North Dakota General Knowledge Practice Test
This is our North Dakota General Knowledge Practice Quiz and Practice Test compiled of 50 questions each. Each question is worth two points for a total of 100 possible points. A passing score is 80%.
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General Knowledge CDL Practice Quiz
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A | Shorter stopping distance. |
B | The same amount of stopping distance. |
C | Greater stopping distance. |
D | It depends on what mood you are in at the time. |
Question 2 |
A | Shift the truck into neutral and coast down the hill to save gas. |
B | Use a higher gear than you would use to climb the hill. |
C | Use the same gear you would use to climb the hill. |
D | Use a lower gear than you would use to climb the hill. |
Question 3 |
A | load is properly secured. |
B | placard numbers match the seal numbers. |
C | seal is secure. |
D | seal is authentic. |
Question 4 |
A | Load more weight over the drive axle for better traction. |
B | Load cargo weight evenly over all the axles. |
C | Load more cargo toward the front of the truck for a full load. |
D | Load cargo toward the rear of the truck for easier unloading. |
Question 5 |
A | 5/32-inch in every major groove. |
B | 2/32-inch in every major groove. |
C | 3/32-inch in every major groove. |
D | 4/32-inch in every major groove. |
Question 6 |
A | seven or more. |
B | three or more. |
C | none of these. |
D | five or more. |
Question 7 |
A | the trailer is fully loaded or very heavy. |
B | the trailer is being hauled at high speed. |
C | the trailer is empty or lightly loaded. |
D | the trailer is out of brake adjustment. |
Question 8 |
A | you want to have time to act before it turns into an emergency. |
B | you want to avoid doing something all of a sudden. |
C | you want to have a plan to communicate the risk. |
D | it is a federal law. |
Question 9 |
A | one inch |
B | two inches |
C | one half inch |
D | three inches |
Question 10 |
A | Judgment and self-control are the first to be affected. |
B | The drinker's brain is increasingly affected. |
C | Muscle control and coordination are affected. |
D | All of these things happen. |
Question 11 |
A | Pedestrians and bicyclists. |
B | A stopped transit bus. |
C | All of these are considered a hazard. |
D | Road construction zones. |
Question 12 |
A | law enforcement officers, detours |
B | vehicles, traffic signs |
C | truck stops, gas stations |
D | tunnels, overpasses |
Question 13 |
A | fishtailing. |
B | slidetracking. |
C | sidetracking. |
D | offtracking. |
Question 14 |
A | exempt from height restrictions. |
B | generally used when freight is carried part way by rail or ship. |
C | exempt from hazardous materials restrictions. |
D | exempt from weight limit restrictions. |
Question 15 |
A | before starting down a hill and before going up a hill. |
B | before starting down a hill and before entering a curve. |
C | before going up a hill and before entering a curve. |
D | before starting down a hill and before entering a tunnel. |
Question 16 |
A | rubbing |
B | leaks |
C | rust |
D | burning |
Question 17 |
A | To watch for steering errors. |
B | To direct traffic away from you. |
C | To prevent others from distracting you. |
D | To see the blind spots you can't see. |
Question 18 |
A | require greater stopping distance than full trucks |
B | have the same stopping distance as full trucks |
C | need less space ahead than full trucks |
D | have better traction when stopping than full trucks |
Question 19 |
A | make sure you are driving slow enough so you can stop within the range of your headlights in case of an emergency. |
B | keep your high beams on at all times. |
C | roll down your window so that the fresh air will help keep you awake. |
D | drink coffee or other caffeine products to help keep you awake. |
Question 20 |
A | four times |
B | three times |
C | two times |
D | half |
Question 21 |
A | there is ice and snow, to prevent skidding. |
B | testing the trailer brakes after hooking up to a trailer. |
C | it is absolutely necessary. |
