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CDL General Knowledge Review
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1. For you r safety, when setting out reflective triangles you should:

2. You are driving a 40-foot vehicle at 50 mph. Driving conditions are ideal (dry pavement, good visibility). What is the least amount of space that you should keep in front of your vehicle to be safe?

3. Under loaded front axles can cause the following:

4. The Commercial Driver's Handbook suggests several things to do when you pass a vehicle. Which of these is NOT one them?

5. Prior to driving, what are some of the items you should check the interior of the bus for?

6. If you cannot see well with your headlights when driving in an area with few streetlights on a clear night, you should:

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

8. Cargo covers:

9. The most common cause of serious vehicle skids is:

10. Can federal inspectors inspect your truck or bus?

11. Inspect your cargo after you have driven:

12. Heavy vehicles must sometimes travel more slowly than other traffic. Which of these is NOT a good rule to follow when you are driving such a vehicle?

13. As part of your pre-trip inspection you must:

14. To help you stay alert while driving, you should:

15. A vehicle is loaded with most of the weight on the steering axle. What may result?

16. If you are driving a long distance, you should:

17. You are driving a heavy vehicle and must exit a highway using an off ramp that curves downhill. You should:

18. Why should you be in the proper gear before starting down a hill?

19. How many red reflective triangles should you carry?

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

21. The height of the vehicle center of gravity is very important for safe handling. A high center of gravity means you are ore likely to do the following:

22. You must inspect your cargo:

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

24. Where or when should you test the stopping action of your service brakes?

25. It takes the body about _____ hours to get rid of the alcohol in four drinks.

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