Mississippi CDL — General Knowledge Practice Test 2

1.If your vehicle starts to hydroplane, how can you regain control?
Brake hard to slow down quicklyAccelerate to push through the waterRelease the accelerator and push in the clutch, without brakingSteer sharply toward the shoulder
2.To finish a turn you must swing into the oncoming lane, and a car is approaching. What should you do?
Back up to make room for itSound the horn and keep turningStop in the intersection and wave it throughGive it room to pass or stop, but do not back up
3.What are the two dangers of driving alongside other vehicles?
You burn more fuel and wear out the tires fasterYour mirrors may hit theirs, and your lights may glareThere are no real dangers if both keep the speed limitA driver may change lanes into you, and you may be boxed in when you need to change lanes
4.A driver violates an out-of-service order for the first time. What is the shortest disqualification that can follow?
30 daysOne year90 daysThree years
5.Which group of drinks contains about the same amount of alcohol per serving?
12 oz of beer, 12 oz of wine, and 12 oz of liquor12 oz of 5% beer, 5 oz of 12% wine, and a 1.5 oz shot of 80-proof liquor6 oz of beer, 5 oz of wine, and 3 oz of liquor24 oz of beer, 10 oz of wine, and 1 oz of liquor
6.Why should you turn on your turn signal well before you turn?
Signals are needed only at intersections with traffic lightsIt lets you skip the mirror checkIt is your best protection against drivers who might try to pass as you turnEarly signals cancel themselves automatically
7.At dawn, at dusk, or in rain or snow, which lights should you use so others can see you?
Low-beam headlightsOnly identification and clearance lightsHigh-beam headlightsOnly the four-way flashers
8.Why are children near the road a serious hazard?
They always cross only at crosswalksThey tend to act quickly without checking for trafficThey are trained to watch for trucksThey move slowly and predictably
9.Some public railroad crossings are posted with signs about train horns. What do those signs indicate?
That trains always stop before the roadThat only freight trains use the trackThat the crossing is closed at nightThat trains do not sound their horns at that crossing
10.Under move-over rules, what should you do if it is not safe to change lanes away from a stopped emergency vehicle?
Stop beside the emergency vehicleChange lanes anywaySlow down and go by with caution at a speed safe for trafficDrive on the opposite shoulder