CDL PRACTICE TEST (MA) - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST

31. Brake fade results from:
excessive use of the service brakes.
excessive speeding.
excessive wear.
excessive smoke.
32. What are some advantages of going right instead of left around an obstacle?
You can avoid a head-on collision.
There may be a shoulder that you can steer into.
Someone may be passing to the left.
All of the above.
33. An antilock braking system (ABS):
decreases your stopping distance.
requires a change in the way you brake.
in order to work, requires you to apply the brakes as hard as you can.
None of the above:
34. The space under a heavily loaded vehicle can be very small. This can cause problems:
on dirt roads.
on unpaved yards.
when crossing railroad tracks.
All of the above.
35. What three things add up to total stopping distance?
Braking distance + stopping distance
Reaction distance + braking distance
Perception distance, reaction distance and braking distance
Reaction distance + viewing distance + braking distance
36. When you are driving in close quarters, you should:
rely solely on your mirrors.
not use your mirrors.
check your mirrors often.
avoid checking your your mirrors too frequently.
37. Drivers should adjust their mirrors:
before driving.
after driving.
while driving.
None of the above.
38. Drivers should try to park their vehicle so that:
they can do a walk around inspection.
there is at least one curb next to the vehicle.
they can pull forward when they leave.
the vehicle is protected by trees.
39. When driving a 50-foot truck at 40 mph, your minimum following distance should be:
6 seconds
8 seconds
4 seconds
5 seconds
40. Pre-trip inspections are:
required only for trips of more than 50 miles.
recommended.
required only for trips of more than 100 miles.
required by law
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