CDL General Knowledge Study Guide #6

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The "reaction distance" is the distance traveled from the time: *

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The brain tells the foot to push the brake pedal to the time the foot actually pushes the pedal

The eyes see a hazard to the time the brain knows that it is a hazard

The eyes see a hazard to the time the foot pushes the brake pedal

The distance your vehicle travels from the time your eyes see a hazard until your brain recognizes it is called ___ distance. *

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Perception

Reaction

Braking

Which of these can cause a fire? *

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Loose fuel connections

Under-inflated tires

Electrical short circuits

All of the answers are correct

You should back and turn toward the driver's side: *

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Unless you would have to drive around the block first

So you can watch the rear of the vehicle by looking out the side window

If you do not have someone to help you

Is it legal to drive with one fourth of a vehicle’s leaf springs broken or missing? *

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It doesn't make any difference as long as you go the speed limit

Yes

When you check the condition of visible parts during your pre-trip inspection, make sure that the __are secured against snagging, rubbing or wearing. *

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Primary and secondary safety cab locks

Frame and cross members

Airlines and electrical wiring

Which of the following should you NOT do in the event of hydraulic brake failure? *

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Shift up

Use the parking or emergency brake

Pump the brakes

To correct a drive-wheel braking skid you should: *

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Turn slowly

Keep your foot off the clutch

Counter-steer

With BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration) of__, most people lose consciousness, and some die. *

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0.40

0.16

0.10

Which of these statements about overhead clearance is true? *

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You should assume posted clearance signs are correct

The weight of a vehicle changes its height

If the road surface causes your vehicle to tilt toward objects at the edge of the road; you should drive close to the shoulder

Other:

To prevent skidding, you should: *

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Brake hard at all stops

Turn the wheel sharply for all turns

Adjust to conditions while driving

Which of the following is true about a vehicle with a high center of gravity? *

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The vehicle is less likely to tip over

The cargo should be rearranged so that the heaviest parts of the cargo are under the lightest parts

The vehicle is less dangerous on curves

Which of these is a good rule to follow when using a fire extinguisher? *

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Keep as close to the fire as possible

Stay downwind of the fire

Aim at the base of the fire

When driving a commercial vehicle with a height over 13 feet, you should: *

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If you aren't sure a clearance is high enough stop and make sure

Not worry about the height clearance as long as you stay on the state or federal highways

Assume all clearances are high enough

Other:

If you are driving a long distance, you should: *

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Stop often and take short breaks before you feel really drowsy or tired

Take a short break once or twice during the trip where you are feeling tired or drowsy

Avoid short breaks, but keep the window open

If you are being tailgated, you should: *

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Increase your following distance

Flash your brake lights

Signal the tailgater when it is safe to pass you

While driving, you see a small (1-foot square) cardboard box ahead in your lane. You should: *

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Steer around it without making a sudden or unsafe move

Brake hard to avoid hitting it

Hit it with your vehicle to knock it off the road

Dry Bulk tanks and hanging meat: *

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Have low centers of gravity

Do not require special care

Are unstable loads

Which of the following statements about tank vehicles is true? *

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All tank vehicles have some sort of bulkhead or baffle

The term "tank vehicle" refers only to those vehicles having a permanently attached tank

Special skills are required to haul liquid tanks

Which of these items is checked in a pre-trip inspection? *

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Wiper blades

Whether all vehicle lights are working and clean

Cargo securement

All of these answers are correct

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