Free North Dakota CDL General Knowledge Test 2024 | ND

List of questions (classic view)

1. In North Dakota, the maximum height of a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) is
2. Letting the air out of hot tires
3. What can you do at an accident scene to help avoid another accident?
4. On which of the following types of fires should you NOT use a B:C fire extinguisher?
5. Always try to back toward the driver's side because
6. The most important hand signal that you and a helper should agree on is
7. In which of the following two situations should you downshift?
8. What is a common cause of tire fires?
9. On wet roads, you should reduce your speed by
10. When you start to drive down a steep downgrade, which of the following should influence your choice of speed?
11. How can you start moving without rolling backward?
12. To transport cargo safely, which of the following are you NOT responsible for?
13. How often must you stop to check your cargo while on the road?
14. Which of the following is a key steering component?
15. Which of these is NOT part of the basic method for shifting up?
16. Starting the engine and inspecting the cab involves each of the following tasks EXCEPT
17. During your pre-trip test, when examining hoses with the instructor, you need to look for
18. How many tiedowns are required for a 20-foot load?
19. What is the best way to figure out how many seconds of following distance you have?
20. Before transporting a sealed load, you must check
21. Which is NOT one of the four basic skills that operating a commercial motor vehicle requires?
22. For how long will you lose your CDL driving privileges if you are convicted of a second DUI offense in either a CMV or your private vehicle?
23. If you are traveling at 55 mph in a 30-foot vehicle, you should leave how many seconds of following distance?
24. While driving at night, which lights should you use as often as you can?
25. Which of the following should you NOT do if you experience a tire failure?
26. If the engine is not overheated, is it completely safe to remove the radiator cap?
27. You should inspect wheel bearing seals for
28. What might happen if you swing wide to the left before you turn right?
29. It has just reached freezing. Which of the following areas may be slippery?
30. Which of the following is NOT something you should check during a trip?
31. Hazardous materials placards are
32. Do empty trucks have the best braking?
33. Which of the following statements about retarders are correct?
34. Where should you place your warning devices if you must stop on a one-way road or divided highway?
35. You don't want to be a distracted driver, so you
36. Total stopping distance equals
37. Why is it important to use a helper when backing?
38. If you are confronted by an aggressive driver, what should you do?
39. What will help a drunk sober up?
40. Why should you cover your cargo?
41. How long does it take a typical tractor-trailer to clear a double railroad track?
42. How many hours of sleep per night does the average adult need to maintain alertness?
43. To help you stay alert and safe while driving, you should
44. What is the gross vehicle weight (GVW)?
45. An antilock braking system (ABS) will
46. What is the definition of a hazard?
47. The minimum tire tread depth for front tires is
48. You should put the starter switch key into your pocket while you perform the pre-trip inspection because
49. If you double your speed, how much more distance will it take to brake to a stop?
50. How can you determine if your vehicle is equipped with an antilock braking system (ABS)?