NC CDL General exam with complete
solutions 2024/2025
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.
Which of these statements about double clutching and shifting is true? -
ANSWER- You can use the tachometer to tell you when to shift.
Which of these statements about using turn signals is true? - ANSWER- When
turning, you should signal early.
Which of these statements about cargo loading is true? - ANSWER- State laws
dictate legal weight limits.
If your vehicle catches fire while you are driving, you should: - ANSWER- Park in
an open area.
You are checking your tires for a pre-trip inspection. Which of these statements is
true? - 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? - ANSWER- It may be a
slow-moving vehicle.
An en route inspection should include checking for: - ANSWER- Tire overheating
and brake overheating. Cargo secured properly.
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