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-Guarantee passing score -53 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: You are driving on a two lane road. An oncoming driver drifts into your lane and is headed straight for you. Which of these is generally the best action?
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Steer to the right Question 2: You should use your mirrors to check:
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All of the above.Question 3: The parking brake should be tested while the vehicle is:
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Parked
Question 4: Which of these can help you stay alert while driving?
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Taking short breaks before you are drowsy.
Question 5: Which of these is a good rule to follow when driving at night.
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Keep your speed slow enough that you can stop within the range of your headlights Question 6: A drivers trip log, if required:
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Must be shown immediately when an officer requests it
Question 7: Which of these statements about staying alert to drive is true?
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The only thing that can cure fatigue is sleep.Question 8: Cargo inspections:
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Should be performed after every break you take while driving.Question 9: While driving, you see a small (1 foot square) cardboard box ahead in your lane.
You should:
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Steer around it when it is safe to do so.Question 10: The proper way to hold a steering wheel is at clock positions ____ and ____.
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- and 9
Question 11: What should you do when your vehicle hydroplanes?
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Release the accelerator Question 12: The amount of liquid to load into a tank depends on:
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All of the above
Question 13: Retarders:
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Can cause the vehicle to skid when the road is slippery.
Question 14: How far should a driver look ahead of the vehicle while driving?
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12-15 seconds Question 15: Where or when should you test the stopping action of your service brakes?
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When the vehicle is moving at about 5 MPH.
Question 16: What is counter steering?
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Turning the wheel in the opposite direction after steering to avoid a traffic emergency Question 17: Which of these describes how you should use the brake pedal on a steep downhill grade?
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Release the brake when you are 5 MPH below your safe speed, then let your speed come back up to your safe speed and repeat braking again, (bring you speed down 5 MPH below your safe speed.) Question 18: A vehicle is loaded with very little weight on the drive axle. What may result?
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Poor traction Question 19: If you are stopped at a roadside rest and found to have a BAC (Blood Alcohol
Concentration) of .02 you will:
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Be placed out of service for 24 hours Question 20: Truck escape ramps:
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Are designed to protect vehicles from damage.
Question 21: Which of these statements about using turn signals is true?
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When turning, you should signal early.
Question 22: When should you wear seat belts?
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Any time you are in a moving vehicle.
Question 23: Which of these statements about marking a stopped vehicle is true?
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If a hill or curve keeps drivers behind you from seeing the vehicle within 500 feet, the rear reflective triangle should be moved back down the road to give adequate warning.Question 24: High beams should be:
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Used whenever it is safe and legal to do so.Question 25: Your vehicle is in a traffic emergency and may collide with another vehicle if you do not take action. Which of these is a good rule to remember at such a time?
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Heavy vehicles can almost always turn more quickly than they can stop Question 26: If you are being tailgated, you should:
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Increase the space in front of you.Question 27: According to the driver's manual, why should you limit the use of your horn?
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It can startle other drivers.Question 28: Which one of these is not part of the check of the engine compartment done for a pre trip inspection?
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Valve clearance.