CDL PRACTICE TEST (MI) - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST

11. If driving a vehicle equipped with power steering, you should check:
fluid level.
hoses.
All of the above.
12. Escape ramps are:
reserved for combination vehicles.
reserved for vehicles carrying dangerous goods.
used to stop runaway vehicles safely.
13. When should you turn the retarder off?
when your vehicle has a high center of gravity.
when the cargo is heavy.
when the road is slippery.
14. Which of these is true about fire extinguishers?
The fire extinguisher must be properly charged and rated.
You must study the instructions printed on the extinguisher before you need it.
All of the above.
15. To prevent your vehicle from rolling back when you start you should:
release the parking brake, then apply enough engine power to keep from rolling back.
put the transmission in Neutral.
partly engage the clutch before you take your right foot off the brake.
16. What is a hazard?
Any road condition or other road user that is a possible danger.
The driver is uncertain about taking the off ramp.
The most common cause of hydroplaning.
17. When driving a 60-foot truck at 50 mph, your minimum following distance should be:
6 seconds
5 seconds
7 seconds
18. One way to prevent hydroplaning is to:
take curves at higher speeds.
have less than 4/32 inch tread depth in every major groove on front tires.
make sure you have enough tread on your tires.
19. Which of the following is NOT checked in a pre-trip inspection?
Safety equipment
Cargo securement
The amount of fuel in the vehicle
20. Drivers should watch out for black ice when the temperature is ______ freezing and the road looks ______.
below; wet
below; dry
above; wet
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