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New York CDL Tank Test 2
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QUESTION 1 / 20
What does the air compressor governor do?
Choose one answer below.
A
Controls when the air compressor pumps air into the air storage tanks.
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B
Controls how quickly air leaves the air storage tanks.
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C
Controls the temperature of the air entering the air storage tanks.
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D
Controls the temperature of the air leaving the air storage tanks.
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QUESTION 2 / 20
Be sure you are always driving so your vehicle can stop:
Choose one answer below.
A
Within 10 feet of your current position.
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B
Within 1,000 feet of your current position.
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C
Within your view of the road ahead.
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D
Immediately.
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QUESTION 3 / 20
Multi-speed axles and auxiliary transmissions are used:
Choose one answer below.
A
To make a vehicle run more smoothly.
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B
To provide extra gears.
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C
To get improved gas mileage.
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D
To make a vehicle less noisy.
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QUESTION 4 / 20
When traveling with Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 explosives, the vehicle should not be:
Choose one answer below.
A
Parked within 300 feet of a bridge.
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B
Parked within 40 feet of the road.
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C
Parked for only short periods of time.
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D
Parked on grass.
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QUESTION 5 / 20
Which of the following is not a tire problem to check for and avoid?
Choose one answer below.
A
Radial and bias-ply tires used together
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B
Recapped tires on the front of a school bus
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C
Tread separation
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D
All tires are made by the same company
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QUESTION 6 / 20
A vehicle should be equipped with all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
A fire extinguisher.
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B
Spare electrical fuses.
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C
Warning devices for parked vehicles, such as flares.
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D
A spotlight.
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QUESTION 7 / 20
What is the average driver’s reaction time?
Choose one answer below.
A
One-sixteenth of a second
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B
One-eighth of a second
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C
Between three-quarters of a second and one second
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D
Two seconds
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QUESTION 8 / 20
A one-way check valve:
Choose one answer below.
A
Drains the water and compressor oil from the air tanks.
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B
Prevents air from escaping if the air compressor has a leak.
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C
Activates the emergency brakes when there is a leak.
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D
Holds the spring brakes in position until they are used.
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QUESTION 9 / 20
What does the trailer air supply control look like?
Choose one answer below.
A
It is a square blue knob.
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B
It is a triangular yellow knob.
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C
It is an eight-sided red knob.
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D
It is a circular orange knob.
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QUESTION 10 / 20
Before entering a curve, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Upshift.
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B
Speed up.
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C
Drive on the shoulder.
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D
Downshift.
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QUESTION 11 / 20
When driving a vehicle equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop harder than you would in a vehicle not equipped with ABS.
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B
Use extra braking force to ensure the ABS kicks in.
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C
Brake as you would in a vehicle not equipped with ABS.
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D
Brake with less force than you would in a vehicle not equipped with ABS.
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QUESTION 12 / 20
With your low beam headlights turned on, you should be able to see about ____ ahead of your vehicle.
Choose one answer below.
A
15 feet
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B
75 feet
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C
100 feet
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D
250 feet
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QUESTION 13 / 20
When using the controlled braking method in an emergency situation, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Apply the brakes as hard as possible without locking the wheels.
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B
Apply the brakes with about half of your usual force.
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C
Apply the brakes so the wheels lock.
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D
Apply the brakes with minimal pressure.
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QUESTION 14 / 20
In very hot weather, tires should be checked regularly because:
Choose one answer below.
A
They may melt.
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B
Air pressure may increase with the temperature.
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C
The tread wears down extra quickly.
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D
The lug nuts may loosen.
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QUESTION 15 / 20
When you are driving while drowsy, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Press on and try to finish the trip.
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B
Take drugs to keep awake.
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C
Stop and take a nap.
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D
Stop for a coffee break.
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QUESTION 16 / 20
If there is a collision involving a vehicle transporting Class 1 explosives, the driver should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Not warn others of the danger.
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B
Allow smoking near the vehicle.
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C
Keep the explosives inside the vehicle until after separating the vehicles involved in the collision.
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D
Remove the explosives from the vehicle before separating the vehicles involved in the collision.
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QUESTION 17 / 20
To avoid becoming an aggressive driver, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Plan trips without allocating extra time for traffic.
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B
Tailgate.
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C
Drive slowly in the left lane.
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D
Not make gestures to other drivers.
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QUESTION 18 / 20
Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS):
Choose one answer below.
A
Reduce normal braking capacity.
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B
Are equipped in addition to other braking systems and do not reduce normal braking power.
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C
Are not effective on larger vehicles.
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D
Are illegal in some states.
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QUESTION 19 / 20
There may be restrictions on the transportation of explosives or hazardous waste in certain areas. These restrictions:
Choose one answer below.
A
Are usually not a concern.
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B
Are waived on the weekends.
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C
Should be researched before taking a route.
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D
Only apply if transporting more than 1,000 pounds of a material.
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QUESTION 20 / 20
The application pressure gauge:
Choose one answer below.
A
Shows how much air pressure is being applied to the brakes.
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B
Shows the temperature of air being used in the braking system.
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C
Shows the pressure of the air coming from the compressor.
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D
Shows the number of times the brakes have been used.
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