Not come into contact with one another.

Always come into contact with one another.

Come into contact with one another fairly regularly.

Usually follows the rules of the road.

Usually shorter with a heavy load than with a light load.

Usually the same height with or without a load.

Usually taller with a heavy load than with a light load.

Michigan CDL Double 1 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

Alcohol can be removed from your system:

By exercising.
By drinking coffee.
By waiting.

Q.2

Operating combination vehicles usually requires ____ operating single vehicles.

Less skill than
About the same level of skill as
More skill than

Q.3

If you must drive in reverse, using driver's side backing:

Is always encouraged.
Is discouraged.
Is only recommended if it is raining.

Q.4

When traveling down a steep grade, you switch into a lower gear:

Before beginning the grade.
When you have already started the grade.
As far down the grade as possible.

Q.5

When backing with a trailer, turning toward the driver’s side is encouraged because:

The driver will have the best possible view.
Power lines should be on the passenger's side.
Other drivers can offer assistance on the passenger's side.

Q.6

If approaching a vehicle with a distracted driver, you should:

Quickly pass the vehicle.
Maintain a safe distance from the vehicle.
Closely follow the vehicle.

Q.7

Dual tires should:

Always come into contact with one another.
Come into contact with one another fairly regularly.
Not come into contact with one another.

Q.8

You can confirm that a tractor protection valve is working properly by:

Disconnecting all glad hands.
Opening all of the vehicle's shut-off valves.
Releasing air with the brake pedal and waiting for the emergency signal to activate.

Q.9

Truck tractors with air brakes built on or after March 1, 1997 must have:

An Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS).
Bluetooth.
A GPS.

Q.10

You should check and adjust your mirrors:

Before driving.
While driving.
After driving.

Q.11

To stay alert while driving, you should:

Eat a heavy meal before beginning your trip.
Keep the cab warm.
Ride with a second person who can share driving responsibilities.

Q.12

To prevent your vehicle from rolling backward when beginning to move, you can:

Partly engage the clutch before taking your foot off the brake pedal.
Place the vehicle in second gear.
Use the parking brake when stopping.

Q.13

If the low air pressure warning signal comes on, you should:

Continue driving, but have the brakes repaired within a week.
Pull over and inspect the brakes.
Phone a mechanic while driving.

Q.14

When making a left turn, you should start the turn:

Before reaching the center of the intersection.
No sooner than the center of the intersection.
After your rear wheels have passed the center of the intersection.

Q.15

The “crack-the-whip” effect for doubles and triples is:

Not a problem.
Only a problem when it's raining.
A serious concern.

Q.16

A distracted driver:

Usually follows the rules of the road.
Usually has slowed perception.
Is a good person to follow.

Q.17

When braking with ABS, you should:

Pump the brake pedal.
Brake normally.
Brake harder than you would with a different braking system.

Q.18

A thin layer of ice that forms on road surfaces is called:

White ice.
Black ice.
Blue ice.

Q.19

A cargo van is:

Usually the same height with or without a load.
Usually taller with a heavy load than with a light load.
Usually shorter with a heavy load than with a light load.

Q.20

Radial and bias-ply tires:

Should be used together.
Should be used together on the front of a vehicle.
Should not be used together.