1 . When looking under your vehicle's hood during a pre-trip inspection, you should:

Use the parking brakes and/or chock blocks.
Leave the vehicle in a low gear.
Remove the battery.
Disconnect the radiator.

2 . A low air pressure warning signal should activate:

When tank pressure falls below 120 psi.
When tank pressure falls below 60 psi.
When tank pressure falls below 10 psi.
When tank pressure falls below 5 psi.

3 . Using the brakes creates heat. If too much heat is produced:

The brakes may not work.
The brakes may squeak more than usual.
The brakes will brake unevenly.

4 . If using air tanks with manually operated drains, how often should you drain the tanks?

Every day
Once a week
Once a month
Once every six months

5 . If asked to sight-side back your vehicle into an alley, you should first:

Pull directly into the alley parking space.
Turn your vehicle to the right to position yourself directly in front of the alley.
Pull past the alley and stop perpendicular to the outer boundary.
Pull past the alley and stop parallel to the outer boundary.

6 . To check the automatic transmission fluid level in some vehicles, you will have to:

Park your vehicle uphill.
Park your vehicle downhill.
Leave the vehicle running.

7 . How could you reduce your stress while driving?

Drink a caffeinated beverage
Talk on your cell phone
Gesture at other drivers
Listen to calming music

8 . When making a left turn where there are two available turn lanes, a driver should begin the turn in the rightmost lane because:

It will be easier for the driver to keep track of turning vehicles on their left than on their right.
The vehicle will be able to turn more quickly.
Other vehicles will get out of the turning vehicle's way.

9 . If there is a fire in your vehicle, you should not:

Park in an area away from buildings, trees, brush, and other vehicles.
Pull into a service station.
Notify emergency services of your problem and your location.

10 . When using a mirror, you should:

Look quickly at the mirror.
Stare at the mirror for a long time.
Use only the driver’s side mirror.

11 . 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.

12 . During the vehicle inspection test, you must be able to do all of the following, except:

Show where the power steering fluid dipstick is located.
Check for adequate power steering fluid.
Ensure that the power steering fluid level is above the full mark.

13 . When driving under wet conditions, what does a lack of spray from other vehicles indicate?

Ice has formed on the road.
The pavement is dry.
The spray is caught on the underside of the vehicle.
The tires have soaked up all the moisture.

14 . When approaching a railroad crossing, you should:

Rely on the posted signals to indicate when a train is approaching.
Rely on the movements of other motorists to indicate when a train is approaching.
Not rely on signals to indicate when a train is approaching.
Look to see if nearby plants are moving from the breeze created by a passing train

15 . Some air brake systems use alcohol:

To reduce the risk of ice forming in air brake valves.
To make the compressor run more efficiently.
To lubricate parts of the braking system.
To reduce the risk of rust forming on air brake valves.

16 . When making a tight maneuver, you should:

Not use your mirrors, as they can be distracting.
Use your mirrors, but not too frequently.
Use your mirrors frequently.
Rely only on your mirrors.

17 . If involved in a crash, basic procedures should include all of the following, except:

Protecting the area.
Notifying the proper authorities.
Caring for the injured.
Driving away without stopping.

18 . How much water must be present for a vehicle to hydroplane?

Usually several inches
A significant amount, such as a large puddle
A small amount
None

19 . While driving, gauges are:

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

20 . How can you check hydraulic brakes?

Pump the brake pedal three times then apply firm pressure to the pedal for five seconds. The brake pedal should not move.
Pump the brake pedal three times then apply firm pressure to the pedal for five seconds. The brake pedal should move slowly toward the floor.
Pump the brake pedal three times then apply firm pressure to the pedal for five seconds. The brake pedal should slowly rise.

21 . If the low pressure warning light comes on while you are driving:

Braking will only occur if there is enough air in the tanks.
You can brake 14 times before the air in the system runs out.
You should continue to drive normally and check the brake system when it is convenient.
You should continue driving, but turn the emergency flashers on to warn other motorists.

22 . Radial and bias-ply tires:

Should be used together on all axles.
Should be used together, but only on the rear axle.
Should not be used together.

23 . 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.

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

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

25 . 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.

26 . While driving, if you notice anything affecting safety or mechanics, you should:

Stay quiet and see if the problem goes away.
Make a written report that includes your concerns.
Try to fix the issue yourself.
Not use that part of the vehicle and hope others don't notice the problem.
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27 . In a newer vehicle, you apply the parking brake:

By using a diamond-shaped yellow knob.
By using a round red knob.
By using a square green knob.
By using a black round knob.

28 . 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.

29 . When passing a row of parked vehicles, a driver should:

Stay close to the vehicles.
Watch for signs of a person exiting a vehicle.
Flash their headlights.

30 . Brake linings should be:

Loose.
Free of oil.
Soft.

31 . Why should rental trucks be approached with caution?

It is a rental vehicle, so it likely isn’t insured.
Drivers are usually worried about their cargo.
Drivers may not be familiar with the limited views to the sides and rear.
They do not respond to the driver as well as other vehicles.

32 . When a construction worker is close to the road, you should:

Increase your speed.
Decrease your speed.
Not drive in any lane.
Wait to proceed until the construction is complete.

33 . Strong winds usually cause the greatest issues for:

Lighter vehicles.
Heavier vehicles.
Flatbed trailers.

34 . When conducting a vehicle inspection, you will need to identify all of the following, except:

The power steering belt.
The water pump belt.
The alternator belt.
The water compressor belt.

35 . Rough acceleration:

Can damage a vehicle.
Is necessary to warm up parts of the engine.
Is encouraged to improve gas mileage.
Should be done on surfaces with poor traction.

36 . When the brake pedal is depressed, air brakes work:

Immediately.
After a short delay.
After about a minute.
Only if the green lever on the control panel is pushed down.

37 . When checking the springs during a vehicle inspection, do all of the following, except:

Look for missing leaf springs.
Look for broken coil springs.
Ensure torsion springs are not damaged.
Glue cracked leaf springs.

38 . With the exception of the straight line backing exercise, a driver may exit their vehicle and check its position during testing exercises up to:

One time.
Two times.
Three times.

39 . What color malfunction lamps do vehicles equipped with ABS have?

Green
Yellow
Blue

40 . Of the following, which is the most slippery surface?

Ice that is dry
Ice that is wet
Wet pavement

41 . You may:

Have more than one license if one is for business purposes.
Have more than one license if they are issued by different states.
Not have more than one license.

42 . When approaching an active railroad crossing:

You should expect to hear any approaching train.
You may not hear a train as it approaches.
You will hear two short blasts of the train's horn.
There will always be flashing warning lights.

43 . In a vehicle with dual air brakes, a leak in one system ____ the second system.

Will always affect
May not affect
Is caused by

44 . If you don't know if there is enough space for your vehicle to pass under a bridge, you should:

Speed up.
Swerve back and forth.
Slow down.
Drive on the shoulder.

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

White ice
Black ice
Green ice
Blue ice

46 . 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

47 . The parking brake should be:

Used whenever you park the vehicle.
Used while driving.
Set when driving in bad weather.
Used to stop the vehicle in normal driving.

48 . What should happen if the air pressure in the air brake system tanks falls below 60 psi?

A warning light should come on.
Lights should flash on the outside of the vehicle.
A message should appear on the control panel.
The vehicle should stop.

49 . When pulled over to the side of the road, you should:

Rely on your taillights to alert other motorists to your presence.
Not worry about other motorists.
Use your four-way emergency flashers to alert other motorists to your presence.

50 . When entering fog, you should:

Put on your high beam headlights.
Increase your speed.
Turn up the volume of the radio.
Slow down.