Michigan CDL — General Knowledge Practice Test 5

1.How far ahead should good drivers normally look?
12 to 15 seconds ahead3 to 5 seconds ahead30 seconds aheadAbout 50 feet ahead
2.What is the best advice for driving in fog?
Do not drive; pull off into a rest area until visibility improvesUse high beams for more lightSpeed up to get through itFollow closely behind another vehicle's taillights
3.Total stopping distance is the sum of which three distances?
Sight, braking, and skid distancePerception, reaction, and braking distanceReaction, coasting, and braking distanceFollowing, perception, and braking distance
4.If hydraulic brake pressure is lost, which action can help slow the vehicle?
Downshift to a lower gearTurn off the engineSteer sharply back and forthSet the cruise control
5.The round, yellow railroad advance warning sign tells you to do what?
Come to a full stop at all timesSlow down, look and listen, and be ready to stop for a trainYield only to pedestriansSpeed up to clear the area
6.How fast can the liver eliminate alcohol from the body?
About one drink every 15 minutesAbout one-third ounce of alcohol per hourAbout two drinks per hourA rate that varies with coffee intake
7.Under federal regulations, what is a CMV driver prohibited from doing while driving in interstate commerce?
Using a hands-free voice deviceManually entering or reading text on an electronic deviceListening to a CB radioAdjusting the climate controls
8.Where is the label showing a power unit's GVWR usually found?
Inside the glove compartmentOn the rear bumperOn the driver-side door postUnder the hood next to the engine
9.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
10.To make a right turn your vehicle cannot complete within one lane, what is the correct technique?
Keep the rear near the curb and swing wide only as you finish the turnSwing wide to the left before startingBack up if you run out of roomTurn from the far-left lane