CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (MICHIGAN)

31. You are driving on a steep downgrade in the proper low gear. Your "safe" speed is 40 mph. When your speed reaches 40 mph, you should:
apply the brakes to quickly reduce your speed to 25 mph, and then release the brakes.
apply the brakes to gradually reduce your speed to 35 mph, and then release the brakes.
increase your speed to approximately 45 mph, and then apply release the brakes.
32. Brake fade results from:
wet brakes.
excessive heat caused by using brakes too much.
using brakes in cold weather.
33. When checking the lights before driving:
make sure the parking brake is not set.
you should check them from inside the vehicle.
you should turn off the engine.
34. Too little weight on the driving axles can cause:
mechanical damage.
poor traction.
longer stopping distances.
35. The best advice for driving in fog is:
turn on your 4-way emergency flashers and slow down before you enter fog.
listen for fog-related warning signs.
do not drive.
36. When signaling what you intend to do, you should:
cancel your signal after you have turned.
signal continuously.
All of the above.
37. ______ must report accidents and incidents involving hazardous materials to the proper government agency.
The carrier
The shipper
The driver
38. If you are being tailgated, you should:
increase your following distance.
avoid quick changes.
All of the above.
39. During a pre-trip inspection, when checking the power steering hoses, you should:
check for leaks.
look for broken or distorted coil springs.
check that the brake chambers are not leaking.
40. When you discover a fire, if the trailer doors are hot you should not open them because:
the temperature of the trailer should not be changed in any way.
opening the doors lets air in and may make the fire flare up.
with air many fires do less damage.
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