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When making a right hand turn, you should always:
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rear of your vehicle close to the curb
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A front wheel skid is usually caused by (3):
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for conditions
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* Lack of tread on the front tires
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* Cargo improperly loaded
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Driving at night is more dangerous because of the following (3):
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* Most people are less alert at night due to fatigue
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* Headlights often cause glare which can blind drivers
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* There are more drunk drivers at night
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How often should you check your cargo (3)?
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miles after beginning a trip
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* After you have driven for three hours
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* After you take a break
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,An engine retarder is designed to:
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without using brakes i,- i,-
When should tires be replaced (3)?i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-i,- i,- * When the tread
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separates
* When there are broken valve stems
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* If the tread depth on your front tires is less than 4/32 deep
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In the event of a tire failure, you should:
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and hold the steering wheel firmly
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Your vehicle is going down a long hill and your brakes begin to
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fail. What should you do?
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escape route i,-
When you are in a 60 foot vehicle, how much space should you
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maintain in front of you at highway speeds? Seven seconds
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What is the first thing to do if your vehicle catches fire while
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driving? Pull off the road and park in an open area
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The best way to put out a fire is to:
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the base of the fire
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, What are some causes of vehicle fires (3):
i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-i,- i,- * Spilled fuel
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* Short circuits
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* Driver smoking
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Safe drivers must maintain space around their vehicles for the
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following reasons (3): * In case you must stop suddenly
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* In case there are cars following too closely
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* In case there is an obstacle in the road.
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Hydroplaning can occur when you drive through water or slush. If i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-
you experience hydroplaning you should:
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accelerator and push in the clutch i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-
The definition of a commercial motor vehicle is (3):
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vehicle with a gross weight over 26,001 lbs
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* A vehicle transporting hazardous materials
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* A vehicle transporting 16 or more passengers
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When driving at highway speeds, you should look 12-15 seconds
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ahead which is: At least a quarter of a mile
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Verified Answers | Latest 2025/2026 Update. i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-
When making a right hand turn, you should always:
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rear of your vehicle close to the curb
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A front wheel skid is usually caused by (3):
i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-i,- i,- * Driving too fast
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for conditions
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* Lack of tread on the front tires
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* Cargo improperly loaded
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Driving at night is more dangerous because of the following (3):
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* Most people are less alert at night due to fatigue
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* Headlights often cause glare which can blind drivers
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* There are more drunk drivers at night
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How often should you check your cargo (3)?
i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-i,- i,- * Within 25
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miles after beginning a trip
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* After you have driven for three hours
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* After you take a break
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,An engine retarder is designed to:
i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-i,- i,- Slow the vehicle down i,- i,- i,- i,-
without using brakes i,- i,-
When should tires be replaced (3)?i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-i,- i,- * When the tread
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separates
* When there are broken valve stems
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* If the tread depth on your front tires is less than 4/32 deep
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In the event of a tire failure, you should:
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and hold the steering wheel firmly
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Your vehicle is going down a long hill and your brakes begin to
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fail. What should you do?
i,- Look for an escape ramp or ani,- i,- i,- i,-i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-
escape route i,-
When you are in a 60 foot vehicle, how much space should you
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maintain in front of you at highway speeds? Seven seconds
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What is the first thing to do if your vehicle catches fire while
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driving? Pull off the road and park in an open area
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The best way to put out a fire is to:
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the base of the fire
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, What are some causes of vehicle fires (3):
i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-i,- i,- * Spilled fuel
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* Short circuits
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* Driver smoking
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Safe drivers must maintain space around their vehicles for the
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following reasons (3): * In case you must stop suddenly
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* In case there are cars following too closely
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* In case there is an obstacle in the road.
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Hydroplaning can occur when you drive through water or slush. If i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-
you experience hydroplaning you should:
i,- Release the i,- i,- i,- i,-i,- i,- i,- i,-
accelerator and push in the clutch i,- i,- i,- i,- i,-
The definition of a commercial motor vehicle is (3):
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vehicle with a gross weight over 26,001 lbs
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* A vehicle transporting hazardous materials
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* A vehicle transporting 16 or more passengers
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When driving at highway speeds, you should look 12-15 seconds
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ahead which is: At least a quarter of a mile
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