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ME CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST - CDL PRACTICE TEST

31. If you need to make a large steering adjustment while using controlled braking, you should:
keep braking as hard as you can while steering.
downshift and keep braking.
release the brakes.
32. When driving in heavy rain, your brakes will get wet. Water in the brakes can cause:
lack of braking power.
wheel lockups.
All of the above.
33. When trying to put out an electrical fire you should:
use an D extinguisher.
use a B or C extinguisher.
use an A extinguisher.
34. Which of these is NOT part of the basic method for shifting up?
Accelerate while pressing the clutch and turn toward the driver's side.
Release the accelerator, push in the clutch and shift to neutral at the same time.
Push in the clutch and shift to the higher gear at the same time.
35. When checking the condition of the visible parts during your pre-trip inspection, make sure that the _________ are secured against rubbing, snagging or wearing.
reflectors
tailboards
air lines and electrical wiring
36. The Individual Vehicle Distance Record (IVDR) must include all of the following except:
Date of trip
Trip origin and destination
Number of stops
37. To avoid becoming an aggressive driver you should:
give other drivers your full attention.
make gestures to other drivers.
give other drivers the benefit of the doubt.
38. The weight of a truck:
is not as important as the vehicle's center of gravity in determining stopping distance.
has no effect on stopping distance.
has an impact on stopping distance.
39. If your ABS malfunctions:
you should immediately come to a complete stop.
you still have normal brake functions.
the service brake will not work.
40. Which of the following is NOT a correct action in the event of brake failure?
Looking for an escape route.
Using the parking brake.
Weaving from side to side to slow down.
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