1 . 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

2 . To prevent your tires and engine from overheating while you are driving in especially hot weather, you should:

Increase your speed.
Decrease your speed.
Drive on the shoulder.
Drive with your windows down.

3 . If a person fails a written test, how long is the waiting period before the test may be taken again?

Three hours
Two days
One week
One month

4 . If a vehicle gets stuck on a railroad track, the driver should:

Stay in the vehicle and try to restart the vehicle.
Get out of the vehicle and walk away from the tracks.
Try to flag down another vehicle to give them a push.
Wait in the vehicle for a law enforcement officer to arrive.

5 . Sometimes, when checking the automatic transmission fluid level:

Your vehicle should be parked uphill.
Your vehicle should be parked downhill.
Your vehicle should be washed.
Your vehicle may have to be left running.

6 . The parking brake should be:

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

7 . The most common type of foundation brake used is the:

S-cam drum brake.
C-cam drum brake.
G-cam disc brake.
P-cam disc brake.

8 . When only the tractor is equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS):

There is a decreased risk of jackknifing.
There is an increased risk of jackknifing.
The brakes will not work as effectively as they would without ABS.
The brakes will become more sensitive.

9 . When asked to make a lane change during the skills test, you should:

Make the necessary traffic checks first.
Not use your mirrors.
Cut off other vehicles if needed to follow the instructions.
Not make the lane change if you don’t want to.

10 . What is reaction distance?

The distance traveled between seeing a hazard and physically hitting the brakes
The distance traveled between a hazard becoming visible and a driver seeing the hazard
The distance traveled before a driver realizes they must brake
The distance traveled between physically hitting the brake and coming to a complete stop

11 . Without engine oil:

The vehicle will get the best possible gas mileage.
The engine can be destroyed quickly.
ABS will not work properly.
The windshield wipers will not operate.

12 . A pre-trip inspection:

Should never be completed the same way two times in a row.
Should always be completed in the same order.
Should only be done if it is sunny outside.
Should not be done if the driver thinks the vehicle is in good operating order.

13 . Mirror adjustment can only be checked properly if:

The trailer is straight.
There is no trailer attached to the tractor.
The vehicle is on a slight incline.
The vehicle is on a slight decline.

14 . When approaching a railroad crossing:

You will likely be able to outdrive a train.
You should not rely only on warning signals.
You should roll a window down to listen for an approaching train.
You should only worry about the track closest to your vehicle.

15 . Applicants must be at least ____ to obtain a CDL.

15 years old
18 years old
21 years old
25 years old

16 . 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.

17 . During a basic vehicle control skills test, you may be asked to:

Pull forward into a parking space.
Drive in a figure eight.
Alley dock.
Sound your horn.

18 . What is the average driver’s reaction time?

One-sixteenth of a second
One-eighth of a second
Between three-quarters of a second and one second
Two seconds

19 . 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

20 . If a vehicle has a vehicle inspection report, the driver:

Should not look at the report and instead try to find any issues themselves.
Should take the vehicle to a mechanic.
Should review the report.
Should not conduct a pre-trip inspection and rely only on the report.

21 . Off-ramps:

Are usually safe for trucks.
Can be dangerous for trucks.
Should not be used by trucks.
Should be used only if following another vehicle.

22 . An example of mandatory emergency equipment is:

A supply of spare electrical fuses.
A loud horn.
A battery-operated flashlight.
A supply of fireworks.

23 . To confirm that a trailer has ABS, you can:

Look under the trailer for wheel speed sensors coming from the back of the brakes.
Look under the hood for the ABS sticker.
Look at the tires.
Remove a tire and look for the ABS sensor on the axle.

24 . When operating a CMV:

You may make a phone call by pressing multiple buttons.
You can send text messages.
You may send text messages, but only to your employer.
You are not allowed to press more than a single button on a cell phone to make a phone call.

25 . What is another name for front-end header boards?

