MD CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST - CDL PRACTICE TEST
41.
The posted speed limit:
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should never be exceeded.
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may only be exceeded when driving in rural areas.
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should only be exceeded when passing other vehicles.
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is only a suggestion.
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42.
An advantage of going right instead of left around an obstacle is that:
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No one is likely to be driving on the shoulder, but someone may be passing you on the left.
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By turning right, you will force other drivers into an opposing traffic lane.
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Turning right comes more natural in emergency situations.
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There is no real advantage.
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43.
Before transporting a sealed load, you must check that:
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the seal on the load is secure.
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the cargo is piled up.
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the load is properly secured.
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the placard numbers and the seal numbers match.
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44.
Federal, state, and local regulations for commercial vehicles:
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do not apply to CMV's operated in intrastate commerce.
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vary from place to place.
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only apply to CMV's operated in interstate commerce.
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only apply to US residents.
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45.
Which of the following statements is true?
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An empty van is lower than a loaded one.
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The weight of a cargo van does not change its height.
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The weight of a cargo van changes its height.
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The heights posted at bridges and overpasses are always correct.
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46.
You should always be looking for hazards to have time to plan a way out of any emergency. This is part of being a:
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reasonable driver.
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modular driver.
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defensive driver.
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good enough driver.
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47.
To make sure you always have overhead clearance, always be aware that:
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re-paving or packed snow may have reduced the clearances since the heights were posted at bridges and overpasses.
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an empty vehicle is taller than a loaded one.
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some roads can cause a vehicle to tilt.
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All of the above.
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48.
A passive railroad crossing is one that:
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does not have any type of traffic control device.
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requires you to stop and wait until the traffic control device installed at the crossing tells you to proceed.
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has a traffic control device installed at the crossing to regulate traffic.
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has at least two traffic control devices installed at the crossing to regulate traffic.
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49.
Before each trip, you must make sure the truck is not overloaded and the cargo is balanced and secured properly. Hard steering can be caused by:
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too little weight on the driving axles.
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too much weight on the steering axles.
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under loaded front axles.
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high center of gravity.
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50.
If another driver is following you too closely, you should:
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decrease your following distance.
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immediately pull over to the side of the road.
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turn on your warning flashers.
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None of the above.
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