1 . A liver can process about ____ per hour.

One alcoholic drink
Two alcoholic drinks
Three alcoholic drinks

2 . When transporting cargo, drivers must check the securement of the cargo every:

10 miles.
150 miles.
500 miles.

3 . Brake fade is a result of:

Brakes being exposed to sunlight.
Brakes being exposed to moisture.
Excessive use of the brakes.

4 . To prevent a vehicle from rolling backward when beginning to move forward from a stopped position, you should:

Turn off the engine.
Partly engage the clutch.
Apply the emergency brake.

5 . 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

6 . Which of the following is a sign that brakes will need repair?

Brake pads are not covered in grease.
Brake pads are not covered in oil.
Brake shoes are worn thin.

7 . If you notice anything affecting the safety or mechanical functioning of your CMV while driving, you should:

Stay quiet and see if the problem goes away.
Make a written report that includes your concerns.
Try to fix it yourself.

8 . On any upgrade, gravity will:

Speed your vehicle up.
Slow your vehicle down.
Not impact your speed.

9 . When completing a driver's side parallel parking maneuver, you should:

Pull forward directly into the parking space.
Back up past the parking space, then pull forward into it.
Pull forward past the parking space, then back into it.

10 . 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.

11 . Move over laws require:

Emergency vehicles to steer away from moving traffic.
Drivers to move into lanes that are not next to stopped law enforcement vehicles.
All vehicles to use the left lane.

12 . During the vehicle inspection test, you will be asked to:

Change a tire.
Explain to the examiner what you are inspecting and why.
Estimate the weight of a load on a trailer.

13 . You should test the low pressure warning signal by:

Turning on the engine and applying the trailer hand brake.
Rapidly pressing and releasing the brake pedal.
Removing wheel chocks and disengaging the parking brake.

14 . Truck tractors with air brakes built on or after March 1, 1997 must have:

An Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS).
Bluetooth.
A GPS.

15 . As the driver of a truck carrying a load, you are responsible for all of the following, except:

Inspecting the cargo.
Recognizing poorly balanced weight.
Knowing the phone numbers of all fire departments along your intended route of travel.

16 . Which of the following is acceptable if found during a pre-trip inspection?

Tires of mismatched sizes
Tread of 3/32 of an inch in the grooves of the front tires
Tires manufactured by different makers

17 . When backing with a trailer, you should begin by:

Turning the steering wheel in the direction of the turn.
Turning the steering wheel in the direction opposite of the turn.
Turning the wheel as sharply as possible.

18 . When approaching a construction worker who is near the road, you should:

Increase your speed.
Decrease your speed.
Move to the shoulder.

19 . Overloading a vehicle with cargo:

Usually has no effect on the vehicle.
Can impact steering and brake control.
Can impact the cooling system.

20 . When doing a pre-trip inspection, you should:

Always go through the steps in the same order.
Be as quick as possible.
Not worry about small mechanical issues.

21 . Roads are the most slippery right after it begins to rain because:

The water mixes with the oil and grease on the road that have not yet washed away.
Roads are naturally slippery.
The gravel gets washed into the middle of the lane.

22 . A driver should:

Always use turn signals when changing lanes.
Only use turn signals if there is a vehicle next to them.
Not use a turn signal if a lane change is obvious.

23 . Skids happen when:

Tires lose their grip on the road.
There is too much weight in the trailer.
ABS kicks in.

24 . If your license for your personal vehicle is suspended:

You do not have to tell anyone.
You must tell your employer.
It will not affect your CDL.

25 . Rough acceleration:

Is a good way to stay awake on long trips.
Is distracting.
Can cause mechanical damage.

26 . A safety belt:

Helps secure a driver in a crash.
Allows a driver to be thrown within their vehicle in a crash.
Makes it difficult for a driver to operate a vehicle.
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27 . If your brakes fail when traveling downhill, decide what to do as quickly as possible because:

The longer you wait, the faster your vehicle will go.
The longer you wait, the more vehicles will get out of your way.
The longer you wait, the slower your vehicle will go.

28 . An example of required emergency equipment is:

A spare electrical fuse.
A loud horn.
A battery-operated flashlight.

29 . When using a turn signal, you should not:

Signal early.
Signal continuously.
Allow the turn signal to stay on long after the turn has been completed.

30 . 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

31 . Talking on a hands-free phone while driving:

Does not distract the driver.
Only distracts the driver if the driver is speaking.
Can be distracting to the driver.

32 . Emergency equipment, such as fire extinguishers, are:

Only needed in vehicles transporting hazardous materials.
Only needed for interstate travel.
Required in all commercial motor vehicles.

33 . Driving a CMV with a minimum blood alcohol content (BAC) of ____ will result in license disqualification for a minimum of one year.

0.02 percent
0.04 percent
0.08 percent

34 . Distracted driving:

Is caused only by physical distractions.
Will be increased by pre-programming radio stations.
Can be prevented by avoiding conversation with others.

35 . You may:

Have more than one license if one is for business purposes.
Have more than one license if they are issued by different states.
Not have more than one license.

36 . When leaving your vehicle unattended:

The parking brake must be always be used.
The parking brake should never be used.
Windows in the cab should be lowered.

37 . If an aggressive driver is involved in a crash on the road ahead, you should:

Stop and confront the driver.
Stop a safe distance from the crash scene, wait for police to arrive, and tell them of the driver's behavior.
Block the driver in with your vehicle.

38 . To affect a vehicle, ABS:

Must be on all axles.
Must be on the rear axle.
Can be on as few as one axle.

39 . If you are being tailgated, you should:

Drive on the shoulder.
Allow the vehicle to pass.
Drive faster.

40 . You should always be able to stop within:

10 feet of your vehicle.
100 feet of your vehicle.
Your view of the road ahead.

41 . When stopping, you should:

Press down the brake pedal quickly.
Press down the brake pedal gradually.
Lift up the brake pedal quickly.

42 . Having more than one license will result in a fine of up to:

$100.
$500.
$5,000.

43 . Antifreeze helps to keep an engine functioning properly:

But only if it is cold outside.
To be more fuel efficient.
Both when it is cold and hot outside.

44 . How much water must be present for a vehicle to hydroplane?

Usually several inches
A good amount, such as a large puddle
A small amount

45 . As part of the vehicle inspection test, a CDL applicant will be asked to:

Check the engine oil level.
Replace a tire.
Remove the alternator belt.

46 . When a vehicle is started, the coolant temperature should:

Decrease.
Rise slowly.
Hold steady.

47 . When driving, being aware of what is happening behind you is:

Not important.
Important.
Distracting.

48 . Broken suspension parts:

Should be repaired immediately.
Should be repaired, but not immediately.
Cannot be identified.

49 . Loading cargo improperly:

Improves fuel efficiency.
Can be dangerous.
Usually makes unloading easier.

50 . Which of the following is the best advice for driving in fog?

Try not to drive in fog.
Use your high beam headlights.
Turn off your lights.