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North Dakota CDL Bus Test 1
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QUESTION 1 / 20
What is a way to warn drivers behind you that you will be slowing down?
Choose one answer below.
A
Turn on the right turn signal followed by the left turn signal.
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B
Tap your brake pedal a few times to illuminate the brake lights.
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C
Swerve from side to side to get other drivers’ attention.
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D
Turn all lights on and off several times.
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QUESTION 2 / 20
The steering wheel should be:
Choose one answer below.
A
Held with both hands.
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B
Held by one hand to allow for other tasks, such as eating and drinking.
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C
Held by one hand at a time, alternating between hands.
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D
Cracked to allow for an improved grip.
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QUESTION 3 / 20
Distracted drivers may be:
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A
Staying within their lanes.
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B
Traveling at consistent speeds.
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C
Preoccupied with using their cell phones.
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D
Not talking to anyone else in their vehicles.
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QUESTION 4 / 20
In bad weather, many drivers:
Choose one answer below.
A
Like to drive in front of trucks.
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B
Like to be on the side of trucks.
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C
Like to follow trucks.
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D
Like to drive without using their lights.
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QUESTION 5 / 20
When approaching a railroad crossing while operating a school bus, you should generally:
Choose one answer below.
A
Stop between 15 and 50 feet before the nearest rail.
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B
Stop 100 feet before the nearest rail.
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C
Stop 10 feet before the nearest rail.
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D
Continue across the tracks without stopping.
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QUESTION 6 / 20
Which type of brakes do most heavy-duty vehicles have?
Choose one answer below.
A
Air brakes
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B
Solid brakes
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C
Liquid brakes
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D
Gravity brakes
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QUESTION 7 / 20
Before driving a bus that has been parked for a few days:
Choose one answer below.
A
The driver can assume the interior is in good working order.
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B
The driver should call the local police department.
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C
The driver should do a walkthrough to ensure no damage has occurred since the last trip.
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D
The driver may ask the passengers to check the interior of the bus.
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QUESTION 8 / 20
If you must stop on the side of a highway, how far behind your vehicle should warning devices be placed?
Choose one answer below.
A
5, 15, and 30 feet
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B
10, 25, and 50 feet
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C
10, 100, and 200 feet
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D
100, 200, and 500 feet
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QUESTION 9 / 20
When asked about the vehicle's oil during the vehicle inspection test, you must be able to do all of the following, except:
Choose one answer below.
A
Indicate where the dipstick is located.
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B
Show that the oil level is within a safe operating range.
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C
Show that the oil level is above the refill mark.
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D
Show that the oil level is below the refill mark.
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QUESTION 10 / 20
If hydraulic brakes fail, a driver can reduce their speed by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Shifting into a higher gear.
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B
Shifting into a lower gear.
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C
Finding a hill.
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D
Letting the truck run out of gas.
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QUESTION 11 / 20
If you must drive a school bus during periods of high winds, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Loosen your grip on the steering wheel.
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B
Increase your speed.
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C
Reduce your speed.
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D
Drive normally.
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QUESTION 12 / 20
If asked to sight-side back your vehicle into an alley, you should first:
Choose one answer below.
A
Pull directly into the alley parking space.
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B
Turn your vehicle to the right to position yourself directly in front of the alley.
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C
Pull past the alley and stop perpendicular to the outer boundary.
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D
Pull past the alley and stop parallel to the outer boundary.
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QUESTION 13 / 20
Before driving a bus that has been left unattended:
Choose one answer below.
A
The vehicle should be thoroughly washed.
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B
Air should be removed from tires.
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C
The interior should be checked for damage.
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D
The driver should look for any animals that may have gotten onboard.
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QUESTION 14 / 20
If a roadway is covered by fog, it is best for you to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Drive faster than usual.
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B
Use your high beam headlights.
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C
Turn off your headlights.
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D
Avoid driving.
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QUESTION 15 / 20
How many daily hours of sleep does an adult need to maintain alertness?
Choose one answer below.
A
Six to seven
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B
Seven to eight
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C
Eight to nine
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D
Four to five
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QUESTION 16 / 20
When approaching a railroad crossing, a driver should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Rely only on automated signals.
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B
Expect to hear a train.
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C
Cross the tracks before an approaching train reaches the crossing.
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D
Reduce their speed.
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QUESTION 17 / 20
If a bus leans toward the outside of a banked curve, the bus is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Being driven too slow.
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B
Being driven at the proper speed.
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C
Being driven too fast.
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D
Being pushed by the wind.
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QUESTION 18 / 20
Looking far ahead of your vehicle while driving is:
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A
Discouraged, as there is little you can do about something far up the road.
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B
Encouraged to help you identify hazards as early as possible.
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C
Not allowed.
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D
Only encouraged if you are transporting hazardous materials.
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QUESTION 19 / 20
If you’re driving and the ABS warning light comes on, it means:
Choose one answer below.
A
The ABS is working properly.
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B
The ABS has just been activated.
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C
The ABS is not working properly.
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D
The ABS needs to be activated.
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QUESTION 20 / 20
When using a turn signal, you should not:
Choose one answer below.
A
Signal early.
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B
Signal continuously.
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C
Cancel the turn signal after completing the turn.
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D
Allow the turn signal to stay on long after the turn has been completed.
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