CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (MICHIGAN)
41.
To know when to shift, you can use each of the following except:
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engine speed.
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perception distance.
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road speed.
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42.
To check the signal lights, do the following:
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Turn on all the lights, turn off the stop lights, and turn off the left turn signal lights.
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Turn off all the lights, turn on the right turn signal lights, and turn on the stop lights.
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Turn off all the lights, turn on the stop lights, and turn on the left turn signal lights.
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43.
The weight of a truck:
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has no effect on stopping distance.
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has an impact on stopping distance.
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is not as important as the vehicle's center of gravity in determining stopping distance.
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44.
When you check your tires, you should look for all of the following EXCEPT:
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Tires from different manufacturers
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Dual tires that come in contact with parts of the vehicle
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Tread separation
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45.
If confronted by an aggressive driver, you should:
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ignore gestures
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try to stay in front of them.
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react to gestures.
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46.
If are being followed closely, you should:
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decrease your following distance.
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increase your following distance.
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change lanes quickly.
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47.
When you leave your vehicle you should:
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apply the service brake.
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leave the key in the ignition.
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None of the above.
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48.
Service brakes should:
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only be checked by a mechanic.
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be checked before each trip.
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always be checked before applying the brakes.
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49.
Which of the following is NOT true about escape ramps?
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Escape ramps are found on many mountain downgrades.
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Any driver who loses brakes going downhill should avoid using an escape ramp, if possible.
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Escape ramps use a long bed of loose, soft material to slow runaway vehicles.
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50.
You are driving a 30-foot vehicle at 35 mph. You should allow at least ______ of following distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.
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4 seconds
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2 seconds
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3 seconds
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