D | you will be parked for a short time. |
Question 22 |
A | at least once a week. |
B | before operating the vehicle. |
C | whenever you stop to refuel. |
D | if any problems occurred the last the time the vehicle was operated. |
Question 23 |
A | to make your vehicle look official. |
B | to warn others of hazardous materials. |
C | to avoid mixing hazmat with food. |
D | to combat terrorism. |
Question 24 |
A | over-heated brakes, under-inflated tires |
B | dual tires that touch, hot road surfaces |
C | poor-quality retreads, under-inflated tires |
D | under-inflated tires, dual tires that touch |
Question 25 |
A | you release pressure on the brake pedal and speed increases. |
B | there is a slight vibration when you press down on the brake pedal. |
C | the brake pedal feels firm when you apply pressure. |
D | you have to push harder and harder to get the same stopping power on a downgrade. |
Question 26 |
A | driving too slow for road conditions. |
B | driving too fast for road conditions. |
C | poorly adjusted brakes. |
D | bad tires. |
Question 27 |
A | the legal weight limits. |
B | both of these. |
C | neither of these. |
D | the weight of the liquid. |
Question 28 |
A | rolled down windows |
B | mirrors |
C | sunglasses |
D | rear view cameras |
Question 29 |
A | Play in the steering wheel of more than five degrees. |
B | Play in the steering wheel of more than ten degrees (two inches on a 20-inch steering wheel). |
C | Too many vertical stacks. |
D | Oil on the tie rod. |
Question 30 |
A | you are driving on the freeway. |
B | you are driving on hilly, rural roads. |
C | road conditions are excellent. |
D | the road is wet, icy, or snow covered. |
Question 31 |
A | Pump the brake pedal 3 times; push the pedal firmly 5 seconds; the pedal should not move. |
B | Push the brake pedal firmly 5 seconds; listen for leaks. |
C | Pump the brake pedal 5 times; push the pedal firmly 3 seconds; the pedal should not move. |
D | Move forward slowly and push firmly on the brake pedal. |
Question 32 |
A | a dry bulk tank should only be filled halfway. |
B | the load should not get wet. |
C | the load can catch fire easily. |
D | the load can shift. |
Question 33 |
A | Using hand signals. |
B | Using your CB radio or cell phone to inform others. |
C | Using a helper when backing up. |
D | Using turn signals, 4-way flashers, headlights, and the horn. |
Question 34 |
A | Perception distance, reaction distance, and braking distance. |
B | Observation distance, reaction distance, and slowing distance. |
C | Perception distance, response distance, and reaction distance. |
D | Perception distance, slowing distance, and braking distance. |
Question 35 |
A | four |
B | three |
C | two |
D | one |
Question 36 |
A | Because it's good to know that information. |
B | Because some liquids expand more than others when they get warm. |
C | Because tank baffles are not always legal with outage. |
D | Because some of the heaviest liquids don’t need any. |
Question 37 |
A | because law enforcement may inspect your vehicle on the road. |
B | to ensure safety for yourself, your passengers, and other drivers. |
C | to help ensure the vehicle will make it to your destination. |
D | because it is a requirement for all drivers. |
Question 38 |
A | depends on the service brakes being in adjustment. |
B | is not affected by the condition of the service brakes. |
C | increases when the service brakes are hot. |
D | decreases when the service breaks are hot. |
Question 39 |
A | downshift into the turn. |
B | check to make sure that the brakes are properly balanced. |
C | keep two hands firmly planted on the steering wheel at all times. |
D | keep the cargo as close to the ground as possible. |
Question 40 |
A | The same amount of space you would at night. |
B | The same amount of space you would on a dry road. |
C | More space than is needed for ideal driving conditions. |
D | One vehicle length for every 10,000 lb. of gross vehicle weight. |
Question 41 |
A | Electrical fire. |
B | Gasoline fire. |
C | Grease fire. |
D | None of these fires can be safely extinguished by water. |
Question 42 |
