North Carolina CDL License Exam -
Practice Questions With Already Solved
Correctly Answers | 2025 Updated
If you are approaching a law enforcement vehicle that is stopped on the right side of the
road with its lights flashing, you should: CORRECT ANSWERS Move into the left lane
to pass the vehicle.
If you are confronted by an aggressive driver, you should: CORRECT ANSWERS
Ignore the driver's gestures.
The use of a hand-held mobile device while driving is: CORRECT ANSWERS
Prohibited.
If stopped on the road or shoulder, within 10 minutes, you must: CORRECT ANSWERS
Place emergency warning devices.
When carrying a sealed load, the driver should: CORRECT ANSWERS Ensure the
weight of the cargo does not violate weight limits.
When performing a pre-trip inspection, you should make sure that: CORRECT
ANSWERS Nothing is obstructing the pedals.
To confirm that a trailer has ABS, you can: CORRECT ANSWERS Look under the
trailer for wheel speed sensors coming from the back of the brakes.
The penalty for a first-time violation of an out-of-service order is: CORRECT ANSWERS
A license suspension for at least 90 days.
Areas of the road that are shaded: CORRECT ANSWERS Will remain slick after ice on
other areas of the road has melted.
If a roadway is covered by fog, it is best for you to: CORRECT ANSWERS Avoid
driving.
If the low pressure warning signal activates while you are driving you should:
CORRECT ANSWERS Exit the roadway as soon as safely possible.
If the spring brakes are on, you should: CORRECT ANSWERS Not use the brake
pedal.
If the low air pressure warning signal comes on, you should: CORRECT ANSWERS
Pull over and inspect the brakes.
, When driving you should: CORRECT ANSWERS Adjust your speed according to
condition; while still driving as fast as possible.
People working on a disabled vehicle: CORRECT ANSWERS May be distracted by the
repair and not pay attention to the roadway.
Joggers (pedestrians and cyclists) who are wearing headsets: CORRECT ANSWERS
May not be aware of what is happening around them.
While driving, you should: CORRECT ANSWERS Develop plans to get out of any
dangerous situation that could arise.
If an aggressive driver is involved in a crash on the road ahead of you, you should:
CORRECT ANSWERS Stop after the crash scene and report the driver's aggressive
behavior to the police.
A distracted driver: CORRECT ANSWERS Usually has slowed perception.
If backing a truck: CORRECT ANSWERS You should first walk the area to become
more familiar with obstacles.
Why do you need to drain air tanks regularly: CORRECT ANSWERS Because
compressed air contains some water which must be drained from the tanks.
Looking far ahead of your vehicle while driving is: CORRECT ANSWERS Encouraged
to help you identify hazards as early as possible.
It is illegal to operate a CMV with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of:
CORRECT ANSWERS 0.04 percent.
To start alert while driving, you should: CORRECT ANSWERS Ride with a second
person who can share driving responsibilities.
To obtain a hazardous materials endorsement on a CDL, an applicant must be at least:
CORRECT ANSWERS 21 years old.
How many air storage tanks are used in an air brake system: CORRECT ANSWERS
The number varies.
The two markings on a front brake limiting valve usually read: CORRECT ANSWERS
"Normal" and "slippery."
Most heavy trucks with manual transmissions require ____ to change gears: CORRECT
ANSWERS Double clutching.
Practice Questions With Already Solved
Correctly Answers | 2025 Updated
If you are approaching a law enforcement vehicle that is stopped on the right side of the
road with its lights flashing, you should: CORRECT ANSWERS Move into the left lane
to pass the vehicle.
If you are confronted by an aggressive driver, you should: CORRECT ANSWERS
Ignore the driver's gestures.
The use of a hand-held mobile device while driving is: CORRECT ANSWERS
Prohibited.
If stopped on the road or shoulder, within 10 minutes, you must: CORRECT ANSWERS
Place emergency warning devices.
When carrying a sealed load, the driver should: CORRECT ANSWERS Ensure the
weight of the cargo does not violate weight limits.
When performing a pre-trip inspection, you should make sure that: CORRECT
ANSWERS Nothing is obstructing the pedals.
To confirm that a trailer has ABS, you can: CORRECT ANSWERS Look under the
trailer for wheel speed sensors coming from the back of the brakes.
The penalty for a first-time violation of an out-of-service order is: CORRECT ANSWERS
A license suspension for at least 90 days.
Areas of the road that are shaded: CORRECT ANSWERS Will remain slick after ice on
other areas of the road has melted.
If a roadway is covered by fog, it is best for you to: CORRECT ANSWERS Avoid
driving.
If the low pressure warning signal activates while you are driving you should:
CORRECT ANSWERS Exit the roadway as soon as safely possible.
If the spring brakes are on, you should: CORRECT ANSWERS Not use the brake
pedal.
If the low air pressure warning signal comes on, you should: CORRECT ANSWERS
Pull over and inspect the brakes.
, When driving you should: CORRECT ANSWERS Adjust your speed according to
condition; while still driving as fast as possible.
People working on a disabled vehicle: CORRECT ANSWERS May be distracted by the
repair and not pay attention to the roadway.
Joggers (pedestrians and cyclists) who are wearing headsets: CORRECT ANSWERS
May not be aware of what is happening around them.
While driving, you should: CORRECT ANSWERS Develop plans to get out of any
dangerous situation that could arise.
If an aggressive driver is involved in a crash on the road ahead of you, you should:
CORRECT ANSWERS Stop after the crash scene and report the driver's aggressive
behavior to the police.
A distracted driver: CORRECT ANSWERS Usually has slowed perception.
If backing a truck: CORRECT ANSWERS You should first walk the area to become
more familiar with obstacles.
Why do you need to drain air tanks regularly: CORRECT ANSWERS Because
compressed air contains some water which must be drained from the tanks.
Looking far ahead of your vehicle while driving is: CORRECT ANSWERS Encouraged
to help you identify hazards as early as possible.
It is illegal to operate a CMV with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of:
CORRECT ANSWERS 0.04 percent.
To start alert while driving, you should: CORRECT ANSWERS Ride with a second
person who can share driving responsibilities.
To obtain a hazardous materials endorsement on a CDL, an applicant must be at least:
CORRECT ANSWERS 21 years old.
How many air storage tanks are used in an air brake system: CORRECT ANSWERS
The number varies.
The two markings on a front brake limiting valve usually read: CORRECT ANSWERS
"Normal" and "slippery."
Most heavy trucks with manual transmissions require ____ to change gears: CORRECT
ANSWERS Double clutching.
