Montana CDL — General Knowledge: Sharing the Road Practice Test

Question 1

When you report an aggressive driver to the authorities, what details does the manual say to provide?

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What the vehicle looks like, its license number, where it is and, if you can, which way it is heading — The manual says to give the appropriate authorities the vehicle description, license number, location and, when possible, which way the vehicle was heading.

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The driver's name and home address

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Only the make of the vehicle

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A photograph taken while you are driving

Question 2

A vehicle is tailgating your truck. Why does the manual tell you not to speed up?

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Being tailgated at a low speed is safer than at a high speed — The manual's advice for tailgaters is to avoid quick changes, increase your own following distance, and not speed up, since low-speed tailgating is the safer of the two.

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The tailgater will speed up as well

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Speeding up wastes fuel

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It makes the brake lights harder to see

Question 3

Why are walkers, joggers and bicyclists on the road a hazard, according to the manual?

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They may have their backs to traffic and so cannot see you — People on foot or on bicycles may be facing away from traffic, and some wear headsets, so they may neither see nor hear an approaching vehicle.

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They always travel in large groups

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They have the right of way on every road

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They move faster than drivers expect

Question 4

What hazard does the manual associate with people who drive postal vehicles, step vans and local delivery trucks?

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They are often rushed and may step out or pull into the traffic lane without warning — The manual notes that packages or doors often block a delivery driver's view, and that these drivers tend to be rushed and may step out or drive into the lane without warning.

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They usually drive well below the speed limit

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They are required to stop at every intersection

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They carry loads that often fall onto the road

Question 5

Farther along the road you come upon a crash involving the aggressive driver who confronted you earlier. What does the manual say to do?

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Stop a safe distance from the scene, wait for the police, and report the driving you saw — The manual tells drivers to stop well clear of the crash scene, wait until police arrive, and report the driving behavior they witnessed.

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Drive past without stopping

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Confront the driver about what happened

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Block the lane with your truck

Question 6

In strong winds it is hard to hold your lane. Where does the manual say the problem can be especially bad?

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Coming out of tunnels — The manual says wind is usually worse for lighter vehicles and can be especially bad when coming out of a tunnel, so drivers should avoid running alongside others.

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Going uphill

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In city traffic

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On gravel roads

Question 7

Which clues does the manual give that the driver of a parked vehicle is about to move?

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Brake lights, backup lights or exhaust — The manual says to watch parked vehicles for movement inside or of the vehicle itself, and for brake lights, backup lights, exhaust and similar signs that the driver is about to pull out.

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A raised hood and a jacked-up wheel

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Frosted or snow-covered windows

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Car-top luggage and out-of-state plates

Question 8

Why does the manual single out rental trucks as vehicles to watch carefully?

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The people driving them are frequently unfamiliar with how little they can see to the sides and rear — In discussing drivers whose vision is blocked, the manual says rental truck drivers are frequently unaccustomed to how little they can see beside and behind the truck.

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They are usually overloaded

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They are exempt from inspection rules

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They have weaker brakes than other trucks

Question 9

At a blind alley you can see the rear end of a vehicle but not its driver. What does the manual conclude?

Accepted Answer

The driver cannot see you and may back out or pull into your lane — If only the front or rear of a vehicle is visible and not the driver, that driver can't see you either. The manual says to be alert and always prepared to stop.

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The driver is waiting for you to pass

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The vehicle is parked and empty

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You have the right of way and need not slow

Question 10

In which two situations does the manual say a large vehicle is likely to be tailgated?

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When it is traveling slowly, and in bad weather — Drivers stuck behind slow vehicles often follow closely, and many car drivers follow large vehicles closely in bad weather, especially when the road ahead is hard to see.

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At night, and in tunnels

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On downgrades, and in work zones

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In school zones, and on bridges

Question 11

What two dangers does the manual see in traveling alongside other vehicles?

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Another driver may suddenly move over into you, and you can get boxed in when you need to change lanes yourself — The manual advises finding an open spot away from other traffic, and if that is not possible, keeping as much room as you can and making sure the other driver can see you.

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Your mirrors fog up and your tires overheat

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You use more fuel and wear out the brakes

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The other driver may tailgate you or flash high beams

Question 12

Which clues does the manual give for spotting tourists who may be unfamiliar with the area?

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Luggage on the roof and license plates from another state — The manual says tourists who do not know the area can be very hazardous and names luggage on the roof and out-of-state plates as clues.

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A slow moving vehicle symbol and flashing lights

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Tinted windows and loud music

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Brake lights that stay on

Montana CDL — General Knowledge: Sharing the Road practice test

Study questions with answers

1. When you report an aggressive driver to the authorities, what details does the manual say to provide?

2. A vehicle is tailgating your truck. Why does the manual tell you not to speed up?

3. Why are walkers, joggers and bicyclists on the road a hazard, according to the manual?

4. What hazard does the manual associate with people who drive postal vehicles, step vans and local delivery trucks?

5. Farther along the road you come upon a crash involving the aggressive driver who confronted you earlier. What does the manual say to do?

6. In strong winds it is hard to hold your lane. Where does the manual say the problem can be especially bad?

7. Which clues does the manual give that the driver of a parked vehicle is about to move?

8. Why does the manual single out rental trucks as vehicles to watch carefully?

9. At a blind alley you can see the rear end of a vehicle but not its driver. What does the manual conclude?

10. In which two situations does the manual say a large vehicle is likely to be tailgated?

11. What two dangers does the manual see in traveling alongside other vehicles?

12. Which clues does the manual give for spotting tourists who may be unfamiliar with the area?

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