1 . If you are being tailgated, you should:

Drive on the shoulder.
Pull off the roadway.
Drive faster.
Allow the vehicle to pass.

2 . When driving in fog, you should:

Use the windshield wipers.
Use the low beam lights.
Use the high beam lights.
Use the heater.

3 . A truck may need to be under the legal maximum weight limit when being driven:

On a flat road.
On a mountainous road.
In heavy traffic.
At night.

4 . The suspension system:

Holds up the vehicle and its load.
Keeps the load the proper distance behind the driver’s compartment.
Maintains a safe distance between the vehicle and other vehicles.
Lightens the load for the tires.

5 . During the vehicle inspection portion of the skills test, an applicant will be required to:

Explain to the examiner what should be checked and why.
Let the examiner check the vehicle.
Talk to a mechanic to prove their knowledge.
Take apart the front brake.

6 . Multi-speed axles and auxiliary transmissions are used:

To make a vehicle run more smoothly.
To provide extra gears.
To get improved gas mileage.
To make a vehicle less noisy.

7 . If you’re unfamiliar with the area in which you must back up, you should:

Get out of your vehicle and walk around the area to become more familiar with it.
Not use both mirrors, as that can cause too much distraction.
Wait for someone else to back up in the area so you see how they do it.
Turn on your high beam headlights.

8 . You may be denied a HazMat endorsement if:

You are a lawful resident of the United States.
You have renounced your United States citizenship.
You have only been convicted of misdemeanors.
You do not suffer from a mental illness.

9 . On a truck with air brakes, the braking system’s air compressor:

Pumps air into the air storage tanks.
Fills the tires.
Moves air to the back of the truck.
Cleans the brakes.

10 . The best way to avoid glare at night from oncoming vehicles is to:

Wear sunglasses.
Close your eyes as vehicles approach.
Look to the right side of road.
Use your high beams.

11 . What do anti-lock brakes do?

Help a driver avoid wheel lockup
Lock up the front wheels
Prevent a vehicle from accelerating while traveling uphill
Prevent a vehicle from accelerating while traveling downhill

12 . The height of a vehicle’s center of gravity:

Usually has no impact on the handling the vehicle.
Plays a large role in a driver's ability to safely handle the vehicle.
Should not be a concern when loading the vehicle.
Should only be a concern if there are lots of hills on the planned route.

13 . Drivers are usually the least alert:

In the morning.
In the early evening.
Late at night.
In the afternoon.

14 . A vehicle should be equipped with all of the following, except:

A fire extinguisher.
Spare electrical fuses.
Warning devices for parked vehicles, such as flares.
A spotlight.

15 . When driving with covered cargo, a cover that flaps:

Is acceptable.
Allows air to keep the cargo cool.
Can tear loose.
Can attract birds.

16 . Air tank drains:

Allow rain water to enter the tank.
Are used to drain water and compressor oil from the air tank.
Should never be opened.
Must remain open during transit.

17 . Broken suspension parts:

Should not concern you.
Should be repaired, but do not need to be repaired immediately.
Cannot be identified.
Are extremely dangerous.

18 . What is a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating?

The maximum weight stated by the manufacturer as the loaded weight of a single vehicle
The maximum weight that can be pulled by a single vehicle
The minimum weight that can be hauled by a single vehicle
The maximum amount that can be loaded onto a single trailer

19 . Failing to drain the tanks in an air brake system can result in:

Water freezing and causing brake failure.
Squishy brakes.
Too much air collecting.
Too much fuel being carried.

20 . When driving:

It is best to hide your intentions from others.
You should only use turn signals if there are vehicles near you.
You should not use turn signals in construction zones.
You should always use turn signals to warn others about your intentions.

21 . A stopped bus:

Is not a cause for concern.
Is not a concern if passengers are not unloading.
Should not be on the roadway.
Is a concern, whether passengers are visible or not.

22 . Driving in extremely hot weather:

Should not be done.
Requires you to remove oil from the engine.
Is safer with less coolant.
Can increase tire pressure.

23 . How many daily hours of sleep does an adult need to maintain alertness?

Six to seven
Seven to eight
Eight to nine

24 . Distracted drivers may be:

Staying within their lanes.
Traveling at consistent speeds.
Preoccupied with using their cell phones.
Not talking to anyone else in their vehicles.

25 . Once stopped as a part of the stop/start maneuver, you should:

Use the four-way flashers.
Not use the four-way flashers because it is just a test, not an emergency.
Leave the vehicle in first gear.
Park in front of a fire hydrant.

26 . Which of the following is not a sign of a person being drowsy?

