GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CDL TEST MARYLAND - PRACTICE TEST
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What is the most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection?
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Safety for yourself and for other road users.
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To avoid fines.
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Liability insurance.
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It's required by law.
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12.
How should you brake if your vehicle loses ABS?
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Pump the brake repeatedly
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Stay off the Brake
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Step on and off the brake pedal several times
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Brake as you always have.
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13.
In newer vehicles with air brakes, you put on the parking brake:
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using a P-shaped, yellow control knob.
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placing the transmission in Park.
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moving the orange push-pull lever to the right.
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using a diamond-shaped, yellow, push-pull control knob.
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14.
What are some advantages of going right instead of left around an obstacle?
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Someone may be passing to the left.
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You can avoid a head-on collision.
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There may be a shoulder that you can steer into.
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All of the above.
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15.
Which of the following statements about cargo needing special attention is true?
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Dry bulk tanks require special care because they have a high center of gravity.
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Overweight loads do not require special transit permits during daylight hours.
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Hanging meat in a refrigerated truck is a very stable load with a low center of gravity.
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All of the above.
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16.
What plays a major role in mountain driving?
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Speed
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Weather
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Gravity
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Rain
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17.
Drivers should use their horn when needed, however they must be aware that using the horn:
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is prohibited on interstate highways.
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consumes the battery.
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can startle other drivers.
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damages your hearing.
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18.
When should you inspect your vehicle and cargo?
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Before and during a trip.
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Before and after a trip.
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Before, during and after a trip.
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During and after a trip.
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19.
When you are involved in an accident and not seriously hurt, you need to:
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collect required information and report the accident.
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protect the area and notify authorities.
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care for the injured.
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All of the above.
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20.
Drivers should watch out for black ice when the temperature is ______ freezing and the road looks ______.
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above; dry
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above; wet
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below; dry
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below; wet
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