1 . If driving on a surface with poor traction, a driver should accelerate slowly:

Because it is always good to accelerate slowly.
To keep from losing control of the vehicle.
So that they do not accelerate faster than the vehicle ahead.

2 . When performing a pre-trip inspection and looking into the fifth wheel gap, you should:

Make sure there is a gap between the kingpin and the locking jaws.
Make sure the locking jaws are fully closed around the kingpin.
Make sure the locking jaws are loose.

3 . People working on a disabled vehicle:

Are probably aware of the roadway.
May be distracted by the repair and not pay attention to the roadway.
Are exempt from traffic laws.

4 . When should you slow for a curve?

Before entering the curve
While in the curve
After the curve

5 . When loading a trailer, it is important to:

Place as little weight as possible over the axles.
Place an appropriate amount of weight over the axles.
Not be concerned with how the cargo's weight is distributed.

6 . What should happen before the air pressure in an air brake system tank falls below 55 psi?

The warning light should activate.
The vehicle will be unable to shift out of gear.
The front lights should flash.

7 . Rolling backward when beginning to accelerate is dangerous because:

The transmission may be damaged.
The truck is not made to go backwards.
You may hit a vehicle behind you.

8 . 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.

9 . Skids caused by over-acceleration can usually be resolved by:

Removing your foot from the accelerator.
Braking.
Swerving to the right.

10 . The minimum acceptable tread depth for rear tires is:

1/64 of an inch.
1/32 of an inch.
2/32 of an inch.

11 . On a slippery surface, stopping distance:

Is longer than on a regular driving surface.
Is not as long as on a regular driving surface.
Is about the same as on a regular driving surface.

12 . When driving in winter, which of the following should receive extra attention in a pre-trip inspection?

Coolant and antifreeze levels
The air conditioning unit
The oil pressure

13 . 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.

14 . Routine vehicle inspections should be done to ensure:

Safety.
Good gas mileage.
Comfort.

15 . The weight of a truck:

Usually has no impact on stopping distance.
Is a major factor affecting stopping distance.
Is not as important as the type of cargo in determining stopping distance.

16 . When loading cargo, weight should be placed:

As high as possible.
As low as possible.
As far back as possible.

17 . During the driving test, when encountering a railroad crossing, you should:

Pass another vehicle on the tracks if the other vehicle is going too slow.
Get out of the vehicle to check for a train.
Not change gears while your vehicle is on the tracks.

18 . If a driver has stopped on the road and is placing triangles to warn other motorists:

The triangles should be held between the driver and oncoming traffic.
The triangles should be carried behind the driver's back to prevent them from being seen by other drivers until they are placed.
The triangles should be held as low as possible.

19 . Which of the following is not a reason to cover cargo?

To protect people from spilled cargo
To protect the cargo from weather
To protect the cargo from animals

20 . Dual tires should:

Always come into contact with one another.
Come into contact with one another fairly regularly.
Not come into contact with one another.

21 . When completing an offset back/left parking maneuver, a driver should:

Pull straight forward, then back to the left.
Drive straight back, then pull forward to the left.
Pull straight forward, then drive straight back.

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

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

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

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

24 . What should you do if your vehicle gets stuck on railroad tracks?

Stay in the vehicle.
Get out of the vehicle and call for assistance.
Continue trying to get your vehicle off the tracks until you are successful.

25 . When alley docking, you should first:

Position your vehicle directly in front of the alley.
Back up directly in front of the alley.
Stop parallel to the outer boundary of the alley.

26 . To ensure that you do not slow down traffic when driving a large truck, you should:

Switch gears while driving uphill.
Try to pass another vehicle while driving uphill.
Stay in the right lane whenever possible.
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27 . When inspecting your vehicle, you should check for all of the following, except:

Too much air pressure in your tires.
Too little air pressure in your tires.
A consistent name brand across all of your tires.

28 . You should check and adjust your mirrors:

Before driving.
While driving.
After driving.

29 . When making tight maneuvers, it is important for a driver to:

Open their door for a better look.
Use their mirrors.
Flash their headlights.

30 . Containerized loads are used:

When the cargo is too large to fit on a truck.
When the cargo has been or will be transported by a train.
When the cargo is a liquid.

31 . Lights that indicate that anti-lock brakes are not working are:

Gray.
Blue.
Yellow.

32 . For a hazardous materials endorsement, an applicant will be required to:

Provide their fingerprints and undergo a background check.
Provide employment history from the last five years.
Provide a list of countries visited within the last 10 years.

33 . Before attempting to put out an engine fire:

The hood should be opened.
The engine should be turned off.
The accelerator should be depressed to use up the remaining fuel.

34 . 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.

35 . Antifreeze helps to keep an engine functioning properly:

But only if it is cold outside.
To be more fuel efficient.
Both when it is cold and hot outside.

36 . You should ____ if the low pressure warning signal activates while you are driving.

Stop where you are and park
Exit the roadway as soon as safely possible
Continue driving normally

37 . 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.

38 . 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.

39 . 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.

40 . 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.

41 . On any upgrade, gravity will:

Speed your vehicle up.
Slow your vehicle down.
Not impact your speed.

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

Six to seven
Seven to eight
Eight to nine

43 . When starting an engine:

The brakes will lock up.
Warning lights should turn on, then quickly turn off.
Coolant temperatures should decrease.

44 . When driving under wet conditions, a lack of spray coming from the tires of other vehicles indicates that:

Ice has formed on the road.
The pavement is dry.
The spray is caught on the underside of the vehicle.

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 . 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.

47 . 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.

48 . A steering wheel should be:

Held with one hand while the other hand rests.
Held with both hands to ensure an adequate grip.
Released if the vehicle is approaching a bump.

49 . If you are 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 a different route.

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

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