1 . 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.
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2 . 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.
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3 . 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.
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4 . To obtain a CDL for interstate commerce, an applicant must be at least:

15 years old.
18 years old.
21 years old.
25 years old.
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5 . After a tire has been changed, the driver should stop after a short distance to:

Check the tightness of the lug nuts.
Check the wear of the tire.
Check the level of windshield wiper fluid.
Check the air pressure of the tire.
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6 . If you identify a distracted driver on the road, you should:

Follow their vehicle closely.
Try to get their attention.
Give them plenty of room.
Flash your lights at them.
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7 . You may acquire no more than ____ points during the basic vehicle control skills test.

12
10
20
15
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8 . During the straight line backing exercise, how many pull-ups are permitted?

Four
Three
Two
One
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9 . If exiting a bus during the basic vehicle control skills test, you must:

Keep both hands on the handrail.
Not touch the handrail.
Maintain a firm grasp on the handrail.
Rush down the stairs.
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10 . Examples of serious traffic violations include each of the following offenses, except:

Improper lane usage.
Having multiple licenses.
Using a cell phone.
Not stopping behind the stop line at a stop sign.
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11 . Foundation brakes are used:

Only at the front wheels.
Only at the rear wheels.
Only at the driver’s side wheels.
At each wheel.
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12 . 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.
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13 . While driving, if you notice anything affecting safety or mechanics, you should:

Stay quiet and see if the problem goes away.
Make a written report that includes your concerns.
Try to fix the issue yourself.
Not use that part of the vehicle and hope others don't notice the problem.
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14 . 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.
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15 . Before entering a curve, you should:

Upshift.
Speed up.
Drive on the shoulder.
Downshift.
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16 . The three-time fail rule means:

An applicant who fails any exam three times is required to wait 30 days before retaking the exam.
An applicant who fails any exam three times is prevented from ever taking the test again.
An applicant who fails any exam three times is required to take a test for a different CDL class.
An applicant who fails any exam three times must take a class before taking the exam again.
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17 . Laws about securing loads and regulating CMV weights may vary from state to state. During interstate travel:

The law of the state in which the trip originated takes precedence.
The law of the state the vehicle is in takes precedence.
The driver should request federal regulations to override conflicting state laws.
The driver can choose which state’s laws to follow.
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18 . Water and compressor oil are usually found in the compressed air within an air brake system. Water and compressor oil:

Are necessary for the proper function of the air brake system.
Should be added if low.
Should be removed regularly.
Are not concerns.
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19 . When exiting your vehicle, you:

Must maintain four points of contact with the vehicle.
May turn to face the road before your exit is complete.
Must be facing away from the vehicle.
Must be facing the vehicle.
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20 . During a basic vehicle control skills test, you may be asked to:

Parallel park.
Inspect your tires.
Monitor your gauges.
Pull forward into a parking space.
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21 . Intrastate carriers must have what information displayed on both sides of their vehicle?

The permit number
The model number of truck
The maximum weight allowed
The destination
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22 . 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
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23 . Radar detectors are:

Encouraged to be used by drivers of CMVs.
Allowed in CMVs that are not carrying passengers.
Not permitted to be used by drivers under the age of 21.
Prohibited.
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24 . Which of the following is not a way to reduce driving distractions?

Pre-programming radio stations
Planning the route before driving
Eating while driving
Adjusting mirrors before driving
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25 . When exiting your vehicle, you must maintain ____ with the vehicle at all times.

One point of contact
Four points of contact
Three points of contact
Two points of contact
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26 . 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.
When tank pressure falls below 5 psi.
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27 . When performing a pre-trip inspection, you should make sure that:

The pedal surface has been smoothed out.
The gas pedal sticks.
Nothing is obstrucing the pedals.
There is something underneath the brake pedal.
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28 . When asked to complete a conventional parallel parking maneuver, you should:

Pass the parking space while backing, then pull forward into it.
Pull forward past the parking space, then back into it.
Pull forward into the parking space without passing it first.
Back into the parking space without passing it first.
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29 . If cargo on a flatbed trailer is 40 feet long, it must be secured by a minimum of:

One tie-down.
Two tie-downs.
Three tie-downs.
Four tie-downs.
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30 . An Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) will:

Allow you to drive faster than you would be able to otherwise.
Allow you to follow other vehicles more closely than you would be able to otherwise.
Allow you to drive less carefully than you would be able to otherwise.
Not decrease your stopping distance.
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31 . The maximum width for any vehicle is:

3 feet.
7 feet, 9 inches.
8 feet, 6 inches.
12 feet.
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32 . You should not use the parking brake:

If your vehicle is stopped on a level surface.
If your vehicle is stopped on a slight incline.
If your vehicle's brakes are very hot.
If your vehicle's other braking systems seem to be working adequately.
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33 . In a vehicle with dual air brakes, what happens if one system is low on pressure?

The air from the other system will be used to supplement the system with the low pressure.
The front or rear brakes may not work properly.
All brakes will be inoperable.
The low system will use an auxiliary system to fill the tank.
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34 . During a basic vehicle control skills test, you may be asked to:

Pull forward into a parking space.
Drive in a figure eight.
Alley dock.
Sound your horn.
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35 . More than ____ during a single skills test exercise will result in an automatic failure.

One encroachment
Two encroachments
Three encroachments
Zero encroachments
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36 . Improperly loaded cargo:

Should not be a concern.
Can be dangerous.
Reduces stress on the trailer frame.
Is unsafe, but is unlikely to damage a vehicle.
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37 . During exercises that are not the straight line backing exercise, you may exit your vehicle to check its position no more than:

One time.
Two times.
Three times.
Four times.
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38 . If you’re feeling tired before a drive, you should:

Drink coffee.
Take caffeine pills.
Not drive.
Drive as fast as possible so you get to the destination quickly.
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39 . During a written exam:

Cell phones may be placed on airplane mode.
Cell phones must be turned off.
Cell phones may be left on, but must be set in a face down position.
Cell phones may be left on.
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40 . 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.
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41 . How often does a truck with a gross weight of more than 8,000 pounds need to be inspected?

Every four months
Semi-annually
Every three years
Every five years
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42 . Convex mirrors:

Cannot be used on vehicles transporting hazardous materials.
Can replace flat mirrors.
Can be helpful to see a wider area.
Are illegal to be used in most states.
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43 . On slippery roads, you should:

Pass vehicles if they aren’t driving the speed limit.
Adjust driving to match the conditions.
Drive on the shoulder.
Accelerate and decelerate frequently.
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44 . An applicant will be denied a hazardous materials endorsement if they:

Are a U.S. citizen.
Are wanted for a misdemeanor.
Are wanted for certain felonies.
Already have a driver license.
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45 . Before starting down a hill, you should:

Shift into a higher gear.
Shift into a lower gear.
Accelerate.
Move into the left lane.
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46 . 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.
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47 . If someone pulls out in front of you and you cannot stop to avoid a crash, you should:

Just hit the other vehicle since it will be the other driver's fault.
Swerve to avoid the other car.
Put your vehicle in reverse.
Accelerate.
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48 . Test the low pressure warning signal:

Once a month.
Once a week.
Twice a week.
Before every trip.
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49 . Using an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS):

Shortens stopping distance.
Shortens brake response time.
Provides less control.
Provides more control.
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50 . Exceeding the number of pull-ups allotted for a single exercise will result in:

Failure of only that exercise.
A reset of that exercise.
Automatic failure of the basic vehicle control skills test.
An extra point against your score.
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