US North Carolina DMV CDL General Knowledge Test 1

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DMV North Carolina — Cdl General DMV — North Carolina (USA, State Traffic Law) USA — North Carolina State DMV & FMCSA (MUTCD) — USA

What is this test? for North Carolina DMV Cdl General permit/CDL, USA (MUTCD) — DMV — North Carolina (USA, State Traffic Law) level, USA — North Carolina.
Is this for you? For driver candidates in North Carolina, USA — Cdl General permit/CDL (16+, State DMV)
Section: DMV North Carolina — Cdl General · Education: High School & Adult (16+) · Part: DMV North Carolina — Cdl General · Country: USA · Region: USA — North Carolina

The DMV written test is an important step measuring driver candidates' knowledge of traffic laws, first aid, and vehicle technology.

This test reinforces your theoretical knowledge and provides the fundamentals needed to pass the exam and become a safe driver.

By solving this test of 20 questions, you can both test your knowledge and identify the topics you need to improve.

Question 1

In North Carolina, what is a pre-trip inspection for?

A) paperwork

B) warming engine only

C) washing truck

D) catching unsafe conditions before driving

Question 2

In North Carolina, what are hours-of-service limits (property)?

A) 5 hours max

B) 20 hours straight

C) no limits

D) 11 driving hours after 10 off

Question 3

In North Carolina, what is GVWR vs GCWR?

A) same thing

B) tire sizes

C) single-unit vs combination max weight

D) speed limits

Question 4

In North Carolina, what belongs in an emergency kit?

A) snacks only

B) triangles, extinguisher, spare fuses

C) pillow

D) extra fuel cans

Question 5

In North Carolina, how check cargo securement?

A) only at delivery

B) never

C) within first 50 miles, then regularly

D) once a year

Question 6

In North Carolina, what is the bridge formula for?

A) legal axle weight/spacing limits

B) toll prices

C) paint colors

D) bridge height

Question 7

In North Carolina, how far ahead scan at highway speed?

A) 12-15 seconds (quarter mile)

B) never

C) 1 mile always

D) 2 seconds

Question 8

In North Carolina, what is stopping distance made of?

A) brakes only

B) tires only

C) luck

D) perception + reaction + braking

Question 9

In North Carolina, how should you brake on downgrades?

A) neutral coast

B) ride brakes hard

C) select low gear + light steady braking

D) pump fast

Question 10

In North Carolina, what is brake fade?

A) wet brakes

B) cold brakes

C) overheated brakes losing power

D) new brakes

Question 11

In North Carolina, how handle blowout in truck?

A) accelerate

B) slam brakes

C) firm grip, ease off, pull over

D) jerk hard

Question 12

In North Carolina, what is hydroplaning speed risk?

A) as low as 30 mph on film of water

B) never in trucks

C) only ice

D) only 100+

Question 13

In North Carolina, how back a trailer?

A) no spotter needed

B) fast with camera

C) turn wheel opposite, use mirrors/spotter

D) steer same way

Question 14

In North Carolina, what is off-tracking?

A) tire brand

B) brake wear

C) rear wheels cut inside in turns

D) speeding

Question 15

In North Carolina, how take curves with CMV?

A) slow below posted truck speed

B) faster

C) same as cars

D) no need to slow

Question 16

In North Carolina, what are escape ramps for?

A) rest stops

B) runaway trucks on downgrades

C) weigh stations

D) parking

Question 17

In North Carolina, when use hazard flashers?

A) night driving

B) breakdowns, slow traffic warnings

C) parking legally

D) always driving

Question 18

In North Carolina, what is night driving rule?

A) same speed

B) no lights rural

C) high beams always

D) slower, within headlight range

Question 19

In North Carolina, how park a CMV?

A) level ground, parking brake, chock if needed

B) neutral anywhere

C) in gear only

D) any slope

Question 20

In North Carolina, what is coupling inspection?

A) paint check

B) radio test

C) tire shine

D) fifth-wheel jaws locked, no gap, lines secure

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