Nebraska CDL — General Knowledge: Sharing the Road Practice Test

Question 1

Why does the manual list shoppers as a hazard?

Accepted Answer

They are often looking for stores or into store windows instead of watching traffic — Around shopping areas, people are frequently not watching traffic because their attention is on stores and window displays.

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They often carry packages that block the sidewalk

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They drive only at night

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They usually park legally

Question 2

Besides narrower lanes, sharp turns, and uneven surfaces, why does the manual call work zones a hazard?

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Drivers around you tend to be distracted and make unsafe moves — The manual warns that other drivers in work zones are often distracted, and that workers or construction vehicles can end up in your path.

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Speed limits are always higher there

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Trucks are barred from them

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Workers direct trucks to the shoulder

Question 3

Which cold-weather clue does the manual list for spotting an impaired driver?

Accepted Answer

An open window — An open window in cold weather is one of the manual's clues that a driver may be sleepy, drunk, drugged, or ill.

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Snow tires on the vehicle

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Headlights on during the day

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A frost-free windshield

Question 4

Why should you watch other drivers who are 'in conflict,' even when they are not yet in your way?

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Their reaction to the conflict may put them in conflict with you — A driver reacting to a conflict, such as a merge or a blocked lane, may do something that creates a conflict with you, so the manual calls such drivers a hazard.

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They always have the right of way

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They are required to signal you

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They will usually stop and wait

Question 5

For which vehicles does the manual say strong winds usually make staying in the lane harder?

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Lighter vehicles — Strong winds make lane-keeping difficult, and the manual says lighter vehicles usually have the worst of it, especially coming out of tunnels.

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Fully loaded tankers

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Vehicles with antilock brakes

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Vehicles with dual rear tires

Question 6

How can a driver get the Truckers Against Trafficking wallet card described in the manual?

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Through an app, or by emailing the organization for a version to carry — The card can be downloaded as an app, or drivers can email Truckers Against Trafficking to get a wallet version.

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Only by attending a class in person

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By requesting it at a driver licensing office

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By purchasing it at a truck stop

Question 7

In states where trucks and buses have a lower speed limit than cars, what does the manual advise?

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Use extra caution when changing lanes or passing — Because the truck and bus limit can differ from the car limit, the manual says to take extra care when you change lanes or pass on those roads.

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Drive at the car limit to keep traffic flowing

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Stay on the shoulder when cars approach

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Use the four-way flashers at all times

Question 8

According to the manual, which three means do human traffickers use to control their victims?

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Force, fraud, and coercion — The manual describes human trafficking as modern-day slavery in which traffickers control victims through force, fraud, and coercion.

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Bribery, flattery, and gifts

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Contracts, wages, and housing

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Lawsuits, fines, and fees

Question 9

You are about to overtake a car whose driver seems distracted. Why does the manual urge extra care?

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That driver may not know you are there and could drift in front of you — A distracted driver may be unaware of your presence and can wander into your path as you pass.

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That driver will usually speed up

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That driver has the right of way

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That driver is probably lost

Question 10

Where does the manual say human trafficking can take place?

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In many places, including truck stops, hotels, restaurants, and rest areas — The manual lists many locations, among them truck stops, hotels, restaurants, rest areas, and private homes.

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Only at international borders

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Only in large cities

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Only on private property far from highways

Question 11

Two pedestrians at the curb are deep in conversation. Why does the manual treat them as a hazard?

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Their attention may be on each other, not on traffic — The manual lists 'talkers' as a hazard: drivers or pedestrians who are talking with one another may not be watching traffic closely.

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They are probably waiting for a bus

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They are likely to wave you through

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They can hear you better than others can

Question 12

Which vehicles does the manual give as examples of drivers whose vision is blocked?

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Vans, loaded station wagons, and cars with a blocked rear window — The manual names vans, loaded station wagons, and cars whose rear window is blocked as examples of drivers who cannot see others well.

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Motorcycles and mopeds

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Convertibles with the top down

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Empty flatbed trucks

Nebraska CDL — General Knowledge: Sharing the Road practice test

Study questions with answers

1. Why does the manual list shoppers as a hazard?

2. Besides narrower lanes, sharp turns, and uneven surfaces, why does the manual call work zones a hazard?

3. Which cold-weather clue does the manual list for spotting an impaired driver?

4. Why should you watch other drivers who are 'in conflict,' even when they are not yet in your way?

5. For which vehicles does the manual say strong winds usually make staying in the lane harder?

6. How can a driver get the Truckers Against Trafficking wallet card described in the manual?

7. In states where trucks and buses have a lower speed limit than cars, what does the manual advise?

8. According to the manual, which three means do human traffickers use to control their victims?

9. You are about to overtake a car whose driver seems distracted. Why does the manual urge extra care?

10. Where does the manual say human trafficking can take place?

11. Two pedestrians at the curb are deep in conversation. Why does the manual treat them as a hazard?

12. Which vehicles does the manual give as examples of drivers whose vision is blocked?

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