GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CDL TEST MASSACHUSETTS - PRACTICE TEST

31. Which of the following is not a sign of fatigue?
Feeling hungry
Daydreaming
Yawning repeatedly
Feeling irritable
32. During the pre-trip vehicle inspection test, when examining hoses with the examiner, look for:
puddles on the ground.
the temperature gauge.
frays in the water pump belt.
spare electrical fuses.
33. When you get in the vehicle and start the engine, you should:
make sure the parking brake is on before starting the engine.
listen for unusual noises after starting the engine.
put the gearshift in neutral (or park if automatic) before starting the engine.
All of the above.
34. When transporting cargo, drivers:
should not inspect the cargo within the first 50 miles of a trip.
must inspect the securement of the cargo within the first 50 miles of a trip.
should inspect the securement of the cargo only if they see problems that could cause a crash.
must inspect the securement of the cargo within the first 150 miles of a trip.
35. How should you brake if your vehicle loses ABS?
Stay off the Brake
Brake as you always have.
Step on and off the brake pedal several times
Pump the brake repeatedly
36. Your vehicle has hydraulic brakes. When you press the brake pedal while driving and the pedal goes to the floor, remember that:
the parking brake should never used to slow the vehicle.
pumping the brake pedal may generate enough hydraulic pressure to stop the vehicle.
shifting into neutral may help slow the vehicle.
All of the above.
37. To prevent rollover, you should:
drive slowly around on ramps and off ramps.
keep the cargo as close to the ground as possible.
go slowly around turns.
All of the above.
38. Which of these can cause your vehicle to skid?
Over acceleration
Braking any harder than necessary on slippery roads
Over steering
All of the above.
39. Why should you be in the proper gear before starting down a hill?
changing gears on a hill is illegal.
it will help the vehicle be more stable while turning.
gravity can cause the speed of your vehicle to increase.
it will help you go faster when you reach the bottom of the hill.
40. When loading cargo, keep the load:
balanced in the cargo area.
to the front.
on the side away from most traffic.
to the rear.
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