CDL GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST (NORTH CAROLINA) - PRACTICE TEST

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