CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST (NORTH CAROLINA) - PRACTICE TEST
21.
Which of the following is not a braking system on a truck?
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Service brake
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Parking brake
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Steering brake
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Emergency brake
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22.
If you must make a quick stop to avoid an accident, you should:
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increase your stopping distance.
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jam on the brakes to keep your vehicle in a straight line.
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use controlled or stab braking.
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downshift.
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23.
Name 2 causes of tire fires.
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Over-inflated tires and duals that touch.
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Under-inflated tires and duals that touch.
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Driver smoking and bleeding tar.
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Loose connections and poor ventilation.
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24.
After a trip:
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you should inspect the vehicle.
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you should place the vehicle out of service.
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you should replace the battery.
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you should get the oil changed.
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25.
Emergency equipment is:
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required.
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only required when transporting hazardous materials.
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optional.
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encouraged.
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26.
It's very important to distribute the cargo so it is:
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in the centre of the load.
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as high up as possible.
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piled up.
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as low as possible.
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27.
Which of the following is considered a serious traffic violation?
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Following a vehicle too closely
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Reckless driving
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Excessive speeding (15 mph or more above the posted limit)
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All of the above
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28.
In mountain driving, to select a safe speed you should:
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select a speed that's not too fast for the weight of your vehicle and cargo, the length and steepness of the grade, and road and weather conditions.
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go 5 mph slower than the vehicle ahead.
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follow the vehicle in front of you.
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go slightly faster than the speed limit.
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29.
If a tire fails while you are driving, you should:
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stop on the roadway if possible.
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stay off the brake
until your vehicle has slowed down.
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call your supervisor for instructions.
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brake as hard as possible.
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30.
To avoid a crash:
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swerving is always the worst thing to do.
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stopping is not always the best thing to do.
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stopping is always the safest thing to do.
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None of the above.
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