North Dakota CDL — General Knowledge Practice Test 2

1.North Dakota lets resident farmers move implements of husbandry up to 15 feet 6 inches high. Which set of conditions applies to such a move?

Inside a 60-mile radius, during the hours from sunrise to sunset, and off interstate highwaysWithin a 150-mile radius, at any hour, with a pilot vehicleAnywhere in the state, as long as the move is made at nightWithin a 25-mile radius, on interstate highways only

2.North Dakota's manual describes four categories of CDL drivers for medical certification. For which category must the medical examiner send the certificate to the state licensing agency?

Category 2, interstate drivers in excepted operationsCategory 3, intrastate drivers under state qualification rulesCategory 1, interstate drivers subject to 49 CFR part 391Category 4, intrastate drivers in excepted operations

3.What does the manual say about depending on warning signals, gates, or flagmen at a railroad crossing?

They are always enough, so no further checking is neededGates can be trusted, but flashing lights cannotThey cannot be relied on alone to warn you that a train is comingThey matter only at crossings with more than one track

4.Which North Dakota school buses are required to have safety strobe lights?

Those manufactured after July 31, 1998Those that seat more than 30 studentsThose manufactured before January 1, 1990Those used on routes outside city limits

5.Why might pedestrians fail to see your vehicle on a rainy day?

Rain makes headlights invisiblePedestrians are required to walk facing away from trafficWet pavement completely hides the sound of large enginesHats or umbrellas can block their view, and they may be rushing for shelter

6.You are following a vehicle much smaller than your truck. What should you keep in mind?

It is likely able to stop in less distance than youIt will need more room to stop than you doIts driver can see your mirrors clearlyIt is required to yield to you

7.When must the safety strobe light on a North Dakota school bus be operating?

Whenever the engine is running, loaded or emptyOnly in fog, rain, or snowWhenever the bus is on a highway carrying children to or from school or a school-sanctioned activityOnly while the bus is stopped to load or unload

8.In North Dakota, when must safety chains be used between a towing vehicle and the vehicle it tows?

When towing at more than 25 mph, except with fifth wheel coupling devicesOnly when towing at more than 55 mphWhenever towing, including with a fifth wheelOnly when the towed vehicle weighs over 10,000 pounds

9.Under North Dakota's railroad crossing stop rules, where does the driver of a bus carrying passengers stop?

Within 10 feet of the nearest railBetween 50 and 100 feet before the nearest railAt the crossbuck, whatever its distance from the railBetween 15 and 50 feet before the nearest rail

10.Your ABS malfunction lamp comes on after you are under way. What does the manual tell you to do?

Stop immediately and wait for a towDrive normally with your regular brakes, but get the system serviced soonPump the brakes at every stop from then onDisconnect the trailer's electrical line