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Which of these is NOT part of the pre-trip inspection of the engine compartment?
Valve clearance. ✓ CORRECT
Engine oil level.
Worn electrical wiring insulation.
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The road you are driving on becomes very slippery due to glare ice. Which of these is a good thing to do in such a situation?
Stop driving as soon as you can safely do so. ✓ CORRECT
Downshift to stop.
Keep varying your speed by accelerating and braking.
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You wish to turn right from one two-lane, two-way street to another. Your vehicle is so long that you must swing wide to make the turn. Which of these figures shows how the turn should be made.
Figure
Figure ✓ CORRECT
Figure
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You are driving a vehicle that could safely be driven at 55 mph on an open road. But traffic is heavy and other vehicles drive at the speed 35-mph, though the speed limit is 55 mph. The safest speed for your vehicle is more likely to be:
35 mph. ✓ CORRECT
45 mph.
55 mph.
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What is countersteering?
Turning the steering wheel counterclockwise.
Using the steering axle brakes to prevent oversteering.
Turning the wheel back in the other direction after steering to avoid a traffic emergency. ✓ CORRECT
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Which of these statements about backing a heavy vehicle is true?
You should avoid backing whenever you can. ✓ CORRECT
Helpers should be out of the driver’s sight and use only voice (spoken) signals to communicate with the driver
It is safer to back toward the right side of the vehicle than toward the driver’s side.
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Which of these statements about marking a stopped vehicle is true?
If a hill or curve keeps drivers behind you from seeing the vehicle within 500 feet, the rear reflective triangle should be moved down the road to give adequate ✓ CORRECT
You do not need to put out reflective triangles unless the vehicle will be stopped for 30 minutes or more.
The vehicle’s taillights should be kept on to warn other drivers.
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Which of these best describes how you should use the brake pedal on a steep downhill grade?
Light, pumping action.
Light, steady pressure. ✓ CORRECT
Repeated strong pressure then release.
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Which of these statements about using turn signals is true?
You do not need to use your turn signal when changing lanes in traffic on a four-lane highway.
When turning, you should signal early. ✓ CORRECT
You should use your turn signal to mark your vehicle when it is pulled off on the side of the road.
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Which of these statements about using turn signals is true?
You do not need to use your turn signal when changing lanes in traffic on a four-lane highway.
When turning, you should signal early. ✓ CORRECT
You should use your turn signal to mark your vehicle when it is pulled off on the side of the road.