CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (NORTH DAKOTA)

41. If your vehicle gets stuck on a railroad track, you should:
try to re-start the vehicle.
get out of the vehicle and walk as far away from the tracks as possible.
stay in the vehicle and call for help.
stay in the vehicle and call your dispatcher or supervisor for instructions.
42. What is Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)?
A vehicle's maximum weight rating, specified by its manufacturer.
The total weight of a vehicle, including that of any trailers.
The total weight of a single vehicle including its cargo.
None of the above.
43. Over-length loads:
require special transit permits.
may require special equipment such as "wide load" or flags.
require special driving care.
All of the above.
44. Empty vans are:
the same height as fully loaded ones.
lower than fully loaded ones.
higher than fully loaded ones.
None of the above.
45. Name two situations in which it may not be safe to operate your vehicle at legal maximum weights.
Over bridges or through tunnels
In heavy traffic or at night
During bad weather or in mountains
All of the above.
46. Stab braking:
involves applying the brakes as hard as you can without locking the wheels.
involves applying the brakes all the way, and releasing them when wheels lock up.
should never be used.
involves steady pressure on the brake pedal without locking the wheels.
47. On ramp/off ramp curves should be taken:
at the posted speeds.
slightly below the posted speeds.
slightly above the posted speeds.
well below the posted speeds.
48. You must use ________ as the principal way of controlling your speed on downgrades.
the braking effect of the engine
the brake pedal
"Maximum Safe Speed"
controlled braking
49. You should be especially alert for drunk drivers:
around shopping areas.
late at night.
in the morning.
in the early evening.
50. When inspecting a vehicle's suspension, you should look for broken or missing leaves in the leaf springs.  If ____ or more are missing, it will put the vehicle out of service.
10%
15%
50%
25%
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