1 . Brakes can get out of adjustment quickly, especially:

If they are hot.
In the winter time.
If they are used frequently.

2 . You must have an air brake endorsement:

To use a vehicle with air brakes.
To drive any truck with a trailer.
To transport hazardous materials.

3 . When near a railroad crossing:

You should expect to hear every approaching train.
You may not hear a train, even if one is approaching.
You will hear two short blasts of a train's horn if a train is approaching.

4 . Vehicles equipped with Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS) have ____ malfunction lamps to indicate when the ABS is not working.

Green
Blue
Yellow

5 . When starting from a stop:

A vehicle should shift to the right.
A vehicle should be put into third gear.
A vehicle should not roll back.

6 . To determine if a vehicle can handle a load, you must know:

The vehicle’s suspension rating.
The tire rating for the front tires only.
The tire rating for the rear tires only.

7 . When backing a truck, you should:

Only use the side mirrors on the driver’s side.
Use both side mirrors.
Never use a helper.

8 . Rims with welding repairs:

Are not safe to be used.
Are acceptable to be used on tires on the rear of a vehicle.
Are acceptable to be used only when carrying a heavy load.

9 . If you have an engine fire, you should:

Open the hood as soon as possible.
Turn off the engine as soon as possible.
Not use a fire extinguisher.

10 . When backing with a trailer, turning toward the driver’s side is encouraged:

Because it allows the driver a better view.
Because turning toward the passenger side is illegal.
Because other drivers can offer assistance.

11 . If driving a new vehicle, you should familiarize yourself with the controls:

Before you start driving.
As you drive.
If you feel like you need to.

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

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

13 . CDL applicants must be at least:

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

14 . After starting the engine as part of a pre-trip inspection, the driver should:

Listen for unusual noises.
Rev the engine.
Deactivate the parking brake.

15 . Stopping distance can be affected by:

Driving speed.
Temperature.
Time of day.

16 . If you remain in neutral for too long while switching gears:

The vehicle will speed up.
You may have trouble putting the vehicle into the next gear.
You may kill the engine.

17 . Cargo being transported should be checked:

Only before the trip.
Before the trip and again within the first 50 miles of the trip.
Only by the loading personnel.

18 . When stopping, the brake pedal should be:

Pressed down gradually.
Pressed down quickly.
Pressed down repeatedly, but not held down continuously.

19 . If an applicant does not receive an air brakes endorsement:

They cannot operate a vehicle with air brakes.
They can only operate a vehicle with air brakes in intrastate commerce.
They can only operate a vehicle with air brakes in interstate commerce.

20 . 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.

21 . When should a driver sign a vehicle inspection report?

After every trip
If noted defects are repaired
After each fueling

22 . A Class 1 hazardous material is:

An explosive.
Radioactive.
Corrosive.

23 . Which of the following is an indication of standing water on the roadway?

Tire splashes
Portions of the pavement that are dry
Leaves on the road

24 . Cargo with a high center of gravity:

Can make a vehicle likely to tip over.
Is encouraged in inclement weather.
Is required on some roads.

25 . 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.

26 . When driving, your mirrors should:

Not be used, as they are distracting.
Not be used unless there is traffic.
Be checked regularly.
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27 . 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.

28 . When cargo is being loaded, weight should be placed:

As high as possible.
As low as possible.
As close to the cab as possible.

29 . Air tank drains should:

Only be used by mechanics.
Only be used when it is wet outside.
Be used to drain the tanks completely.

30 . For a basic vehicle control skills test, you are expected to be able to:

Alley dock.
Weave between a line of cones.
Complete an emergency stop.

31 . As part of the vehicle inspection test, you will be asked to:

Explain what you would inspect and why.
Replace an electrical fuse.
Unload the trailer.

32 . 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.

33 . When inspecting your tires, you do not want to find:

Tire tread that is 4/32 of an inch deep.
Valve stems without damage.
Mismatched tire sizes.

34 . What does the air compressor governor do?

It stops the compressor from pumping air.
It turns on the air compressor.
It stores the compressed air.

35 . Texting while operating a CMV is:

Illegal.
Acceptable on rural roads.
Acceptable for drivers contacting their employers.

36 . A CMV should:

Not have a fire extinguisher, unless it is being used to transport hazardous materials.
Not have a fire extinguisher, unless it will be traveling through remote areas.
Have a fire extinguisher and other emergency equipment.

37 . Interstate carriers must have what information affixed to the commercial motor vehicles in their fleet?

Trade name
Width of the truck
Length of the truck

38 . 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.

39 . A commercial motor vehicle driver:

May use any cell phone while driving.
May only use a hands-free cell phone while driving, if permitted.
May only use a cell phone while driving on rural roads.

40 . If convicted of speeding while operating your personal automobile in another jurisdiction, you should:

Not worry about your CDL being affected.
Notify your motor vehicle licensing agency.
Turn in your CDL.

41 . Applicants seeking a hazardous materials endorsement must pass a threat assessment through which agency?

The TSA
The FBI
The CIA

42 . Hanging meat as cargo is:

Illegal to transport in most states.
Always easy to transport.
Usually unstable.

43 . 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.

44 . Blocking a load:

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

45 . 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.

46 . When driving down a steep hill, your primary source of braking should be:

Engine adjustments.
The brakes.
The hand brake.

47 . 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.

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

How well-spoken you are.
How quickly you arrive to your destination.
General driving behavior.

49 . When checking your mirrors:

The passenger side mirror should not be used.
The driver's side mirror should not be used.
Mirrors on both sides of the vehicle should be used.

50 . 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