Can occur at speeds as slow as 30 mph.

Only occurs at extremely high speeds.

Happens most frequently when tire pressure is too high.

Happens most frequently when tires have good tread.

Should not be used on the front of a bus.

Should not be used on any vehicle.

Should not be used on trucks hauling gravel.

North Carolina CDL Passenger 2 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers

Q.1

When completing an offset back/left parking maneuver, a driver should:

Pull straight forward, then back to the left.
Drive straight back, then pull forward to the left.
Pull straight forward, then drive straight back.

Q.2

When drivers turn, they usually:

Look in the direction of the turn.
Look in the direction opposite the turn.
Look behind their vehicles.

Q.3

A standee line on a bus:

Marks where riders may not stand.
Is useful to get passengers to board and exit the bus.
Is a part of the air conditioning system.

Q.4

Carry-on bags should be secured:

In front of the back door.
In front of the front door.
In a location that allows access to all emergency exits.
On top of the bus.

Q.5

During the vehicle inspection test, you will be asked to:

Change a tire.
Explain to the examiner what you would inspect and why.
Estimate the weight of a load in a trailer.
Change a windshield wiper.

Q.6

Buses should never transport:

Radioactive materials.
Medical drugs.
Small arms ammunition.
Emergency hospital supplies.

Q.7

When exiting a vehicle, a driver should:

Hop directly from their seat to the ground.
Maintain at least one point of contact with their vehicle.
Be turned to face their vehicle.

Q.8

In low temperatures, bridges usually freeze:

After other parts of the roadway.
Before other parts of the roadway.
At the same time as other parts of the roadway.

Q.9

Before a bus enters a curve, the driver should:

Increase their speed.
Not change their speed.
Reduce their speed.

Q.10

If you realize you may be running late to your destination, you should:

Drive faster.
Drive while using flashing lights so other road users move out of your path.
Drive at a safe speed and arrive when you arrive.
Get upset.

Q.11

Poisonous fumes can enter a cab due to:

A defective exhaust system.
Using the wrong type of fuel.
A lack of oil in the engine.

Q.12

Hydroplaning:

Only occurs at extremely high speeds.
Can occur at speeds as slow as 30 mph.
Happens most frequently when tire pressure is too high.
Happens most frequently when tires have good tread.

Q.13

A jogger wearing a stereo headset:

Is probably aware of what is happening around them.
May not be aware of what is happening around them.
Can hear the sounds of traffic.

Q.14

Which of the following is not a sign of fatigue?

Ability to focus
Daydreaming
Yawning repeatedly
Drifting from your lane

Q.15

Looking far ahead of your vehicle while driving is:

Discouraged, as there is little you can do about something far up the road.
Encouraged to help you identify hazards as early as possible.
Not permitted.

Q.16

Regrooved tires:

Should not be used on any vehicle.
Should not be used on the front of a bus.
Should not be used on trucks hauling gravel.

Q.17

When traveling down a hill, you can reduce the amount of required braking by:

Switching into a higher gear.
Switching into a lower gear.
Switching into neutral.

Q.18

If the coolant temperature gauge goes above the highest safe temperature, you should:

Continue to drive.
Pull over and figure out what's wrong.
Run the air conditioner.

Q.19

Mirror adjustment can only be checked properly if:

The trailer is straight.
There is no trailer.
The vehicle is on a slight incline.

Q.20

When backing with a trailer:

You should not back up in a straight line.
You should not correct drift until you are far off course.
You should frequently pull forward to reposition the vehicle.