NORTH DAKOTA CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

21. The following are some causes of vehicle fires:
Tight turns and gravel roads
Tailgating while smoking
Under-inflated tires and duals that touch
All of the above.
22. If you are driving a 30-foot vehicle at 55 mph, you should leave at least _____ between you and the vehicle ahead.
3 seconds
4 seconds
2 seconds
5 seconds
23. Key suspension system parts include:
Tie rod
Lock rings
Bearing plates
All of the above.
24. When checking the steering system for defects, you should look for:
missing or broken leaves in any leaf spring.
loose, broken, or missing tailpipes.
cut or cracked valve stems.
bent, loose, or broken parts, such as tie rods.
25. If a shipping paper describes both hazardous and non-hazardous products, the hazardous materials must be:
written in a larger font.
identified by an "H" placed before the shipping description.
entered first.
listed at the bottom.
26. Strong winds can make it difficult to stay in your lane, especially when:
going into tunnels.
driving alongside other vehicles.
coming out of tunnels.
driving at speeds below 40 mph.
27. As long as the engine is not overheated, it is safe to remove the radiator cap.
True, as long as you are wearing gloves.
True, unless you can touch the radiator cap with your bare hand.
False.
True.
28. When you have to back, you should use a helper:
when you need to back on a curved path.
only when you back up with a trailer.
whenever possible.
only when backing toward the right side.
29. On any upgrade, _________ – the more you will have to use lower gears to climb hills or mountains.
the heavier the load
the longer the grade
the steeper the grade
All of the above.
30. When driving on slippery roads, you should NOT:
brake any harder than necessary.
use the speed retarder.
pass slower vehicles unless necessary.
All of the above.
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