NORTH DAKOTA CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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During a pre-trip inspection, when checking the power steering hoses, you should:
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look for broken or distorted coil springs.
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check for damaged or bent rims.
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check that the brake chambers are not leaking.
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check for leaks.
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How should you hold the steering wheel?
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With your left hand on the wheel
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Firmly, with your hands on opposite sides of the wheel
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Firmly, with your left hand at the top of the wheel and the right hand at the bottom of the wheel
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With your right hand on the wheel
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To keep your vehicle from rolling back when you start, you should:
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turn the engine off before you take your foot off the brake.
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apply the emergency brake whenever necessary.
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pump the brakes.
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partly engage the clutch before you take your foot off the brake.
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14.
When looking ahead of your vehicle while you are driving, you should:
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look to the right side of the road.
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shift your attention back and forth, near and far.
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look to the left side of the road.
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look as far as your peripheral vision can see.
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If your drive wheels begin to spin, you should:
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use the parking brake.
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pump the brake pedal three times.
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take your foot off the accelerator.
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use the Anti-lock Braking System.
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16.
An anti-lock braking system (ABS):
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helps you avoid skids caused by over braking.
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should help you steer around an obstacle while braking.
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helps you avoid wheel lock up.
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All of the above.
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17.
when you apply the service brake at 5 mph, which of the following might indicate a problem?
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The vehicle pulls to one side or the other.
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The vehicle stops when the brake is applied.
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The tongue/draw-bar is not bent.
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All the other answers are correct.
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18.
Drivers can hold a Commercial Driver’s License from how many different States?
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Two
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Three
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One
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Four
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19.
When backing a trailer, you should turn the steering wheel to the right to make the trailer go left (or vice versa). Once the trailer starts to turn, you should:
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turn the wheel the other way to follow the trailer.
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keep backing up.
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turn the wheel more in the direction you want to go.
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None of the above.
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20.
The weight of a truck:
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has an impact on stopping distance.
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is not as important as the vehicle's center of gravity in determining stopping distance.
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has no effect on stopping distance.
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None of the above.
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