1 . 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

2 . Driving a CMV with any measurable amount of alcohol in your system will result in being placed out-of-service for:

24 hours.
One week.
One month.

3 . Dual tires should:

Always come into contact with one another.
Come into contact with one another fairly regularly.
Not come into contact with one another.

4 . While driving, a driver should:

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

5 . When slowing down, you should ____ to warn other drivers

Use a turn signal
Sound your horn
Tap your brakes

6 . Always perform the steps of a pre-trip inspection in the same order each time because:

You will be less likely to forget something.
You will have more time to complete the inspection.
It is required by law.

7 . Eating while driving is:

A good way to save time.
A dangerous activity.
Acceptable if you are eating foods that are easy to eat.

8 . Oversized loads:

Can never be transported by a truck.
Should only be transported during the day.
Should receive proper authorization to ensure compliance with state and local laws.

9 . Using the brakes creates heat. If too much heat is produced:

The brakes may not work.
The brakes may squeak more than usual.
The brakes will brake unevenly.

10 . When traveling through a work zone, you should:

Slow down.
Speed up.
Steer with one hand and keep the other hand free.

11 . Without the proper amount of oil in its engine:

A vehicle will have difficulty stopping.
A vehicle will make quick, jerking movements while being driven.
The engine may be quickly damaged.

12 . When should mirrors be adjusted?

Before driving
While driving
After driving

13 . Dry bulk tanks:

Usually have low centers of gravity.
Usually have high centers of gravity.
Are usually not allowed to cross railroad tracks.

14 . A poor balance of weight in a trailer:

Can make handling unsafe.
Improves traction.
Increases fuel efficiency.

15 . After a tire has been changed, the driver should stop after a short distance of driving to:

Recheck the tightness of the lug nuts.
See if rocks have gotten into the tread.
Polish the tire.

16 . Which of the following is not an example of a distracted person who should concern motorists?

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

17 . An emergency brake must be controlled by:

Mechanical force.
Air pressure.
Gravity.

18 . You should specifically look out for black ice:

When it is snowing.
When the temperature is below freezing and the road looks wet.
When the temperature is above freezing and there is snow on the ground.

19 . ____ are the most likely to be affected by strong winds.

Light vehicles
Heavy vehicles
Vehicles with open windows

20 . 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.

21 . When exiting a vehicle, a driver should:

Hop directly from their seat to the ground.
Maintain at least one point of contact with their vehicle.
Be turned to face their vehicle.

22 . The air compressor is connected to the:

Transmission.
Engine.
Radiator.

23 . 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

24 . If an unusual noise or feeling occurs in a vehicle while it is being driven, the driver should:

Assume it is not a concern and continue driving.
Hope the vehicle does alright until it is switched to another driver.
Check the situation to determine the proper solution.

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

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

26 . Which of the following is not a sign of tire failure?

A loud sound
Vibration
Smoother steering
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27 . 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.

28 . When completing an offset back/right parking maneuver, you should:

Pull straight forward, then drive straight back.
Drive straight back, then pull forward to the left.
Pull straight forward, then back to the right.

29 . ____ is a thin layer of ice that forms on road surfaces.

White ice
Black ice
Green ice

30 . If being tailgated, you should:

Increase your speed.
Increase the amount of space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.
Make quick movements.

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

$100.
$500.
$5,000.

32 . When it is difficult to see other vehicles, such as at dawn or dusk, you should:

Keep your lights off.
Turn your lights on.
Drive on the shoulder.

33 . The faster you drive:

The shorter your stopping distance will be.
The longer your stopping distance will be.
The easier it will be to stop your vehicle.

34 . While driving a CMV:

You may hold a cell phone to receive a call.
You may send text messages.
You may not hold a cell phone to make a call.

35 . 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.

36 . If a tire fails, you should:

Use the brakes.
Stay off the brakes.
Swerve.

37 . When checking tires, which of the following should not cause concern?

Too much air pressure
Tread of at least 4/32 of an inch on front tires
Radial and bias-ply tires used together

38 . When checking your tires as part of the pre-trip inspection, you should look at the:

Tire pressure.
Tire color.
Tire manufacturer.

39 . 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.

40 . During an inspection, slack adjusters on S-cam brakes should not move more than:

One foot.
One centimeter.
One inch.

41 . A first felony conviction involving the use of a CMV will result in loss of license for at least:

One month.
One year
60 days.

42 . Which of the following is not a warning sign of fatigue?

Difficulty focusing
Staying within your lane
Rubbing your eyes

43 . Of the following, which is not a recommended way to spot potential signs of trouble?

Watching the gauges
Using your senses
Checking critical items only at the beginning and end of a trip

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 . Without engine oil:

A vehicle will get better gas mileage.
An engine can be destroyed quickly.
An Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) won’t work properly.

46 . 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.

47 . While driving a vehicle, if an unusual noise or feeling occurs, the driver should:

Assume it is not a concern and continue driving.
Hope the vehicle makes it until it is switched to another driver.
Check out the situation to determine the proper solutions.

48 . When entering traffic, a large vehicle usually needs:

Less space than is needed for a car.
About the same amount of space as is needed for a car.
More space than is needed for a car.

49 . Why should the steps of a pre-trip inspection be done in the same order each time?

Because you will be less likely to forget to check something
Because it will be faster
Because it is required by law

50 . What happens if you don’t pass the air brakes endorsement test?

You won’t be permitted to drive a vehicle with air brakes.
Your CDL will include an air brake endorsement marked with an asterisk.
Your CDL will be invalid.