GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CDL TEST MARYLAND - PRACTICE TEST

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