GENERAL KNOWLEDGE CDL TEST MINNESOTA - PRACTICE TEST
31.
Why should you check your mirrors regularly to know where other vehicles are around you?
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To move out of their way if they want to get past.
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To better assess your own speed.
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To flash the brake lights if you are being tailgated.
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To know whether you can make a quick lane change in an emergency.
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32.
Which of the following will not prevent distracted driving?
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Clearing the vehicle of any unnecessary objects.
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Using your phone only when there is no traffic around you.
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Planning your route before you begin driving.
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Pre-programming radio stations.
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33.
You are more at risk of being fatigued:
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when driving during the day.
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when driving alone.
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after getting more than 8 hours of sleep.
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when stopping periodically during long trips.
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34.
If you are driving toward a traffic light that's been green for a long time, you should:
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maintain your current speed.
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brake as quickly as possible.
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start slowing down and be ready to stop.
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increase your speed to get through the intersection before the traffic light changes to red.
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35.
Which of the following helps keep the engine cool in hot weather?
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Making sure the anti-lock braking system is on.
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Making sure there is enough engine oil.
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Driving faster to force more air into the radiator.
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All of the above.
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36.
When your drive wheels have poor traction, retarders:
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will stop working.
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will apply the spring brakes.
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can cause your wheels to skid.
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will help you regain traction.
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37.
Nitric acid should:
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piled up high with heavy cargo on top.
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loaded above other products.
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stacked to the ceiling.
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not be loaded above any other product.
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38.
If you have convex mirrors, be aware that:
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in a convex mirror objects appears larger than they really are.
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everything appears smaller in a convex mirror than it would if you were looking at it directly.
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objects seem closer than they really are.
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objects may appear to be faster than they really are.
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39.
Who is responsible for making sure the lights and reflectors are clean?
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The shipper
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The driver
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The maintenance staff
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The previous driver
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40.
You should downshift:
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before starting up a hill.
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before starting down a hill or entering a curve.
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before exiting a curve.
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None of the above.
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