MD CDL All Answers Correct
Slippery Conditions and Backing
1. It has just reached freezing. Which of the following areas is slippery? Wet looking road, a shaded
area, a bridge.
2. Why is it important to use a helper when backing? Because you have blind spots.
3. What happens when you le...
1. It has just reached freezing. Which of the following areas is slippery? ✅ Wet looking road, a shaded
area, a bridge.
2. Why is it important to use a helper when backing? ✅ Because you have blind spots.
3. What happens when you let the air out of hot tires? ✅ This is a bad idea because when you let tires
cool off the pressure will be too low.
4. Which of the following determines the safe speed for going down a steep downgrade? ✅ The road
conditions, the steepness of the grade, the total weight of the vehicle and cargo.
5. What is a key steering component? ✅ Gearbox.
6. Which two special conditions indicate that you should downshift? ✅ Starting down a hill and entering
a curve.
Night Driving and Visibility
7. When driving at night which beams should be used as often as you can? ✅ High beams.
8. How far ahead should drivers look while driving according to the manual? ✅ 12 to 15 seconds.
, 9. What might happen if you swing wide to the left before you turn right? ✅ Someone might try to pass
you on your right.
Driving Regulations and Hazards
10. How long will you lose your CDL privileges if you are convicted of a second DUI offense in either a
CMV or your private vehicle? ✅ Life.
11. What is the definition of a hazard? ✅ A road user or road condition that could be a possible danger.
12. What should you not do if you experience a tire failure? ✅ Engage the brakes hard and immediately.
13. What should you not check during a trip? ✅ Text messages.
14. What constitutes a hazardous materials placard? ✅ Signs on the outside of the vehicle that identify
the hazard class of cargo.
15. Retarder's keep you from skidding on the road because? ✅ They don't; you skid more easily with
retarders.
16. Total stopping distance is a combination of? ✅ Perception distance, reaction distance, braking
distance.
17. What is the gross vehicle weight? ✅ The weight of a single vehicle and its load.
18. What action should you do before driving while drowsy? ✅ Pull off the road and get some sleep.
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