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Question:

While you are on the road, how often must you stop to check your cargo?

1. Within the first 50 miles

2. After each break you take

3. Every three hours or 150 miles

4. All of the above

Answer: All of the above

Explanation
While the rules vary by jurisdiction, in DC, you must check your cargo within the first 50 miles of your journey and then every three hours or 150 miles, whichever comes first.
This question is in Section 1: General Knowledge of our CDL Test Guide. Explore now!
Related Question

Question: Which of the following is NOT a basic skill needed to operate a commercial vehicle?

Ability to multitask while driving

You must be proficient in several driving skills such as steering and backing, but no one can multitask and drive well. Unfortunately, many people have mistakenly thought they could, which is why there have been so many accidents caused by texting while driving.

Question: What is your perception distance?

The distance between seeing and recognize the existence of a hazard.

Your stopping distance is made up of perception, reaction and braking distances. The perception distance is the distance it takes to see the hazard AND recognize it as one.

Question: If somebody is following you too closely, what should you do?

1. Decrease your following distance

2. Tap your brakes several times

3. Put on your warning flashers

4. None of the above

None of the above

Don’t let somebody tailgating you push you into rash actions. Keep your following distance (the space between you and the vehicle ahead) constant, or make it larger if you can. That will give the vehicle behind space to enter if they choose to overtake, and give you room to slow down more gently, cutting the risk of being run into from behind.

Question: To prevent a load from shifting, there should be at least one tie down for every ____ feet of cargo.

10.

Question: Where should the tractor be when you inspect landing gear after uncoupling the trailer?

With the tractor frame under the trailer.

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