AR CDL Practice Test Flashcards
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If you realize you may be running late to your destination, you should:
Drive at a safe speed and arrive when you arrive…
To avoid engaging in dangerous and aggressive driving behavior, you should relax and accept any delays that arise throughout a trip. To help avoid the stress of arriving late to a destination, plan for likely delays when planning your drive.
A high center of gravity:
Makes a vehicle more susceptible to rollover…
A high center of gravity makes a vehicle more likely to tip over.
Why should you regularly drain the air tanks?
Because compressed air contains some water and the water collects in the tanks…
Compressed air usually contains a certain amount of moisture and compressor oil, which can build up in the air storage tanks and damage the brake system. The tanks should be drained to clean out these accumulations. On a tank with a manual drain valve, draining should be performed at the end of each day of driving.
The more alcohol in the body:
The longer it will take to remove the alcohol from the body…
The body removes alcohol at a fixed rate. The more alcohol consumed, the longer it will take for the body to remove the alcohol from its system.
Exhaust system parts should:
Not leak…
It is essential that exhaust system parts are not leaking or otherwise broken. A faulty exhaust system can let poisonous fumes into the cab or sleeper berth.
Which of the following may result in an applicant being denied a hazardous materials endorsement?
They are not a lawful permanent resident of the United States…
You will be denied a hazardous materials endorsement, or lose an existing endorsement, if you renounce your U.S. citizenship; are not a lawful permanent U.S. resident; are wanted for, indicted for, or convicted of certain felonies; are judged mentally defective or are committed to a mental institution; or are deemed by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to pose a security threat.
Distracted driving:
Can occur as a result of mental activities, such as daydreaming…
Distractions while driving can be physical (such as reaching for an object), mental (such as making conversation with a passenger), or both (such as holding a phone to send texts). Strategies to help you avoid distracted driving include pre-programming radio stations; planning out your route in advance; avoiding complex or emotionally taxing conversation while driving; adjusting your mirrors before setting out; and not eating, drinking, or smoking while behind the wheel.
Most heavy trucks with manual transmissions require ____ to change gears.
Double clutching…
Most heavy vehicles with manual transmissions require double clutching to shift gears. Learning to effectively change gears by double clutching takes practice.
When drivers turn, they usually:
Look in the direction of the turn…
When turning, drivers usually look in the direction of their turn. If a driver fails to signal before a turn or lane change, their body movements may still provide a clue that they are planning to turn.
If driving in a foggy area, you should not:
Increase your speed…
It is safest not to drive in foggy areas. However, if you must drive through fog, you should slow down, use your low beam headlights and fog lights, and turn on your four-way flashers.
If your privilege to operate your personal vehicle is revoked due to a controlled substance-related violation:
You will lose your CDL for one year…
If your privilege to operate your personal vehicle is revoked, canceled, or suspended due to an alcohol- or controlled substance-related violation, you will lose your CDL for one year.
Loading cargo:
Can be done by a second person, but the driver is responsible for the safety of the cargo…
Regardless of who has loaded cargo onto a vehicle, the driver is responsible for the safety of the cargo.
If a vehicle is power steering-equipped, the hoses should be:
Checked for leaks…
When inspecting a vehicle equipped with power steering, you should inspect the hoses, pumps, and fluid levels. Specifically check the hoses for leaks.
Which of the following is not a backing maneuver that you will be asked to perform during the basic control skills test?
Blind offset…
Backing maneuvers that may be included in the basic vehicle control skills test include straight line backing, offset back/right, offset back/left, driver side parallel parking, conventional parallel parking, and alley docking.
When stopped on the side of the road, the driver should:
Turn on their emergency flashers…
If you must stop on the side of the road, it is important to turn on your four-way emergency flashers to warn other road users.
When backing, you should:
Use a helper, if possible…
Driving in reverse is always dangerous because you cannot see everything behind your vehicle. Whenever possible, use a helper to monitor your blind spots.
Aggressive driving is:
Operating a vehicle in a selfish or pushy manner…
Aggressive driving is the act of operating a motor vehicle in a selfish, bold, or pushy manner and without regard for the rights or safety of other road users.
Poor weight balance:
Makes handling more difficult…
Poorly balanced loads can lead to unsafe handling. It is important to properly distribute the weight of cargo when loading a vehicle.
When changing lanes, you should:
Move slowly, in case another vehicle is in the lane you wish to occupy…
Always change lanes slowly and smoothly. If you did not see drivers who are already using the lane you wish to occupy, this will give them a chance to get out of your way or honk their horns to alert you. Always signal before changing lanes.
What does ABS do?
Prevent wheel lockup…
The purpose of an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) is to prevent wheels from locking up during hard applications of the brakes, especially on slippery surfaces.
