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NORTH CAROLINA CDL PRACTICE TEST

The CDL test in North Carolina has 50 questions. You must successfully answer at least 40 questions (80%) in order to pass. The North Carolina CDL Handbook's topics are covered by the general knowledge test. The following areas must be thoroughly studied by all Class A, B, and C CDL applicants: Hazmat & Passenger Vehicles, Air Brakes (if you intend to drive a vehicle with air brakes), Vehicle Inspection Test, Basic Control Skills Test, and Other Topics. Additionally, there will be questions on the Combination Vehicles segment of the Class A CDL test. To get ready for the actual NC general knowledge exam, take our NC CDL practice ...(see more)
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1. Which of the following determines the safe speed for going down a steep downgrade?

The total weight of the vehicle and cargo
The steepness of the grade
The road conditions
All of these

2. Who is responsible for making sure all lights and mirrors are clean?

The vehicle owner
The vehicle driver
Whoever drove the vehicle previously
The company maintenance staff

3. Always try to back toward the driver's side because

it's more comfortable for turning your neck.
you can see better, watching the vehicle rear out the side window.
your truck will naturally pull toward the driver's side.
All of the above

4. If you travel at 55 mph instead of 65 mph, you could improve your fuel economy by as much as…?

A mile per gallon
A gallon per trip
No real difference
By 20 gallons per year

5. What's the very first thing to be checked before making any physical tests on your pre-trip inspection?

That parking brakes are on and/or wheels are chocked
That the engine starts
That all lights are working
That the passenger door is locked

6. When is it safe to remove the radiator cap?

As soon as you've stopped
Anytime, as long as the engine isn't overheated
Whenever it is cold outside
When the cap is cool enough to touch with a bare hand

7. If there is an obstacle in the road and you have a choice of directions around it, why should you choose to go right?

No reason
There may be a paved shoulder on the right-hand side
Turning right is easier
It will avoid driving into oncoming traffic

8. Why should you make sure you keep your vehicle in the middle of your lane?

To stop other people passing you
To avoid drop-offs
To let other people get the best view of you
To make the most space for a turn

9. If you can see the rear or front end of the vehicle but can't see the driver, you must assume...?

There’s no one in the vehicle
It’s not going to move
You can safely ignore it
S/he can't see you

10. Crossing railroad tracks, you should change gear...?

You shouldn't
Once
Twice
As many times as you think necessary

11. How far ahead do most good drivers look, according to the Handbook?

10 to 12 seconds
5 to 10 seconds
12 to 15 seconds
7 to 12 seconds

12. Which of these is NOT part of the seven-step inspection method?

Step 1: Vehicle Overview
Step 3: Do a Walkaround Inspection
Step 6: Check the Signal Lights
Step 7: Start the Engine and Check

13. Both federal and state law insists that all vehicles must be inspected before a trip by...?

A qualified engineer
The driver and a qualified engineer
The driver
The owner

14. The most important hand signal you should agree on with a helper is

“go.”
“faster.”
“stop.”
“turn up the music.”

15. What are two of the most common causes of tire fires?

Under-inflation and duals that touch
Over-inflation and duals that touch
Mismatched tires and loose lug nuts
Loose lug nuts and duals that touch

16. To help you stay alert and safe while driving, you should

avoid medications with warning labels.
drink coffee if you get drowsy.
roll down your windows to get fresh air.
have a whiskey to brace yourself.

17. When descending a hill in the state of Texas, what is it unlawful for you to do?

To cross the dotted line on the highway
To drive more than 10 miles an hour below the posted limit
To coast down the hill
To sound your horn when you get to a curve

18. Descending a long downgrade, which of these will help you if you have brake difficulties?

An open field
A turn going uphill
An escape ramp
All of the above

19. How far into your trip should you make your first inspection of your cargo?

At your first rest stop
Within 25 miles
Within 50 miles
Within 100 miles

20. What should you be aware of when passing a motorcycle?

That they may be able to accelerate much faster than you
That motorcyclists may be reckless
That your vehicle can throw a motorcycle off course
That motorcyclists may swerve more suddenly than an automobile
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NC CDL Practice Test

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Number of questions:
20
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Correct answers to pass:
18
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Passing score:
90%
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