MD CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

21. If your trailer starts to skid, you should:
release the brakes to get traction back.
use the trailer hand brake (if you have one) to straighten out the rig.
accelerate slightly.
keep the rear of your vehicle close to the curb.
22. When driving on a long and/or steep downgrade, drivers should:
select an appropriate safe speed, and then use a low gear.
release the clutch.
accelerate.
use a low gear and release the brakes.
23. When driving on slippery surfaces, you should:
not pass slower vehicles unless necessary.
change lanes often.
make turns as quickly as possible.
All of the above.
24. Weight that is loaded so there is a high center of gravity:
causes greater chance of rollover.
makes a vehicle easier to handle.
reduces the chance that the load will shift to the side or fall off.
All of the above.
25. To keep cargo from shifting or falling off, cargo should have at least one tie-down for every ___ feet of cargo.
10
5
15
20
26. When approaching a vehicle as part of a pre-trip inspection, the driver should look under the vehicle for all of the following except:
Fresh oil
Grease
Coolant
Windshield wiper fluid
27. _______ is the act of operating a motor vehicle in a selfish, bold, or pushy manner, without regard for the rights or safety of others.
Distracted driving
Road rage
Defensive driving
Aggressive driving
28. How can you determine your following distance?
When the vehicle ahead of you passes a stationary object such as a sign along the road, use the stopwatch on your smartphone to determine how long it takes you to reach that same object.
Pass a stationary object and count how many seconds it takes the vehicle ahead of you to reach that same object.
When the vehicle ahead of you passes a stationary object on the side of road, start counting the seconds it takes you to reach that same object.
None of the above.
29. Gross vehicle weight (GVW) is:
the total weight of the vehicle, including the load and any trailers.
the value specified by the manufacturer as the loaded weight of a combination vehicle.
the total weight of a single vehicle and its load.
None of the above.
30. If the vehicle ahead of you is smaller than yours:
it will take the same amount of time to stop.
it will usually take longer to stop.
it can probably stop faster than you can.
All of the above.
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