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Question:

If you are drowsy, what action should you take before driving farther?

Answer: Pull off the road and get some sleep.

Explanation
You cannot make drowsiness disappear by drinking coffee or other caffeinated beverages or by getting fresh air. They may make you feel more alert momentarily, but the only real solution is to get off the road and get some rest.
This question is in Section 1: General Knowledge of our CDL Test Guide. Explore now!
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Question: Going down a mountain, upon reaching your "safe" speed, you should then brake to...?

5 mph slower

The best technique for descending is to assess the slope and conditions and choose a safe speed. Once you reach this speed, gently brake until you are going 5 miles an hour slower, and then let your speed build up again. When you reach your safe speed, brake again, and so forth. This is much less likely overheat your brakes than trying to hold a set speed with the brakes permanently half on.

Question: Is it true that as long as the engine is not overheated, it is completely safe to remove the radiator cap?

No

It is not enough for the engine not to be overheated. The system should have cooled completely before you even attempt to remove the radiator cap, and even then, you should be very careful as there may be tremendous pressure and damaging steam and fluids.

Question: How much are you required to slow down for law enforcement, emergency workers, or tow truck drivers, if you can't move over?

20 mph below speed limit

Florida's Move Over Law requires you to slow 20 mph below the speed limit on two-lane roadways, move to another lane, or slow to a speed of 20 mph below the speed limit on multiple lane roadways, and slow to 5 mph if the speed limit is 20 mph or less. Not following this new law could result in both fines AND points on your driver's license.

Question: Which of the following choices lists all or almost all the emergency equipment that is required on a school bus?

Fire extinguisher, flashlight, fusees, electrical fuses (if your vehicle uses them), crowbar, emergency triangles, and first-aid kit (including an emergency medical card for each student)

Question: During loading or unloading procedure the students should cross the road in front of the bus within ____ feet.

10

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