MONTANA CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

21. Which of the following statements about driving in slippery conditions is NOT true?
As the temperature rises to the point where ice begins to melt, the road becomes less slippery.
Wet ice is more slippery than ice that is not wet.
The roads are most slippery in the first half hour after it starts to rain.
When the temperature drops, bridges will freeze before the road will.
22. Too much weight on the steering axle can cause:
hard steering and damage to the steering axle and tires.
better handling.
poor traction.
None of the above.
23. How do you find out how many seconds of following distance you have?
Wait until the vehicle ahead of you passes a pavement marking or some other clear landmark, then use the stopwatch on your mobile phone to see how long it takes you to reach the same spot.
Wait until the vehicle ahead of you passes a pavement marking, shadow or landmark. Then count off the seconds until you reach the same spot.
Pass a stationary object and count how many seconds it takes the vehicle ahead of you to reach the same spot.
None of the above.
24. When driving on wet roads, you should reduce your speed by about:
one-fifth.
one-third.
one-quarter.
one-half.
25. What factors can cause brakes to fade?
Gravel and tar.
Dirt roads and in unpaved yards.
Excessive heat and brakes out of adjustment.
Slippery surfaces and shaded areas.
26. Which of the following statements about brake shoes is true?
Brake shoes should be thinner than ¼ inch.
Brake drums must have cracks longer than half the width of the friction area.
brakes can fade or fail from excessive heat caused by relying too much on the engine braking effect.
None of the above.
27. To prevent rollover, you should:
place the cargo near the rear of the trailer.
place the cargo near the front of the trailer.
put the lightest parts of the cargo under the heaviest parts.
keep the cargo as close to the ground as possible.
28. When driving at night, you should dim your lights within ______ of an oncoming vehicle.
250 feet.
500 feet.
300 feet.
400 feet.
29. What three things add up to total stopping distance?
Reaction distance + braking distance
Reaction distance + viewing distance + braking distance
Braking distance + stopping distance
Perception distance, reaction distance and braking distance
30. You are more at risk of being fatigued:
when stopping periodically during long trips.
when driving alone.
when driving during the day.
after getting more than 8 hours of sleep.
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