Maryland CDL Double 2 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1

Drivers talking to passengers in their vehicle should be viewed as:

Responsible drivers.
Distracted drivers.
Knowledgeable drivers.

Q.2

Which of the following is a sign that brakes will need repair?

Brake pads are not covered in grease.
Brake pads are not covered in oil.
Brake shoes are worn thin.

Q.3

When should mirrors be adjusted?

Before driving
While driving
After driving

Q.4

Rolling backward when beginning to accelerate is dangerous because:

The transmission may be damaged.
The truck is not made to go backwards.
You may hit a vehicle behind you.

Q.5

When driving a 50-foot truck at 50 mph, your minimum following distance should be:

Four seconds.
Five seconds.
Six seconds.

Q.6

When backing with a trailer, you should:

First turn the steering wheel in the direction of the turn.
First turn the steering wheel in the direction opposite of the turn.
Turn the wheel as sharply as possible.
Not use the brakes.

Q.7

On a curve, the posted speed limit:

Is safe to be driven in any vehicle.
Can still permit a vehicle to tip over.
Is understood to be the minimum legal speed limit.

Q.8

If a vehicle is accompanied by a vehicle inspection report:

The driver should first inspect the vehicle, then compare their notes with the report.
The driver should first look at the report when completing an inspection.
The driver should not conduct a pre-trip inspection and should rely only on the report.

Q.9

What eliminates alcohol from the bloodstream?

Coffee
Exercise
Time

Q.10

During a static leakage test, what is the maximum leakage rate that is safe for a double combination vehicle?

3 psi in one minute.
6 psi in one minute.
8 psi in one minute.

Q.11

During an inspection, the release arm should be properly seated and the safety latch or lock should be:

Engaged.
Removed.
Hidden.
Detached.

Q.12

What should you do when confronted with an aggressive driver?

Make eye contact.
Try to stay in the other driver’s way.
Ignore their gestures.
Have a conversation.

Q.13

If a truck is equipped, a trailer brake hand valve can be used to:

Add fuel to the truck.
Prevent the truck from rolling back when being started from a stop.
Check the engine oil level.

Q.14

A broken exhaust system can:

Let poisonous fumes into the cab.
Improve fuel efficiency.
Make steering more difficult.

Q.15

When coupling a double or triple, which trailer should be attached last?

The trailer directly behind the cab
The middle trailer
The rear trailer
It doesn’t matter.

Q.16

What is the purpose of a vehicle inspection report?

It tells the motor carrier about problems that may need to be fixed.
It ensures that the vehicle is inspected regularly.
It keeps drivers accountable for inspecting their vehicles.
It provides a plan for the next five trips.

Q.17

When backing, you should:

Move quickly to get out of the way of other drivers.
Try not to use your mirrors.
Start from any position.
Use a helper, if possible.

Q.18

What is a wig wag?

A type of warning system
A tube used to move air from the compressor to the tanks
A noise made by air brakes when used
A part within the braking unit that allows air to move freely

Q.19

What is the average driver’s reaction time?

1/16 of a second
1/8 of a second
3/4 of a second

Q.20

When transporting cargo, drivers must check the securement of the cargo every:

10 miles.
150 miles.
500 miles.
1,000 miles.

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