BMV CDL General Knowledge Test
### Emergency Situations - First Action During a Tire Blowout:
️Stay off the brake until the vehicle has slowed down. - Correct Gear for Long, Steep Downhill Grade:
️Use a lower gear than you would use to climb the hill. - Handling Front-Wheel Skids:
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✔️Stay off the brake until the vehicle has slowed down.
- Correct Gear for Long, Steep Downhill Grade:
✔️Use a lower gear than you would use to climb the hill.
- Handling Front-Wheel Skids:
✔️The vehicle will go straight ahead even if the steering wheel is turned.
- What to Do in a Traffic Emergency:
✔️Avoid braking until your speed has dropped to about 20 mph.
### Cargo and Loading
- Cargo Statements:
✔️Unstable loads (like hanging meat or livestock) require extra caution on curves.
- Key Principle for Loading Cargo:
✔️Keep the load balanced in the cargo area.
### Vehicle Inspections
- Wheels and Rims Pre-Trip Check:
✔️Rust around wheel nuts may indicate looseness.
- Tires Pre-Trip Check:
, ✔️Mismatched tire sizes should not be used together.
### Braking and Vehicle Control
- Responding to Brake Failure:
✔️Pumping the brake may restore pressure.
- Total Stopping Distance at 55 mph:
✔️About the length of a football field.
- Cold Weather Driving:
✔️Use windshield washer antifreeze.
- Braking Technique on Slippery Roads:
✔️Slow down gradually and make gentle turns.
### Night Driving and Visibility
- Driving at Night:
✔️Adjust speed to keep stopping distance within sight distance.
- Using High Beams:
✔️Use high beams when safe and legal.
### Traffic Signals and Communication
- Limiting Horn Use:
✔️To avoid startling other drivers.
- Use of Mirrors:
✔️Be aware of blind spots that mirrors cannot show.
, ### Driver Behavior and Fatigue
- Overcoming Fatigue:
✔️Sleep is the only true remedy for fatigue.
- Recognizing Drowsy Driving Symptoms:
✔️Signs include yawning, drifting thoughts, and trouble keeping eyes open.
### Emergency Response and Safety
- In Case of a Crash:
✔️Stop driving whenever you become sleepy.
- Care for Injured Persons at an Accident Scene:
✔️Keep an injured person warm, not cool.
- Driving in Deep Water:
✔️Gently apply brakes while driving through to maintain function.
### Driving Techniques
- Correcting a Rear-Wheel Acceleration Skid:
✔️Stop accelerating.
- Practicing Controlled Braking:
✔️To keep a vehicle moving straight while braking.
### Steer and Turn Safely
- Steering Technique to Avoid Collisions:
✔️Don't turn more than needed to clear the obstacle.
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