CDL PRACTICE TEST (NC) - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE TEST

11. Which of the following may have reduced the clearances since the heights were posted at bridges and overpasses?
Rain
Repaving of the road
The weight of a cargo
Traffic
12. When meeting an oncoming vehicle at night, if the other driver does not put their low beams on, you should:
"get back at the other driver" by putting your own high beams on.
flash your high beams at the other driver.
look slightly to the right to avoid looking directly at the lights of the oncoming vehicle.
slow down and look straight ahead in your lane.
13. If your brakes get wet, it can cause them:
to grab.
to apply unevenly.
to be weak.
All of the above.
14. Which of these can impair your vision and judgment, make you drowsy or otherwise affect safe driving ability?
Alcoholic drinks
Some prescription drugs
Some over-the-counter drugs
All of the above.
15. If your vehicle is equipped with a retarder, you should turn it off:
whenever the road is wet, icy, or snow covered.
when you are driving in heavy traffic.
when you need to accelerate suddenly.
when you are running late.
16. When checking tires, which of the following is not a problem?
Too much air pressure
Radial and bias-ply tires used together
4/32 inch tread depth on front tires
Cracked valve stems
17. Aggressive driving is the act of:
operating a vehicle at a safe speed.
operating a vehicle in the left lane.
operating a vehicle at night.
operating a vehicle in a selfish or pushy manner.
18. Which of these is true about the radiator shutters and the winterfront?
You should make sure the winterfront is closed tightly.
You should remove ice from the radiator shutters.
If the winterfront is left open, the engine may overheat.
All of the above.
19. Which of the following is NOT a good rule for using turn signals?
Signal continuously until you have completed the turn.
Put your turn signal on after the turn.
Cancel your signal after you have turned.
Signal well before you turn.
20. When you discover a fire, if the trailer doors are hot you should not open them because:
the temperature of the trailer should not be changed in any way.
opening the doors lets air in and may make the fire flare up.
with air many fires do less damage.
you should use the fire extinguisher on the door.
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