NC CDL General Knowledge
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solutions ( GUARANTEED SUCCESS )
To prevent a load from shifting, there should be at least one
tiedown for every __ feet of cargo. - 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? - answer 4 seconds.
Which of these statements about drinking alcohol is true? -
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: - answer Stop safely and fix the
problem.
Which of these statements about driving in areas with strong
winds is true? - answer Winds are a big problem when a truck
comes out of tunnels.
What is counter-steering? - 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: - 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: - answer The vehicle does not require
placards.
Cargo inspections: - 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: - 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? - answer A lower gear than you would use to climb the hill.
Which of these statements about speed management is true? -
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? - answer Snubbing.
Questions with expert curated
solutions ( GUARANTEED SUCCESS )
To prevent a load from shifting, there should be at least one
tiedown for every __ feet of cargo. - 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? - answer 4 seconds.
Which of these statements about drinking alcohol is true? -
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: - answer Stop safely and fix the
problem.
Which of these statements about driving in areas with strong
winds is true? - answer Winds are a big problem when a truck
comes out of tunnels.
What is counter-steering? - 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: - 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: - answer The vehicle does not require
placards.
Cargo inspections: - 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: - 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? - answer A lower gear than you would use to climb the hill.
Which of these statements about speed management is true? -
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? - answer Snubbing.
