GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CDL TEST MAINE - PRACTICE TEST
31.
You should do an after-trip inspection:
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after each trip.
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once a month.
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at least once a week.
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32.
When going down long, steep downgrades, you should:
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only use the brakes.
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downshifting and then use the brakes.
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try not to use the brakes.
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33.
Why should you avoid driving too near the edge of the road?
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To get a better view of the road ahead.
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Driving too near the edge of the road can cause the top of your vehicle to hit roadside objects.
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To keep other vehicles from passing you.
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34.
To use road speed to know when to switch gears you should:
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learn what speeds each gear is good for.
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learn the operating rpm range of your vehicle.
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watch your tachometer, and shift up when your engine reaches the top of the range.
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35.
In order for you to be seen easily:
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lights should be turned off when driving during the day.
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lights should be clean and working properly.
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lights should only be used when driving in driving in rainy weather.
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36.
_______ is the number one cause of death and injury in work zones.
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Excessive heat
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Speeding
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Driving too slow for conditions
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37.
Emergency lines are often coded with the color ___ to keep from getting them mixed up with the service line.
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yellow.
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blue.
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red.
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38.
When using your turn signals, you should:
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signal well before you turn.
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turn the signal off before you turn.
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signal only if vehicles are behind you.
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39.
Which of the following factors is NOT used to determine your safe speed when going down a long steep downgrade?
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Total weight of the vehicle and cargo
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Weather
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Time of day
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40.
Use your four-way emergency flashers:
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when parked at the side of the road.
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to warn drivers behind you that people are working on the road.
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All of the above.
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