NC CDL General Knowledge Questions and Answers with Verified Solutions
To prevent a load from shifting, there should be at least one tiedown for every __ feet of cargo.
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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? ✔✔4 seconds.
Which of these statements about drinking alcohol is true? ✔✔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: ✔✔Stop safely and fix the problem.
Which of these statements about driving in areas with strong winds is true? ✔✔Winds are a big problem when a truck comes out of tunnels.
What is counter-steering? ✔✔Turning the wheel back in the other direction after steering to avoid a traffic emergency. 1 / 3
To help you stay alert while driving you should: ✔✔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: ✔✔The vehicle does not require placards.
Cargo inspections: ✔✔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: ✔✔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? ✔✔A lower gear than you would use to climb the hill.
Which of these statements about speed management is true? ✔✔You should choose a speed that lets you stop within the distance that you can see ahead.
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Which of these best describes how you should use the brake pedal on a steep downhill grade?✔✔Snubbing.
Which of these statements about double clutching and shifting is true? ✔✔You can use the tachometer to tell you when to shift.
Which of these statements about using turn signals is true? ✔✔When turning, you should signal early.
Which of these statements about cargo loading is true? ✔✔State laws dictate legal weight limits.
If your vehicle catches fire while you are driving, you should: ✔✔Park in an open area.
You are checking your tires for a pre-trip inspection. Which of these statements is true? ✔✔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? ✔✔It may be a slow-moving vehicle.
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