MARYLAND CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

11. In ideal conditions, if you are driving at 55 mph your vehicle will travel a minimum of _______ until you can bring it to a complete stop.
209 feet
At least 350 feet
419 feet
250 feet
12. If you cannot see well enough while driving in cold weather, you should:
keep driving and check that the wiper blades press against the window hard enough to wipe the windshield clean.
reduce your speed and make sure the windshield washer works.
turn your defroster on and slow down until you can see again.
stop safely and fix the problem.
13. The speed limit is 55 mph. Traffic is heavy, moving at 35 mph. What's the safest speed in this situation?
25 mph
40 mph
45 mph
35 mph
14. Name 2 causes of tire fires.
Over-inflated tires and duals that touch.
Under-inflated tires and duals that touch.
Driver smoking and bleeding tar.
Loose connections and poor ventilation.
15. Class 8 hazardous materials include:
Poison
Explosive materials
Corrosives
Flammable solids
16. Loose engine belts will:
should not be tightened.
not turn the water pump and/or fan properly, which will result in overheating.
improve fuel efficiency.
will make it easier to stop quickly.
17. Which of the following statements about tire failure is true?
Any time you hear a tire blow, you would be safest to assume it is not yours.
If the steering feels heavy, it may be a sign one of the rear tires has failed.
It can take a few seconds for your vehicle to react, and you might think it was some other vehicle.
All of the above.
18. Foundation brakes are used:
only with the rear wheels.
only with the right wheels.
only with the front wheels.
at each wheel.
19. You are driving on a two-lane road. If an oncoming driver has drifted into your lane:
you should downshift.
a move to your left is best.
you should brake as hard as you can.
a move to your right is best.
20. Wheel and rim problems include:
mismatched lock rings.
missing clamps.
rust around wheel nuts.
All of the above.
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