Michigan CDL — General Knowledge Practice Test 8

1.On a wet road, by about how much should you reduce your speed?
By about one-third, such as 55 down to about 35 mphBy about one-tenthBy halfNot at all if the tires are good
2.How much steering wheel play can make a vehicle hard to steer?
Any play at allMore than 1 inchMore than 5 degreesMore than 10 degrees, about 2 inches at the rim of a 20-inch wheel
3.What is a danger of traveling alongside another vehicle for a long time?
Your fuel use increasesYour mirrors fog upThe other driver may turn into you, or you may be boxed in when you need to move overYour tires wear unevenly
4.What happens to a first-time CDL applicant who is caught cheating or lying on the application?
A written warning onlyDenial of a new application for 60 daysA permanent one-year banA $500 fine with no delay
5.When you pull off and stop at the side of the road, what should you turn on?
The interior lightsThe high-beam headlightsThe turn signal onlyThe four-way emergency flashers
6.Hazardous materials placards are displayed in what shape?
A square set on a point, forming a diamondA round discA horizontal rectangleAn octagon
7.Wet roads can do what to your stopping distance?
Cut it in halfLeave it unchangedReduce it slightlyDouble it
8.If you must drive onto the shoulder to avoid a crash, when should you brake?
Immediately and hardOnly after your speed drops to about 20 mph, then brake gentlyNot at all, everContinuously the entire time
9.When a tire suddenly blows out, what should you do?
Brake hard immediatelyTurn sharply off the roadHold the wheel firmly and stay off the brake until the vehicle slowsAccelerate to regain control
10.When a downgrade posts a 'Maximum Safe Speed' sign, what should you do?
Treat it as advisory and exceed it if lightly loadedNever exceed the speed shownAdd 5 mph for a heavy vehicleIgnore it if you have a retarder