US Montana DMV CDL General Knowledge Test 8

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DMV Montana — Cdl General DMV — Montana (USA, State Traffic Law) USA — Montana State DMV & FMCSA (MUTCD) — USA

What is this test? for Montana DMV Cdl General permit/CDL, USA (MUTCD) — DMV — Montana (USA, State Traffic Law) level, USA — Montana.
Is this for you? For driver candidates in Montana, USA — Cdl General permit/CDL (16+, State DMV)
Section: DMV Montana — Cdl General · Education: High School & Adult (16+) · Part: DMV Montana — Cdl General · Country: USA · Region: USA — Montana

The DMV written test is an important step measuring driver candidates' knowledge of traffic laws, first aid, and vehicle technology.

This test reinforces your theoretical knowledge and provides the fundamentals needed to pass the exam and become a safe driver.

By solving this test of 20 questions, you can both test your knowledge and identify the topics you need to improve.

Question 1

How should you brake on downgrades?

A) select low gear + light steady braking

B) ride brakes hard

C) neutral coast

D) pump fast

Question 2

What is brake fade?

A) overheated brakes losing power

B) new brakes

C) cold brakes

D) wet brakes

Question 3

How handle blowout in truck?

A) firm grip, ease off, pull over

B) accelerate

C) jerk hard

D) slam brakes

Question 4

What is hydroplaning speed risk?

A) only 100+

B) only ice

C) as low as 30 mph on film of water

D) never in trucks

Question 5

How back a trailer?

A) turn wheel opposite, use mirrors/spotter

B) no spotter needed

C) fast with camera

D) steer same way

Question 6

What is off-tracking?

A) tire brand

B) brake wear

C) rear wheels cut inside in turns

D) speeding

Question 7

How take curves with CMV?

A) faster

B) same as cars

C) slow below posted truck speed

D) no need to slow

Question 8

What are escape ramps for?

A) parking

B) weigh stations

C) rest stops

D) runaway trucks on downgrades

Question 9

When use hazard flashers?

A) breakdowns, slow traffic warnings

B) parking legally

C) always driving

D) night driving

Question 10

What is night driving rule?

A) no lights rural

B) same speed

C) slower, within headlight range

D) high beams always

Question 11

How park a CMV?

A) neutral anywhere

B) in gear only

C) level ground, parking brake, chock if needed

D) any slope

Question 12

What is coupling inspection?

A) tire shine

B) radio test

C) fifth-wheel jaws locked, no gap, lines secure

D) paint check

Question 13

What are glad hands for?

A) air line connections tractor-trailer

B) waving

C) fuel caps

D) light switches

Question 14

What color is emergency air line?

A) yellow

B) green

C) red

D) blue

Question 15

What color is service air line?

A) blue

B) black

C) white

D) red

Question 16

What is landing gear check?

A) half down ok

B) dragging fine

C) no check

D) fully raised, handle secured

Question 17

How test trailer emergency brakes?

A) no test

B) pull trailer air supply, tug gently

C) drive fast

D) visual only

Question 18

What is a DOT annual inspection?

A) driver exam

B) every 5 years

C) required yearly vehicle inspection

D) optional

Question 19

What goes in a driver log?

A) hours, duty changes, locations

B) songs

C) dreams

D) meals

Question 20

What is personal conveyance?

A) hauling freight

B) limited personal use off-duty

C) paid miles

D) team driving

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