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North Dakota CDL Tank Test 2
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QUESTION 1 / 20
If something is found to be unsafe during a pre-trip inspection, you should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Continue with the trip and make an appointment with a mechanic after the trip is completed.
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B
Let a more experienced driver use the truck.
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C
Get the issue fixed immediately.
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D
Not use the items found to be unsafe, but may continue driving normally.
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QUESTION 2 / 20
Hydroplaning usually occurs:
Choose one answer below.
A
When tires are properly inflated.
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B
At speeds under 15 mph.
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C
In areas where water collects on the road.
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D
During the evening.
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QUESTION 3 / 20
A fatigued driver:
Choose one answer below.
A
Is extra alert.
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B
Should take over-the-counter remedies to wake them up.
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C
May make critical decisions too slowly.
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D
Is usually more conscientious than a typical driver.
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QUESTION 4 / 20
When checking the exhaust system, it should be:
Choose one answer below.
A
Loose.
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B
Leaking.
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C
Fastened securely.
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D
Cracked.
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QUESTION 5 / 20
When approaching an active railroad crossing:
Choose one answer below.
A
You should expect to hear any approaching train.
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B
You may not hear a train as it approaches.
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C
You will hear two short blasts of the train's horn.
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D
There will always be flashing warning lights.
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QUESTION 6 / 20
When a driver is not in their vehicle, hazardous materials' shipping papers should be:
Choose one answer below.
A
Kept on the driver's person.
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B
Kept on the driver’s seat.
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C
Kept under the passenger’s seat.
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D
Placed on the dashboard.
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QUESTION 7 / 20
What happens if brakes become too hot?
Choose one answer below.
A
They will become too smooth.
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B
They will harden.
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C
They may stop working.
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D
The air compressor will kick in to cool the brakes
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QUESTION 8 / 20
To confirm that a trailer has ABS, you can:
Choose one answer below.
A
Look under the trailer for wheel speed sensors coming from the back of the brakes.
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B
Look under the hood for the ABS sticker.
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C
Look at the tires.
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D
Remove a tire and look for the ABS sensor on the axle.
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QUESTION 9 / 20
Column 2 of the Hazardous Materials Table contains:
Choose one answer below.
A
The names of the materials.
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B
Where the materials originated.
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C
Special provisions for the materials.
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D
The costs of the materials.
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QUESTION 10 / 20
How much water needs to be on the surface of a road for a vehicle to hydroplane?
Choose one answer below.
A
Usually several inches
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B
A good amount, such as a large puddle
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C
A small amount
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D
None
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QUESTION 11 / 20
A header board is used to:
Choose one answer below.
A
Allow a driver to see behind them.
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B
Protect the driver from moving cargo.
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C
Provide extra storage capacity.
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D
Prevent the driver from leaving the tractor.
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QUESTION 12 / 20
If the brake pads rub against the brake drums and create too much heat:
Choose one answer below.
A
The brakes will stick.
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B
The brakes will become extra sensitive.
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C
The brakes may stop working.
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D
The air compressor will kick on to cool the brakes.
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QUESTION 13 / 20
When stopping a manual transmission vehicle, what should you do when the engine is close to idle?
Choose one answer below.
A
Push in the clutch.
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B
Push out the clutch.
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C
Shift into neutral.
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D
Shut off the vehicle.
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QUESTION 14 / 20
When other vehicles have trouble seeing you at dawn or dusk, you can increase your visibility by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Turning on your four-way flashers.
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B
Honking your horn.
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C
Turning on your headlights.
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D
Turning on your windshield wipers.
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QUESTION 15 / 20
Containers of hazardous materials must be:
Choose one answer below.
A
Packed in brown-colored containers.
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B
Braced to prevent movement during transportation.
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C
Made of cardboard.
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D
Made of wood.
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QUESTION 16 / 20
How can a person check for a leak in hydraulic brakes?
Choose one answer below.
A
Pump the brake pedal three times and hold the pedal for five seconds. If the pedal moves, there may be a problem.
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B
Push the brake pedal down as far as possible and let go. If the brake pedal returns to its normal position, there may be a problem.
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C
Push the brake pedal down as far as possible and let go. If the brake makes a squeak, there may be a problem.
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D
Remove the rear wheel and listen for a noise when the brake pedal is depressed.
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QUESTION 17 / 20
The air storage tanks:
Choose one answer below.
A
Hold only enough air for one braking cycle.
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B
Hold enough air for brakes to be used several times if the compressor stops working.
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C
Do not hold air unless there is an emergency.
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D
Hold enough air for more than 1,000 braking cycles.
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QUESTION 18 / 20
When pulled off on the side of the road, a driver should:
Choose one answer below.
A
Keep the driver’s side door open.
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B
Turn on their emergency flashers.
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C
Wave their arms.
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D
Turn off all lights.
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QUESTION 19 / 20
A skid caused by acceleration can likely be solved by:
Choose one answer below.
A
Removing your foot from the accelerator.
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B
Braking.
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C
Swerving to the right.
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D
Swerving to the left.
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QUESTION 20 / 20
On a wet road, you should reduce your speed:
Choose one answer below.
A
By about one-half.
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B
By about one-third.
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C
By about one-quarter.
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D
By about one-eighth.
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