Maryland CDL Tank 1 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1

When checking your vehicle's lights before driving:

The vehicle should be running and in gear.
The engine should be turned off.
The check can be done from inside the vehicle.
The check can be done by looking at a reflection from a shiny surface.

Q.2

When starting an engine, oil pressure should come up to a normal level:

Within seconds.
Within five minutes.
After about three minutes.

Q.3

A convex mirror is sometimes called a ____ mirror.

Bug-eye
Square
Helper

Q.4

If a vehicle is equipped with power steering, you should inspect:

The hoses.
The pumps.
Both of the above.

Q.5

Which of the following is acceptable?

Dual tires that do not come into contact with each other
Tires of mismatched sizes if used only on short trips
Retreaded tires on the front of a school bus
Tires with cracks

Q.6

A highway curve should be taken:

At or slightly above the posted speed limit.
At the posted speed limit.
Well below the posted speed limit.

Q.7

If other vehicles are having a difficult time getting around your truck on a road with two or more lanes, you should:

Speed up.
Drive on the shoulder.
Use the right lane.

Q.8

Maintaining a cushion of space between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead is:

Not encouraged, as it slows the flow of traffic.
Encouraged, as it allows you time to react to unexpected hazards.
Only encouraged if you are traveling with a passenger.

Q.9

A placard indicating hazardous materials is shaped like a:

Diamond.
Triangle.
Circle.

Q.10

If one-fourth of the leaves in a leaf spring are missing when a vehicle is inspected:

The vehicle’s driver will be allowed to drive, but only at reduced speeds.
The vehicle will be put out-of-service until it is fixed.
The vehicle will be fine to drive since most of the spring is in place.

Q.11

When a tank that is divided by bulkheads is being loaded with liquid cargo:

The section closest to the front of the vehicle should be filled the most.
The section closest to the rear of the vehicle should be filled the most.
The middle sections should be filled the most.
One of the middle sections should be left empty.

Q.12

A stopped bus:

Is not a cause for concern.
Is not a concern if passengers are not unloading.
Should not be on the roadway.
Is a concern, whether passengers are visible or not.

Q.13

When driving a tank vehicle, a highway curve should be taken:

At or slightly above the posted speed limit.
At the posted speed limit.
Well below the posted speed limit.
As fast as surrounding traffic is taking it.

Q.14

When starting a vehicle, warning lights and buzzers:

Should not light up or sound.
Should turn on and shut off quickly.
Should turn on and remain on.

Q.15

When placing a placard:

It should be at least three inches away from any other markings.
It could be placed under a ladder if space is an issue.
It can be affixed to a background of similar color.
It can be upside down.

Q.16

When traveling down a hill, you can reduce the amount of required braking by:

Switching into a higher gear.
Switching into a lower gear.
Switching into neutral.

Q.17

When approaching a railroad crossing, you should:

Increase your speed to get across the tracks as quickly as possible.
Roll your window down to listen for a train.
Rely on traffic control signals.
Never try to outdrive an approaching train.

Q.18

The best way to recognize that your trailer has begun to skid is by:

Seeing other drivers' faces.
Seeing it in your mirrors.
Feeling it.
Listening to the radio.

Q.19

How do ice cream trucks become hazardous to other drivers?

Ice cream trucks must be kept cold.
Children often run toward an ice cream truck without looking for other traffic.
Ice cream trucks leave trails of water and ice on the roadway.

Q.20

When entering a curve, you should:

Get off the roadway.
Use the shoulder.
Downshift.
Take the vehicle out of gear.

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