NC CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

11. Whether or not you load and secure your load yourself, you are responsible for:
knowing your cargo is properly secured.
inspecting your cargo.
recognizing overloads and poorly balanced weight.
All of the above.
12. Antilock brakes:
decrease your stopping distance.
let you drive faster.
help you stop faster.
None of the above.
13. On any upgrade, gravity:
speed you up.
doubles your speed.
doesn't affect your speed.
slows you down.
14. Which of the following will not prevent distracted driving?
Planning your route before you begin driving.
Clearing the vehicle of any unnecessary objects.
Using your phone only when there is no traffic around you.
Pre-programming radio stations.
15. A driver waiting for too long at a stop could be a sign of:
a blind driver.
an impaired driver.
an aggressive driver.
a disabled driver.
16. If the vehicle ahead of you is smaller than yours:
it will usually take longer to stop.
it will take the same amount of time to stop.
it can probably stop faster than you can.
All of the above.
17. When backing a trailer, turn the wheel right to make the cab go ________ and the trailer go ________.
left; right
left; left
right; right
right; left
18. Which of the following is true about lanes changes?
You should not check yourmirrors before you change lanes.
Lane changes should always be avoided.
When changing lanes you should check your mirros as usual.
Lane changes require more than regular mirror checks.
19. In newer vehicles with air brakes, you put on the parking brake:
placing the transmission in Park.
using a P-shaped, yellow control knob.
moving the orange push-pull lever to the right.
using a diamond-shaped, yellow, push-pull control knob.
20. For safety during a trip, you should:
use your senses to check for problems.
drive on the shoulder of the road.
pull off the road and stop.
shift into a lower gear.
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