A | A minimum of three. |
B | A minimum of one. |
C | A minimum of four. |
D | A minimum of two. |
Question 43 |
A | Slow to a safe speed before the curve. |
B | Downshift after you are in the curve. |
C | Nothing, because the posted speed limit for the offramp is usually 10 miles per hour below the safe speed limit for the offramp. |
D | Turn on your four-way flashers as you approach the offramp. |
Question 44 |
A | the lug nut needs to be replaced. |
B | the wheel needs cleaning. |
C | the lug nut is loose. |
D | the lug nut is cheap. |
Question 45 |
A | eating spicy food in the truck cab |
B | loose fuel connections |
C | both loose fuel connections and under inflated tires |
D | under inflated tires |
Question 46 |
A | the kingpin is about 1¼ inches above the fifth wheel. |
B | the end of the kingpin is at waist level. |
C | the end of the kingpin is even with the top of the fifth wheel. |
D | it will be raised slightly when the tractor is backed under it. |
Question 47 |
A | Put your warning devices out within 15 minutes. |
B | Turn on your 4-way emergency flashers to warn other drivers. |
C | Keep your low beam lights on. |
D | Warn other drivers by using your left turn signal lights. |
Question 48 |
A | turn right and drive over the curb |
B | turn wide before you start the turn |
C | start the turn, then back up to re-position |
D | turn wide as you complete the turn |
Question 49 |
A | use windshield washer fluid as coolant. |
B | safely remove the radiator cap and add coolant while the engine is hot. |
C | use only water in the cooling system. |
D | check the coolant level of a hot engine. |
Question 50 |
A | slap yourself in the face three times. |
B | turn up the radio. |
C | stop to sleep. |
D | roll down the windows. |
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Remember, the General Knowledge Practice Test doesn’t reveal the correct answers until the test is over. The questions and answers are given in random order each time you retake the test. When you are finished testing, simply click on the “Get Results” button to see your test results. Clicking on the blue “List” button will reveal a list of all the questions you answered correctly and incorrectly. To take the test again, just refresh your browser window.
Press the start button to begin your free General Knowledge Practice Test. Good luck!
General Knowledge CDL Practice Test
Congratulations! You have completed the General Knowledge CDL Practice Test.
You scored %%SCORE%% out of %%TOTAL%%.
Your performance has been rated as %%RATING%%
Pass your CDL Knowledge Exam the first time! Click here to get the Complete CDL Cheat Sheet Study Package for all 50 states! Question 1 |
A | Pump the brake pedal 5 times; push the pedal firmly 3 seconds; the pedal should not move. |
B | Pump the brake pedal 3 times; push the pedal firmly 5 seconds; the pedal should not move. |
C | Push the brake pedal firmly 5 seconds; listen for leaks. |
D | Move forward slowly and push firmly on the brake pedal. |
Question 2 |
A | Load cargo weight evenly over all the axles. |
B | Load more weight over the drive axle for better traction. |
C | Load cargo toward the rear of the truck for easier unloading. |
D | Load more cargo toward the front of the truck for a full load. |
Question 3 |
A | dual tires that touch, hot road surfaces |
B | poor-quality retreads, under-inflated tires |
C | over-heated brakes, under-inflated tires |
D | under-inflated tires, dual tires that touch |
Question 4 |
A | roll down your window so that the fresh air will help keep you awake. |
B | make sure you are driving slow enough so you can stop within the range of your headlights in case of an emergency. |
C | drink coffee or other caffeine products to help keep you awake. |
D | keep your high beams on at all times. |
Question 5 |
A | 4/32-inch in every major groove. |
B | 5/32-inch in every major groove. |
C | 2/32-inch in every major groove. |
D | 3/32-inch in every major groove. |
Question 6 |
A | turn right and drive over the curb |
B | turn wide before you start the turn |
C | start the turn, then back up to re-position |
