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You can see a marking on a vehicle ahead of you, the marking is a red triangle with an orange center. What does the marking mean? - ANSWER-It may be a slow moving vehicle.
Most serious skids result from? - ANSWER-Driving to fast for conditions.
When you are parked at the side of the road at night you must - ANSWER-Turn on your 4-way flashers to warn others.
You do not have a hazardous materials endorsement on your CDL license. You can drive a vehicle hauling hazardous material when? - ANSWER-The vehicle does not require placards.
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To avoid a crash you had to drive on the right shoulder. You are now driving at 40 mph on the shoulder. How should you move back onto the pavement. - ANSWER-Keep moving at the present speed and steer very gently back onto the pavement.
Containerized loads - ANSWER-Are generally used when freight is carried part way by rail, ship, or air.
In your mirror you can see a car approaching from the rear, the next time you check your mirror you do not see the car, you wish to change lanes, you should? - ANSWER-Wait to change lanes until you are sure the car isn't in your blind spot.
Whenever you double your speed your vehicle has about...times more destructive power. - ANSWER-4
You are starting your vehicle in motion from a stop, as you apply power to the drive wheels they start to spin, you should? - ANSWER-Take your foot off the accelerator
Placards must be - ANSWER-Placed on all four sides of the vehicle
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A car cuts in front of you creating a hazard. What should you not do? - ANSWER-Honk and stay close behind the car
What should you do if you are unsure whether you have enough overhead clearance? - ANSWER-Find another route that will not require driving under the object.
You are driving a heavy vehicle you must exit a highway using a off ramp that curves downhill, you should? - ANSWER-Slow down to a safe speed before the curb.
You are driving a vehicle at 55 mph on dry pavement about how much total stopping distance will you need to bring the vehicle to a stop? - ANSWER-The length of a football field
Which of these is not part of the pre trip inspection in the engine compartment? - ANSWER-Valve clearance
Truck escape ramps - ANSWER-Help avoid damage to vehicles.
On which fires can you use water on? - ANSWER-Tires
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