CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST (MT) - PRACTICE TEST

21. No matter how small the cargo is, it should have at least:
4 tie-downs.
6 tie-downs.
1 tie-down.
2 tie-downs.
22. When driving a 60 foot truck at 35 mph in ideal conditions, you should keep at least _______ of space in front of you.
4 seconds
12 seconds
6 seconds
5 seconds
23. What is countersteering?
Driving too fast for conditions.
Turning the steering wheel quickly the other way after steering in an emergency situation.
Locking your wheels while turning in an emergency situation.
Staying off the brake while steering to the right to avoid an accident.
24. Cargo should be properly covered:
to block your view or someone else’s.
to protect people from spilled cargo.
to protect the weather from the cargo.
All of the above.
25. When you use mirrors while driving on the road, you should:
check quickly.
never look back and forth between the mirrors and the road ahead.
only use one mirror.
focus on the mirrors for a long time.
26. When driving through a construction zone, you should:
maintain your speed, unless there are people working on or near the roadway.
immediately come to a full stop and check for pedestrians.
turn on your parking lights.
watch for pavement drop-offs.
27. When traveling with Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 explosives, do not park within _____ of a building.
200 feet
50 feet
150 feet
300 feet
28. Which of the following statements about retarders is NOT correct?
You should turn the retarder off whenever the road is wet, icy, or snow covered.
Retarders help slow a vehicle, reducing the need for using brakes.
Retarders reduce reduce brake wear.
Retarders help you avoid skids.
29. If you must drive through a deep puddle you should:
speed up to get through the puddle as quickly as possible.
start slowly and Speed up smoothly and gradually so the vehicle does not jerk.
slow down and place transmission in a low gear.
apply the brakes until your speed reaches 40 mph.
30. How do you put on the parking brake on newer vehicles?
By move a yellow lever to the left.
By pushing in Push in a diamond-shaped yellow knob.
By using a round yellow knob.
By pulling out a diamond-shaped yellow knob.
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