MICHIGAN CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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When inspecting brakes, you should look for:
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shoes worn dangerously thin.
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cracked drums.
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All of the above.
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12.
Effects of distracted driving include:
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failure to perceive an important traffic event.
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slowed perception.
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All of the above.
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13.
Which of the following is NOT considered a serious traffic violation?
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Making improper lane changes
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Driving at 15 mph or more above the posted limit
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Sounding your horn to let others know you are there
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Your mirrors should be adjusted so that:
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the rear of the vehicle is visible in the mirror.
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a part of the vehicle is visible in the mirror.
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no part of the vehicle is visible in the mirror.
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If the drive wheels begin to spin, you should:
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apply your brakes all the way.
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take your foot off the accelerator.
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accelerate smoothly and change gears as necessary.
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If you swing wide to the left before turning right:
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another driver may try to pass you on the left.
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another driver may try to pass you on the right.
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you may damage the service brakes.
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If you are feeling sleepy, you should:
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get some coffee.
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pull off the road and rest.
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slow down.
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18.
Drivers should not assume that the heights posted at bridges and overpasses are correct. Why?
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Packed snow or repaving may have reduced the clearances since the heights were posted.
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The weight of a cargo van changes its height.
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Some roads can cause a vehicle to tilt.
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19.
To avoid distractions while driving, you should:
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adjust vehicle controls and mirrors prior to driving.
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smoke, eat, and drink only when the road is straight.
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use your phone only when there is no traffic around you.
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20.
How can you determine your following distance?
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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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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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