CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (MARYLAND)

21. When switching gears, if you remain too long in Neutral:
you may have difficulty putting the vehicle into the next gear.
the brakes won't work.
the vehicle will speed up.
the ABS won't work.
22. To release the parking brakes:
pump the brake pedal 3 times.
push the parking brake control knob in.
place the parking brake control knob in Neutral.
pull the parking brake control knob out.
23. Which of the following statements about backing is NOT true?
You should use a helper when you can.
You should use the lowest reverse gear.
Backing toward the left side is very dangerous because you can't see as well.
You should get out of the vehicle and check your path if you are unsure.
24. Federal, State, and local regulations concerning commercial vehicle weight, securing cargo, and covering loads vary widely. You should obey:
Local regulations
State regulations
Federal regulations
All of the above.
25. An anti-lock braking system (ABS):
should help you steer around an obstacle while braking.
helps you avoid wheel lock up.
helps you avoid skids caused by over braking.
All of the above.
26. When you double your speed from 20 to 40 mph, the braking distance:
doubles.
stays about the same.
increases slightly.
is 4 times longer.
27. To back-up safely, you should:
use mirrors on both sides.
start in the proper position.
look at your path.
All of the above.
28. The height of a vehicle's center of gravity is important for safe handling. Why?
Trucks with a high center of gravity can roll over at the posted speed limit for a curve.
Trucks with a high center of gravity have better traction.
A high center of gravity means you are less likely to tip over.
All of the above.
29. Doing a vehicle inspection is very important. Why?
Not doing it could cost time and dollars, or even worse, an accident.
Federal and state regulations require that drivers inspect their vehicle.
A defect found during an inspection could save you problems later.
All of the above.
30. When you use mirrors while driving on the road, you should:
focus on the mirrors for a long time.
only use one mirror.
never look back and forth between the mirrors and the road ahead.
check quickly.
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