MAINE CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

31. When you park, you should try to park:
on the shoulder of the road.
so you'll be able to pull forward when you leave.
so there is enough room to back out.
32. Which of the following can cause front-wheel skid?
Driving too fast for conditions.
Lack of tread on the front tires.
All of the above.
33. If the vehicle ahead of you is smaller than yours:
it will usually take longer to stop.
it will take the same amount of time to stop.
it can probably stop faster than you can.
34. When steering to avoid a crash, you should:
apply the brakes while turning.
not turn any more than needed to clear what is in your way.
steer with one hand so that you can turn the wheel more quickly.
35. The amount of liquid to load into a tank depends on:
the weight of the liquid.
the amount the liquid will expand in transit.
All of the above.
36. A burning tire must be:
covered with cloth.
cooled with water.
immediately removed from the vehicle.
37. Anti-lock brakes:
keep your brakes from locking up when you brake hard.
help you stop faster.
increase your stopping distance.
38. For fire safety, the correct list of items you should check during your pre-trip inspection is:
fuel and fire extinguisher.
cargo, fuel, electrical and exhaust systems.
tires, cargo, fuel, electrical and exhaust systems, fire extinguisher.
39. To prevent your vehicle from rolling back when you start you should:
partly engage the clutch before you take your right foot off the brake.
release the parking brake, then apply enough engine power to keep from rolling back.
put the transmission in Neutral.
40. Longer combination vehicles have the tendency to swing wide on turns. This is called:
hydroplaning.
jackknifing.
off-tracking.
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