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Kansas CDL Double Test 1
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QUESTION 1 / 20
The air compressor governor controls:
Choose one answer below.
A
When the air compressor pumps air into the air storage tanks.
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B
How fast air is pumped into the air storage tanks.
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C
The temperature of air pumped into the air storage tanks.
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D
The speed of the vehicle.
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QUESTION 2 / 20
When driving with covered cargo, a cover that flaps:
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A
Is acceptable.
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B
Allows air to keep the cargo cool.
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C
Can tear loose.
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D
Can attract birds.
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QUESTION 3 / 20
What is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)?
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A
The maximum permitted total weight of a vehicle and its cargo
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B
The minimum permitted weight of a trailer
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C
The maximum permitted weight of a trailer and its contents
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D
The maximum permitted weight of only a tractor
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QUESTION 4 / 20
What does ABS do?
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A
Prevent wheel lockup
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B
Prevent the air compressor from overheating
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C
Prevent the front brakes from being used on ice
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D
Prevent the brakes from being used if downshifting would be more effective
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QUESTION 5 / 20
Bridges usually:
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A
Freeze, but only once the temperature drops significantly below 32 degrees Fahrenheit.
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B
Freeze after other road surfaces freeze.
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C
Freeze before other road surfaces.
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D
Have heaters to prevent them from freezing.
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QUESTION 6 / 20
On a leaf spring, the leaves:
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A
May be broken.
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B
Are not required.
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C
Should not be broken.
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D
Should shift.
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QUESTION 7 / 20
When connecting a converter dolly to the rear trailer, the trailer height should be:
Choose one answer below.
A
Higher than the center height of the fifth wheel.
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B
Lower than the center height of the fifth wheel.
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C
The same height as the fifth wheel.
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D
About shoulder height.
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QUESTION 8 / 20
When inspecting a power steering-equipped vehicle, you should be sure that:
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A
The fluid is at the proper level.
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B
The hoses are connected to the battery.
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C
The hoses do not contain any fluid.
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D
Only small leaks are present.
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QUESTION 9 / 20
When backing a trailer, how should you turn the steering wheel?
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A
Turn the top of the steering wheel in the direction you want the trailer to go.
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B
Turn the top of the steering wheel in the direction opposite of where you want the trailer to go.
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C
It doesn’t matter.
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D
It depends on where the trailer is being backed.
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QUESTION 10 / 20
Convex mirrors:
Choose one answer below.
A
Cannot be used on vehicles transporting hazardous materials.
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B
Can replace flat mirrors.
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C
Can be helpful to see a wider area.
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D
Are illegal to be used in most states.
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QUESTION 11 / 20
To make driving at night easier, you should:
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A
Keep your interior light turned on.
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B
Adjust the instrument panel lights as dimly as you can while still being able to read the gauges.
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C
Not take a nap before driving.
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D
Use only your low beam headlights.
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QUESTION 12 / 20
If using a helper while backing a vehicle, where should they stand?
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A
In front of the passenger side
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B
In front of the driver side
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C
On the wide of the truck
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D
Near the back of the truck
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QUESTION 13 / 20
When preparing to enter traffic, you should do all of the following, except:
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A
Wait for a large gap between vehicles.
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B
Be prepared for your vehicle to accelerate slowly, especially if it is loaded.
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C
Make sure you can completely cross traffic, if necessary, without interfering with traffic.
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D
Assume other drivers will make room for your much larger vehicle.
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QUESTION 14 / 20
An example of mandatory emergency equipment is:
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A
A supply of spare electrical fuses.
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B
A loud horn.
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C
A battery-operated flashlight.
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D
A supply of fireworks.
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QUESTION 15 / 20
When approaching a railroad crossing:
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A
You will likely be able to outdrive a train.
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B
You should not rely only on warning signals.
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C
You should roll a window down to listen for an approaching train.
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D
You should only worry about the track closest to your vehicle.
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QUESTION 16 / 20
Most heavy vehicles require ____ to change gears.
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A
Double clutching
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B
Double shifting
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C
Triple clutching
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D
Triple shifting
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QUESTION 17 / 20
Which of the following is not a part of an air brake system?
Choose one answer below.
A
A service brake system
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B
A parking brake system
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C
An emergency brake system
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D
An axle brake system
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QUESTION 18 / 20
A suspension system:
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A
Has a weight capacity rating.
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B
Uses pressurized water to support the load.
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C
Can handle any weight load.
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D
Has a minimum weight rating.
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QUESTION 19 / 20
If federal inspectors judge your vehicle to be unsafe, they can:
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A
Bring you to a garage to have your vehicle fixed.
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B
Formerly request that you have your vehicle's problems fixed.
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C
Call a mechanic.
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D
Pull the vehicle out-of-service until it is fixed.
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QUESTION 20 / 20
When carrying a wide load, you should:
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A
Drive as fast as possible.
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B
Obtain special permits and follow special rules.
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C
Honk at other drivers to get them to move from the lane closest to you.
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D
Drive on the shoulder.
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