MD CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST - CDL PRACTICE TEST

21. The use of brakes on a steep downgrade is:
a supplement to the braking effect of the engine.
dangerous, and should be avoided at all costs.
much more effective than the engine braking effect.
the main braking factor.
22. If a trailer does not have spring brakes, to keep the trailer from moving you should:
close the brake valve.
use wheel chocks.
use the service brakes.
park on a slight decline.
23. The air compressor governor:
stops the compressor from pumping air.
controls when the air storage tanks will pump air into the air compressor.
allows the compressor to start pumping air when the tank pressure rises to the "cut-out" pressure.
All of the above.
24. An item that is 15 feet long placed on a flatbed trailer should have at least:
1 tie-down.
15 tie-downs.
2 tie-downs.
3 tie-downs.
25. Unless excepted, shipping papers must list:
an emergency response telephone number.
the address of the driver.
a proper description of the truck.
the colors of the materials.
26. How do you put on the parking brake on newer vehicles?
By pushing in Push in a diamond-shaped yellow knob.
By move a yellow lever to the left.
By pulling out a diamond-shaped yellow knob.
By using a round yellow knob.
27. Hydroplaning:
can occur at speeds as low as 30 mph.
only happens when tire pressure is higher than normal.
never occurs at speeds below 40 mph.
only occurs at extremely high speeds.
28. If you are feeling drowsy, before driving you should:
wait at least 30 minutes.
drink some coffee.
get some sleep.
drink soda.
29. Escape ramps are:
reserved for vehicles carrying dangerous goods.
used to stop runaway vehicles safely.
reserved for combination vehicles.
used by vehicles exiting the expressway.
30. Front brake limiting valves were used to:
reduce your speed so further braking or shifting is not required.
prevent overheating of the front tires.
reduce the chance of the front wheels skidding on slippery surfaces.
reduce exhaust emissions.
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