CDL PRACTICE TEST (ME) - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST

11. After beginning a trip, you should inspect your cargo:
during your first rest stop.
within the first 100 miles.
within the first 50 miles.
12. A red triangle with an orange center means:
Slow-moving vehicle
Law enforcement vehicle
The vehicle is hauling hazardous materials
13. Which of the following is true about high beams?
High beams should be used when it is safe and legal to do so.
They should be used only if low beams suddenly stop working.
You should use them when you are not within 50 feet of an approaching vehicle.
14. In which of the following situations should you check your mirrors more often?
When driving on a narrow road.
When driving on a single lane road.
When changing lanes or merging.
15. During a trip:
you should watch gauges to make sure that valve caps are not missing.
you should watch gauges for signs of trouble.
you should not watch gauges as they can be misleading.
16. In some states, move-over laws require drivers to:
obey the directions given by police officers at railroad crossings.
submit to a chemical test to determine their BAC when requested by a peace officer.
slow and change lanes when approaching a roadside incident.
17. When you're going uphill and a heavy load is slowing you down, you should:
pass another slow vehicle to gain speed.
stay in the left lane if you can.
shift into a lower gear.
18. When inspecting the cargo, make sure it is:
not overloaded.
secured properly for the first 50 miles after beginning a trip.
piled up.
19. Driving without a CDL, or with a suspended CDL, incurs:
a large fine.
a civil penalty or, in aggravated cases, criminal penalties.
All of the above.
20. Escape ramps:
should not be used unless you have already tried all other possible ways to save your vehicle after brake failure.
are designed to stop runaway vehicles safely.
cannot be used by certain types of heavy vehicles.
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