CDL PRACTICE TEST (MD) - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST

31. Warnings on low bridges or underpasses:
are often posted, but sometimes they are not.
are always posted.
must be posted.
None of the above.
32. Placards are:
signs put on the outside of a vehicle that identify the hazard class of the cargo.
used to warn others when the Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) exceeds 10,000 pounds.
signs put on the inside of a vehicle that remind the driver of the type of cargo he or she is carrying.
signs that warn others to stay at least 500 feet away from the vehicle.
33. When using a turn signal, which of the following is NOT true?
You should signal early.
You should turn off your turn signal after you've turned.
You should signal continuously.
You should cancel the signal before completing the turn.
34. Tar in the road pavement often rises to the surface in very hot weather. Spots where the tar "bleeds":
have good traction.
are very slippery.
will cause your vehicle to slide back and forth.
will help you get better gas mileage.
35. Dry bulk tanks require special care because:
they have a high center of gravity.
they have a low center of gravity.
take up more space than other CMVs.
are heavier than other CMVs.
36. Which of the following will help a drinker sober up?
Time
Fresh air
Drinking coffee
All of the above.
37. If you are driving in fog, you should not:
use high beams.
slow down.
turn on the 4-way emergency flashers.
All of the above.
38. Empty trucks:
require a greater stopping distance than full trucks.
require the same stopping distance than full trucks.
require a shorter stopping distance than full trucks.
None of the above.
39. When steering to avoid a crash, you should:
apply the brakes while turning.
steer with one hand so that you can turn the wheel more quickly.
not turn any more than needed to clear what is in your way.
All of the above.
40. When you have to back, you should always try to back toward the driver's side because:
you can see better and watch the rear of your vehicle out the side window.
it feels more natural.
backing toward the left side is more dangerous.
None of the above.
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