NORTH DAKOTA CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

31. Name 2 causes of tire fires.
Driver smoking and bleeding tar.
Under-inflated tires and duals that touch.
Over-inflated tires and duals that touch.
Loose connections and poor ventilation.
32. The aggregate working load limit of your cargo tie-downs must be at least _____ times the weight of the cargo.
1.5
2
4
1/2
33. When a vehicle is hydroplaning:
your brakes won't work.
the clutch is stuck.
the spray from large trucks reduces visibility.
the tires lose their contact with the road.
34. Which of the following is NOT a common cause of vehicle fires?
Broken fuel pipe
Flammable cargo
Headlights out of adjustment
Under-inflated tires
35. Why should you back toward the driver's side?
You can see better.
You can watch the rear of your vehicle by looking out the side window.
Backing toward the right side is dangerous.
All of the above.
36. Warnings on low bridges or underpasses:
are often posted, but sometimes they are not.
must be posted.
are always posted.
None of the above.
37. Which of the following is a key steering system part?
Anchor plate
Tie rod
U-bolts
Leaf spring
38. The best way to recover from a brake failure while going downhill is to:
use engine braking.
use the parking brake.
use the escape ramp.
be prepared to countersteer.
39. Which of the following should be checked for looseness, sticking, damage, or improper setting?
Clutch
Accelerator
Steering wheel
All of the above.
40. You should use your horn to:
to let others know you are about to increase your speed.
to let others know you are an experienced driver.
to let others know you are there.
to let others know you are about to break.
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