MT CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

31. What should you do if you doubt you have safe space to pass under a low bridge?
Go slowly, and take another route if you are not sure you can make it.
Assume that the height posted at the bridges is correct.
Increase the weight of your vehicle to clearing under the bridge.
If no warnings are posted, assume there is enough clearance under the bridge and proceed slowly.
32. Which of the following may have reduced the clearances since the heights were posted at bridges and overpasses?
Rain
Traffic
Repaving of the road
The weight of a cargo
33. If you are driving toward a traffic light that's been green for a long time, you should:
start slowing down and be ready to stop.
maintain your current speed.
increase your speed to get through the intersection before the traffic light changes to red.
brake as quickly as possible.
34. If you are driving a 50 foot truck and you are traveling at 55 mph, you should have at least _________ of following distance.
3 seconds
12 seconds
6 seconds
5 seconds
35. To test the service brake:
push the brake pedal firmly while going about 5 mph.
gently try to pull forward with the trailer parking brake on, then release the brake.
shift your transmission to a low gear, pump the brake pedal three times, then hold it down for five seconds.
push the brake pedal firmly while slowly moving backward.
36. To prevent fire, during the en route inspection you should check the tires, wheels, and truck body for signs of:
front-wheel skids.
ice.
a fire extinguisher.
heat.
37. Which of the following is NOT TRUE?
You should check that you don't exceed gross and axle weight limits.
In many states, spill protection for covered cargo is a requirement.
You should cover cargo to protect it from the weather.
You should regularly inspect the contents of sealed loads.
38. An antilock braking system (ABS):
decreases your stopping distance.
requires a change in the way you brake.
in order to work, requires you to apply the brakes as hard as you can.
None of the above:
39. Which of the following is a reason to cover cargo?
To contain a spill
To protect the cargo from weather
To protect people from spilled cargo
All of the above.
40. Nitric acid should:
stacked to the ceiling.
piled up high with heavy cargo on top.
loaded above other products.
not be loaded above any other product.
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