North Dakota CDL Bus 1 - DMV Written Test Questions with Answers - MCQGeeks.com

Q.1

What is a way to warn drivers behind you that you will be slowing down?

Turn on the right turn signal followed by the left turn signal.
Tap your brake pedal a few times to illuminate the brake lights.
Swerve from side to side to get other drivers’ attention.
Turn all lights on and off several times.

Q.2

The steering wheel should be:

Held with both hands.
Held by one hand to allow for other tasks, such as eating and drinking.
Held by one hand at a time, alternating between hands.
Cracked to allow for an improved grip.

Q.3

Distracted drivers may be:

Staying within their lanes.
Traveling at consistent speeds.
Preoccupied with using their cell phones.
Not talking to anyone else in their vehicles.

Q.4

In bad weather, many drivers:

Like to drive in front of trucks.
Like to be on the side of trucks.
Like to follow trucks.
Like to drive without using their lights.

Q.5

When approaching a railroad crossing while operating a school bus, you should generally:

Stop between 15 and 50 feet before the nearest rail.
Stop 100 feet before the nearest rail.
Stop 10 feet before the nearest rail.
Continue across the tracks without stopping.

Q.6

Which type of brakes do most heavy-duty vehicles have?

Air brakes
Solid brakes
Liquid brakes
Gravity brakes

Q.7

Before driving a bus that has been parked for a few days:

The driver can assume the interior is in good working order.
The driver should call the local police department.
The driver should do a walkthrough to ensure no damage has occurred since the last trip.
The driver may ask the passengers to check the interior of the bus.

Q.8

If you must stop on the side of a highway, how far behind your vehicle should warning devices be placed?

5, 15, and 30 feet
10, 25, and 50 feet
10, 100, and 200 feet
100, 200, and 500 feet

Q.9

When asked about the vehicle's oil during the vehicle inspection test, you must be able to do all of the following, except:

Indicate where the dipstick is located.
Show that the oil level is within a safe operating range.
Show that the oil level is above the refill mark.
Show that the oil level is below the refill mark.

Q.10

If hydraulic brakes fail, a driver can reduce their speed by:

Shifting into a higher gear.
Shifting into a lower gear.
Finding a hill.
Letting the truck run out of gas.

Q.11

If you must drive a school bus during periods of high winds, you should:

Loosen your grip on the steering wheel.
Increase your speed.
Reduce your speed.
Drive normally.

Q.12

If asked to sight-side back your vehicle into an alley, you should first:

Pull directly into the alley parking space.
Turn your vehicle to the right to position yourself directly in front of the alley.
Pull past the alley and stop perpendicular to the outer boundary.
Pull past the alley and stop parallel to the outer boundary.

Q.13

Before driving a bus that has been left unattended:

The vehicle should be thoroughly washed.
Air should be removed from tires.
The interior should be checked for damage.
The driver should look for any animals that may have gotten onboard.

Q.14

If a roadway is covered by fog, it is best for you to:

Drive faster than usual.
Use your high beam headlights.
Turn off your headlights.
Avoid driving.

Q.15

How many daily hours of sleep does an adult need to maintain alertness?

Six to seven
Seven to eight
Eight to nine
Four to five

Q.16

When approaching a railroad crossing, a driver should:

Rely only on automated signals.
Expect to hear a train.
Cross the tracks before an approaching train reaches the crossing.
Reduce their speed.

Q.17

If a bus leans toward the outside of a banked curve, the bus is:

Being driven too slow.
Being driven at the proper speed.
Being driven too fast.
Being pushed by the wind.

Q.18

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 allowed.
Only encouraged if you are transporting hazardous materials.

Q.19

If you’re driving and the ABS warning light comes on, it means:

The ABS is working properly.
The ABS has just been activated.
The ABS is not working properly.
The ABS needs to be activated.

Q.20

When using a turn signal, you should not:

Signal early.
Signal continuously.
Cancel the turn signal after completing the turn.
Allow the turn signal to stay on long after the turn has been completed.

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