Knowledge Test Class A #1
Class A Driving Test | North Carolina 2024 #1 Page 6 of 7
Train for FREE online with our North Carolina class A license test. The official exam test consists of several obligatory parts, with all of them checking your knowledge of different blocks of road rules. If you need to obtain a NC CDL class A permit in 2024, practice as much as possible. Free sample tests published on our website will help you check and improve your knowledge and boost your grades. Please bear in mind that CDL class A requirements may vary from state to state.
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36 . If the low air pressure warning signal comes on in a vehicle with air brakes, the driver should:
If the low air pressure warning signal comes on while you are operating a vehicle with air brakes, you should stop and safely park the vehicle as soon as possible. It is essential that you are able to stop safely while you still have some braking power remaining.
37 . In a dual air brake system, if one air system is very low on pressure:
In a dual air brake system, either the front or rear brakes will not be fully operable if one of the air systems gets too low on pressure. If the air pressure in either tank gets too low while you are driving, you should exit the road and park as soon as possible.
38 . When taking the basic control skills test, drivers are:
Allowed to leave the vehicle, but only if the vehicle is placed in neutral and the parking brake is set.
During the basic vehicle control skills test, you must place the vehicle in neutral and set the parking brake before exiting the vehicle to check its position. You may check the position of the vehicle no more than twice, except during the straight line backing exercise, where you may look no more than once.
39 . Before beginning downhill, you should:
Rely only on braking to reduce your speed.
On a steep downgrade, you must use the engine's braking effect as your primary method of speed control. Be sure to decelerate and downshift appropriately before beginning to drive down the hill. Relying too heavily on the brakes may cause them to overheat and fade, becoming less effective.
40 . Cargo inside a trailer:
Should be loaded with the heaviest items on top of lighter items.
Cargo needs to be secured appropriately to prevent it from moving in transit. Cargo should be arranged to keep the vehicle's center of gravity low and well-distributed.
41 . When backing up, follow a turning trailer by:
When backing with a trailer, begin by turning the steering wheel in the direction opposite of the turn. Once the trailer starts to turn, reverse the direction of the steering wheel to follow the trailer.
42 . When making a turn, when should you cancel your turn signal?
It does not matter.
