works to sober you up.
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48.
With the controlled braking method:
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you apply your brakes all the way and release the brakes when the wheels lock up.
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you apply your brakes as hard as possible without locking the wheels.
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you use the parking brake to lock the wheels.
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you lightly tap the brakes.
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49.
If you realize you are going to be later to your destination than you expected, you should:
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speed up.
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deal with it and accept the delay.
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do your best to avoid the delay.
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exceed the posted speed limit when no other vehicles are near.
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50.
There are two ways of knowing when to shift up:
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Automatic transmissions and shift indicator light.
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Engine speed and weather conditions.
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Engine speed and road speed
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Weather conditions and road speed.
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