1 . If you notice anything affecting the safety or mechanical functioning of your CMV while driving, you should:

Stay quiet and see if the problem goes away.
Make a written report that includes your concerns.
Try to fix it yourself.

2 . Carrying liquids in a leaking tank:

Is acceptable if it is only for a short distance.
Is illegal.
Is not dangerous if it is raining.
Is acceptable if you are running behind schedule.

3 . A tractor protection valve is:

A device that keeps air in the tractor or truck brake system, should the trailer break away or develop a bad leak.
A device that prevents theft.
A device that controls fuel levels.
A device that allows the battery to recharge efficiently.

4 . Rims with welding repairs:

Are not safe to be used.
Are acceptable on combination vehicles.
Are acceptable only when traveling at speeds under 40 mph.

5 . What is another name for the service line?

The control line
The utility line
The open line
The parallel line

6 . If you must use the controlled braking method while transporting liquid cargo, you should:

Apply the brakes with about half of your usual force.
Apply the brakes so the wheels lock.
Apply the brakes as hard as possible without locking the wheels.
Apply the brakes about halfway, but keep the wheels rolling.

7 . When leaving your vehicle, you should:

Apply the parking brake.
Apply the air brakes.
Not apply any brake.
Disconnect the trailer.

8 . When coupling a trailer, you should:

Couple together the proper glad hands.
Couple glad hands with any other glad hands.
Leave one pair of glad hand loose.

9 . Which of the following does not limit the amount of liquid that can be loaded into a tank?

How much the liquid will expand
The weight of the liquid
Legal weight limits
The color of the liquid

10 . A driver should ensure that:

The shipping paper matches the markings and labels on packages.
The shipping paper is written in code.
All packages are labeled as poison.

11 . 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.

12 . When driving a vehicle equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), you should:

Stop harder than you would in a vehicle not equipped with ABS.
Use extra braking force to ensure the ABS kicks in.
Brake as you would in a vehicle not equipped with ABS.
Brake with less force than you would in a vehicle not equipped with ABS.

13 . If you cannot reverse your trailer in a straight path, you should:

Swerve back and forth while backing.
Back toward the driver's side.
Back toward the passenger's side.

14 . If you are being tailgated, you should:

Drive on the shoulder.
Pull off the roadway.
Drive faster.
Allow the vehicle to pass.

15 . When backing with a trailer, you should:

First turn the steering wheel in the direction of the turn.
First turn the steering wheel in the direction opposite of the turn.
Turn the wheel as sharply as possible.
Not use the brakes.

16 . When passing another vehicle, you should:

Make eye contact with the driver.
Assume the driver doesn’t see you.
Honk your horn.
Wait for the other driver to signal that it is safe to do so.
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17 . If driving so slowly that you could impede the flow of traffic, you should:

Drive on the shoulder.
Drive while using your emergency flashers.
Drive without using any lights.

18 . A fully-loaded tank vehicle:

Requires less room to stop than an empty vehicle.
Requires more room to stop than a partially-loaded vehicle.
Requires the same amount of room to stop as an empty vehicle.
Stops more quickly on a wet road than on a dry road.

19 . 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.

20 . If pulled over on the side of the road, you should:

Use the taillights to alert other motorists.
Turn on your four-way flashers.
Keep your lights off to avoid distracting other drivers.
Set out items from the cab to warn motorists.

21 . What is the tractor protection valve?

A valve that keeps air in the brake system should a bad leak occur
A valve that prevents the trailer from being accidentally released
A valve that prevents the vehicle from going too fast

22 . An Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS):

Decreases your braking distance.
Increases your braking distance.
Creates a loud squeaking noise when being used.
Helps to ensure control while braking.

23 . A driver who stops at a green light could be:

An impaired driver.
A driver who is color blind.
A person who does not know the rules of the road.

24 . 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.

25 . When changing lanes:

You should not use your mirrors.
You should use your mirrors.
You should not use your turn signals.

26 . Which of the following is a sign that brakes will need repair?

Brake pads are not covered in grease.
Brake pads are not covered in oil.
Brake shoes are worn thin.

27 . Which of the following is not a sign of bad brakes?

Pads free of oil or grease
Shoes with oil or grease on them
Shoes worn thin

28 . Which of the following is not an indicator of when to change gears?

Engine speed (rpm)
Road speed (mph)
The speed of the vehicle next to you

29 . When a shipper packages hazardous materials, they certify that the package:

Does not contain hazardous materials.
Has been prepared in compliance with the rules.
Was packed at a specific location.
Will be placed on the trailer first.

30 . Using a helper when backing is:

Encouraged.
Discouraged.
Illegal in most states.
Usually a cause of problems.