NORTH CAROLINA CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

31. The header board, if equipped, should:
never be used for cargo.
not be used in case of a crash or emergency stop.
can be dangerous.
block the forward movement of any cargo you carry.
32. When driving at night, you should dim your lights within _____ of an oncoming vehicle and when following another vehicle within _____ .
300 feet ; 50 feet
500 feet ; 500 feet
200 feet ; 100 feet
200 feet ; 200 feet
33. The best way to know what's going on behind and to the sides of your vehicle is to:
lean out of the window.
check your mirrors regularly.
ask your passenger(s).
use the rear view camera.
34. Front-end header boards:
protect you from your cargo in case of a crash.
block the forward movement of your cargo.
protect you from your cargo in case of an emergency stop.
All of the above.
35. You should downshift:
before starting up a hill and while going around a curve.
before entering a curve and before starting down a hill.
after starting down a hill and after entering a curve.
when stopping suddenly and when you are being tailgated.
36. Without engine oil:
traction will be reduced.
exhaust emissions will be reduced.
the engine can be destroyed rapidly.
the ABS won't work.
37. Axle weight is defined as:
The maximum safe weight a tire can carry at a specified pressure
The weight transmitted to the ground by one axle or one set of axles
The weight of the trailer, including the axles
None of the above.
38. When traction is poor, as in rain or snow, you should speed up very gradually. If you don't:
you will exceed the speed limit.
you could lose control.
the brakes will not work.
brake pressure will push the rod out.
39. Which of the following statements about brake shoes is true?
Brake shoes should be thinner than ¼ inch.
Brake drums must have cracks longer than half the width of the friction area.
brakes can fade or fail from excessive heat caused by relying too much on the engine braking effect.
None of the above.
40. To test your parking brake, do the following:
Speed up to 5 mph, then set the parking brake.
Set the parking brake while going downhill.
Set the parking brake, and gently pull against it in a low gear.
Speed up to 15 mph, then set the parking brake.
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