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