MA CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

11. When driving at night, if drivers of oncoming vehicles do not put their low beams on, you should:
flash your high beams to remind the other drivers to use their low beams.
look slightly to the right at a right lane or edge marking, until the vehicles pass.
look directly at the headlights.
pull off the road and stop.
12. To prevent rolling back when you start, if you have a manual transmission you should:
never the parking brake.
use the lowest reverse gear.
over-accelerate.
partly engage the clutch before you take your right foot off the brake.
13. You have two tie-downs on a 15 foot load. How many more tie-downs do you need to secure cargo and keep it from shifting or falling?
None
Two
Three
One
14. Emergency equipment is:
required.
encouraged.
only required when transporting hazardous materials.
optional.
15. Convex mirrors:
make things appear closer than they really are.
make objects appear larger than they really are.
show a wider area than flat mirrors.
All of the above.
16. If the ABS is not working:
the truck will have no brakes.
the truck will still have normal brakes.
you should immediately reduce your speed.
All of the above.
17. Air tanks usually hold enough compressed air to allow the brakes to be used _________ even if the compressor stops working.
for one stop
for 3 days
several times
for one day
18. When driving in very hot weather you should inspect your tires regularly. Why?
Air pressure increases with temperature.
Hydroplaning is more likely if tire pressure is low.
The minimum tread depth may vary.
All of the above.
19. If are being followed closely, you should:
increase your following distance.
change lanes quickly.
flash your brake lights.
decrease your following distance.
20. When backing a trailer, you should turn the steering wheel to the right to make the trailer go left (or vice versa). Once the trailer starts to turn, you should:
keep backing up.
turn the wheel more  in the direction you want to go.
turn the wheel the other way to follow the trailer.
None of the above.
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