MASSACHUSETTS CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
41.
When backing a trailer, you should:
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never make pull-ups to reposition your vehicle.
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avoid correcting the drift.
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turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to go.
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try to position your vehicle so you can back in a straight line.
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42.
The best way to test the trailer service brakes is to:
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put the handbrake on when there are no vehicles around you.
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accelerate to the maximum possible speed, then apply the trailer brakes fully.
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pull forward quickly, then apply the trailer brakes with your hand control.
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None of the above.
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43.
What is an "escape ramp"?
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A short section of road by which traffic may leave a controlled access highway.
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A road shoulder made to support the weight of large vehicles and, therefore, offer an escape route.
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A ramp built on steep mountain downgrades, made to stop runaway vehicles safely.
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None of the above.
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44.
If your ABS malfunctions:
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you should immediately come to a complete stop.
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you still have normal brake functions.
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the service brake will not work.
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the parking brakes will not work.
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45.
If a load is 10 feet long, the minimum number of tie-downs required is:
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3
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4
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1
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2
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46.
Which of these statements is correct?
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Loose cargo that falls off a vehicle can cause traffic problems.
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Loose cargo can hurt the driver during a quick stop.
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Others could be hurt or killed by cargo that falls off a vehicle.
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All of the above.
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47.
Which of the following is not a braking system on a truck?
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Steering brake
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Parking brake
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Service brake
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Emergency brake
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48.
Which of the following statements about cargo weight is true?
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It is always safe to operate at legal maximum weights.
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States have maximums for GVWRs, GCWRs and axle weights. You must keep weights within legal limits.
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The shipper loads the cargo, and the driver is not responsible for recognizing overloads and poorly balanced weight.
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All of the above.
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49.
How can you determine your following distance?
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When the vehicle ahead of you passes a stationary object such as a sign along the road, use the stopwatch on your smartphone to determine how long it takes you to reach that same object.
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Pass a stationary object and count how many seconds it takes the vehicle ahead of you to reach that same object.
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When the vehicle ahead of you passes a stationary object on the side of road, start counting the seconds it takes you to reach that same object.
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None of the above.
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50.
Placards must be:
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turned upright on a point.
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readable from all 4 directions.
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in a diamond shape.
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All of the above.
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