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2. You are driving a 40-foot vehicle at 35mph. The road is dry and visibility is good. What is the least amount of space you should keep in front of your vehicle to be safe?
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B. 4 seconds.
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3. Which of these statements about drinking alcohol is true?
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A. A few beers have the same effect on driving as a few shots of whiskey or a few glasses of wine.
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4. While driving, ice builds up on your wipers and they no longer clean the windshield. You should:
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C. Stop safely and fix the problem.
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5. Which of these statements about driving in areas with strong winds is true?
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A. Winds are a big problem when a truck comes out of tunnels.
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6. What is counter-steering?
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C. Turning the wheel back in the other direction after steering to avoid a traffic emergency.
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7. To help you stay alert while driving you should:
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C. Take short breaks before you get drowsy.
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8. You do not have a Hazardous Materials Endorsement on your Commercial Driver's License. You can drive a vehicle hauling hazardous materials when:
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B. The vehicle does not require placards.
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9. Cargo inspections:
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B. Should be performed as part of your pre-trip inspection, again within the first 50 miles of your trip, then again after you have driven 3 hours or 150 miles, and after every break you take during driving.
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10. Retarders:
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C. Can cause the drive wheels to skid when they have poor traction.
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11. You are driving a new truck with a manual transmission. What gear will you probably have to use to take a long, steep downhill grade?
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B. A lower gear than you would use to climb the hill.
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12. Which of these statements about speed management is true?
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C. You should choose a speed that lets you stop within the distance that you can see ahead.
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13. Which of these best describes how you should use the brake pedal on a steep downhill grade?
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A. Snubbing.
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14. Which of these statements about double clutching and shifting is true?
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C. You can use the tachometer to tell you when to shift.
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15. Which of these statements about using turn signals is true?
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B. When turning, you should signal early.
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16. Which of these statements about cargo loading is true?
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B. State laws dictate legal weight limits.
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