Question 1

The use of mirrors becomes more significant when:

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A)  Making lane changes
B)  Making left and right turns
C)  When merging into traffic
D)  When performing tight maneuvers and backing up
E)  All of the aboveF) B) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 2

To perform a smooth stop with a vehicle equipped with air brakes, which of the following are true statements?

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A)  Apply pressure to the brake pedal gradually.
B)  The amount of brake pedal pressure needed depends on how fast you need to stop as well as your speed.
C)  You must maintain control of the brake pedal pressure until the vehicle comes to a full stop.
D)  All of the above statements are true.E) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 3

Under which of the following conditions should a commercial vehicle driver warn other motorists?

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A)  When the commercial driver plans to make a tight turn
B)  When there is trouble seen ahead of the commercial vehicle
C)  When planning to stop, including at railroad tracks
D)  When the commercial driver must drive slowly
E)  All of the aboveF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 4

When using a helper or ground guide for backing, you and the helper should:

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A)  Spend time getting know one another.
B)  Agree to have the helper stand in front of the vehicle.
C)  Work out a system of hand signals, especially for "stop."
D)  Ignore one another.E) A) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 5

To prevent rolling backwards from a stopped position in a vehicle equipped with a manual transmission, you should:

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A)  Rev up the engine and pop the clutch quickly.
B)  Engage the parking brake, rev up the engine, and release the brake quickly.
C)  Partially engage the clutch before removing the right foot from the brake.
D)  Start in a higher gear, such as 3rd or 4th.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 6

How much space (measured in seconds)  should you maintain in front of your vehicle if you are driving a 40 foot commercial vehicle at 35 miles per hour?

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A)  8 seconds
B)  6 seconds
C)  4 seconds
D)  10 secondsE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 7

Some commercial vehicles use retarders to help slow the vehicle. What are the four types of retarders?

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A)  Exhaust, engine, pneumatic, and electrical
B)  Exhaust, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical
C)  Exhaust, engine, hydraulic, and electrical
D)  Engine, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electricalE) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 8

In order to legally cross state lines in a commercial vehicle the driver must own a valid commercial driver license, and the CDL class of the vehicle must correspond to the CDL class listed on the license. This statement is:

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A)  True
B)  False
C)  It depends on the driver's home state laws.
D)  It depends on the age of the driver.E) C) and D)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

A Class C CDL is required for those who will be driving:

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A)  Any vehicle that is designed to transport 16 or more people, including the driver
B)  A school bus that is designed to carry 11 passengers or more, including the driver
C)  A and B above
D)  None of the aboveE) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 10

In order to be awarded a CDL, drivers must be able to show that they can properly perform which of the following?

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A)  Steering
B)  Accelerating
C)  Braking and stopping
D)  Backing up
E)  All of the aboveF) B) and C)
G) B) and D)

Question 11

Of the following, which contains the most alcohol?

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A)  1.5 ounce shot of 80 proof liquor
B)  12 ounces of 5% beer
C)  Five ounces of 12% wine
D)  They all contain the same amount of alcohol.E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 12

Which of the following special conditions require drivers to downshift?

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A)  Before entering a curve
B)  Before starting down a down slope or hill
C)  When approaching a stop
D)  None of the above
E)  All of the aboveF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 13

All commercial vehicles tend to pick up speed on downgrades. The most important task a driver has concerning speed on downgrades is to select and keep a speed that is safe and not too fast for:

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A)  The weight of the vehicle as well as the cargo being hauled
B)  The steepness of the downgrade
C)  The length of the downgrade
D)  Weather and road conditions
E)  All of the aboveF) C) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 14

Which of the following can cause wheels to lock up, loss of braking power, pulling to one side or jackknifing?

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A)  Worn brake pads
B)  Loose brake belts
C)  Wet brakes
D)  Worn air hoses
E)  None of the aboveF) C) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 15

Nationally, which of the following causes more fatal injuries in road work areas?

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A)  Flying debris
B)  Inattentive road workers stepping into traffic
C)  Speeding
D)  None of the aboveE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 16

Removing your foot from the accelerator and shifting to a lower gear in order to slow your vehicle is called?

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A)  Engine braking
B)  Brake fade
C)  Shift braking
D)  None of the aboveE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 17

Knowing how to down shift commercial vehicles with manual transmissions is important. Which of the following is the correct way to downshift?

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A)  Release pressure on accelerator, depress clutch, shift to neutral simultaneously, release clutch, depress accelerator, increase rpms to required level for next lowest gear, depress clutch and shift to next lower gear simultaneously, release clutch and depress accelerator pedal.
B)  Hold accelerator down, depress clutch, release clutch, depress clutch while shifting to next lower gear, release clutch.
C)  Release accelerator, depress clutch, shift to next lower gear, release clutch and press down on accelerator at the same time.
D)  Hold accelerator pressure, depress clutch, shift to neutral and then shift to next lower gear, release clutch.
E)  None of the aboveF) All of the above
G) A) and C)

Question 18

When signaling to make a turn, commercial drivers should:

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A)  Cancel their signal as soon as they begin their turn
B)  Signal early
C)  Leave signal on until the turn is complete
D)  Use hand signals whenever possible
E)  B and CF) All of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 19

For commercial drivers, the cumulative effect of not getting enough sleep is commonly known as?

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A)  Insomnia
B)  Sleep apnea
C)  Sleep debt
D)  GrogginessE) B) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 20

How much space (measured in seconds)  should you keep in front of your vehicle if you are driving a 60 foot commercial vehicle at 55 miles per hour?

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A)  5 seconds
B)  7 seconds
C)  10 seconds
D)  20 secondsE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 2: Basic Operation

Some commercial vehicles use retarders to help slow the vehicle. What are the four types of retarders?

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Which of the following can cause wheels to lock up, loss of braking power, pulling to one side or jackknifing?

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All commercial vehicles tend to pick up speed on downgrades. The most important task a driver has concerning speed on downgrades is to select and keep a speed that is safe and not too fast for:

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Of the following, which contains the most alcohol?

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Nationally, which of the following causes more fatal injuries in road work areas?

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For commercial drivers, the cumulative effect of not getting enough sleep is commonly known as?

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To perform a smooth stop with a vehicle equipped with air brakes, which of the following are true statements?

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How much space (measured in seconds) should you maintain in front of your vehicle if you are driving a 40 foot commercial vehicle at 35 miles per hour?

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In order to legally cross state lines in a commercial vehicle the driver must own a valid commercial driver license, and the CDL class of the vehicle must correspond to the CDL class listed on the license. This statement is:

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Which of the following special conditions require drivers to downshift?

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Knowing how to down shift commercial vehicles with manual transmissions is important. Which of the following is the correct way to downshift?

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A Class C CDL is required for those who will be driving:

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Removing your foot from the accelerator and shifting to a lower gear in order to slow your vehicle is called?

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The use of mirrors becomes more significant when:

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In order to be awarded a CDL, drivers must be able to show that they can properly perform which of the following?

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How much space (measured in seconds) should you keep in front of your vehicle if you are driving a 60 foot commercial vehicle at 55 miles per hour?

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Under which of the following conditions should a commercial vehicle driver warn other motorists?

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To prevent rolling backwards from a stopped position in a vehicle equipped with a manual transmission, you should:

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When signaling to make a turn, commercial drivers should:

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When using a helper or ground guide for backing, you and the helper should:

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