Maine CDL Tank 2 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1

When drivers turn, they usually:

Look in the direction of the turn.
Look in the direction opposite the turn.
Look behind their vehicles.

Q.2

When using a fire extinguisher on a fire, you should:

Get as close to the fire as possible.
Stand as far away from the fire as possible.
Aim the extinguisher at the top of the fire.

Q.3

When inspecting the windshield before a trip, a person should do all the following, except:

Remove and sharpen the wiper blades.
Check the windshield wipers for proper spring tension.
Check the wiper blades for damage.

Q.4

One way to prevent drowsiness while driving is to:

Drive alone.
Avoid regular exercise.
Get adequate sleep the night before the trip.

Q.5

What is the number one cause of death and injury in a work zone?

Drivers speeding
Slow drivers
Animals crossing the road

Q.6

A tread depth of ____ should be in every major groove of a front tire.

1/32 of an inch
2/32 of an inch
4/32 of an inch

Q.7

If being tailgated, you should:

Increase your speed.
Increase the amount of space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.
Make quick movements.

Q.8

If you have an engine fire, you should:

Open the hood as soon as possible.
Turn off the engine as soon as possible.
Not use a fire extinguisher.

Q.9

The "crack-the-whip" effect can:

Turn over a trailer.
Be more effective than braking.
Make a truck move faster.

Q.10

Which of the following is not a sign of tire failure?

A loud sound
Vibration
Smoother steering

Q.11

If your brakes fail when traveling downhill, decide what to do as quickly as possible because:

The longer you wait, the faster your vehicle will go.
The longer you wait, the more vehicles will get out of your way.
The longer you wait, the slower your vehicle will go.

Q.12

Which of the following is not a sign of a driver becoming tired?

Frequent blinking
Drifting from their lane
Feeling hungry

Q.13

Hydroplaning usually occurs:

When tires are properly inflated.
When driving at speeds slower than 15 mph.
In areas where water collects on the road.

Q.14

If your brakes fail while you are traveling downhill and there is no available escape ramp, you should:

Keep pumping the brakes.
Turn the vehicle off.
Drive into an open field.

Q.15

Pre-trip inspections are:

Recommended.
Needed only for trips longer than 100 miles in length.
Required by law.

Q.16

Baffled tanks:

Should be inspected by an electrician.
Allow liquid cargo to flow through the tank.
Control the temperature of the liquid cargo.

Q.17

Tanks have a high center of gravity, which means:

They get very good gas mileage.
They can roll over easily.
They are very stable.

Q.18

When coming to a stop, the liquid in a tank may surge. This can:

Cause the truck to stop too quickly.
Cause the truck to be pushed forward.
Cause the truck to leak.

Q.19

A loaded trailer with a high center of gravity:

Gets better gas mileage than an unloaded trailer.
Can roll over easily.
Is usually more stable than an unloaded trailer.

Q.20

The service air line is often controlled by the foot brake and is attached to the ____ valves.

Relay
Supply
Emergency

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