Michigan DMV CDL Test/ 57 Questions & Definitive Solutions You do not have a hazardous materials endorsement on your commercial driver’s
license. You can drive a vehicle hauling hazardous material when? - Answer: The
vehicle does not require placards In your pre-trip inspection, you are checking your steering and exhaust systems.
Which of these problems should be fixed before the vehicle is driven? - Answer:
steering play in excess of 10 degrees (2 inches on a 20-inch wheel)
While you are driving you should use your mirrors to check - Answer: -The
condition of tires and cargo
- where the rear of the vehicle is when making turns
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the reaction distance is the distance traveled from the time - Answer: the brain tells the foot to push the brake pedal to the time the foot actually pushed the brake pedal What does "axle weight" mean? - Answer: The Weight transmitted between the ground by one axle or one set of axles
What statements are true about backing? (Both) - Answer: -Backing is always
Dangerous
- you should back and turn to the driver’s side whenever possible
Inspect your cargo after you have driven - Answer: 25 miles or 50 miles,
depending on the law in the state you are in. again after 3 hours or 150 miles What is true about tires and hot weather driving? - Answer: When driving in very hot weather, You should inspect your tires every two hours or every 100 miles Turn signals should be used - Answer: at least 100 feet before turning or changing lanes
How to warn drivers of a stopped vehicle? - Answer: Move the rear reflective
triangle back if the drivers vision is obscured to within 500 feet How can you avoid the effects of wet brakes? - Answer: -Gently apply the brakes, Increase engine rpm, cross the water while pressing the brakes lightly Page 2 of 8
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