1 . One way to avoid becoming an aggressive driver is to:

Talk on your cell phone while driving.
Question others' driving abilities.
Set realistic expectations regarding travel time.

2 . When it’s difficult to see, such as at dawn or dusk, a driver can increase their vehicle's visibility by:

Driving while using their lights.
Driving with their windows open.
Flashing their lights periodically.

3 . Refusing a preliminary breath test (PBT) will result in:

A warning.
Being asked to stay in place for an hour before driving.
Being placed out-of-service for 24 hours.

4 . When near a railroad crossing:

You should expect to hear every approaching train.
You may not hear a train, even if one is approaching.
You will hear two short blasts of a train's horn if a train is approaching.

5 . When in heavy traffic, the safest driving speed is:

Slower than the speed being driven by surrounding traffic.
The same speed being driven by surrounding traffic.
Faster than the speed being driven by surrounding traffic.

6 . When alley docking, you should first:

Position your vehicle directly in front of the alley.
Back up directly in front of the alley.
Stop parallel to the outer boundary of the alley.

7 . What is the number one cause of death and injury in a work zone?

Drivers speeding
Slow drivers
Animals crossing the road

8 . 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.

9 . When should mirror adjustments be made?

Before starting a trip
While driving
When a vehicle is stopped at a traffic signal

10 . When taking the driving test and asked to make a turn, you should:

Not use a turn signal since you were told to make the turn.
Check traffic only to your right.
Check traffic in all directions.

11 . When starting your vehicle, the coolant temperature should:

Not change.
Increase gradually.
Quickly jump from low to high.

12 . When traveling down a steep grade, you switch into a lower gear:

Before beginning the grade.
When you have already started the grade.
As far down the grade as possible.

13 . When coming to a stop, you should apply the brake pedal by:

Pushing down gradually.
Pushing down quickly.
Pulling up gradually.

14 . Regrooved tires are:

Allowed only on the front of a bus.
Allowed only on the rear of a bus.
Not allowed anywhere on a bus.

15 . The weight of a truck:

Usually has no impact on stopping distance.
Is a major factor affecting stopping distance.
Is not as important as the type of cargo in determining stopping distance.

16 . Mirrors should be:

Checked only when changing lanes.
Checked frequently.
Checked only if there is a reason to suspect a problem.

17 . In a dual air brake system, air pressure should build from 85 to 100 psi within ____ seconds.

25
10
45

18 . When taking a driving test:

You must supply the same type of vehicle for which you will require a CDL.
You may supply any type of vehicle, even if it is not the type of vehicle for which you will be using with the CDL.
The testing station will supply the vehicle.

19 . Black ice is:

Usually thick.
Usually thin.
Not a hazard when driving.

20 . When starting a vehicle, warning lights and buzzers:

Should not light up or sound.
Should turn on and shut off quickly.
Should turn on and remain on.

21 . 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

22 . If backing a truck:

You should rely on your mirrors to guide you.
You should first walk the area to become more familiar with obstacles.
You should look straight ahead.

23 . When approaching your vehicle as part of a pre-trip inspection, seeing fresh oil underneath the vehicle is:

A good sign.
Normal.
A cause for concern.

24 . Containerized loads are used:

When the cargo is too large to fit on a truck.
When the cargo has been or will be transported by a train.
When the cargo is a liquid.

25 . If the low air pressure warning signal comes on, you should:

Continue driving, but have the brakes repaired within a week.
Pull over and inspect the brakes.
Phone a mechanic while driving.

26 . If you are convicted of a traffic violation:

The State will inform your employer.
You must tell your employer.
You must tell the shipper.
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27 . An after-trip inspection should be done:

Once a week.
Once a month.
After every trip.

28 . When starting from a stop:

A vehicle should shift to the right.
A vehicle should be put into third gear.
A vehicle should not roll back.

29 . While driving, gauges are:

Unreliable.
Unpredictable.
To be monitored for potential signs of trouble.

30 . During the driving test, when asked to make a lane change:

You should not be concerned with other motorists.
You should use your turn signal and change lanes when safe.
You should make the lane change as quickly as possible, even if that means cutting off another driver.

31 . Unsafely reaching for a phone is:

Acceptable if you are driving without a passenger.
Acceptable if you plan to use a hands-free feature.
Unacceptable even if you plan to use a hands-free feature.

32 . If you are convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol in a personal vehicle, your CDL:

Will be unaffected.
Will be suspended for no more than two weeks.
Will be suspended for at least one year.

33 . You should maintain at least ____ of following distance per every 10 feet of your vehicle when you are traveling more slowly than 40 mph.

One second
Two seconds
Three seconds

34 . A seasonal restricted CDL is available to:

Bus drivers.
Agri-business employees.
Hazardous materials drivers.

35 . When accelerating on a surface with poor traction, such as a wet road, a driver should:

Speed up quickly.
Speed up slowly.
Not be concerned about the pavement.

36 . To avoid a hazard:

You should always steer to the left.
You may be able to drive onto the shoulder.
You should steer sharply in one direction.

37 . A person driving with an open window in cold weather may be:

A distracted driver.
A person who is dressed inappropriately.
A person who likes fresh air.

38 . Which of the following is not a type of distraction?

Physical
Mental
Obtuse

39 . What is often found in compressed air?

Water
Cardboard
Brake fluid

40 . What is road rage?

Operating a motor vehicle with the intent of doing harm to others
Operating a motor vehicle that is deemed unsafe
Operating a motor vehicle that has not been inspected

41 . What is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)?

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

42 . When loading cargo, it is important to:

Stack items as high as possible.
Know the weight capacity rating of the suspension system.
Place light items underneath heavier items.

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

Oxygen
Carbon monoxide
Nitrogen

44 . When applying your brakes, the vehicle should:

Pull to one side.
Squeak.
Not pull to either side.

45 . A person must be at least ____ to drive a CMV across state lines.

18 years old
21 years old
25 years old

46 . The minimum acceptable tread depth for rear tires is:

1/64 of an inch.
1/32 of an inch.
2/32 of an inch.

47 . 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.

48 . When inspecting your vehicle, you should check for all of the following, except:

Too much air pressure in your tires.
Too little air pressure in your tires.
A consistent name brand across all of your tires.

49 . A steering wheel should be:

Held with one hand while the other hand rests.
Held with both hands to ensure an adequate grip.
Released if the vehicle is approaching a bump.

50 . A CMV should:

Not have a fire extinguisher, unless it is being used to transport hazardous materials.
Not have a fire extinguisher, unless it will be traveling through remote areas.
Have a fire extinguisher and other emergency equipment.