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

For leaks.
For the proper amount of brake fluid.
To ensure that they are connected to the battery.

3 . If a vehicle is accompanied by a vehicle inspection report:

The driver should first inspect the vehicle, then compare their notes with the report.
The driver should first look at the report when completing an inspection.
The driver should not conduct a pre-trip inspection and should rely only on the report.

4 . When coupling, you should:

Make sure to couple the proper glad hands.
Only couple one set of glad hands.
It is best to leave one glad hand loose.

5 . During a pre-trip inspection, belts should be:

Loosened.
Checked for tightness.
Scrubbed clean.
Left alone and not inspected.

6 . When an engine is running, an acceptable oil pressure would be:

10 psi.
50 psi.
110 psi.

7 . When braking while pulling a trailer equipped with anti-lock brakes, you should:

Pump the brakes.
Use extra braking force to ensure the brakes kick in.
Brake as you would without anti-lock brakes.

8 . Texting while driving should:

Only be done on straightaways.
Only be done in curves.
Not be done.

9 . The best way to recognize that your trailer has started to skid is by:

Seeing other drivers' faces.
Checking the trailer in your mirrors.
Feeling the trailer move.

10 . For safest handling, the heaviest trailer should be:

Positioned close to the tractor.
Positioned in the middle of a combination.
Outfitted with double tires.

11 . Distracted driving:

Can be avoided by eating while driving.
Can be increased by pre-programming radio stations.
Can be avoided by not engaging in complex conversations with others.
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12 . 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.

13 . On a leaf spring:

Leaves should shift.
Leaves can be missing.
Leaves should not be broken.

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

Decrease.
Rise slowly.
Jump quickly.

15 . 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.

16 . When starting an engine as part of a pre-trip inspection, the driver should:

Listen for unusual noises.
Place the engine in first gear.
Turn on the heater.

17 . Which of the following does not indicate bad brakes?

Cracked drums
Pads free of oil or grease
Very thin shoes

18 . If your vehicle is hydroplaning, you should:

Use the accelerator.
Not use the brakes.
Put the vehicle in a higher gear.

19 . Pre-trip inspections:

Should never be done the same way two times in a row.
Should always be done in the same order.
Do not need to be done if the driver is familiar with the vehicle.

20 . When stopping, the brake pedal should be:

Pressed down quickly with both feet.
Pressed down gradually.
Lifted up quickly.