1 . Escape ramps are:

Ramps to exit the interstate quickly.
Ramps connecting four-lane highways and two-lane highways.
Ramps that can be used by stop runaway vehicles on steep downhills.
Ramps that cannot be used by automobiles.

2 . What happens when a vehicle hydroplanes?

The tires lose contact with the road.
The tires have extra traction.
The vehicle is easier to control.
The vehicle becomes heavier.

3 . When making a turn, when should you cancel your turn signal?

Before you enter the turn
In the middle of the turn
After the turn is completed
It does not matter.

4 . In extremely hot conditions, you may have to:

Increase your speed to cool the engine.
Reduce your speed to prevent overheating.
Drain the engine coolant.
Follow other vehicles more closely than normal.

5 . Before starting down a hill, you should:

Shift into a higher gear.
Shift into a lower gear.
Accelerate.
Move into the left lane.

6 . When going down a steep downhill, your primary source of braking should be:

Engine adjustments/downshifting.
Using the brake.
Using the parking brake.
Using ABS.

7 . Distracted driving:

Is not a concern.
Only happens when drivers are physically doing something, like using a cell phone.
Can occur due to mental activities, such as daydreaming.
Is encouraged on uncrowded roads.

8 . When approaching an active railroad crossing:

You should expect to hear any approaching train.
You may not hear a train as it approaches.
You will hear two short blasts of the train's horn.
There will always be flashing warning lights.

9 . Why should rental trucks be approached with caution?

It is a rental vehicle, so it likely isn’t insured.
Drivers are usually worried about their cargo.
Drivers may not be familiar with the limited views to the sides and rear.
They do not respond to the driver as well as other vehicles.

10 . When trying to avoid a hazard:

Stopping is always effective.
Swerving may be more effective than stopping.
You may change lanes without looking.
You should drive on the shoulder.

11 . When you double your speed from 20 to 40 mph, your vehicle's braking distance will become ____ times longer.

Two
Three
Four
10

12 . If you apply for a HazMat endorsement, you must undergo a check through which agency?

The Transportation Security Administration
The Federal Bureau of Investigation
The Department of Energy
The Department of Defense

13 . Wheel rims that have been welded should:

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

14 . Hazardous materials shipping papers must include:

An emergency response telephone number.
The price of the materials.
The intended use of the materials.
The country of origin of the materials.

15 . Using a helper when backing is:

Encouraged.
Discouraged.
Illegal in most states.
Usually a cause of problems.

16 . A steering wheel should be held:

With both hands.
With one hand, keeping the other hand free for other tasks.
With one hand at a time, alternating between hands.
At the base of the wheel.
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17 . Which of the following is not another name for convex mirrors?

Fisheye mirrors
Spot mirrors
Bug-eye mirrors
Flat side mirrors

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

They may melt.
Air pressure may increase with the temperature.
The tread wears down extra quickly.
The lug nuts may loosen.

19 . Which of the following is not a potential effect of drinking alcohol then driving?

Improved reaction time
Driving too fast
Driving in the incorrect lane
Weaving while driving

20 . A registered vehicle should have:

A mirror on the left side only.
Mirrors on both the left and right sides.
A mirror on the right side only.
Only a rearview mirror.

21 . When driving a vehicle with empty cargo tanks that are used to carry hazardous materials, the driver:

Can cross railroad tracks without slowing or stopping.
Needs to slow when approaching railroad tracks, but is not required to stop.
Must stop at railroad crossings before proceeding.
Should never drive over railroad tracks.

22 . Which of the following is not an example of a distracted person that motorists should be worried about?

A driver talking to a passenger in their vehicle
A child on the side of the road
A construction worker on the side of the road
A person sitting on a bench waiting for a bus

23 . What should a driver do if their vehicle hydroplanes?

Accelerate.
Use the brakes.
Release the accelerator and push in the clutch.
Take the vehicle out of gear.

24 . Alcohol is removed from the body:

At a rate that changes depending on how much alcohol is in the body.
At a consistent rate, regardless of how much alcohol is in the body.
More quickly if the person drinks coffee.
More quickly if the person stays awake.

25 . If you must drive very slowly, you should:

Warn other motorists.
Drive on the shoulder.
Stay in the left lane.
Sound your horn.

26 . When inspecting the engine compartment, you should not:

Check the engine oil level.
Check the coolant level in the radiator.
Drain the brake fluid.
Check the windshield washer fluid level.

27 . Which of the following is most likely to result in hydroplaning?

Using tires with worn tread
Using properly inflated tires
Using new tires
Traveling at speeds under 10 mph

28 . Before entering a curve, you should:

Upshift.
Speed up.
Drive on the shoulder.
Downshift.

29 . If a driver is given a leaking package or shipment, they should:

Accept it.
Refuse it.
Leave it on the side of the road.
Get someone else to drive it.

30 . Joggers who are wearing headsets:

Are usually aware of what is happening around them.
May not be aware of what is happening around them.
Can clearly hear sounds of traffic.
Usually don’t have music playing.