1 . When approaching a vehicle for a pre-trip inspection, a driver should look under the vehicle:

To see if the vehicle is on an incline.
To see if there are any fresh fluids on the ground.
To see if the vehicle is in a parking spot.

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

Place as little weight as possible over the axles.
Place a well-balanced amount of weight over the axles.
Place weight over only the axles.

3 . 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

4 . 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 has remained clean.
Inflate the new tire.

5 . A second conviction of operating a CMV with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.04 percent or more will result in:

The loss of your CDL for one year.
The loss of your CDL for five years.
The loss of your CDL for life.

6 . An Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS):

Is not available for most trucks.
Is not helpful in most situations.
Is required on newer trucks.

7 . The parking brake in a newer vehicle is applied by:

Moving a lever to the right.
Pushing a yellow, diamond-shaped knob.
Pulling a yellow, diamond-shaped knob.

8 . To prevent your vehicle from rolling backward when beginning to move, you can:

Partly engage the clutch before taking your foot off the brake pedal.
Place the vehicle in second gear.
Use the parking brake when stopping.

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

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

10 . When loading a trailer, you should:

Place as little weight as possible over the axles.
Place a well-balanced amount of weight over the axles.
Not be concerned with how the weight is distributed.

11 . Mirrors should be checked:

Before every lane change.
When changing lanes, but only when other vehicles are nearby.
When changing lanes, but only if it is dark outside.

12 . One way to avoid becoming an aggressive driver is to:

Talk on your cell phone while driving.
Question others' driving abilities.
Set realistic expectations regarding travel time.

13 . Wheel rims that have been welded should:

Be painted.
Be placed on tires in the rear of the vehicle.
Not be used.

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

Not leaking.
Shiny.
Rusted.

15 . Before a trip, you should make sure that:

The brake pedal sticks.
The gas pedal is loose.
The grooved pedal surface has not been smoothed out.

16 . Exhaust system parts should be:

Leaking.
Rubbing against other parts of the vehicle.
Secured tightly.

17 . During a pre-trip inspection, belts should be:

Loosened.
Checked for tightness.
Scrubbed clean.
Left alone and not inspected.

18 . Regulations regarding commercial vehicle weight and load securement may vary from state to state. Regarding these regulations:

The laws of the state where the trip originated take precedence.
The laws of the state in which the vehicle is physically located take precedence.
The driver can choose which state’s laws to follow.

19 . Emergency equipment in a vehicle is:

Only required for vehicles that are transporting hazardous materials.
Only required during interstate travel.
Required.

20 . To ensure normal stopping power, drivers of vehicles equipped with a front brake limiting valve should:

Set the control to normal.
Set the control to the off position.
Set the control to the neutral position.

21 . 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.

22 . Dry bulk tanks:

Cannot be driven on interstates.
Take special care to be driven.
Are usually not allowed to cross railroad tracks.

23 . When traveling down a steep downgrade:

The air brakes should be used.
The vehicle should be placed in a low gear and the driver should use engine braking.
The driver should continually downshift instead of using the brakes.

24 . When stopping a manual transmission vehicle, you should:

Push the clutch in when the engine is close to idle.
Push the clutch out when the engine is close to idle.
Shift into neutral when the engine is close to idle.

25 . If the low air pressure warning signal comes on in a vehicle with air brakes, the driver should:

Test the brakes while driving, but continue driving if nothing seems wrong.
Immediately stop driving.
Drive with the hazard lights activated.

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

Difficulty focusing, with frequent blinking
Yawning repeatedly or rubbing eyes
Staying in your lane
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27 . Driving at night is:

Safer than driving during the day.
Just as safe as driving during the day.
More dangerous than driving during the day.

28 . In very hot weather, tires should be checked regularly because:

They may melt.
Air pressure may increase with the temperature.
The tread wears down more quickly than in cooler weather.

29 . Emergency brakes:

Are not required on vehicles with air brakes.
Are required only on buses.
Are required on all vehicles.

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

Protecting people from spilled cargo
Protecting the cargo from the weather
Preventing other drivers from looking at what is being transported

31 . Blocking a load:

Is only done with liquid cargo.
Helps to stabilize the load
Is dangerous and should never be done.

32 . If a load is 10 feet long, it must be secured by a minimum of ____ tie-downs.

Two
Three
Four

33 . Which of the following is not an indicator of when to upshift?

Road speed
RPMs
Time

34 . Hydroplaning happens most often when:

A vehicle is traveling faster than 60 mph.
Tire pressure is too low.
Tire tread is too deep.

35 . 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.

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

Rarely important.
Important.
Distracting.

37 . What does a vehicle inspection report do?

Tells the motor carrier about problems that may need fixing
Ensures that the vehicle is inspected regularly
Holds drivers accountable for inspecting the vehicle

38 . During an applied leakage test, the maximum leakage rate for a triple combination vehicle is ____ in a minute.

2 psi
4 psi
6 psi

39 . Who is responsible for cargo that has been loaded onto a truck?

The person who loaded the truck
The supervisor of the company
The truck driver

40 . When driving on packed snow, you should reduce your speed by:

One-half or more.
About one-third.
About one-quarter.

41 . CDL applicants must be at least:

18 years old.
21 years old.
25 years old.

42 . When braking with ABS, you should:

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

43 . To operate a CMV interstate, a driver must be at least:

18 years old.
21 years old.
25 years old.

44 . When backing a truck, you should:

Only use the side mirrors on the driver’s side.
Use both side mirrors.
Only use the side mirrors on the passenger's side.

45 . If your brakes fail on a downgrade, your best hope to stop is to:

Use an escape ramp.
Use the shoulder.
Drift to a stop.

46 . The ____ between an air compressor and reservoir tank prevents air from escaping if the air compressor has a leak.

Slack adjuster
One-way check valve
Tractor protection valve

47 . How can you check for a leak in hydraulic brakes?

Pump the brake pedal three times, then hold down the pedal for five seconds. If the pedal moves, there may be a problem.
Push the brake pedal down as far as possible and release. If the brake pedal returns to its normal position, there may be a problem.
Push the brake pedal down as far as possible and release. If the brake squeaks, there may be a problem.

48 . To check the automatic transmission fluid level in some vehicles, you will have to:

Park your vehicle uphill.
Park your vehicle downhill.
Leave the vehicle running.

49 . 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

50 . Regrooved tires are:

Allowed only on the front of a bus.
Allowed only on the rear of a bus.
Not allowed anywhere on a bus.