1 . A stopped bus:

Is not a cause for concern.
Is not a concern if passengers are not unloading.
Should not be on the roadway.
Is a concern, whether passengers are visible or not.

2 . If there are no warning gates or lights at a railroad crossing, you should:

Not worry because the tracks are likely abandoned.
Park your vehicle and walk up to the tracks to determine if a train is approaching.
Look down the tracks in both directions to ensure that no trains are approaching.
Do whatever surrounding vehicles are doing.

3 . When applying for a hazardous materials endorsement, being found guilty of which of the following is a disqualifying offense?

Arson
Speeding
Littering

4 . The two indicators that determine when you should upshift are:

Engine speed and road speed.
Other trucks and driving conditions.
Timing and road position.

5 . When transporting cargo, drivers must check the securement of the cargo every:

10 miles.
150 miles.
500 miles.

6 . When pulled over to the side of the road, you should:

Rely on your taillights to alert other motorists to your presence.
Not worry about other motorists.
Use your four-way emergency flashers to alert other motorists to your presence.

7 . How does doubling your speed from 20 mph to 40 mph affect your vehicle's braking distance?

It stays about the same.
It increases slightly.
It doubles.
It quadruples.

8 . When parking, you should not use the parking brake if:

The brakes are very hot.
The brakes are very cold.
There is snow on the ground.

9 . 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.

10 . Having more than one license can result in a fine of up to:

$100.
$500.
$5,000.

11 . What is road rage?

Operating a motor vehicle with the intent of doing harm to others
Operating a motor vehicle that is deemed unsafe
Operating a motor vehicle that has not been inspected

12 . If convicted of speeding while operating your personal automobile in a different jurisdiction, you should:

Not worry about your CDL being affected.
Notify the motor vehicle licensing agency.
Have your CDL suspended.

13 . If taking the driving test and the route does not include a railroad crossing, you:

Will not have to do anything related to a crossing.
May have to explain how you would cross railroad tracks.
Will have to take the test again on a route that does include a railroad crossing.

14 . Causing a fatality through negligent operation of a CMV can result in loss of a CDL for at least:

One month.
Six months.
One year.
Two years.

15 . While driving, if it is discovered a vehicle's ABS is not working, the driver should:

Put on their hazard lights.
Downshift.
Brake normally.
Use their parking brake to stop.

16 . 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

17 . On flat surfaces, wheel chocks:

Can be used to prevent a parked vehicle from moving.
Make it easier for a parked vehicle to roll.
Should only be used on the front driver's side tire.

18 . When entering a curve, you should:

Get off the roadway.
Use the shoulder.
Downshift.
Take the vehicle out of gear.

19 . If your automobile license is suspended:

You do not have to tell anyone.
You must tell your employer.
It will not affect your CDL.

20 . Emergency brakes are:

Not required on trucks.
Only required on trailers.
Required on tractors.
Only required when transporting hazardous materials.

21 . 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.

22 . If feeling tired and frequently yawning, you should:

Press on and continue driving.
Get some coffee.
Drive faster.
Pull over and take a nap.

23 . In the event of an engine fire, you should not:

Turn the engine off as soon as possible.
Keep the fire from spreading.
Open the hood.
Spray from the underside of the vehicle.

24 . About how many drinks does it take for a 200-pound person to reach a 0.02 percent blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?

One
Two
Three
Four

25 . What is the purpose of a vehicle inspection report?

It tells the motor carrier about problems that may need to be fixed.
It ensures that the vehicle is inspected regularly.
It keeps drivers accountable for inspecting their vehicles.
It provides a plan for the next five trips.

26 . 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.
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27 . Emergency equipment, such as fire extinguishers, are:

Only needed in vehicles transporting hazardous materials.
Only needed for interstate travel.
Required in all commercial motor vehicles.

28 . If another driver is following you too closely, you should do all of the following, except:

Avoid quick changes.
Increase the distance between you and the vehicle in front of you.
Speed up.
Avoid relying on tricks to help others pass.

29 . When driving on a long downhill slope, you should brake by:

Only using the brakes.
Mostly using the brakes and occasionally downshifting.
Downshifting and then using the brakes.

30 . Which of the following is not a sign of fatigue?

Ability to focus
Daydreaming
Yawning repeatedly
Drifting from your lane

31 . Before a vehicle with dual air brakes is driven, pressure of at least ____ should be built up in both braking systems.

10 psi
25 psi
50 psi
100 psi

32 . If you are confronted with an aggressive driver, you should:

Make eye contact.
Try to stay in their way.
Ignore any hand gestures.

33 . If a five-foot-long item is placed on a flatbed trailer, it must be secured by at least:

One tie-down.
Two tie-downs.
Three tie-downs.

34 . 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

35 . Once the air tanks are at an air pressure level of 125 psi, the air compressor governor will:

Stop the compressor from pumping air.
Release air from the tanks.
Begin pumping air into the tanks.

36 . If you must stop on the side of a one-way or divided highway, how far behind your vehicle should you place warning devices?

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

37 . When backing a truck, you should:

Only use the side mirrors on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
Use both side mirrors.
Not use a helper.

38 . When taking the basic control skills test, drivers are:

Not permitted to stop and exit the vehicle to look at the vehicle’s position.
Encouraged not to exit the vehicle to look at the vehicle’s position.
Allowed to leave the vehicle, but only if the vehicle is placed in reverse.
Allowed to leave the vehicle, but only if the vehicle is placed in neutral and the parking brake is set.

39 . The brake pedal is part of which braking system?

The service brake system
The parking brake system
The emergency brake system
The auxiliary brake system

40 . The safety valve located on the first tank opens:

Regularly.
If there is too little pressure.
If there is too much pressure.
After every stop.

41 . What is another name for front end header boards?

Headache racks
Cargo stoppers
Head braces
Bonkers

42 . When starting a vehicle with dual air brakes, pressure of ____ should be built up in the system before it is driven.

10 psi
25 psi
100 psi
200 psi

43 . A low air pressure warning signal:

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

44 . When driving through a work zone, you should:

Slow down.
Speed up.
Use a cell phone.
Steer with one hand to keep the other hand free.

45 . A burning tire should be:

Cooled with water.
Fanned with a blanket.
Cut up with an axe.
Covered with a tarp.

46 . Hydroplaning occurs when:

Tires lose traction with the surface of the road.
Tires have increased traction with the surface of the road.
Front tires have more traction that rear tires.
Front tires have less traction than rear tires.

47 . Which of the following determines your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?

How much you drink
How frequently you drink
The temperature of the drink
The color of the drink

48 . You may be able to identify a distracted driver by if they are:

Staying within their lane.
Traveling at consistent speeds.
Preoccupied with using their cell phone.

49 . When traveling down a long downgrade, you should brake by:

Only using the brakes.
Mostly using the brakes and downshifting occasionally.
Downshifting and then using brakes.
Never using the brakes.

50 . If a vehicle's Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) is malfunctioning:

The vehicle will have no brakes.
The vehicle will still be able to brake.
The vehicle will likely travel faster than usual.