1 . When backing, a helper:

Can be useful.
Should not be used.
Should only be used in poor weather.
Often gets in the way.

2 . The heavier the vehicle:

The less the brakes will need to work.
The harder the brakes will need to work.
The louder the brakes will sound.
The more noise the vehicle will make.

3 . Which of the following is not an example of a potentially hazardous driver?

The operator of a vehicle with an ice-covered windshield
The operator of a rental truck
The operator of a loaded station wagon
The operator of a pick-up truck

4 . When transporting cargo, a driver must stop within the first ____ to inspect the cargo.

10 miles
20 miles
50 miles
200 miles

5 . A cardboard box on the roadway:

Is not a cause for concern.
Is usually empty.
May contain a heavy object that could damage your vehicle.
Should be avoided by driving off the roadway.

6 . Before starting a trip, you need to check the ____ to ensure that it is in proper working condition.

Paint
Speedometer
Air conditioning
Parking brake

7 . When driving, a driver should:

Not be concerned with what is happening on the right side of their vehicle.
Be concerned with what is happening on all sides of their vehicle.
Not be concerned with what is happening behind their vehicle.
Not be concerned with what is happening in front of their vehicle.

8 . Driving in extremely hot weather:

Should not cause concern.
Requires a driver to remove all oil from their engine.
Requires less engine coolant than usual.
Can increase a tire's air pressure.

9 . A vehicle inspection:

Should only be performed once a week.
Should not be done unless the driver feels qualified to perform the inspection.
Should be performed by a friend to the driver.
Should be performed before every trip.

10 . When driving downhill, you should:

Shift into a higher gear.
Take the vehicle out of gear.
Shift into a lower gear.
Ride your brakes to maintain a safe speed.

11 . If a vehicle is equipped with power steering, the hoses should be checked:

For leaks.
To ensure that they are still clear.
To ensure that they are connected to the battery.
For the proper amount of brake fluid.
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12 . A driver should stop after a short distance after changing a tire to:

Ensure that the wheel nuts are tight on the newly-changed tire.
Ensure that there is still enough air pressure in the tire.
Ensure that the correct tire was changed.
Ensure that changing one tire did not damage another tire.

13 . Good vision:

Is most important when driving during the day.
Is most important when driving at night.
Is important when driving at any time of day.
Is not essential to safe driving.

14 . When driving in fog, you should:

Use the windshield wipers.
Use low beam headlights.
Use high beam headlights.
Use the air conditioning.

15 . When making a turn, you do not need to:

Honk your horn.
Cancel your turn signal after the turn.
Signal continuously.
Signal early.

16 . Your horn should be used to:

Keep other drivers away from you.
Alert other drivers to your presence.
Keep other drivers awake.
Startle other drivers.

17 . When changing lanes, you should not:

Use your turn signal.
Check your mirrors.
Check your blind spot.
Expect other drivers to clear your path.

18 . Tire chains:

Should never be used.
Should be used all the time.
Should properly fit the drive tires.
Are all the same size.

19 . When driving through fog, a driver should:

Use their high beam headlights.
Slow down.
Turn off their headlights.
Drive on the shoulder.

20 . When making a trip at night, you should do all of the following, except:

Make sure you are well-rested.
Make sure your eyeglasses are clean, if applicable.
Wear sunglasses.
Do a complete vehicle inspection before driving.