1 . What is the minimum number of tie-downs required to secure a 10-foot piece of cargo?

One
Two
Three

2 . ABS brakes:

Help you avoid wheel lockup.
Lock up your vehicle's wheels.
Prevent your vehicle from accelerating when going uphill.

3 . Which of the following surfaces provides the least amount of traction?

Ice that is dry
Ice that is wet
Wet pavement
Dry pavement

4 . There is no penalty for refusing to undergo blood alcohol testing.

True
False

5 . The two markings on a front brake limiting valve usually read:

"Normal" and "slippery."
"Low" and "high."
"Left" and "right."

6 . Bridges usually:

Do not freeze.
Have heaters to prevent them from freezing.
Freeze before other surfaces.

7 . When backing a truck, you should:

Only use the side mirrors on the driver’s side.
Use both side mirrors.
Not use a helper.
Only use the mirror on the passenger's side.

8 . When should a turn signal be canceled by a driver?

Before entering a turn
While turning
After a turn is completed

9 . What is the purpose of a vehicle inspection report?

It tells the motor carrier about problems that may need to be fixed.
It ensures that the vehicle is inspected regularly.
It keeps drivers accountable for inspecting their vehicles.
It provides a plan for the next five trips.

10 . 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.

11 . What should be done shortly after a tire has been changed?

The driver should stop to make sure the lug nuts are still tight after driving for a bit.
The driver should repair the brakes.
The driver should deflate the tire to 10 psi.
The driver should inflate the tire.

12 . During the on-road driving test, you must do all of the following, except:

Wear your safety belt.
Obey all traffic laws.
Complete the test without a moving violation.
Obey all traffic signs and signals, but only if other traffic is present.

13 . Intrastate commerce means driving within one state.

True
False

14 . If a tire fails, the driver should:

Keep one hand on the steering wheel and use their other hand to wave to other drivers.
Stomp on the brakes.
Not use the brakes.
Accelerate.

15 . Vehicles may not be inspected by federal inspectors.

True
False

16 . A thin layer of ice that forms on road surfaces is called:

White ice.
Black ice.
Green ice.
Blue ice.

17 . Brakes can get out of adjustment:

If they are hot.
During the winter.
If they are used at all.
If brakes on one side are used more often than brakes on the other side.

18 . Vehicles driving behind a truck:

May have difficulty seeing objects in front of the truck.
Often have a great view of the roadway in front of them.
Do not need to signal.

19 . Interstate transportation means transporting cargo within one state.

True
False

20 . A Class 1 hazardous material is:

An explosive.
Solid.
Corrosive.

21 . You should always be able to stop within:

10 feet of your vehicle.
1,000 feet of your vehicle.
Your view of the road ahead.
A minute of hitting the brakes.

22 . When operating a CMV, it is illegal to have a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.04 percent or higher.

True
False

23 . A person should have a license for each state in which they plan to operate a CMV.

True
False

24 . During an applied leakage test, the maximum leakage rate for a triple combination vehicle is:

10 psi in a minute.
8 psi in a minute.
6 psi in a minute.
4 psi in a minute.

25 . Mirrors should be checked:

Before every lane change.
When changing lanes, but only when other vehicles are nearby.
When changing lanes, but only if it is dark outside.

26 . Once a vehicle is started, coolant temperature should steadily and quickly decrease.

True
False
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27 . You may press more than one button to make a call from a cell phone while driving.

True
False

28 . When starting a CMV, the oil pressure gauge should take about a minute to display a normal pressure level.

True
False

29 . 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

30 . If confronted by an aggressive driver, you should:

Stay in their path.
Make eye contact with the driver.
Make gestures at the driver.
Report the driver.

31 . When traveling with less than a full load of livestock, false bulkheads should be used to keep the animals closer together.

True
False

32 . When should mirrors be adjusted?

Before driving
While driving
After driving

33 . When taking the basic vehicle control skills test:

Points are deducted for each pull-up.
A driver is allowed three pull-ups per maneuver.
A pull-up will earn points only if the driver gets out of the vehicle before pulling up.
Only an excessive number of pull-ups will be counted as errors.

34 . If your brakes fail while you are traveling downhill and there is no available escape ramp, you should:

Keep pumping the brakes.
Turn the vehicle off.
Drive into an open field.

35 . If driving a school bus, your four-way flashers should:

Be activated before crossing railroad tracks.
Never be used.
Only be used after crossing railroad tracks.
Only be used near railroad tracks if a train is approaching.

36 . When driving:

It is best to hide your intentions from others.
You should only use turn signals if there are vehicles near you.
You should not use turn signals in construction zones.
You should always use turn signals to warn others about your intentions.

37 . In cold weather, an alcohol evaporator should be checked and filled:

Once a week.
Every day.
Every hour.
Once a month.

38 . Header boards:

Provide extra storage.
Protect the driver from being hit by cargo.
Have no benefits.

39 . Mirrors should be adjusted only after a vehicle has been driven for at least 15 minutes.

True
False

40 . On a flatbed trailer, a load does not need to be tied down if it is heavy enough.

True
False

41 . During an applied leakage test, the maximum leakage rate for a double combination vehicle is:

10 psi in a minute.
8 psi in a minute.
6 psi in a minute.
4 psi in a minute.

42 . The tire load:

Can be exceeded in cooler conditions.
Is the maximum safe weight a tire can carry at a given pressure.
Must be written in the shipping papers.

43 . What can happen if a parking brake is used in very wet weather when temperatures are below freezing?

The brakes will squeak.
The brakes may freeze so the vehicle cannot move.
The brakes may suddenly release by themselves.
The brakes may explode.

44 . You must put out emergency warning devices within ____ of stopping on the side of the road.

One minute
10 minutes
45 minutes
Two hours

45 . During the basic control skills test, you will receive points if you:

Pull up once.
Check your positioning.
Cross over exercise boundaries.

46 . You are especially likely to encounter strong winds when:

Coming out of tunnels.
Going into tunnels.
Driving on shoulders.

47 . When transporting cargo, you should check on the cargo every 150 miles.

True
False

48 . It is normal for fresh oil to be found on the pavement under a vehicle.

True
False

49 . A truck should be driven over a truck apron in a roundabout.

True
False

50 . To use the controlled braking method, you should:

Apply the brakes as hard as possible without locking the wheels.
Apply the brakes with about half-force.
Apply the brakes until the wheels lock.
Pump the brakes.