1 . An emergency brake must be controlled by:

Mechanical force.
Air pressure.
Gravity.

2 . If backing a truck:

You should rely on your mirrors to guide you.
You should first walk the area to become more familiar with obstacles.
You should look straight ahead.

3 . If the coolant temperature gauge goes above the highest safe temperature, you should:

Continue to drive.
Pull over and figure out what's wrong.
Run the air conditioner.

4 . If a vehicle is carrying hazardous cargo, placards must be placed:

Only on the front of the vehicle.
On the front, rear, and sides of the vehicle.
Only on the driver’s side of the vehicle.

5 . Be sure that your wheel bearing/seals are:

Not leaking.
Shiny.
Rusted.

6 . When backing with a trailer:

You should not back up in a straight line.
You should not correct drift until you are far off course.
You should frequently pull forward to reposition the vehicle.

7 . Header boards:

Should never be used.
Protect drivers from being hit by cargo.
Protect drivers' heads when they are entering the cab of a truck.

8 . Mirrors should be:

Checked only when changing lanes.
Checked frequently.
Checked only if there is a reason to suspect a problem.

9 . To use the controlled braking method, you should:

Lock your wheels while braking.
Apply your brakes as firmly as possible without locking the wheels.
Slightly tap the brakes.

10 . What is reaction distance?

The distance you will travel between realizing you must brake and when you physically hit the brakes
The distance you will travel between a hazard becoming visible and you seeing the hazard
The distance you will travel between seeing a hazard and realizing you must brake

11 . When braking with ABS, you should:

Pump the brake pedal.
Brake normally.
Brake harder than you would with a different braking system.

12 . When backing with a trailer, you should begin by:

Turning the steering wheel in the direction of the turn.
Turning the steering wheel in the direction opposite of the turn.
Turning the wheel as sharply as possible.

13 . Rust around wheel nuts may mean:

It has rained recently.
The nuts could be loose.
The tires should be replaced.

14 . When an S-cam turns inside a brake drum, the S-cam:

Presses the brake shoes against the inside of the brake drum.
Presses the brake shoes against the brake linings.
Presses the brake linings against the wheel axles.

15 . Maintaining a cushion of space between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead is:

Not encouraged, as it slows the flow of traffic.
Encouraged, as it allows you time to react to unexpected hazards.
Only encouraged if you are traveling with a passenger.

16 . In a dual air brake system, air pressure should build from 85 to 100 psi within ____ seconds.

25
10
45

17 . If a speed limit is posted, the posted speed:

Should never be exceeded.
May be exceeded if passing another vehicle.
May be exceeded if driving in a rural area.

18 . During a static leakage test, what is the maximum leakage rate that is safe for a double combination vehicle?

3 psi in one minute.
6 psi in one minute.
8 psi in one minute.

19 . In a dual air brake system:

Air tanks are shared between both systems.
Each system has its own air tanks.
You must designate which system you are using.

20 . What is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)?

The weight stated by the manufacturer as the loaded weight of a single vehicle
The maximum weight that can be pulled by a vehicle
The minimum weight that can be hauled by a vehicle

21 . When exiting a vehicle, it is important to maintain ____ with your vehicle at all times.

Three points of contact
Four points of contact
Two points of contact

22 . During the driving test, the examiner will be scoring you on:

Attitude.
How quickly you arrive to your destination.
Your general driving behavior.

23 . Who is responsible for the safe operation of a vehicle?

The driver
The mechanic
The owner

24 . To prevent a vehicle from rolling backward when beginning to move forward from a stopped position, you should:

Turn off the engine.
Partly engage the clutch.
Apply the emergency brake.

25 . Friction in an S-cam brake is caused when the brake shoes and linings:

Press against the outside of the brake drum.
Press against the inside of the brake drum.
Push against each other.

26 . During the driving test, when asked to make a lane change:

You should not be concerned with other motorists.
You should use your turn signal and change lanes when safe.
You should make the lane change as quickly as possible, even if that means cutting off another driver.
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27 . A truck should be parked:

So that it must be backed up to leave the space.
So that it can be pulled forward to leave the space.
On the grass.

28 . When leaving a vehicle unattended, a driver should:

Always set the parking brake.
Only set the parking brake if the vehicle is parked on a slope.
Deflate the tires by 10 percent.

29 . 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.

30 . How many daily hours of sleep does an adult need to maintain alertness?

Six to seven
Seven to eight
Eight to nine

31 . 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.

32 . A truck tractor built after March 1, 1997 must be equipped with:

An Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS).
A flag.
Hydraulic brakes.

33 . During the basic control skills test, you will receive points if you:

Pull up once.
Check your positioning.
Cross over exercise boundaries.

34 . While driving:

Creating a text is not permitted, but reading a text is.
Creating a text is permitted, but reading a text is not.
Neither creating nor reading a text is permitted.

35 . Eating while driving is:

A good way to save time.
A dangerous activity.
Acceptable if you are eating foods that are easy to eat.

36 . On a slippery road, a driver should:

Make turns as quickly as possible.
Refrain from passing slower vehicles.
Stop quickly.

37 . If your brakes fail when traveling downhill, decide what to do as quickly as possible because:

The longer you wait, the faster your vehicle will go.
The longer you wait, the more vehicles will get out of your way.
The longer you wait, the slower your vehicle will go.

38 . Slow down and be extra careful:

When traveling in normal traffic.
When driving on dry pavement.
When approaching a work zone.

39 . When parked on a flat surface, you should:

Use wheel chocks to prevent your vehicle from moving.
Not use wheel chocks.
Use wheel chocks, but only if you have applied the parking brake.

40 . During an applied leakage test, what is the maximum leakage rate that is safe for a single vehicle with air brakes?

10 psi in one minute
5 psi in one minute
3 psi in one minute

41 . A tread depth of ____ should be in every major groove of a front tire.

1/32 of an inch
2/32 of an inch
4/32 of an inch

42 . 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.

43 . 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

44 . If you are driving at a reduced speed in a construction zone when you spot a construction worker near the road, you should:

Speed up.
Stay at your current speed.
Further reduce your speed.

45 . If convicted of any traffic violations, excluding parking violations, you must:

Notify your employer within 30 days.
Place a sign on the back of your vehicle noting the conviction.
Forfeit your CDL for six months.

46 . If you are braking on dry pavement while traveling at 55 mph, how much distance will brake lag add to your overall stopping distance?

32 feet
45 feet
20 feet

47 . 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.

48 . While driving, a driver should:

Not be concerned with what is happening on the sides of their vehicle.
Be concerned with what is happening on all sides of the vehicle.
Not be concerned with what is happening behind the vehicle.

49 . Rough acceleration:

Is a good way to stay awake on long trips.
Is distracting.
Can cause mechanical damage.

50 . Which of the following is acceptable if found during a pre-trip inspection?

Mismatched tire sizes
Tread of 3/32 of an inch in the grooves of the front tires
Tires manufactured by different makers