Frequent blinking
Drifting from your lane
Feeling hungry
Yawning
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27 . Hydraulic brakes can fail for one of two reasons. Which of the following is one of those reasons?

There is a loss of hydraulic pressure.
You are driving uphill.
The brakes get too cold.
The brakes are used too much in one day.

28 . If a person operates in both excepted and non-excepted intrastate commerce, which type of license should the driver select?

Either excepted or non-excepted
Excepted
Non-excepted
Traditional

29 . Fuel records supporting IFTA quarterly fuel use tax returns must be kept by carriers for:

One year.
Two years.
Three years.
Four years.

30 . Accelerating roughly is:

Encouraged at slow speeds.
Encouraged at all speeds.
Discouraged, as it may cause damage to the vehicle.
Discouraged, as it may confuse other drivers.

31 . Dry bulk tanks require special care because:

They have low centers of gravity.
They have high centers of gravity.
Loads are usually stable.
They are usually overloaded.

32 . When driving, the steering wheel should be:

Held with one hand.
Held with both hands on opposite sides of the wheel.
Held with both hands at the bottom of the wheel.
Held with both hands at the top of the wheel.

33 . Rough acceleration:

Can damage a vehicle.
Is necessary to warm up parts of the engine.
Is encouraged to improve gas mileage.
Should be done on surfaces with poor traction.

34 . When asked to complete an offset back/right parking maneuver, you should:

Pull straight forward, then back to the right.
Pull straight forward, then back to the left.
Pull forward to the right, then back in a straight line.
Pull forward to the left, then back in a straight line.

35 . 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.

36 . If another driver is following you too closely, you should do all of the following, except:

Avoid quick changes.
Increase the distance between you and the vehicle in front of you.
Speed up.
Avoid relying on tricks to help others pass.

37 . If you are unsure if there is enough space for your vehicle to safely travel under a bridge, you should:

Speed up.
Swerve as you pass under the bridge.
Slow down.
Drive on the shoulder.

38 . When asked about the vehicle's oil during the vehicle inspection test, you must be able to do all of the following, except:

Indicate where the dipstick is located.
Show that the oil level is within a safe operating range.
Show that the oil level is above the refill mark.
Show that the oil level is below the refill mark.

39 . What can happen if a parking brake is used in very wet weather when temperatures are below freezing?

The brakes will squeak.
The brakes may freeze so the vehicle cannot move.
The brakes may suddenly release by themselves.
The brakes may explode.

40 . To inspect slack adjusters on S-cam brakes, you need to:

Park on a hill and test the brakes.
Put on gloves and push in the slack adjusters.
Remove the drum and look inside.
Chock the wheels and disengage the parking brake.

41 . Hydroplaning usually occurs:

When tires are properly inflated.
At speeds under 15 mph.
In areas where water collects on the road.
During the evening.

42 . If feeling sleepy while driving, you should:

Press on and finish the trip.
Drive faster to arrive to your destination sooner.
Leave the road and take a nap.
Take an energy pill.

43 . Which of the following is not an activity that causes a distraction?

Adjusting the radio
Adjusting the CD player
Eating
Checking your mirrors

44 . When a vehicle is started, warning lights and buzzers:

Should stay on for several minutes.
Should turn off within a few seconds.
Should stay on until manually turned off.
Should not come on.

45 . When taking the basic control skills test, drivers are:

Not permitted to stop and exit the vehicle to look at the vehicle’s position.
Encouraged not to exit the vehicle to look at the vehicle’s position.
Allowed to leave the vehicle, but only if the vehicle is placed in reverse.
Allowed to leave the vehicle, but only if the vehicle is placed in neutral and the parking brake is set.

46 . When traction is poor, a driver should accelerate slowly:

Because it is best to always accelerate very slowly.
So they do not lose control of their vehicle.
So the driver does not accelerate faster than the vehicle ahead.
To be the last vehicle through an intersection.

47 . Failing to exit your vehicle properly during an exercise in the basic vehicle control skills test 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.

48 . Which of the following is not a rule for using turn signals?

Signal early.
Signal continuously.
Cancel your signal once your turn or lane change is complete.
Don’t signal unless another vehicle is close.

49 . While driving any vehicle in Kansas:

Creating a text is not permitted, but reading a text is.
Creating a text is permitted, but reading a text is not.
Neither creating nor reading a text is permitted.
Only reading a text from an employer is permitted.

50 . If you are turning left and there are two available left turn lanes, which lane should you choose?

The left lane
The right lane
Either lane
Trucks should not turn where there are two left turn lanes.