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If you must cross into the oncoming lane as you make a turn, you should: A. Allow enough space to get completely across the intersection. B. Back up to allow oncoming traffic to pass. C. Complete your turn without stopping. |
A. Allow enough space to get completely across the intersection. |
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Which of these statements about double clutching and shifting is true? A. Double clutching should not be used when the road is slippery. B. Double clutching should only be used with a heavy load. C. You can use the tachometer to tell you when to shift. |
C. You can use the tachometer to tell you when to shift. |
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The best drivers are those who watch and prepare for hazards. This is called being: A. Offensive. B. Defensive. C. Objective. |
B. Defensive. |
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If you do not have a CB radio, what is the first thing you should do at an accident scene? A. Protect the area. B. Notify authorities. C. Care for the injured. |
A. Protect the area. |
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The "Commercial Driver Supplement" suggests several things to do when you pass a vehicle. Which of these is not one of them? A. Lightly tap your horn, if needed. B. At night, turn on your high beams before you start to pass and leave them on until you have completely passed the vehicle. C. Assume the other driver does not see you. |
B. At night, turn on your high beams before you start to pass and leave them on until you have completely passed the vehicle. |
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Controlled braking: A. Involves locking the wheels for short periods of time. B. Is used to keep a vehicle in a straight line when braking. C. Should only be used with hydraulic brakes. |
B. Is used to keep a vehicle in a straight line when braking. |
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One reason that dry bulk tanks require special care is: A. They can only be filled halfway. B. They can easily catch fire. C. The load can shift. |
C. The load can shift. |
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You are driving a 40 foot vehicle at 35 mph. The road is dry and visibility is good. What is the least amount of space that you should keep in front of your vehicle to be safe? A. 3 seconds. B. 4 seconds. C. 5 seconds. |
B. 4 seconds. |
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Whenever you double your speed, it takes about _____ times as much distance to stop. A. Two. B. Three. C. Four. |
C. Four. |
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Optional safety equipment may include emergency phone numbers, tire chains, and: A. Tire changing equipment. B. Red reflective triangles. C. Charged fire extinguisher. |
A. Tire changing equipment. |
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"Perception distance" is the distance your vehicle travels from the time the: A. Eyes see a hazard to the time the foot pushes the brake pedal. B. Brain tells the foot to push the brake pedal to the time the foot responds. C. Eyes see a hazard to the time the brain knows it is a hazard. |
C. Eyes see a hazard to the time the brain knows it is a hazard. |
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If you have a heavy load that is slowing you down on an upgrade, you should: A. Exit the road until traffic is lighter. B. Drive on the shoulder so others can pass easily. C. Shift into a lower gear. |
C. Shift into a lower gear. |
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You wish to turn right from one two-lane, two-way street to another. Your vehicle is so long that you must swing wide to make the turn. Which of these figures shows how the turn should be made? A. Figure A. B. Figure B. C. Figure C. |
B. Figure B. |
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Which of these may be a sign of tire failure? A. A loud hissing noise. B. Gentle thumping. C. Wheels fishtailing. |
C. Wheels fishtailing. |
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Strong winds affect driving the most: A. On open highways. B. On bridge or overpasses. C. When exiting tunnels. |
C. When exiting tunnels. |
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You are checking your tires for a pre-trip inspection. Which of these statements is true? A. Tires of mismatched sizes should not be used on the same vehicles. B. Radial and bias-ply tires can be used together on the same vehicle. C. 2/32 inch tread depth is safe for the front tires. |
A. Tires of mismatched sizes should not be used on the same vehicles. |
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What should you do if a car coming towards you at night keeps its high beams on? A. Flash your high beams quickly at the other driver. B. Look to the right lane or edge markings of the road. Slow down and look straight ahead in your lane. |
B. Look to the right lane or edge markings of the road. |
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To avoid a crash, you had to drive onto the right shoulder. You are now driving at 40 mph on the shoulder. How should you move back onto the pavement? A.Brake hard to slow the vehicle, then steer sharply onto the pavement. B. Keep moving at the present speed and steer very gently back onto the pavement. C. If the shoulder is clear, stay on it until your vehicle has come to a stop. Then move back onto the pavement when it is safe. |
C. If the shoulder is clear, stay on it until your vehicle has come to a stop. Then move back onto the pavement when it is safe. |
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How many missing or broken leaves in any leaf spring will cause a commercial vehicle to be placed out of service? A. One-fourth of the total number. B. One-third of the total number. C. One-half of the total number. |
A. One-fourth of the total number. |
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What will help keep an engine cool in hot weather? A. Driving faster to force more air into the radiator. B. Running the air conditioner. C. Making sure the engine has the right amount of oil. |
C. Making sure the engine has the right amount of oil. |
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You can see a marking on a vehicle ahead of you. The marking is a red triangle with an orange center. What does the marking mean? A. It may be a slow-moving vehicle. B. The vehicle is transporting hazardous materials. C. It is being driven by a student driver. |
A. It may be a slow-moving vehicle. |
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Which of these is not a danger of rough acceleration? A. Tire damage. B. Mechanical damage. C. Damage to coupling. |
A. Tire damage. |
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Which of these is a good thing to do when steering to avoid a crash? A. Don't turn any more than needed to clear what is in your way. B. Avoid countersteering. C. Apply the brakes while turning. |
