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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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What is the minimum number of tie-downs for a 20 foot load?
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2
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1
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3
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2.
Which of the following may have reduced the clearances since the heights were posted at bridges and overpasses?
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Repaving of the road
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Rain
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The weight of a cargo
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3.
Enough tread is especially important in winter conditions. You need at least ________ tread depth on steering axle tires.
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4/32 inch
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2/8 inch
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6/24 inch
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4.
If the vehicle ahead of you is smaller than yours:
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it can probably stop faster than you can.
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it will take the same amount of time to stop.
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it will usually take longer to stop.
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5.
The Johnson bar is a valve that:
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reduces the braking pressure to a safe level.
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is installed in the first tank the air compressor pumps air to.
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works the trailer brakes.
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6.
Road rage is defined as:
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driving over the speed limit.
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operating a motor vehicle in a selfish, pushy manner.
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driving with the intent of doing harm to others.
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7.
When an aggressive driver confronts you, you should:
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avoid eye contact.
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return gestures and shouts.
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make eye contact.
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8.
Which of the following statements about slippery roads is true?
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The road will freeze before bridges will.
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Shady parts of the road provide better traction than open areas.
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None of the above.
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9.
The liver can only process ______ of alcohol per hour, much ____ than the alcohol in a standard drink.
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one ounce; less
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1/8 an ounce; more
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1/3 an ounce; less
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10.
When driving in heavy rain:
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avoid driving through deep puddles or flowing water if possible.
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take curves at higher speeds and brake while in curves.
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drive alongside other vehicles if possible.
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