CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (MAINE)

31. Who is responsible for recognizing overloads and poorly balanced weight?
The loader
The driver
The previous driver
32. Escape ramps are:
reserved for vehicles carrying dangerous goods.
reserved for combination vehicles.
used to stop runaway vehicles safely.
33. Name some exhaust system parts.
Mufflers, mounting brackets and vertical stacks
Drag link, spindle and gear box
Main spring, axle and font axle hanger
34. Whether or not you load and secure your load yourself, you are responsible for:
recognizing overloads and poorly balanced weight.
inspecting your cargo.
All of the above.
35. Which of the following should you check for looseness, damage, sticking or improper settings?
Transmission controls
Steering wheel
All of the above.
36. When shifting up, you should release accelerator, push in clutch and shift to neutral at the same time, and then?
Shift up
Release the clutch
Push in the clutch again
37. What is true about tire chains?
You should learn how to put the chains on before you need to do it in snow.
You should watch the official video tutorial by the manifacturer before putting them on.
You must carry the at least 6 chains and extra cross-links.
38. When is use of a drug given to a driver by a doctor permitted?
Only if it's a prescription drug.
Never.
Only if the doctor informs the driver that the drug won't affect safe driving ability.
39. When taking a curve you should:
be in a gear that will let you accelerate slightly in the curve.
slightly exceed the posted speed limit for the curve, as this will help you keep control.
brake in the curve to avoid to locking the wheels.
40. Which of the following is a key steering system part?
Leaf spring
Anchor plate
Tie rod
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