Headache racks
Cargo stoppers
Head braces
Ballasts

26 . After a tire has been changed, the driver should stop after a short distance to:

Check the tightness of the lug nuts.
Ensure that the tire tread depth is good.
Ensure that the correct tire was changed.
See if rocks have gotten into the tread.
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27 . During a pre-trip inspection, what is the best method for checking your lights?

Parking near a mirror to look for a reflection
Activating the lights, then exiting the vehicle to check
Looking on the instrument panel to see if any warning lights are illuminated
Driving in traffic and waiting for other drivers to let you know your lights are out

28 . Applying the brake pedal causes air pressure to activate an electric switch and:

Turn off the brake lights.
Turn on the low pressure warning light.
Turn on the brake lights.
Turn off the low pressure warning light.

29 . When entering a foggy area, you should:

Stop on the side of the roadway.
Pass other vehicles.
Slow down.
Use your high beam headlights.

30 . If you have more than one license, you will be fined:

Up to $25.
Up to $50.
Up to $500.
Up to $5,000.

31 . During a pre-trip inspection, belts in the engine compartment should be:

Loosened.
Checked for tightness.
Inspected only if they seem frayed.
Left alone and not inspected.

32 . 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.

33 . If an approaching driver is using their high beam headlights, you should:

Look directly at the headlights.
Flash your high beam lights to remind the driver to switch to their low beams.
Look to the right side of your lane until the vehicle has passed.
Pull to the side of the road until the vehicle has passed.

34 . Front wheel braking works:

Only on packed snow.
Under all conditions.
Only if the road is dry.
Under most conditions.

35 . If stopped on the road or shoulder, within 10 minutes, you must:

Place emergency warning devices.
Alert local law enforcement.
Stand behind your vehicle and motion for traffic to pass you.
Call a mechanic.

36 . Emergency brakes:

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

37 . Distracted driving:

Always comes as a result of physical distraction, not mental distraction.
Can be elevated by pre-programming radio stations.
Can be avoided by eating while driving.
Can be avoided by not engaging in complex conversations while driving.

38 . Headlights:

Are not usually necessary when driving at night.
Provide better light than the sun.
Should be on the high beam setting whenever possible.
Should always be on the high beam setting.

39 . 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.

40 . Which of the following may result in an applicant being denied a hazardous materials endorsement?

They are considered a security threat by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
They are a lawful U.S. citizen.
They work for a foreign company.
They do not have perfect vision.

41 . What happens to a driver who is convicted of two serous traffic violations within a three-year period?

They will lose their CDL for one week.
They will lose their CDL for at least 60 days.
They will be required to drive 10 mph slower than posted speed limits.
They will be restricted to driving only during daylight hours.

42 . When inspecting engine compartment belts during the vehicle inspection test:

The belts should be checked for snugness, each with up to three inches of play.
The water pump belt does not need to be identified.
The air compressor belt should be removed.
The applicant must identify which items are not belt-driven, if any.

43 . Rims with welding repairs:

Are unsafe.
Are acceptable on tires in the rear of the vehicle.
Are acceptable only when carrying a heavy load.
Are acceptable in combination vehicles.

44 . When using mirrors while driving, you should:

Look in the mirrors quickly.
Look in the mirrors for extended periods of time.
Use only the rearview mirror.
Use only the driver’s side mirror.

45 . What is the number one cause of death and injury in work zones?

Speeding drivers
Careless behavior by construction workers
Drivers driving too slowly
Equipment placed in the roadway

46 . 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.

47 . When backing, you should:

Move quickly to get out of the way of other drivers.
Try not to use your mirrors.
Start from any position.
Use a helper, if possible.

48 . To inspect slack adjusters on S-cam brakes, you need to:

Park on a hill and test the brakes.
Put on gloves and push in the slack adjusters.
Remove the drum and look inside.
Chock the wheels and disengage the parking brake.

49 . When driving, your mirrors should:

Not be used, as they are distracting.
Not be used unless there is traffic.
Be checked regularly.
Be checked regularly, but only if it is cloudy.

50 . What are placards?

Signs placed on a vehicle to identify cargo hazards
A type of tire used in snowy conditions
Logs kept inside the vehicle
Journals for mileage