Knowledge Test Class A #1
Class A Driving Test | Massachusetts 2024 #1 Page 2 of 7
Train for FREE online with our Massachusetts 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 MA 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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8 . If one air system in a dual air brake system is very low on pressure:
Lights on the outside of the tractor will flash.
In a dual air brake system, if one of the air systems gets very low on pressure, either the front or rear brakes will not be operating fully. You should bring your vehicle to a safe stop and have the air system repaired.
9 . Passive railroad crossings:
Should never be crossed by a CMV.
Railroad crossings that are not controlled by any type of traffic control device are known as passive crossings. The decision to proceed across tracks at a passive crossing is entirely up to the driver.
10 . Braking mechanisms are located ____ a brake drum.
On top of
Drum brakes are attached to the wheels and located on the axles of a vehicle. The braking mechanisms that cause the vehicle to stop can be found inside of a drum brake.
11 . Without securing a load on a flatbed trailer, cargo may:
Be easier to unload.
On flatbed trailers and trailers without sides, cargo must be secured to prevent it from shifting or falling in transit.
12 . Trailers should:
Be loaded with all the weight directly behind the cab.
Overloading a vehicle is dangerous. It can damage the vehicle and interfere with the driver's ability to control it.
13 . If you identify a large box in your lane on the road ahead, you should:
Swerve into another lane of traffic.
Slow down and be very careful if you see foreign objects in your lane. Remember that even something that seems relatively light and harmless, like a cardboard box, could contain harder or heavier items that could cause damage to your vehicle.
14 . In addition to passing a hazardous materials test, what is needed to obtain a hazardous materials endorsement?
A fire extinguisher
