CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (MARYLAND)

11. Before transporting sealed loads, you should check that:
the load is properly secured.
the seal numbers match the placard numbers.
the load can be inspected.
All of the above.
12. If you have a HazMat endorsement and renounce your U.S. citizenship:
you may keep your endorsement until your next license renewal date.
you may transfer your endorsement to a trusted U.S. citizen.
you may keep your endorsement if you pass the exam for non-U.S. citizens.
you will lose your HazMat endorsement.
13. How do you find out how many seconds of following distance you have?
Wait until the vehicle ahead of you passes a pavement marking or some other clear landmark, then use the stopwatch on your mobile phone to see how long it takes you to reach the same spot.
Wait until the vehicle ahead of you passes a pavement marking, shadow or landmark. Then count off the seconds until you reach the same spot.
Pass a stationary object and count how many seconds it takes the vehicle ahead of you to reach the same spot.
None of the above.
14. When you pull off the road and stop, you should:
use your high beams.
use the taillights.
turn on the 4-way emergency flashers.
flash your brake lights.
15. Which of the following should be checked for looseness, sticking, damage, or improper setting?
Steering wheel
Clutch
Accelerator
All of the above.
16. When driving at night, to avoid glare from oncoming vehicles you should:
wear sunglasses.
look slightly to the right at a right lane or edge marking.
look directly at lights of oncoming vehicles.
put your own high beams on when other drivers do not put their low beams on.
17. When the road is very slippery, you should:
apply the brakes often to keep the linings dry.
stop at the first safe place.
use the parking brake instead of the service brake.
downshift to stop.
18. The most important way to see the sides and rear of your vehicle is to:
look at your line of travel.
look out the window.
check your mirrors regularly.
get out and walk around the vehicle.
19. Black ice is:
a thin layer of ice clear enough that you can see the road underneath it.
rain and snow mixed.
wet ice.
dirty snow.
20. During your pre-trip inspection, you should check:
Warning flashers.
Tire tread depth.
Windshield wipers.
All of the above.
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