NORTH DAKOTA CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

41. Which of the following is true about lanes changes?
When changing lanes you should check your mirros as usual.
Lane changes should always be avoided.
You should not check yourmirrors before you change lanes.
Lane changes require more than regular mirror checks.
42. How can you tell if your vehicle is equipped with ABS?
Look under the vehicle for the wheel speed sensor wires coming from the back of the brakes.
Trailers will have yellow ABS malfunction lamps on the left side.
Look for yellow ABS malfunction lamps on the instrument panel.
All of the above.
43. To avoid blinding other drivers, you should dim within ____ of an oncoming vehicle.
250 feet
100 feet
500 feet
1000 feet
44. When inspecting your vehicle for suspension system defects, look for:
leaking shock absorbers.
missing or broken leaves in any leaf spring.
cracked or broken spring hangers.
All of the above.
45. Why should you cover your cargo?
Because spill protection is a safety requirement in many states.
To protect the cargo from weather.
To protect people from spilled cargo.
All of the above.
46. Suspension systems:
have a weight capacity rating.
specify the loaded weight of a single vehicle.
have a minimum weight rating.
are rated for the maximum weight the vehicle can pull.
47. When steering to avoid a crash, you should:
not turn any more than needed to clear what is in your way.
apply the brakes while turning.
steer with one hand so that you can turn the wheel more quickly.
All of the above.
48. In an emergency, if you have to drive off the road you should:
stay on the shoulder (if possible) until your vehicle has come to a stop.
keep one set of wheels on the pavement, if possible.
avoid using the brakes until your speed has dropped.
All of the above.
49. Skids happen whenever:
tires lose their grip on the road.
ABS is not working.
the weight limit is exceeded.
dual tires come in contact with each other.
50. Transporting hanging meat requires special attention. Why?
Because refrigerated trucks have less traction.
Because hanging meat can be an unstable load with a high center of gravity.
Because you have to drive fast to get it delivered fresh.
All of the above.
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