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Cdl knowledge test

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When roads are slippery, you should:
Make turns as gently as possible
While driving, you see a small (1 foot square) cardboard box ahead in your lane. You should:
Steer around it when it is safe to do so.
Which of these pieces of emergency equipment should be carried at all times in your vehicle?
Fire extinguishers, warning devices for parked vehicles, and spare electrical fuses (if the vehicle uses them)
What is counter steering?
Turning the wheel in the opposite direction after steering to avoid a traffic emergency
You do not have a hazmat endorsement. When can you drive a vehicle hauling hazmat?
Only when the vehicle does not require placards
What are two special conditions for downshifting?
Before starting downhill and before entering a curve
Name some key steering parts
Pitman arm, drag link, gear box, tie rod
An in-route inspection should include checking for:
Cargo doors or cargo securement
Tire and brake temperature
Service, emergency and electrical line connections
All of the above
Where or when should you test the stopping action of your service brakes?
When the vehicle is moving at about 5 MPH.
Name some critical suspension parts
Shock absorbers, leaf springs, U bolts
Which of these statements about using turn signals
When turning, you should signal early
Name some things you should check on the front of the vehicle during the outside inspection
Clearance lights, identification lights, grill
Which of these statements about staying alert to drive is true?
The only thing that can cure fatigue is sleep.
What should axle seals/hub seats be checked for?
Cracks, distortions, leaks
Avoid driving through deep puddles or flowing water if possible, if not, you should:
Gently put on the brakes and test them after you have cleared the water
What is the purpose of a pull-up?
To re-position the vehicle before backing up
Which of these can cause the vehicle to skid?
(All) Not enough weight on the front axle; over acceleration; turning too sharply.
You are driving a vehicle that could safely be driven at 55 mph on an open road. But traffic is now heavy, moving at 35 mph although the speed is 55. The safest speed for your vehicle in this situation is most likely:
35 mph
What is the key reason for doing vehicle inspections?
Safety reasons
Which of these describes how you should use the brake pedal on a steep downhill grade?
Release the brake when you are 5 mph below your safe speed, then let your speed come back to your safe speed and repeat braking again
For an average commercial vehicle, being driven at 55 MPH on dry pavement it will take about ____ to bring the vehicle to a stop.
The length of a football field (300 feet).
Which of these statements is true about certain types of cargo?
Unstable loads such as hanging meat of livestock require extra caution on curves
What are two ways to know when to shift the transmission?
Engine speed and road speed
The most common cause of serious vehicle skids:
Driving too fast for road conditions.
If you are being tailgated, you should:
Increase following distance is front of you
The parking brake should be tested while the vigils is:
Parked
What are the two main reasons for looking ahead?
To review traffic and road conditions
If you're stopped at a roadside test, have a BAC of .02 you will be
Placed out of service for 24 hours
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