NORTH CAROLINA CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

21. When you drive a tractor-trailer combination with ABS, you should:
always apply the brakes hard.
pump the brakes.
apply the trailer hand brake whe braking.
brake as you always have.
22. If you have to drive off the road, you should:
fully apply the brakes until your speed has dropped to about 20 mph.
leave the road completely.
brake as hard as you can to maintain control.
keep one set of wheels on the pavement, if possible.
23. If you must stop on or by a one-way or divided highway, you must place warning devices ___ feet, ___ feet, and ___ feet toward the approaching traffic.
20; 200; 400
15; 150; 300
5; 50; 100
10; 100; 200
24. After the first stop, drivers must inspect the securement of the cargo:
every 100 miles or every two hours.
every 150 miles or every three hours.
every 250 miles or every five hours.
every 50 miles or every hour.
25. An advantage of going right instead of left around an obstacle is that:
No one is likely to be driving on the shoulder, but someone may be passing you on the left.
There is no real advantage.
Turning right comes more natural in emergency situations.
By turning right, you will force other drivers into an opposing traffic lane.
26. Your vehicle has automatic transmission. When going down grades, you should:
put the gearshift in "Park".
select a low range to get greater engine braking.
select a high range to get greater engine braking.
select a high range to reduce engine braking.
27. Tire load is defined as:
the minimum safe weight a tire can carry at a specified pressure.
the weight transmitted to the ground by 1 tire.
the maximum safe weight a tire can carry at a specified pressure.
the minimum tire pressure.
28. Before transporting a sealed load, make sure:
that there is a picture of its contents.
that the load can be inspected.
that you don't exceed gross weight and axle weight limits.
All of the above.
29. You should always back and turn toward the driver's side:
so you can watch the rear of your vehicle by looking out the side window.
unless it means having to go around the block first.
unless you have someone to help you.
All of the above.
30. Hazardous materials can be recognized by looking at the container's:
color.
label.
shape.
type.
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