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A set of questions and answers related to the north carolina commercial driver's license (cdl) exam. It covers various aspects of safe driving practices, vehicle maintenance, and regulations. Useful for individuals preparing for the cdl exam in north carolina.
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If you are approaching a law enforcement vehicle that is stopped on the right side of the road with its lights flashing, you should: - ANSWER-Move into the left lane to pass the vehicle. If you are confronted by an aggressive driver, you should: - ANSWER-Ignore the driver's gestures. The use of a hand-held mobile device while driving is: - ANSWER-Prohibited. If stopped on the road or shoulder, within 10 minutes, you must: - ANSWER-Place emergency warning devices. When carrying a sealed load, the driver should: - ANSWER-Ensure the weight of the cargo does not violate weight limits. When performing a pre-trip inspection, you should make sure that: - ANSWER- Nothing is obstructing the pedals. To confirm that a trailer has ABS, you can: - ANSWER-Look under the trailer for wheel speed sensors coming from the back of the brakes. The penalty for a first-time violation of an out-of-service order is: - ANSWER-A license suspension for at least 90 days. Areas of the road that are shaded: - ANSWER-Will remain slick after ice on other areas of the road has melted. If a roadway is covered by fog, it is best for you to: - ANSWER-Avoid driving. If the low pressure warning signal activates while you are driving you should: - ANSWER-Exit the roadway as soon as safely possible. If the spring brakes are on, you should: - ANSWER-Not use the brake pedal.
If the low air pressure warning signal comes on, you should: - ANSWER-Pull over and inspect the brakes. When driving you should: - ANSWER-Adjust your speed according to condition; while still driving as fast as possible. People working on a disabled vehicle: - ANSWER-May be distracted by the repair and not pay attention to the roadway. Joggers (pedestrians and cyclists) who are wearing headsets: - ANSWER-May not be aware of what is happening around them. While driving, you should: - ANSWER-Develop plans to get out of any dangerous situation that could arise. If an aggressive driver is involved in a crash on the road ahead of you, you should: - ANSWER-Stop after the crash scene and report the driver's aggressive behavior to the police. A distracted driver: - ANSWER-Usually has slowed perception. If backing a truck: - ANSWER-You should first walk the area to become more familiar with obstacles. Why do you need to drain air tanks regularly: - ANSWER-Because compressed air contains some water which must be drained from the tanks. Looking far ahead of your vehicle while driving is: - ANSWER-Encouraged to help you identify hazards as early as possible. It is illegal to operate a CMV with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of: - ANSWER-0.04 percent. To start alert while driving, you should: - ANSWER-Ride with a second person who can share driving responsibilities. To obtain a hazardous materials endorsement on a CDL, an applicant must be at least: - ANSWER-21 years old.
How many air storage tanks are used in an air brake system: - ANSWER-The number varies. The two markings on a front brake limiting valve usually read: - ANSWER- "Normal" and "slippery." Most heavy trucks with manual transmissions require to change gears: - ANSWER-Double clutching. If turning to avoid a hazard: - ANSWER-You should not brake as it may cause the wheels to lock. When using the controlled braking method in an emergency situation, you should: - ANSWER-Apply the brakes as hard as possible without locking the wheels. Texting while driving is especially dangerous because: - ANSWER-It is both a mental and physical distraction. If feeling tired and frequently yawning, you should: - ANSWER-Pull over and take a nap. Service brakes should: - ANSWER-Be tested before every trip. During a walk-around inspection, ensure there are no cracks on the brake drums that more than of the width of the friction area: - ANSWER-One half. Broken suspension parts: - ANSWER-Are extremely dangerous. If the low air pressure warning signal comes on in a vehicle with air brakes, the driver should: - ANSWER-Immediately stop driving. In a dual air brake system, if one air system is very low on pressure: - ANSWER- Either the front or rear brakes will not be fully operable. When taking the basic control skills test, drivers are: - ANSWER-Allowed to leave the vehicle, but only if the vehicle is placed in neutral and the parking brake is set. Before beginning downhill, you should: - ANSWER-Decelerate and downshift.
Cargo inside a trailer: - ANSWER-Should be secured to prevent movement. When backing up, follow a turning trailer by: - ANSWER-Changing the direction of the steering wheel. When making a a turn, when should you cancel your turn signal: - ANSWER-After the turn is complete. Skids caused by over-acceleration can usually be resolved by: - ANSWER- Removing your foot from the accelerator. If you have more than one license: - ANSWER-You will be penalized (jail time/fined up to $5000). An after-trip inspection should be done: - ANSWER-After every trip. What can change the height of a vehicle: - ANSWER-Weight. If convicted of driving a CMV while your CDL is suspended, the penalty is: - ANSWER-License suspension for at least one year. When driving at highway speeds, you should watch the road about ahead of your vehicle: - ANSWER-One quarter mile. An open automobile window in cold weather may indicate that the driver is: - ANSWER-Driving impaired. When traveling down a steep downgrade: - ANSWER-The vehicle should be placed in a low gear and the driver should use engine braking. You should test the low pressure warning signal by: - ANSWER-Rapidly pressing and releasing the brake pedal. Failing to drain the tanks in an air brake system can result in: - ANSWER-Water freezing and causing brake failure. Pressing and releasing a brake pedal unnecessarily can: - ANSWER-Release air from the braking system faster than the compression can replace it.
Brake fading is caused when: - ANSWER-Brakes overheat. Some air brake systems use alcohol to: - ANSWER-Reduce the risk of ice forming in air brake valves. What is often found in compressed air: - ANSWER-Water. What kind of brakes do most newer heavy-duty trucks use: - ANSWER-Dual air brakes. The most common type of foundation brake used is the: - ANSWER-S-cam drum brake. What do the two systems of a dual air brake system share: - ANSWER-An air compressor. Vehicles equipped with Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS) have malfunction lamps to indicate when the ABS is not working: - ANSWER-Yellow. The air pressure in a dual air brake system should build from 85 to 100 psi within:
During an applied leakage test, the maximum leakage rate for a single vehicle with air brakes is: - ANSWER-3 psi in one minute.