ND CDL PRACTICE TEST - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

31. You are driving a 30-foot vehicle at 35 mph. You should allow at least ______ of following distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.
4 seconds
2 seconds
3 seconds
6 seconds
32. After starting the engine, oil pressure should rise to a normal level:
within 2 minutes.
within 6 minutes.
within seconds.
within 3 miles.
33. Combination vehicles _________ than single CMVs.
require more driving skill
are safer in bad weather
are much easier to drive
All of the above.
34. Enough tread is especially important in winter conditions. You need at least ________ tread depth on steering axle tires.
4/32 inch
8/32 inch
6/24 inch
2/8 inch
35. Drivers should check and adjust their mirrors:
before starting a trip.
while driving.
after a trip.
All of the above.
36. Which of the following statements about driving in areas with strong winds is true?
The problem is usually worse for heavier vehicles.
Strong winds make it difficult to stay in your lane.
You should drive alongside other vehicles to help break up the wind.
Wind can be a problem especially when you enter a tunnel.
37. Which of the following is NOT a correct action in the event of brake failure?
Putting the vehicle into a lower gear.
Looking for an escape route.
Using the parking brake.
Weaving from side to side to slow down.
38. Fully loaded rigs:
are much more likely to roll over than empty rigs.
are just as likely to roll over as empty rigs.
are less likely to roll over than empty rigs.
None of the above.
39. To test the service brake:
shift your transmission to a low gear, pump the brake pedal three times, then hold it down for five seconds.
push the brake pedal firmly while going about 5 mph.
gently try to pull forward with the trailer parking brake on, then release the brake.
push the brake pedal firmly while slowly moving backward.
40. Which of the following is NOT true?
ABS only comes into play when a wheel would have locked up because of over braking.
ABS won't compensate for bad brakes.
ABS will change the way you normally brake.
ABS won't compensate for poor brake maintenance.
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