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MICHIGAN CHAUFFEUR LICENSE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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MICHIGAN CHAUFFEUR LICENSE QUESTIONS ANDANSWERS
To provide time to react to changes in traffic, you should look ahead at least
__________ worth of travel time - Answers -12 seconds'
Driving - Answers -is a complex task that requires judgment, skill, practice and
knowledge of the rules of the road.
Speed limits for trucks will differ from automobiles, based on what? - Answers -the
commercial vehicle designation, weight restrictions and the type of road being traveled
When approaching a downhill grade in a truck, it is a good idea to what? - Answers -to
shift to a lower gear before starting down the hill
Using the brakes too much going downhill may cause what? - Answers -overheating
and possible loss of braking power
How do you maintain the best control on a curve? - Answers -To maintain the best
control on a curve, slow to a safe speed before entering the curve, then accelerate
slightly through it.
Why is braking in a curve dangerous? - Answers -Braking in a curve is dangerous
because you may lock the wheels and cause a skid.
Following vehicles too closely is dangerous and, depending on the ______ of your
vehicle, it may be illegal. - Answers -size
According to Michigan law, outside the corporate limits of a city or village, vehicles with
gross weights over _______ pounds (loaded or unloaded) must not follow each other
closer than ________ feet except when passing. - Answers -5,000 pounds; 500 feet
If a load extends 4 feet or more past the rear of a vehicle's bed or body, then what? -
Answers -a red fag or cloth at least 12 inches square (during the day) or a red light (at
night) must be displayed at the extreme rear end of the load.
The maximum height allowed for vehicles on Michigan roads and highways is what? -
Answers -13 feet, 6 inches.
Commercial vehicles with a capacity of _________________ must have one outside
rearview mirror on each side of the vehicle. - Answers -1,000 pounds or more
If you park a disabled vehicle on the shoulder of a road, __________ must be set out. -
Answers -warning devices
, The law requires that warning devices be placed ________ in front of and behind the
vehicle, and at the road's edge within ______ of the vehicle's front or rear end. -
Answers -100 feet; 10 feet
How do you dry wet brakes? - Answers -To dry wet brakes, slow down and then apply
the brakes gently until they work properly again.
Remember to park at least ______ from a stop sign or traffic signal. - Answers -30 feet
And, when entering a highway from a driveway, private road or alley, stop and what? -
Answers -yield the right-of-way to approaching traffic.
Start signaling at least ________ before you plan to turn. - Answers -100 feet
What must be done if the load extends 4 feet or more past the rear of a vehicle's bed or
body? - Answers -A red flag or cloth at least 12 x 12 (day) or a red light (night) must be
displayed at the extreme rear end of the load.
What is the maximum height allowed for vehicles on Michigan roads and highways? -
Answers -13 feet, 6 inches.
How are rearview mirrors affected by the weight of a vehicle? - Answers -Commercial
vehicles with a weight of 1,000 pounds or more must have one outside rearview mirror
on each side of the vehicle.
If in trouble, where must warning devices be placed? - Answers -Warning devices must
be placed 100 feet in front of and behind the vehicle, and at the road's edge within 10
feet of the vehicle's front or rear end.
How does the weight effect the placement of vehicles? - Answers -Vehicles with weight
over 5,000 pounds must not follow other cars closer than 500 feet except when passing.
How far ahead should you look when driving? - Answers -You should look 12 seconds
worth of driving time ahead while driving a vehicle.
When should turn signals be turned on? - Answers -Turn signals should be turned on at
least 100 feet before you plan to turn.
How are speed limits affected by the weight of a vehicle? - Answers -If: Speed limit =
70mph and weight is > 750 pounds your speed limit is 60 mph.
If: weight > 10,000 pounds, 60 mph.
When is a CDL needed? - Answers -1. Weight > 26,001 pounds with trailor
2. Vehicle > 26,001 pounds
3. Vehicle < 26,000 pounds carrying either 16 or more people or hazardous materials
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