Knowledge Test Class A #2
Class A Driving Test | Maryland 2024 #2 Page 6 of 7
Train for FREE online with our Maryland class A license test. The official exam test consists of several obligatory parts, with all of them checking your knowledge of different blocks of road rules. If you need to obtain a MD CDL class A permit in 2024, practice as much as possible. Free sample tests published on our website will help you check and improve your knowledge and boost your grades. Please bear in mind that CDL class A requirements may vary from state to state.
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36 . Convex mirrors:
Are illegal to be used in most states.
Many large vehicles have curved, convex mirrors. Convex mirrors allow drivers to see a wider area than flat mirrors. However, they also make objects seem smaller and farther away than they really are.
37 . What do anti-lock brakes do?
Prevent a vehicle from accelerating while traveling downhill
The function of an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) is to prevent the vehicle's wheels from locking up from hard brake application.
38 . If planning to back a vehicle where there may be overhanging objects, a driver should:
Because you can't see everything behind you, driving in reverse is always dangerous and should be done only when necessary. Before backing into an area, you should exit your vehicle and inspect the path of travel to check for potential hazards, especially overhanging objects that would otherwise be difficult to spot in a mirror.
39 . Once stopped as part of the stop/start maneuver, you should:
Be blocking a driveway.
When parking as a part of the stop/start maneuver during the on-road driving skills test, you must apply the parking brake. The gears should be shifted into neutral or park. You must be parked parallel to the curb and should not be blocking any driveways or intersections.
40 . How many daily hours of sleep does an adult need to maintain alertness?
Being properly rested is essential to the safe operation of a CMV. To maintain alertness, most people need eight to nine hours of sleep per night.
41 . Be sure you are always driving so your vehicle can stop:
Immediately.
Always be sure that you are driving in a manner that will allow your vehicle to come to a complete stop, if necessary, within the area of the road ahead that you are able to see.
42 . An Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS):
Beginning between 1997 and 1999, most commercial vehicles, trailers, and dollies are required to be equipped with ABS.
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2024 Maryland | Frequently Asked Questions
A CDL Class B license in Maryland allows the holder to operate single vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds. This typically includes buses, dump trucks, delivery trucks, and garbage trucks.
A Class B CDL license in Maryland permits the operation of single vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, or such vehicles towing another not exceeding 10,000 pounds. This includes buses, dump trucks, tow trucks, delivery trucks, straight trucks and garbage trucks.
To acquire a Class B CDL license in Maryland, you must be at least 18 years old, possess a valid non-commercial driver's license, and pass a medical examination. You'll also need to pass the CDL general knowledge test and any additional tests for endorsements. Lastly, you must successfully complete a skills test which includes a pre-trip vehicle inspection, a basic controls test, and a road test.
In Maryland, to qualify for a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL), you must be at least 18 years old for intrastate driving (within Maryland only) and at least 21 years old for interstate driving (across state lines). You also need a valid non-commercial driver's license.
Specific endorsements aren't necessary for a Class B CDL license, but they can expand your driving capabilities. Endorsements like Passenger (P), School Bus (S), and Tank Vehicle (N) require additional tests. For example, if you plan to drive a school bus or tank truck, you would need the appropriate endorsements.
The Class B CDL skills assessment in Maryland includes three main parts: a pre-trip vehicle inspection to test your ability to assess the safety of your vehicle, a basic control skills test to evaluate your ability to maneuver and control the vehicle, and an on-road driving test to assess your driving skills in various traffic situations.
Yes, Class B CDL license holders in Maryland are limited to operating vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 26,001 lbs. or more, or towing vehicles not exceeding 10,000 lbs. They cannot operate Class A vehicles unless they have the appropriate endorsements. Additionally, interstate drivers must be at least 21 years old.
Yes, in Maryland, the written Class B CDL test can be taken in several languages other than English. These include Spanish, French, and Korean among others. However, federal regulations require that all CDL holders must be able to read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the general public and understand highway traffic signs and signals.
Yes, you can request test accommodations for the Class B CDL written exam in Maryland due to a disability. The Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) provides reasonable accommodations such as sign language interpreters, extra time, and accessible testing equipment. It's recommended to make your request in advance to ensure the necessary arrangements can be made.
If you don't pass the Class B CDL written test in Maryland, you can retake it. However, you'll have to wait at least one business day before retesting. There's no limit to the number of attempts you can make to pass the test, but a retesting fee may apply each time. It's advised to study thoroughly to increase your chances of passing.
