CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (MONTANA)

41. When you pull off the road and stop, you should:
use your high beams.
use the taillights.
turn on the 4-way emergency flashers.
flash your brake lights.
42. Vehicle inspections:
should only be done when a vehicle defect is found.
should be performed once a week.
should not be done by the shipper.
are important because vehicle defects found during an inspection could save you problems later.
43. Wheel rims that have had welding repairs:
are safe.
should not be used.
should be placed in the front.
None of the above.
44. You should reject a vehicle until which of the following gets rectified?
Faulty windshield wipers
Faulty flashers
Faulty headlights
All of the above.
45. Front brake limiting valves were used to:
reduce your speed so further braking or shifting is not required.
reduce the chance of the front wheels skidding on slippery surfaces.
reduce exhaust emissions.
prevent overheating of the front tires.
46. Which of the following is considered a serious traffic violation?
Reckless driving
Excessive speeding (15 mph or more above the posted limit)
Following a vehicle too closely
All of the above
47. _______ is the distance your vehicle travels, in ideal conditions, from the time you see a hazard until your brain recognizes it.
Perception distance
Braking distance
Total stopping distance
Reaction distance
48. You are driving on a steep downgrade in the proper low gear. Your "safe" speed is 40 mph. When your speed reaches 40 mph, you should:
maintain your current speed, and apply the brakes when you reach 50 mph to gradually reduce your speed to 40 mph.
apply the brakes to gradually reduce your speed to 35 mph, and then release the brakes.
increase your speed to approximately 45 mph, and then apply release the brakes.
apply the brakes to quickly reduce your speed to 25 mph, and then release the brakes.
49. Which of the following statements about driving in hot weather is true?
If a tire is too hot to touch, you should hose it down with water.
You should check the tire mounting and air pressure before driving.
Spots where tar "bleeds" to the surface provide better traction.
All of the above.
50. In which of the following situations should you check your mirrors more often?
When changing lanes or merging.
When driving on a narrow road.
While stopped at an intersection.
When driving on a single lane road.
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