WV CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
41.
Which of the following should be checked for looseness, sticking, damage, or improper setting?
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Clutch
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Accelerator
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Steering wheel
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All of the above.
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42.
If you smell exhaust fumes in the cab, you should:
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wait for the next stop, then inspect your vehicle.
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open the windows.
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remember to conduct a post-trip inspection.
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stop immediately.
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43.
Bracing is used to:
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protect the cargo from weather.
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increase the height of the vehicle’s center of gravity.
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prevent movement of cargo.
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make cargo easier to unload.
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44.
What is countersteering?
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Turning the steering wheel quickly the other way after steering in an emergency situation.
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Staying off the brake while steering to the right to avoid an accident.
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Locking your wheels while turning in an emergency situation.
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Driving too fast for conditions.
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45.
When your drive wheels have poor traction, you should:
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turn the retarder on.
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only use the retarder on the front wheels.
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only use the retarder on the rear wheels.
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turn the retarder off.
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46.
To test your parking brake, do the following:
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Speed up to 15 mph, then set the parking brake.
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Set the parking brake while going downhill.
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Set the parking brake, and gently pull against it in a low gear.
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Speed up to 5 mph, then set the parking brake.
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47.
When you have to back, you should always try to back toward the driver's side. Why?
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Backing toward the left side is more dangerous.
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You can see better and watch the rear of your vehicle by looking out the side window.
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You can watch the front of your vehicle by looking out the side window.
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All of the above.
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48.
ABS:
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helps increase brake pressure.
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is not required on newer trucks.
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causes your wheels to lock when you break hard.
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gives you more control when you brake.
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49.
Combination vehicles _________ than single CMVs.
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require more driving skill
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are much easier to drive
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are safer in bad weather
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All of the above.
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50.
You must have at least ________ tread depth on tires other than front tires.
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4/32 inch
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2/32 inch
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8/32 inch
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4/16 inch
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