CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (MICHIGAN)
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Placards must be:
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readable from all 4 directions.
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in a diamond shape.
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All of the above.
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12.
_______ is the distance your vehicle travels, in ideal conditions, from the time you see a hazard until your brain recognizes it.
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Perception distance
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Braking distance
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Reaction distance
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13.
Most hydraulic brake failures occur for one of two reasons, one of which is:
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relying too much on the engine braking effect.
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excessive downshifting.
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loss of hydraulic pressure.
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14.
Containerized loads:
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must be inspected before and after the trip.
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should exceed gross weight and axle weight limits.
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are generally used for freight carried part way by rail or ship.
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15.
When driving at night, you should use ________ when you can.
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emergency flashers
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high beams
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low beams
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16.
What are the two basic reasons for covering cargo?
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To protect people from spilled cargo and the cargo from weather.
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To protect the cargo from weather and to avoid littering.
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To protect people from spilled cargo and the cargo from pilferage.
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17.
To stay alert and safe while driving, you should:
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drive at night, if possible.
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drink coffee if you get drowsy.
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avoid any drug that hides fatigue.
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18.
If your brakes fail while you are driving on a downgrade, you should:
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take the least hazardous escape route you can.
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use an escape ramp if it's available.
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All of the above.
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19.
How does ABS help you?
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ABS helps you avoid wheel lock up and maintain control when you brake hard on slippery surfaces.
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ABS makes stab braking more effective.
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ABS replaces your normal brakes and helps you to stop faster.
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20.
When you exit a highway using an off ramp that goes downhill and turns at the same time, you should:
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wait until you are in the curve curved part of the off ramp before downshifting.
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get on the curved part of the off ramp, then brake and turn at the same time.
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slow down before you get on the curved part of an off ramp.
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