A. Don't turn any more than needed to clear what is in your way. |
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In mountain driving, you will have to use lower gears to drive safely on the grades. Which of these does not affect your choice of gears? A. Weight of the load. B. Tire tread type. C. Length of the grade. |
C. Length of the grade. |
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Which of these statements about backing a heavy vehicle is not true? A. You should back and turn towards the driver's side whenever possible. B. You should use a helper and communicate with hand signals. C. Because you can't see, you should back slowly until you slightly bump into the dock. |
C. Because you can't see, you should back slowly until you slightly bump into the dock. |
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How far should a driver look ahead of the vehicle while driving? A. 1-2 seconds B. 5-8 seconds C. 12-15 seconds. |
C. 12-15 seconds. |
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Which of these is not a type of retarder? A. Electric. B. Hydraulic. C. Robotic. |
C. Robotic. |
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Which of these is not true about engine belts in hot weather? A. Cracking is likely to occur but is not a safety threat. B. You can check the tightness of the belts by pressing on them. C. Loose belts will not turn the water pump and/or fan on properly. |
A. Cracking is likely to occur but is not a safety threat. |
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Which of these is not true? A. Alcohol goes directly from the stomach to the blood stream. B. A drinker can control how fast his or her body absorbs and gets rid of alcohol. C. BAC is determined by how fast you drink, how much you drink, and your weight. |
B. A drinker can control how fast his or her body absorbs and gets rid of alcohol. |
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You should try to park so that: A. You can pull forward when you leave. B. There is at least one curb next to your vehicle. C. Your vehicle is protected by trees or some other overhang. |
A. You can pull forward when you leave. |
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The engine braking effect is greatest when the engine is _____ the governed RPMs and the transmission is in the _____ gears. A. Above, lower. B. Below, higher. C. Near, lower. |
C. Near, lower. |
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Which of these is not a proper use of vehicle lights? A. Turning on your headlights during the day when visibility is reduced due to rain or snow. B. Flashing your brake lights to warn someone behind you that you are slowing down. C. Flashing your brake lights to get someone off your tail. |
C. Flashing your brake lights to get someone off your tail. |
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What should you do before driving in mountians? A. Know the escape ramp locations on your route. B. Unhook your steering axle brakes. C. Carry tire chains in your vehicle. |
A. Know the escape ramp locations on your route. |
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Which of these statements about shipping hazardous materials is true? A. A four-inch, circular, red hazardous materials label must be on the container. B. Gas cylinders that will not hold a label must be shipped under cover. C. A four-inch, diamond-shaped hazardous materials label must be on the container. |
C. A four-inch, diamond-shaped hazardous materials label must be on the container. |
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If a straight vehicle (no trailer or articulation) goes into a front-wheel skid, it will: A. Slide sideways and spin out. B. Go straight ahead even if the steering wheel is turned. C. Go straight ahead but ill turn if you turn the steering wheel. |
B. Go straight ahead even if the steering wheel is turned. |
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Retarders: A. Allow you to disconnect the steering axle brakes. B. Cannot be used on interstate highways. C. Can cause the drive wheels to skid when they have poor traction. |
C. Can cause the drive wheels to skid when they have poor traction. |
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Which of these is the proper way to signal to change lanes? A. Signal just as you begin to change lanes, and drift over slowly. B. Signal early before you turn, and change lanes slowly and smoothly. C. Signal before you change lanes, and then move over quickly. |
B. Signal early before you turn, and change lanes slowly and smoothly. |
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When stopped on a one-way or divided highway, you should place reflective triangles at: A. 10 feet, 100 feet, and 500 feet towards approaching traffic. B. 10 feet, 100 feet, and 200 feet towards approaching traffic. A. 10 feet, 50 feet, and 100 feet towards approaching traffic. |
B. 10 feet, 100 feet, and 200 feet towards approaching traffic. |
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For your safety, when setting out reflective triangles you should: A. Carry the triangles at your side. B. Hold the triangles with the reflective side between yourself and oncoming traffic. C. Keep them out of sight while you walk to the spots where you set them out. |
B. Hold the triangles with the reflective side between yourself and oncoming traffic. |
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What is the first thing you should do if your brakes fail while going down a hill? A. Call or radio for help. B. Try to use your parking brake to stop. C. Get off the road as soon as possible. |
C. Get off the road as soon as possible. |
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The distance that you should look ahead of your vehicle while driving amounts to about _____ mile at highway speed. A. 1/8 B. 1/4 C. 1/2 |
B. 1/4 |
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Which statement is true? A. Most people are more alert at night than during the day. B. Most hazards are easier to see at night than during the day. C. Many heavy vehicle accidents occur between midnight and 6 a.m. |
C. Many heavy vehicle accidents occur between midnight and 6 a.m. |
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What is the best advice for drivers when a heavy fog occurs? A. Do not drive too slowly, or other drivers may hit you. B. Alternate your low and high beams to improve your vision. C. Park at a rest area or truck stop until the fog has lifted. |
C. Park at a rest area or truck stop until the fog has lifted. |
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Which of these is true about hazardous materials? A. All hazardous materials present a health and safety threat. B. Every truck carrying any amount of hazardous materials must have placards. C. All public roads allow trucks carrying hazardous materials if they are loaded correctly. |
B. Every truck carrying any amount of hazardous materials must have placards. |
