CDL PRACTICE TEST (MD) - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST

11. Placards are:
a type of safety equipment.
devices placed below a vehicle to improve traction.
signs put inside a vehicle used to warn others of hazardous materials.
signs placed on a vehicle to identify the hazard class of the cargo.
12. Which of these is NOT something you should check during the pre-trip inspection of the engine compartment?
Brake controls
Worn electrical wiring insulation
Coolant level in radiator
Engine oil level
13. When the wheels of a trailer lock up, the trailer will tend to swing around. This is more likely to happen when:
the trailer is empty or lightly loaded.
the trailer is overloaded.
the trailer is fully loaded.
None of the above.
14. Which of the following trailers can get stuck on raised crossings?
Lowboy
Moving van
Car carrier
All of the above.
15. If you are carrying a heavy load that is slowing you down, you should:
drive in the right lane.
keep the vehicle in third gear.
drive in the left lane.
drive on the shoulder.
16. When you are driving in heavy traffic, the safest thing to do is to:
drive 10 mph below the speed of other traffic.
drive 10 mph below the speed limit.
drive at the speed of other traffic (without going at an illegal or unsafe speed).
drive at the posted speed limit.
17. To warn drivers behind you that you will be slowing down, you should:
turn on the parking, clearance and side-marker lights.
turn on the right and left turn signals at the same time.
tap your brake pedal a few times to flash your brake lights.
turn on the 4-way emergency flashers.
18. If you experience a tire failure, do NOT:
stay off the brake (unless you're about to run into something).
apply the brakes as hard as you can.
hold the steering wheel firmly.
when the vehicle has slowed down, brake very gently, pull off the road, and stop.
19. Air tank drains:
are used to remove water and oil from the air tanks.
should not be used in wet weather.
protect the tanks and the rest of the system from too much pressure.
are used to move air to the brakes.
20. Which of the following is NOT one of the four basic skills required to operate a commercial motor vehicle?
Steering
Accelerating
Backing safely
First-aid certification
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