Michigan CDL — General Knowledge Practice Test 6

1.At a railroad grade crossing, who has the right-of-way?
The train, alwaysThe larger vehicleWhoever arrives firstThe vehicle on the through road
2.What is the most important reason to inspect your vehicle?
Safety for yourself and other road usersTo satisfy your employerTo improve fuel economyTo avoid parking tickets
3.Why are drivers of loaded vans, rental trucks, or vehicles with blocked rear windows a hazard?
They always drive too fastTheir brakes tend to failThey always speed up suddenlyTheir blocked view means they may not see you and could move into your lane
4.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
5.Why should you avoid signaling other drivers that it appears safe for them to pass?
It drains the batteryIt is specifically illegal in MichiganIt confuses your passengersYou could cause a crash and be held responsible
6.In very hot weather, how often should you inspect your tires?
Every 300 milesEvery two hours, or after each 100 milesOnly once before the tripEvery 500 miles
7.Before stopping on the road to unload cargo or at a crossing, how do you warn drivers behind you?
Sound the horn twiceFlash your brake lights and avoid stopping suddenlyWave your arm out the windowSwitch on the high beams
8.Before starting across railroad tracks, what must you be certain of?
That the crossing has gatesThat you can get all the way across without stoppingThat your speed is above 30 mphThat another vehicle is directly ahead of you
9.Federal rules restrict CMV drivers from using hand-held mobile phones. A second conviction within three years disqualifies the driver for how long?
60 days30 days120 days1 year
10.How should you apply the brakes to bring the vehicle to a normal stop?
All at once, then releasePump the pedal rapidlyPush the pedal down gradually, controlling pressure for a smooth stopStab the pedal repeatedly