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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.
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Signaling well before you turn is the best way to:
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let oncoming drivers know that you are about to make a turn.
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let pedestrians know that you are about to make a turn.
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keep other drivers from trying to pass you.
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To back-up safely, you should:
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start in the proper position.
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look at your path.
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All of the above.
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Vehicles must be equipped with emergency equipment, including:
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spare electrical fuses.
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horn.
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2 battery-operated flashlights.
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Poor weight balance:
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improves handling.
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increases fuel efficiency.
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can make vehicle handling more difficult.
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In newer vehicles with air brakes, you put on the parking brake:
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using a diamond-shaped, yellow, push-pull control knob.
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placing the transmission in Park.
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using a P-shaped, yellow control knob.
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If the air pressure gets too low:
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ABS will help maintain vehicle control.
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the brakes will not work.
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the brakes will lock up.
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7.
Tar in the road pavement often rises to the surface in very hot weather. Spots where the tar "bleeds":
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have good traction.
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are very slippery.
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will help you get better gas mileage.
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The air tanks should be drained completely to remove:
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air.
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carbon monoxide.
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water and oil.
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Vehicle inspections:
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should only be performed by a certified mechanic.
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are required once a month.
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are required by state and federal law.
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Checking the engine compartment during the seven-step inspection does NOT include checking:
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the power steering fluid level.
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the engine oil level.
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the engine oil temperature.
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