D | turn wide as you complete the turn |
Question 7 |
A | you will be parked for a short time. |
B | there is ice and snow, to prevent skidding. |
C | it is absolutely necessary. |
D | testing the trailer brakes after hooking up to a trailer. |
Question 8 |
A | More space than is needed for ideal driving conditions. |
B | One vehicle length for every 10,000 lb. of gross vehicle weight. |
C | The same amount of space you would on a dry road. |
D | The same amount of space you would at night. |
Question 9 |
A | All of these things happen. |
B | Judgment and self-control are the first to be affected. |
C | The drinker's brain is increasingly affected. |
D | Muscle control and coordination are affected. |
Question 10 |
A | road conditions are excellent. |
B | you are driving on the freeway. |
C | the road is wet, icy, or snow covered. |
D | you are driving on hilly, rural roads. |
Question 11 |
A | before operating the vehicle. |
B | at least once a week. |
C | whenever you stop to refuel. |
D | if any problems occurred the last the time the vehicle was operated. |
Question 12 |
A | use only water in the cooling system. |
B | check the coolant level of a hot engine. |
C | use windshield washer fluid as coolant. |
D | safely remove the radiator cap and add coolant while the engine is hot. |
Question 13 |
A | Keep your low beam lights on. |
B | Turn on your 4-way emergency flashers to warn other drivers. |
C | Warn other drivers by using your left turn signal lights. |
D | Put your warning devices out within 15 minutes. |
Question 14 |
A | check to make sure that the brakes are properly balanced. |
B | keep two hands firmly planted on the steering wheel at all times. |
C | downshift into the turn. |
D | keep the cargo as close to the ground as possible. |
Question 15 |
A | depends on the service brakes being in adjustment. |
B | is not affected by the condition of the service brakes. |
C | decreases when the service breaks are hot. |
D | increases when the service brakes are hot. |
Question 16 |
A | the load should not get wet. |
B | the load can catch fire easily. |
C | the load can shift. |
D | a dry bulk tank should only be filled halfway. |
Question 17 |
A | A minimum of three. |
B | A minimum of four. |
C | A minimum of one. |
D | A minimum of two. |
Question 18 |
A | two |
B | four |
C | three |
D | one |
Question 19 |
A | Electrical fire. |
B | None of these fires can be safely extinguished by water. |
C | Gasoline fire. |
D | Grease fire. |
Question 20 |
A | seven or more. |
B | five or more. |
C | none of these. |
D | three or more. |
Question 21 |
A | exempt from hazardous materials restrictions. |
B | exempt from weight limit restrictions. |
C | exempt from height restrictions. |
D | generally used when freight is carried part way by rail or ship. |
Question 22 |
A | Shorter stopping distance. |
B | It depends on what mood you are in at the time. |
C | Greater stopping distance. |
D | The same amount of stopping distance. |
Question 23 |
A | to avoid mixing hazmat with food. |
B | to combat terrorism. |
C | to warn others of hazardous materials. |
D | to make your vehicle look official. |
Question 24 |
A | driving too fast for road conditions. |
B | bad tires. |
C | driving too slow for road conditions. |
D | poorly adjusted brakes. |
Question 25 |
A | Downshift after you are in the curve. |
B | Slow to a safe speed before the curve. |
C | Turn on your four-way flashers as you approach the offramp. |
D | Nothing, because the posted speed limit for the offramp is usually 10 miles per hour below the safe speed limit for the offramp. |
Question 26 |
A | both loose fuel connections and under inflated tires |
B | loose fuel connections |
C | overinflated tires |
D | underinflated tires |
Question 27 |
A | Using hand signals. |
B | Using turn signals, 4-way flashers, headlights, and the horn. |
C | Using your CB radio or cell phone to inform others. |
D | Using a helper when backing up. |
Question 28 |
A | sidetracking. |
B | offtracking. |
C | slidetracking. |
D | fishtailing. |
Question 29 |
A | rear view cameras |
B | rolled down windows |
