1 . Which of the following is not a good rule when using turn signals?

Signal early. Signal well before a turn or lane change.
Signal continuously. Do not cancel a signal until the turn is completed.
Don’t over-signal. If no one is near you, there is no need to signal.

2 . Backing with a trailer is dangerous because:

It is difficult to see behind the vehicle.
Most trucks do not have the ability to go in reverse.
Cargo may fall out of the trailer.

3 . Which of the following items may never be transported in the passenger compartment of a bus?

Small arms ammunition
Hospital supplies
Radioactive materials

4 . On a passenger bus, carry-on baggage:

Should be placed in the aisle.
Must be stored away from the aisle.
Must be kept on a rider’s lap.

5 . Which gas would cause concern due to a faulty exhaust system?

Oxygen
Carbon monoxide
Nitrogen

6 . If approaching a railroad crossing that is being approached by a train, you should:

Try to cross the tracks quickly.
Drive around any lowered gates.
Stop and wait for the train to pass before beginning across the tracks.

7 . 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.

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

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

9 . 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.

10 . 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.

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

White ice
Black ice
Green ice
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12 . You should always be able to stop within:

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

13 . Broken suspension parts:

Are not a cause for concern.
Are extremely dangerous.
Cannot be identified.

14 . 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.

15 . Rims with welding repairs:

Are not safe to be used.
Are acceptable to be used on tires on the rear of a vehicle.
Are acceptable to be used only when carrying a heavy load.

16 . 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

17 . If you are being tailgated, you should:

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

18 . If you are transporting a drunk passenger, you should:

Force them to immediately exit the bus.
Wait until you are at an appropriate area, such as a stop or well-lit area, to have them exit the bus.
Give them coffee to help them sober up.

19 . The effects of alcohol are felt:

With the first drink.
Only after several drinks have been consumed.
At the legal limit.

20 . 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