CDL PRACTICE TEST (MI) - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST

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The CDL general knowledge test is required to be taken by all CDL applicants. The Michigan CDL test consists of 50 questions. To pass, you must correctly answer at least 40 questions (80%). The general knowledge test covers the contents of the Michigan CDL Manual. All CDL applicants (Class A, B and C) must study the following sections: Driving Safely, Transporting Cargo Safely, Air Brakes (if you plan to operate vehicles equipped with air brakes), Vehicle Inspection Test, Basic Control Skills Test, Road Test. In addition, the Class A CDL test will include questions based on the Combination Vehicles section. Take this CDL practice test now to prepare for the actual MI general knowledge test! To get your CDL, you must pass both the knowledge and skills tests. CDL knowledge tests include: General Knowledge, Passenger Transport, Air Brakes, Combination Vehicles, Hazardous Materials, Tanker Vehicles, Doubles/Triples, School Bus, Firefighter. Depending on what class of license (A, B or C) and endorsements you need, you must take one or more knowledge tests. A special endorsement is also required to drive certain types of vehicles. The following endorsements may be used with a Class A, B or C CDL: HazMat (H), Tank Vehicles (N), Tank Vehicles Transporting Hazardous Materials (X) and Passenger Transport (P). The School Bus endorsement (S) is only available for Class A or B CDL, and the Doubles/Triples endorsement (T) is only available for Class A driver's licenses.
1. Hydroplaning:
is more likely when tire pressure is low.
is more likely to occur when tire tread is in good condition.
only occurs at speeds above 55 mph.
2. The earliest way to recognize that your trailer has started to skid is:
by checking the jackknife sensor.
by releasing the brakes.
by checking your mirrors.
3. When going down a steep downgrade, it is important to select a "safe" speed that is not too fast for:
the steepness of the grade.
the weather.
All of the above.
4. You should do an after-trip inspection:
once a month.
after each trip.
at least once a week.
5. When shifting up, you should release accelerator, push in clutch and shift to neutral at the same time, and then?
Shift up
Push in the clutch again
Release the clutch
6. When using a fire extinguisher on a fire, you should:
aim the extinguisher at the top of the fire.
get as close to the fire as possible.
stay as far away from the fire as possible.
7. With a dual air brake system:
each system shares air tanks.
each system shares the same lines and hoses.
each system has its own air tanks, hoses and lines.
8. When driving on a slippery surface, you should do all of the following except:
adjust braking to conditions.
keep a shorter following distance.
not pass slower vehicles unless necessary.
9. When you use mirrors while driving on the road, you should:
focus on the mirrors for a long time.
only use one mirror.
check quickly.
10. __________ will help a drinker sober up.
Only time
Coffee and a little fresh air
Only coffee
 
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CDL Knowledge Test MI

Number of questions: 50
Correct answers to pass:40
Passing score:80%
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