C | sunglasses |
D | mirrors |
Question 30 |
A | Use a higher gear than you would use to climb the hill. |
B | Shift the truck into neutral and coast down the hill to save gas. |
C | Use a lower gear than you would use to climb the hill. |
D | Use the same gear you would use to climb the hill. |
Question 31 |
A | before starting down a hill and before going up a hill. |
B | before going up a hill and before entering a curve. |
C | before starting down a hill and before entering a tunnel. |
D | before starting down a hill and before entering a curve. |
Question 32 |
A | the end of the kingpin is even with the top of the fifth wheel. |
B | the end of the kingpin is at waist level. |
C | it will be raised slightly when the tractor is backed under it. |
D | the kingpin is about 1¼ inches above the fifth wheel. |
Question 33 |
A | roll down the windows. |
B | slap yourself in the face three times. |
C | stop to sleep. |
D | turn up the radio. |
Question 34 |
A | All of these are considered a hazard. |
B | A stopped transit bus. |
C | Pedestrians and bicyclists. |
D | Road construction zones. |
Question 35 |
A | Perception distance, reaction distance, and braking distance. |
B | Observation distance, reaction distance, and slowing distance. |
C | Perception distance, response distance, and reaction distance. |
D | Perception distance, slowing distance, and braking distance. |
Question 36 |
A | Because tank baffles are not always legal with outage. |
B | Because it's good to know that information. |
C | Because some of the heaviest liquids don’t need any. |
D | Because some liquids expand more than others when they get warm. |
Question 37 |
A | require greater stopping distance than full trucks |
B | have the same stopping distance as full trucks |
C | need less space ahead than full trucks
|
D | have better traction when stopping than full trucks |
Question 38 |
A | neither of these. |
B | both of these. |
C | the weight of the liquid. |
D | the legal weight limits. |
Question 39 |
A | you have to push harder and harder to get the same stopping power on a downgrade. |
B | there is a slight vibration when you press down on the brake pedal. |
C | the brake pedal feels firm when you apply pressure. |
D | you release pressure on the brake pedal and speed increases. |
Question 40 |
A | you want to have time to act before it turns into an emergency. |
B | you want to have a plan to communicate the risk. |
C | it is a federal law. |
D | you want to avoid doing something all of a sudden. |
Question 41 |
A | seal is secure. |
B | load is properly secured. |
C | seal is authentic. |
D | placard numbers match the seal numbers. |
Question 42 |
A | three times |
B | half |
C | four times |
D | two times |
Question 43 |
A | burning |
B | leaks |
C | rust |
D | rubbing |
Question 44 |
A | Play in the steering wheel of more than five degrees. |
B | Oil on the tie rod. |
C | Too many vertical stacks. |
D | Play in the steering wheel of more than ten degrees (two inches on a 20-inch steering wheel). |
Question 45 |
A | the lug nut is loose. |
B | the lug nut is cheap. |
C | the lug nut needs to be replaced. |
D | the wheel needs cleaning. |
Question 46 |
A | to help ensure the vehicle will make it to your destination. |
B | because it is a requirement for all drivers. |
C | to ensure safety for yourself, your passengers, and other drivers. |
D | because law enforcement may inspect your vehicle on the road. |
Question 47 |
A | one inch |
B | one half inch |
C | three inches |
D | two inches |
Question 48 |
A | To prevent others from distracting you. |
B | To see the blind spots you can't see. |
C | To direct traffic away from you. |
D | To watch for steering errors. |
Question 49 |
A | the trailer is fully loaded or very heavy. |
B | the trailer is empty or lightly loaded. |
C | the trailer is out of brake adjustment. |
D | the trailer is being hauled at high speed. |
Question 50 |
A | vehicles, traffic signs |
B | law enforcement officers, detours |
C | tunnels, overpasses |
D | truck stops, gas stations |
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