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Massachusetts CDL Double Test 2
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QUESTION 1 / 20
Placards should be used:
Choose one answer below.
A
Any time a vehicle is carrying hazardous materials.
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B
If there is open space in the truck.
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C
If the amount of hazardous materials in the truck exceeds 200 pounds.
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D
If the hazardous materials create an inhalation hazard.
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QUESTION 2 / 20
If you are turning left where there are two available turning lanes:
Choose one answer below.
A
It is better to take the rightmost lane.
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B
It does not matter which lane you use.
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C
It is better to take the leftmost lane.
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D
You should use both lanes.
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QUESTION 3 / 20
Pull out the trailer air supply control, or set it in the "emergency" position, when testing:
Choose one answer below.
A
The trailer emergency brakes.
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B
The parking brake.
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C
The trailer service brakes.
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D
The landing gear.
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QUESTION 4 / 20
An open automobile window in cold weather may indicate that the driver is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Driving impaired.
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B
Inappropriately dressed.
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C
Using the heat inside their vehicle.
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D
Enjoying the fresh air.
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QUESTION 5 / 20
For safety purposes, when should you turn off a retarder?
Choose one answer below.
A
When the roadways are slippery
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B
When you are carrying a passenger
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C
When you are carrying a heavy load
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D
When driving in heavy traffic
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QUESTION 6 / 20
After starting the engine, oil pressure should reach a normal level:
Choose one answer below.
A
Within a few seconds.
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B
After about a minute.
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C
After about four minutes.
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D
Within 10 minutes of driving.
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QUESTION 7 / 20
When entering a foggy area, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop on the side of the roadway.
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B
Pass other vehicles.
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C
Slow down.
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D
Use your high beam headlights.
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QUESTION 8 / 20
If another driver is tailgating you, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Move into the left lane.
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B
Speed up.
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C
Increase the space in front of your vehicle.
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D
Flash your lights.
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QUESTION 9 / 20
During a static leakage test, the maximum leakage rate for a triple combination vehicle with air brakes is ____ in a minute.
Choose one answer below.
A
3 psi
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B
5 psi
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C
7 psi
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D
9 psi
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QUESTION 10 / 20
Drivers may use ____ red reflective warning triangles when their vehicle is stopped on the side of the road.
Choose one answer below.
A
Two
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B
Three
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C
Five
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D
Seven
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QUESTION 11 / 20
According to a National Sleep Foundation poll, about ____ of people have driven while sleepy.
Choose one answer below.
A
10 percent
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B
20 percent
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C
60 percent
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D
100 percent
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QUESTION 12 / 20
A vehicle must be equipped with all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
A fire extinguisher.
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B
Spare electrical fuses.
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C
Warning devices for a parked vehicle.
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D
A flashlight.
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QUESTION 13 / 20
When using a fire extinguisher on a fire, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Get as close to the fire as possible.
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B
Stay as far away from the fire as possible.
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C
Aim the extinguisher at the top of the flames.
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D
Aim the fire extinguisher at the ground about two feet away from the fire.
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QUESTION 14 / 20
Hydroplaning usually occurs:
Choose one answer below.
A
When tires are properly inflated.
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B
At speeds under 15 mph.
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C
In areas where water collects on the road.
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D
During the evening.
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QUESTION 15 / 20
When inspecting a power steering-equipped vehicle, you should be sure that:
Choose one answer below.
A
The fluid is at the proper level.
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B
The hoses are connected to the battery.
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C
The hoses do not contain any fluid.
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D
Only small leaks are present.
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QUESTION 16 / 20
If a vehicle is found to be over-length during a pre-trip inspection, the driver should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Trim the length of the load.
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B
Ask someone else to drive.
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C
Ensure flags and lights indicating the oversize load are fastened securely.
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D
Drive without making any changes.
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QUESTION 17 / 20
Of the following, which is not a way to prevent drowsiness during a trip?
Choose one answer below.
A
Getting an adequate amount of sleep before driving
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B
Traveling with a passenger
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C
Scheduling trips during hours when you would not normally be awake
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D
Avoiding medications that may cause drowsiness
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QUESTION 18 / 20
After connecting the air lines to the trailer while coupling, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Supply air to the trailer.
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B
Chock the wheels.
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C
Inspect the fifth wheel.
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D
Connect the electrical cord.
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QUESTION 19 / 20
Low underneath clearance can cause difficulties when driving:
Choose one answer below.
A
Over railroad crossings.
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B
On gravel roads.
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C
Around corners.
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D
At the posted speed limit.
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QUESTION 20 / 20
If a tire fails, the driver should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Keep one hand on the steering wheel and use their other hand to wave to other drivers.
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B
Stomp on the brakes.
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C
Not use the brakes.
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D
Accelerate.
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