1 . 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.
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2 . Which of the following is not a type of tie-down equipment?

Ropes
Straps
Velcro
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3 . If planning to back a vehicle where there may be overhanging objects, a driver should:

Cut wires or branches as necessary.
Inspect the area before backing.
Not worry about the obstacles.
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4 . What should you do if the braking system cannot build up hydraulic pressure?

Upshift.
Downshift.
Hold the brake pedal down as far as it will go.
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5 . When checking your tires as part of the pre-trip inspection, you should look at the:

Tire pressure.
Tire color.
Tire manufacturer.
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6 . You should specifically look out for black ice:

When it is snowing.
When the temperature is below freezing and the road looks wet.
When the temperature is above freezing and there is snow on the ground.
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7 . When traveling at speeds under 40 mph, you should maintain at least ____ of following distance for every 10 feet of your vehicle's length.

One second
Two seconds
Three seconds
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8 . Placards should be used:

Any time a vehicle is carrying hazardous materials.
When there is extra space on a truck.
Only when the amount of hazardous materials on a truck exceeds 200 pounds.
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9 . A fatigued driver:

Is usually extra alert.
Is usually more conscientious than a typical driver.
May be slower to make critical decisions than a typical driver.
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10 . A low air pressure warning signal should activate:

When tank pressure falls below 120 psi.
When tank pressure falls below 55 psi.
When tank pressure falls below 10 psi.
When tank pressure falls below 5 psi.
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11 . Black ice is:

A thick layer of ice on the road.
A thin layer of ice on the road.
Ice that is black from debris on the road.
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12 . How long should it take for oil pressure to reach a normal level when starting a vehicle?

A few seconds
About a minute
About four minutes
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13 . What does blocking cargo do?

Holds the cargo in a large box
Prevents cargo from sliding in transit
Prevent others from buying the cargo
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14 . If you must drive in reverse, using driver's side backing:

Is always encouraged.
Is discouraged.
Is only recommended if it is raining.
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15 . Most heavy trucks with manual transmissions require ____ to change gears.

Single clutching
Double clutching
Triple clutching
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16 . Having weight loaded in a way that creates a high center of gravity:

Increases the likelihood of a rollover.
Increases the likelihood that items will fall down.
Increases the difficulty of unloading the cargo.
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17 . Improperly loaded cargo can:

Look bad to other drivers.
Hurt or kill the driver during a quick stop.
Make it easier to stop a vehicle.
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18 . When using a fire extinguisher to put out a fire, you should:

Stay as far away as possible from the flames.
Aim at the flames.
Use any extinguisher on every type of fire.
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19 . When accelerating on a surface with poor traction, such as a wet road, a driver should:

Speed up quickly.
Speed up slowly.
Not be concerned about the pavement.
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20 . Which of the following is not an indicator of when to upshift?

Road speed
RPMs
Time
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21 . When loading cargo, weight should be placed:

As high as possible.
As low as possible.
As far back as possible.
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22 . During the vehicle inspection test, you will be asked to:

Change a tire.
Explain to the examiner what you are inspecting and why.
Estimate the weight of a load on a trailer.
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23 . When driving a vehicle, rough acceleration is:

Encouraged at slow speeds.
Encouraged at all speeds.
Discouraged at all speeds.
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24 . If traveling at 55 mph on dry pavement, your minimum braking distance will be close to:

25 feet.
50 feet.
200 feet.
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25 . What happens when a vehicle hydroplanes?

The tires lose contact with the road.
The trailer disengages from the tractor.
The vehicle becomes easier to control.
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26 . When taking a driving test:

You must supply the same type of vehicle for which you will require a CDL.
You may supply any type of vehicle, even if it is not the type of vehicle for which you will be using with the CDL.
The testing station will supply the vehicle.
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27 . The two markings on a front brake limiting valve usually read:

"Normal" and "slippery."
"Low" and "high."
"Left" and "right."
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28 . If your wheels being to spin when accelerating on a poor traction surface, you should:

Use the brakes.
Take your foot off the accelerator.
Continue to accelerate.
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29 . In the case of an engine fire, you should not:

Turn off the engine as soon as possible.
Shoot foam through the louvers.
Open the hood.
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30 . If using a helper when backing a vehicle, the helper should be located:

In front of the passenger's side of the vehicle.
In front of the driver's side of the vehicle.
Near the back of the truck.
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31 . Interstate carriers must have what information affixed to both sides of a CMV?

USDOT number
Model number of the truck
Destination
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32 . When experiencing cold weather, be sure to check your vehicle's alcohol evaporator:

Every three hours.
Every day.
Every other week.
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33 . If approaching a vehicle with a distracted driver, you should:

Quickly pass the vehicle.
Maintain a safe distance from the vehicle.
Closely follow the vehicle.
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34 . If the low air pressure warning signal comes on in a vehicle with air brakes, the driver should:

Test the brakes while driving, but continue driving if nothing seems wrong.
Immediately stop driving.
Drive with the hazard lights activated.
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35 . An Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS):

Is not available for most trucks.
Is not helpful in most situations.
Is required on newer trucks.
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36 . Alcohol is removed from the body:

By exercising.
At a fixed rate.
More quickly if the person stays awake.
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37 . When transporting cargo, drivers must check the securement of the cargo every:

10 miles.
150 miles.
500 miles.
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38 . Bracing is used to:

Make items stand taller in a trailer.
Prevent items from moving in a trailer.
Make it easier to unload items from a trailer.
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39 . Committing a felony involving a CMV will result in the loss of a driver's CDL for a minimum of:

30 days.
Six months.
One year.
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40 . If you must back up, it is helpful to:

Drive as fast as possible to complete the maneuver quickly.
First walk the line of travel to look for obstacles.
Use only the passenger side mirror.
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41 . If another driver is tailgating you, you should:

Move into the left lane.
Speed up.
Increase the distance between you and the vehicle ahead.
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42 . A DUI conviction will result in loss of license for a minimum of:

30 days.
Six months.
One year.
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43 . Do not operate a vehicle if any brake drums have cracks that are larger than ____ of the width of the friction area.

One half
One third
One fifth
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44 . When making a tight maneuver, you should:

Not use your mirrors, as they can be distracting.
Use your mirrors, but not too frequently.
Use your mirrors frequently.
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45 . What is traction?

Friction between the tires and road
Tires' rates of rotation
The length of time needed to activate the brakes
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46 . If you plan to slow down, you can warn drivers behind you by:

Slamming on the brakes.
Tapping the brakes a few times and before braking.
Turning on one set of turn signals.
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47 . The two indicators that determine when you should upshift are:

Engine speed and road speed.
Other trucks and driving conditions.
Timing and road position.
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48 . When starting an engine, warning lights and buzzers should:

Turn on and stay on.
Flicker occasionally.
Turn off right away.
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49 . When taking the on-road driving skills test:

You do not have to take the test with the type of vehicle for which you want to be licensed.
You must take the test with the type of vehicle for which you want to be licensed.
It does not matter which type of vehicle you use to take the test.
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50 . When stopping, the brake pedal should be:

Pressed down gradually.
Pressed down quickly.
Pressed down repeatedly, but not held down continuously.
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