CDL General Knowledge Test - FREE MA CDL Test (2023)

1. Hazardous materials can be recognized by looking at the container's:

2. You cannot inspect sealed loads, but you should:

make sure the cargo is piled up high.
check that the lightest parts of the cargo are under the heaviest parts.
check that the content matches the description on the shipping paper.
check that you do not exceed gross weight and axle weight limits.

3. If stopped on a hill, how can you start moving without rolling back?

Press on the gas pedal, even if you have to roll back a little.
Release the parking brake before you have applied enough engine power to keep from rolling back.
Partly engage the clutch before you take your right foot off the brake, put on the parking brake if necessary.
None of the above.

4. HAZMAT placards are:

5. To avoid being blinded by the high beams of an oncoming vehicle:

look at the right side of the road.
watch the sidelines when someone coming toward you has very bright lights on.
don't look directly at bright lights when driving.
All of the above.

6. Signalling well before you turn is the best way to:

let oncoming drivers know that you are about to make a turn.
invite other drivers to get around you.
let pedestrians know that you are about to make a turn.
keep other drivers from trying to pass you.

7. The safety relief valve is located:

in the front brake.
on each end of the vehicle's axles.
in the first tank the air compressor pumps air to.
on the dashboard.

8. When backing, if you are unsure you should:

get out of your vehicle and check your path.
call your dispatcher.
continue backing.
turn toward the passenger's side.

9. At highway speeds, good drivers look at least _______ ahead.

10. How far ahead do most good drivers look?

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