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ME CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

11. You should use your four-way emergency flashers:
while crossing railroad tracks.
when driving at night.
when parked at the side of the road.
12. Cargo tie-downs are used to:
prevent right-turn accidents.
keep cargo from shifting or falling.
prevent freezing.
13. Which of the following statements about cold medicines is true?
They may make the driver drowsy, therefore they should not be used while driving.
They are  over-the-counter drugs, therefore they can be used while driving.
They should only be used when driving during the daytime.
14. To correct a drive-wheel braking skid, you should stop braking and:
accelerate slightly.
keep your foot off the clutch.
countersteer.
15. Federal, State, and local regulations concerning commercial vehicle weight, securing cargo, and covering loads vary widely. You should obey:
Federal regulations
Local regulations
All of the above.
16. The vehicle inspection report:
tells the motor carrier about problems that may need fixing.
ensures that vehicle inspections are conducted regularly.
ensures that when the driver gets behind the wheel, the mechanic is responsible for the safe operation of the vehicle.
17. Your vehicle has automatic transmission. When going down grades, you should:
put the gearshift in "Park".
select a low range to get greater engine braking.
select a high range to get greater engine braking.
18. With a dual air brake system:
each system shares the same lines and hoses.
each system shares air tanks.
each system has its own air tanks, hoses and lines.
19. Which of the following does alcohol impair?
Muscle coordination
Depth perception
All of the above.
20. The most important way to see the sides and rear of your vehicle is to:
get out and walk around the vehicle.
look out the window.
check your mirrors regularly.
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