MT CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

41. To avoid becoming distracted while driving, you should:
clear the vehicle of any unnecessary objects.
plan your route before you begin driving.
adjust all vehicle controls and mirrors prior to driving.
All of the above.
42. What are some advantages of going right instead of left around an obstacle?
Someone may be passing to the left.
There may be a shoulder that you can steer into.
You can avoid a head-on collision.
All of the above.
43. Serious traffic violations include:
excessive speeding.
driving a CMV without obtaining a CDL.
erratic lane changes.
All of the above.
44. Drivers who must stop on a road or the shoulder of any road must put out their emergency warning devices within:
15 minutes
5 minutes
10 minutes
20 minutes
45. When should you use the 4-way emergency flashers instead of flashing the brake lights to warn the drivers behind you?
When driving in strong winds.
When visibility is poor.
At night time.
When you are driving very slowly or are stopped.
46. Before each trip, you must make sure the truck is not overloaded and the cargo is balanced and secured properly. Hard steering can be caused by:
too little weight on the driving axles.
too much weight on the steering axles.
high center of gravity.
under loaded front axles.
47. Placards must be at least _____ inches square.
21.2
5
9.84
12.6
48. If you hear a loud loud "bang" and the steering feels "heavy", you should:
pump the brakes until the vehicle has slowed down.
brake hard and pull off the road.
check your rearview mirrors to see if you have a flat tire.
hold the steering wheel firmly and stay off the brake.
49. Slippery surfaces usually:
make it easier to stop.
make it more difficult to stop.
can cause lack of steering power.
None of the above.
50. Skids happen whenever:
tires lose their grip on the road.
the weight limit is exceeded.
ABS is not working.
dual tires come in contact with each other.
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