NC CDL General Knowledge Questions And Answers 100% Verified.
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NC CDL General Knowledge Questions And Answers 100% Verified.
To prevent a load from shifting, there should be at least one tiedown for every __ feet of cargo. - correct answer. 10
You are driving a 40-foot vehicle at 35mph. The road is dry and visibility is good. What is the least a...
NC CDL General Knowledge Questions
And Answers 100% Verified.
To prevent a load from shifting, there should be at least one tiedown for every __ feet of
cargo. - correct answer. 10
You are driving a 40-foot vehicle at 35mph. The road is dry and visibility is good. What
is the least amount of space you should keep in front of your vehicle to be safe? -
correct answer. 4 seconds.
Which of these statements about drinking alcohol is true? - correct answer. A few
beers have the same effect on driving as a few shots of whiskey or a few glasses of
wine.
While driving, ice builds up on your wipers and they no longer clean the windshield. You
should: - correct answer. Stop safely and fix the problem.
Which of these statements about driving in areas with strong winds is true? - correct
answer. Winds are a big problem when a truck comes out of tunnels.
What is counter-steering? - correct answer. Turning the wheel back in the other
direction after steering to avoid a traffic emergency.
To help you stay alert while driving you should: - correct answer. Take short breaks
before you get drowsy.
You do not have a Hazardous Materials Endorsement on your Commercial Driver's
License. You can drive a vehicle hauling hazardous materials when: - correct answer.
The vehicle does not require placards.
Cargo inspections: - correct answer. Should be performed as part of your pre-trip
inspection, again within the first 50 miles of your trip, then again after you have driven 3
hours or 150 miles, and after every break you take during driving.
Retarders: - correct answer. Can cause the drive wheels to skid when they have poor
traction.
You are driving a new truck with a manual transmission. What gear will you probably
have to use to take a long, steep downhill grade? - correct answer. A lower gear than
you would use to climb the hill.
, Which of these statements about speed management is true? - correct answer. You
should choose a speed that lets you stop within the distance that you can see ahead.
Which of these best describes how you should use the brake pedal on a steep downhill
grade? - correct answer. Snubbing.
Which of these statements about double clutching and shifting is true? - correct answer.
You can use the tachometer to tell you when to shift.
Which of these statements about using turn signals is true? - correct answer. When
turning, you should signal early.
Which of these statements about cargo loading is true? - correct answer. State laws
dictate legal weight limits.
If your vehicle catches fire while you are driving, you should: - correct answer. Park in
an open area.
You are checking your tires for a pre-trip inspection. Which of these statements is true?
- correct answer. Tires of mismatched sizes should not be used on the same vehicle.
You can see a marking on a vehicle ahead of you. The marking is a red triangle with an
orange center. What does the marking mean? - correct answer. It may be a slow-
moving vehicle.
An en route inspection should include checking for: - correct answer. Tire overheating
and brake overheating. Cargo secured properly.
You're driving in the right lane of a four-lane, undivided road. You come over a hill and
find a car stopped ahead in your lane. You do not have room to stop. The hill blocks
your view to the rear. The shoulder is clear. Which of these is most likely the best action
to take? - correct answer. Steer to the right.
Where or when should you test the stopping action of your service brakes? - correct
answer. When the vehicle is moving at about 5 mph.
Which of these is not part of the pre-trip inspection of the engine compartment? - correct
answer. Valve clearance.
Cargo covers: - correct answer. Protect people from spilled cargo. May be a safety
requirement in some States.
High beams should be: - correct answer. Used when it is safe and legal to do so.
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