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North Dakota CDL Knowledge Test Class A 2
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Q.1.
Where must placards be placed?
Only on the front of a vehicle
On the front, back and both sides of a vehicle
Only on the driver’s side of a vehicle
Only on the passenger's side of the vehicle
Q.2.
Retreaded tires:
May be used on any part of a bus.
May be used on the front of a bus.
May be used on the rear of a bus.
May never be used on a bus.
Q.3.
A cardboard box on the roadway:
Is not a cause for concern.
Is usually empty.
May contain a heavy object that could damage your vehicle.
Should be avoided by driving off the roadway.
Q.4.
If you are being tailgated, you should:
Drive on the shoulder.
Pull off the roadway.
Drive faster.
Allow the vehicle to pass.
Q.5.
What kind of force must emergency brakes use?
Air pressure
Mechanical
Heavy
Electrical
Q.6.
During a basic vehicle control skills test, what is considered a look?
Walking to the back of a vehicle to check its position
Using side mirrors to check a vehicle's position
Looking out of the driver's side window to check a vehicle's position
A driver glancing over their shoulder to check blind spots
Q.7.
Front brake limiting valves were intended to:
Prevent the front tires from skidding.
Prevent the front tires from overheating.
Create equal brake usage.
Remove uncertainty when applying the brakes.
Q.8.
In an emergency, if you must leave the roadway to drive on the shoulder, you should:
Brake as hard as possible.
Steer so all wheels are on the shoulder.
Stop safely before returning to the road, if possible.
Stay on the shoulder until the next exit.
Q.9.
How is the parking brake released?
By tapping on the brake pedal three times
By pushing in the brake control knob
By engaging the accelerator
By tapping the accelerator twice
Q.10.
An air brake-equipped vehicle traveling at a speed of 55 mph under ideal driving conditions will need approximately ____ to come to a complete stop.
100 feet
250 feet
300 feet
450 feet
Q.11.
During a pre-trip inspection, what is the best method for checking your lights?
Parking near a mirror to look for a reflection
Activating the lights, then exiting the vehicle to check
Looking on the instrument panel to see if any warning lights are illuminated
Driving in traffic and waiting for other drivers to let you know your lights are out
Q.12.
What is a way to warn drivers behind you that you will be slowing down?
Turn on the right turn signal followed by the left turn signal.
Tap your brake pedal a few times to illuminate the brake lights.
Swerve from side to side to get other drivers’ attention.
Turn all lights on and off several times.
Q.13.
Tires of mismatched sizes:
May be used on a tractor.
May be used on a trailer.
Should be used in adverse weather conditions.
Should not be used on a vehicle.
Q.14.
An air compressor governor will stop the compressor from pumping air once the air tanks have an air pressure level of:
125 psi.
100 psi.
150 psi.
80 psi.
Q.15.
If you are unsure if there is enough space for your vehicle to safely travel under a bridge, you should:
Speed up.
Swerve as you pass under the bridge.
Slow down.
Drive on the shoulder.
Q.16.
When a tire goes flat, you may hear a loud bang. The truck will be affected:
Immediately.
After a short delay.
Only if the damaged tire is near the front of the truck.
Only if the truck is hauling a load.
Q.17.
To stop a vehicle using air brakes:
The brake pedal should be pressed.
The brake pedal should be lifted.
The brake knob should be pulled out.
The brake knob should be pushed in.
Q.18.
When nearing a construction worker who is close to the road, you should:
Increase your speed.
Decrease your speed.
Not drive in any lane.
Wait until the construction is complete before proceeding.
Q.19.
A low air pressure warning signal should activate:
When tank pressure falls below 120 psi.
When tank pressure falls below 60 psi.
When tank pressure falls below 10 psi.
When tank pressure falls below 5 psi.
Q.20.
What does driving intrastate mean?
Traveling within a single state
Traveling from one state to another state
Traveling mostly within one state
A limited-access roadway
Q.21.
An applicant will be denied a hazardous materials endorsement if they:
Are a U.S. citizen.
Are wanted for a misdemeanor.
Are wanted for certain felonies.
Already have a driver license.
Q.22.
If driving in a foggy area, you should not:
Decrease your speed.
Increase your speed.
Use your low beam headlights.
Turn on your four-way flashers.
Q.23.
Which of the following is not a rule for using turn signals?
Signal early.
Signal continuously.
Cancel your signal once your turn or lane change is complete.
Don’t signal unless another vehicle is close.
Q.24.
When transporting cargo, drivers must check the securement of the cargo every:
10 miles.
150 miles.
500 miles.
1,000 miles.
Q.25.
When checking your vehicle's lights before driving:
The vehicle should be running and in gear.
The engine should be turned off.
