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1
Q

Which of the following statements about downshifting is not true?

A

Downshift before climbing a hill

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the following are all probable signs of a tire blowout Except

A

the smell of smoke

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2
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In the event of an accident you should remember to do the following EXCEPT…

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Move the victims out the way immediately

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2
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what is the first thing to do if your vehicle catches fire while driving ?

A

pull off the road and park in an open area

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2
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safe drivers maintain space around their vehicles for the following reasons except?

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in case you need to test your brakes

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3
Q

CDL2

Look for an escape ramp or an escape route

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Your vehicle is going down a long hill and your brakes begin to fail. What should you do ?

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4
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water can be used to extinguish which of the following fires?

A

tires

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5
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which of the following statements about stopping distances is not true

A

Brakes, tires, springs and shocks are designed to work best when the truck is empty

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5
Q

CDL2

tires

A

water can be used to extinguish which of the following fires?

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6
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which of the following is not true when driving through a curve

A

you should brake during the curve

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7
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which of the following statements about your mirrors is true?

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you should be able to see any vehicles behind your trailer

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8
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what is the reason the exhaust system should be checked?

A

a leaking exhaust system can allow poisonous fumes into the cab

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9
Q

CDL2

All of the other choices

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How often should you check your cargo?

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10
Q

A commercial motor vehicle (CMV) is defined as….

A

All of the other choices

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10
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CDL2

the smell of smoke

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the following are all probable signs of a tire blowout Except

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10
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CDL2

pull off the road and park in an open area

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what is the first thing to do if your vehicle catches fire while driving ?

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12
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when using turn signals, which of the following should be avoided ?

A

signal just before you start to make a turn

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13
Q

CDL2

Keep the axles in place

A

Suspension systems….

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14
Q

CDL2

The Weight of the cargo changes a truck’s height

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Which of the following statements about overhead space is true?

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16
Q

Your vehicle is going down a long hill and your brakes begin to fail. What should you do ?

A

Look for an escape ramp or an escape route

18
Q

to correct a drive-wheel skid you should

A

release the brake and steer/counter-steer

19
Q

CDL2

when it has just begun to rain

A

when is the road likely to be more slippery

20
Q

CDL2

all of other choices

A

Tires Should be replaced…

22
Q

when driving in heavy traffic you should travel

A

at a speed consistent with the flow of traffic

23
Q

if you must stop on the shoulder of the road you should place warnings devices at all of the following place except…..

A

on the others side of a divided highway

24
Q

Which of the following statements about overhead space is true?

A

The Weight of the cargo changes a truck’s height

25
Q

when is the road likely to be more slippery

A

when it has just begun to rain

26
Q

At 55 miles per hour it takes about 6 seconds to stop a fully loaded truck and the braking distance is…

A

About the length of a football field or 100 yards

27
Q

Tires Should be replaced…

A

all of other choices

29
Q

When accelerating…

A

Speed up smoothly and gradually and avoid jerking

29
Q

CDL2

release the brake and steer/counter-steer

A

to correct a drive-wheel skid you should

30
Q

CDL2

traffic lights are less visible than in the day

A

Driving at nigh is more dangerous because of the following Except…..

30
Q

CDL2

you should be able to see any vehicles behind your trailer

A

which of the following statements about your mirrors is true?

31
Q

Driving at nigh is more dangerous because of the following Except…..

A

traffic lights are less visible than in the day

32
Q

CDL2

Brakes, tires, springs and shocks are designed to work best when the truck is empty

A

which of the following statements about stopping distances is not true

34
Q

CDL2

Downshift before climbing a hill

A

Which of the following statements about downshifting is not true?

35
Q

CDL2

a leaking exhaust system can allow poisonous fumes into the cab

A

what is the reason the exhaust system should be checked?

37
Q

CDL2

at a speed consistent with the flow of traffic

A

when driving in heavy traffic you should travel

39
Q

How often should you check your cargo?

A

All of the other choices

40
Q

CDL2

in case you need to test your brakes

A

safe drivers maintain space around their vehicles for the following reasons except?

41
Q

CDL2

you should brake during the curve

A

which of the following is not true when driving through a curve

42
Q

CDL2

Speed up smoothly and gradually and avoid jerking

A

When accelerating…

43
Q

CDL2

on the others side of a divided highway

A

if you must stop on the shoulder of the road you should place warnings devices at all of the following place except…..

44
Q

CDL2

All of the other choices

A

A commercial motor vehicle (CMV) is defined as….

45
Q

CDL2

Move the victims out the way immediately

A

In the event of an accident you should remember to do the following EXCEPT…

46
Q

Suspension systems….

A

Keep the axles in place

47
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48
Q

CDL2

signal just before you start to make a turn

A

when using turn signals, which of the following should be avoided ?

49
Q

CDL2

About the length of a football field or 100 yards

A

At 55 miles per hour it takes about 6 seconds to stop a fully loaded truck and the braking distance is…

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