1 . Which of the following is not a reason to use your mirrors?

You are changing lanes.
You are making a turn.
You are looking at fuel prices.

2 . Alcohol evaporators are:

Illegal.
Used to add alcohol to braking systems to prevent items from freezing.
Only allowed on vehicles carrying hazardous materials.

3 . A commercial motor vehicle driver:

May use any cell phone while driving.
May only use a hands-free cell phone while driving, if permitted.
May only use a cell phone while driving on rural roads.

4 . Radial and bias-ply tires:

Should be used together on all axles.
Should be used together, but only on the rear axle.
Should not be used together.

5 . Parked delivery trucks may be hazardous because:

The trucks are often shiny.
People are often in a hurry when exiting such trucks and may not look for other vehicles.
Packages often fall out of the trucks and into the road.

6 . When driving, your mirrors should:

Not be used, as they are distracting.
Not be used unless there is traffic.
Be checked regularly.

7 . The maximum amount of play that is safe on a 20-inch steering wheel is:

One-quarter of an inch.
Two inches.
10 inches.

8 . When driving, knowing what is happening behind you is:

Rarely important.
Important.
Distracting.

9 . Violating an out-of-service order will result in losing your CDL for at least:

One month.
90 days.
One year.

10 . In order to receive a hazardous materials endorsement, a person must complete all of the following, except:

A HazMat knowledge test.
An FBI fingerprint check.
A CIA intelligence check.

11 . When backing with a trailer, turning toward the driver’s side is encouraged because:

The driver will have the best possible view.
Power lines should be on the passenger's side.
Other drivers can offer assistance on the passenger's side.

12 . 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

13 . The parking brake should be:

Used whenever you park your vehicle.
Used while driving.
Set when driving in bad weather.
Removed.

14 . 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.

15 . Being convicted of an alcohol-related offense and losing your personal driving privileges will result in:

No penalties for your CDL.
Loss of your CDL for a month.
Loss of your CDL for a year.

16 . When backing, it is best to:

Rely only on the passenger’s side mirror.
Try to back up quickly.
Turn toward the passenger’s side whenever possible.
Use a helper, if possible.

17 . Committing a felony involving a CMV will result in the loss of a driver's CDL for a minimum of:

One month.
Three months.
One year.

18 . A sign that your vehicle's brakes will need repair is that the:

Brake pads are not covered in grease.
Brake pads are not covered in oil.
The brake pads are worn thin.

19 . After a vehicle is started, warning lights and buzzers:

Should stay on for several minutes.
Should turn off within a few seconds.
Should stay on until manually turned off.

20 . Which of the following is required emergency equipment?

Red reflective triangles
A flashlight
An electric sign
Tape

21 . A low air pressure warning signal:

Is not required on vehicles with air brakes.
Is required on vehicles with air brakes.
Is optional on vehicles with air brakes.

22 . 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

23 . If you will be transporting hazardous materials that require placards, you must:

Ask permission of the local law enforcement agency.
Obtain a hazardous materials endorsement.
Transport the materials only at night.

24 . Hydraulic brakes can fail for one of two reasons. Which of the following is one of those reasons?

There is a loss of hydraulic pressure.
You are driving uphill.
The brakes get too cold.
The brakes are used too much in one day.

25 . Air brakes use ____ to function.

Compressed air
Liquid nitrogen
Carbon dioxide

26 . When starting a vehicle, the oil pressure should:

Slowly build up pressure over a few minutes.
Come up to a normal level within a few seconds.
Start high, then decrease quickly while the engine runs.
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27 . After starting a trip while transporting cargo:

You will not need to inspect the cargo.
The cargo should only be inspected if it is making noise.
The cargo should only be inspected if there is an obvious concern.
The cargo should be inspected after 50 miles on the road to ensure it is still properly secured.

28 . A low air pressure warning signal should activate:

When tank pressure falls below 120 psi.
When tank pressure falls below 60 psi.
When tank pressure falls below 10 psi.
When tank pressure falls below 5 psi.

29 . Failing to drain air tanks could result in:

Water accumulations freezing and causing brake failure.
Squishy brakes.
Too much air collecting in the tanks.

30 . When changing lanes, you should:

Wave at other drivers.
Use your mirrors.
Not use your signals.
Quickly swerve your vehicle into the other lane.

31 . Which of the following is not an example of a distracted person that motorists should be worried about?

A driver talking to a passenger in their vehicle
A child on the side of the road
A construction worker on the side of the road
A person sitting on a bench waiting for a bus

32 . If using spring brakes when hauling a heavy load, a complete stop will:

Be impossible.
Take a long time.
Take a short amount of time.

33 . Rust around wheel nuts may mean:

It rained recently.
The nuts are loose.
The nuts are too tight.

34 . Emergency brakes:

Are not required on trucks.
Are only required on trailers.
Are required on tractors.
Are optional.

35 . When leaving your vehicle, you should:

Apply the parking brake.
Apply the air brakes.
Not apply any brake.
Disconnect the trailer.

36 . What color is the low air pressure warning light?

Green
Orange
Red
Purple

37 . Truck tractors with air brakes built on or after March 1, 1997 must be equipped with:

ABS.
A flag.
White warning lamps.
GPS.

38 . Retreaded tires:

May be used on the front axle of a school bus.
May be used on the rear axles of a school bus.
Cannot be used on a school bus.

39 . Which of the following is not a sign of bad brakes?

Cracked drums
Very thin pads
Pads free of oil or grease

40 . Blocking cargo:

Should never be done.
Should be done to prevent shifting of cargo.
Should only be done with welded material.

41 . Where can you find the tire load rating?

On the inside of the driver’s door
On the dashboard
On the side of each tire
Under the hood

42 . For a first conviction of driving with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.04 percent or higher, you will lose your CDL for:

One month.
Three months.
One year.

43 . When should mirrors be adjusted?

Before driving
While driving
After driving

44 . A second felony conviction involving the use of a CMV will result in the loss of your CDL for:

At least one month.
At least one year.
Life.

45 . In a convex mirror, objects seem ____ than they actually are.

Larger
Smaller
Closer

46 . 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.

47 . Which of the following is not a possible cause of a fire?

Under-inflated tires
Electrical system failures
Flammable cargo
Rolling down the window

48 . When driving:

You can read, but not send, electronic messages.
You can send, but not read, electronic messages.
You cannot send or read electronic messages.

49 . Which of the following is not an example of a distracted person who should concern motorists?

A driver talking to a passenger in their vehicle
A person sitting on a bench waiting for a bus
A construction worker on the side of the road

50 . Which of the following is not an indication of damaged brakes?

Cracked drums
Shoes with oil or grease on them
Shoes worn thinly
Pads free of oil or grease