CDL General Knowledge Study Guide #8

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You should try to park your vehicle so: *

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You can pull forward when you leave

There is at least one curb next to your vehicle

Your vehicle is protected by trees or some overhang

Which of these statements is NOT true? *

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Alcohol goes directly from the stomach to the blood stream

A drinker can control how fast his or her body absorbs and gets rid of alcohol

BAC is determined by how fast you drink, how much you drink, and how much you weigh

Which of these statements is NOT true about engine belts in hot weather? *

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Cracking is likely to occur but it is not a safety threat

You can check the tightness of belts by pressing on them

Loose belts will not turn the water pump and/or fan on properly

Which of these is NOT caused by rough acceleration? *

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Tire damage

Mechanical damage

Damage to the coupling

When roads are slippery you should: *

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Decrease the distance that you look ahead of your vehicle

Stop and test the traction while going up hills

Take turns as carefully as possible

Which of these items is NOT checked on a pre-trip inspection? *

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Whether all vehicle lights are working and clean

Cargo securement

Amount of fuel in the vehicle

Which of these is NOT something you should do if your headlights are not working properly? *

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Clean the headlights

Leave your high beams on

Adjust the headlights

You should avoid driving through deep puddles or flowing water but if you cannot, which of these steps can help keep your brakes working? *

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Gently putting on the brakes while driving through the water

Turning on your brake heaters

Pressing both the brake pedal and the accelerator firmly after coming out of the water

Which of these statements is true about speed management? *

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Shady parts of the road allow better traction than open areas

Road surfaces will freeze before bridges

On slippery roads, it takes longer to stop and is harder to turn without skidding

One can recognize hazardous materials by looking at the container's: *

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Label

Shape

Color

A car suddenly "cuts" in front of you creating a hazard. What should you NOT do? *

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Honk and stay close behind the car

Slow down to prevent a crash

Signal and change lanes to avoid the car if possible

Which of the following statements is true? *

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Most people are more alert at night than during the day

Most hazards are more easily seen at night than during the day

Many heavy vehicle accidents occur between midnight and 6 am

Which of these is true about hours of service? *

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You must take a break after every two hours of driving

After 1,000 hours of service you will be exempt from certain regulations

You should balance your hours of service with enough sleep to keep you alert

You are checking your steering and exhaust systems in your pre-trip inspection. Which of these problems should be fixed before the vehicle is driven? *

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Oil on the tie rod

Grey smoke from the exhaust pipe

Steering play- more than 10 degrees (2 inches on a 20 inch wheel)

When you drive in the mountains, you will have to use lower gears to drive safely down grades. Which of these does NOT affect your choice of gears? *

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Weight of the load

Tire tread type

Length of the grade

Your vehicle has hydraulic brakes. When traveling on a level road, you press the brake pedal and find that it goes to the floor. Which of these statements is true? *

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The parking brake will not work because it is part of the same hydraulic system

Pumping the brake will generate enough pressure to stop the vehicle

Shifting into neutral will help slow the vehicle

What should you do if you see a hazard in the roadway? *

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Swerve around it and get back into your lane

Stop quickly and pull to the side of the road

Use your 4-way flashers or brake lights to warn others

Which of these is NOT a proper use of vehicle lights? *

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Turning on your headlights during the days when visibility is reduced

Flashing your brake lights to warn someone behind you that you are slowing down

Flashing your brake lights to stop someone from tailgating

What Is the first thing you should try to do if your brakes fail while driving downhill? *

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Call or radio for help

Try to use your parking brake to stop

Get off the road as soon as possible

Which of these is true about the radiator shutters and the winterfront? *

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The winterfront should be closed tightly

You should remove ice from the radiator shutters

The engine may overheat if the winterfront is left open

Which of the following may be a sign of tire failure? *

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Loud hissing noise

Gentle thumping

Wheels fishtailing

Optional safety equipment may include emergency phone numbers, tire chains, and: *

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Tire changing equipment

Red reflective triangles

Charged fire extinguisher

Which of the following is NOT a type of retarder? *

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Electric

Hydraulic

Robotic

Bridge formulas permit: *

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Less maximum axle weight for axles that are close together

Less maximum axle weight for axles that are far apart

The same maximum axle weight for any axle spacing

If you must stop on a hill on a two-way, two-lane road. How far back should you place your reflective triangles? *

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Within 250 feet behind the vehicle

Within 500 feet behind the vehicle

As far back as necessary, so that others can see your vehicle

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