The check can be done from inside the vehicle.
The check can be done by looking at a reflection from a shiny surface.
Q.26.
Be sure you are always driving so your vehicle can stop:
Within 10 feet of your current position.
Within 1,000 feet of your current position.
Within your view of the road ahead.
Immediately.
Q.27.
When traveling with cargo, you must make sure the cargo is secure:
No more than two times.
Every 150 miles or three hours of driving.
Only after traveling up a hill.
Only after coming to a hard stop.
Q.28.
If coolant has to be added to a system without a recovery tank, you should:
Keep the vehicle running while adding coolant.
Open the radiator cap quickly.
Not use gloves to touch the radiator cap.
Wait for the engine to cool before adding coolant.
Q.29.
While driving, if it is discovered a vehicle's ABS is not working, the driver should:
Put on their hazard lights.
Downshift.
Brake normally.
Use their parking brake to stop.
Q.30.
A cargo of hanging meat:
Is stable due to the placement of the load.
Can be problematic because animals may be attracted to the scent of the meat.
Is unstable due to its high center of gravity.
Is discouraged during the summer months.
Q.31.
Fatigue:
Has little effect on driving.
Can impair driving.
Is not noticeable.
Q.32.
In general, if you are convicted of a traffic violation in your personal car:
The convicting officer will alert your employer.
Your CDL will not be affected because the violation is on your personal license.
You should tell your employer within six months.
You must tell your employer within 30 days.
Q.33.
What happens if brakes become too hot?
They will become too smooth.
They will harden.
They may stop working.
The air compressor will kick in to cool the brakes
Q.34.
Belts in the engine compartment should be:
Frayed.
Tight.
Greasy.
Easy to slide off.
Q.35.
The safety valve located on the first tank opens:
Regularly.
If there is too little pressure.
If there is too much pressure.
After every stop.
Q.36.
A modulating control valve can control the:
Spring brakes.
Landing gear.
Air brakes.
Anti-lock braking system (ABS).
Q.37.
What is another name for front end header boards?
Headache racks
Cargo stoppers
Head braces
Bonkers
Q.38.
Which of the following is not another name for convex mirrors?
Fisheye mirrors
Spot mirrors
Bug-eye mirrors
Flat side mirrors
Q.39.
If driving a vehicle with a manual transmission, you can prevent your vehicle from rolling backward when starting from a stop by:
Partly engaging the clutch before removing your foot from the brake pedal.
Placing the vehicle in reverse before moving forward.
Fully engaging the clutch before removing your foot from the brake pedal.
Placing the vehicle in neutral before moving forward.
Q.40.
When the spring brakes are activated in a vehicle with air brakes, you should never:
Turn on the lights.
Turn the vehicle off.
Push the brake pedal down.
Open the trailer doors.
Q.41.
Escape ramps are:
Ramps to exit the interstate quickly.
Ramps connecting four-lane highways and two-lane highways.
Ramps that can be used by stop runaway vehicles on steep downhills.
Ramps that cannot be used by automobiles.
Q.42.
Before beginning downhill, you should:
Shift into a higher gear.
Take your vehicle out of gear.
Shift into a lower gear.
Rely only on braking to reduce your speed.
Q.43.
To check the automatic transmission fluid level in some vehicles, the vehicle:
Should be parked uphill.
Should be parked downhill.
Must be washed.
May have to be left running.
Q.44.
When a construction worker is close to the road, you should:
Increase your speed.
Decrease your speed.
Not drive in any lane.
Wait to proceed until the construction is complete.
Q.45.
If convicted of a traffic violation, you must inform your employer ____ of the violation.
Within three hours
Within a week
Within 30 days
Within a year
Q.46.
Why are roads particularly slippery right after it begins to rain?
Water mixes with grease and oil on the road.
Roads are naturally slippery.
Gravel gets washed to the middle of the lane.
Some tires are not designed for rain.
Q.47.
In an engine compartment, loose belts will:
Not turn the water pump and/or fan properly, causing the engine to overheat.
Make the engine run more efficiently.
Make the fan run too much, causing the engine to run too coolly.
Last longer than tight belts.
Q.48.
If you experience a loss of hydraulic pressure, you should do all of the following, except:
Downshift.
Pump the brakes.
Accelerate.
Use the parking brake.
Q.49.
To prevent your tires and engine from overheating while you are driving in especially hot weather, you should:
Increase your speed.
Decrease your speed.
Drive on the shoulder.
Drive with your windows down.
Q.50.
An underloaded front axle:
Is important for smooth steering.
Is encouraged as front axles are usually less strong than other axles.
Is discouraged as it can cause steering problems.
Is discouraged as it can improve fuel efficiency.
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