1 . Vehicle inspections are required:

By most employers.
To satisfy insurance requirements.
By state and federal law.

2 . Hydroplaning:

Rarely happens to trucks.
Usually happens when vehicles are traveling at speeds above 65 mph.
Can occur with a minimal amount of water on the roadway.

3 . Before beginning to drive downhill, you should:

Take your vehicle out of gear.
Shift into a lower gear.
Move into the left lane.

4 . Wheel rims that have been welded should:

Be painted.
Be placed on tires in the rear of the vehicle.
Not be used.

5 . When starting a vehicle, the oil pressure should:

Gradually build up pressure over the span of a few minutes.
Come up to normal within a few seconds.
Start high, then decrease as the engine is run.

6 . When checking windshield wiper blades, they should be:

Soft.
Secure.
Brittle.

7 . When changing lanes:

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

8 . If your vehicle is hydroplaning, you should:

Accelerate.
Not use the brakes.
Put the vehicle in reverse.

9 . You should not use your mirrors:

When changing lanes.
When making a turn.
To determine how fast you are traveling.

10 . Using a helper when backing up a large vehicle is:

Encouraged.
Discouraged.
Illegal.

11 . 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.
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12 . Alcohol evaporators are:

Illegal.
Used to introduce alcohol into air brake systems.
Only allowed in the northern parts of the state.

13 . A trailer that is not at the proper height:

Will couple without any problems.
Is likely to couple correctly.
Will not couple correctly.

14 . Maintaining a cushion of space between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead is:

Not encouraged, as it slows the flow of traffic.
Encouraged, as it allows you time to react to unexpected hazards.
Only encouraged if you are traveling with a passenger.

15 . Air tank drains should:

Not be used by the driver.
Only be used when it is wet outside.
Be used to drain the tanks completely.

16 . When starting an engine, oil pressure should come up to a normal level:

Within seconds.
Within five minutes.
After about three minutes.

17 . Which of the following groups of people is not covered by move over laws?

Law enforcement personnel
Fire personnel
Garbage collectors

18 . Rearward amplification refers to:

The amount of noise projected to the rear of the vehicle.
The cause of the "crack-the-whip" effect.
The number of trailers that can be pulled by one tractor.

19 . When driving a vehicle, rough acceleration is:

Encouraged at slow speeds.
Encouraged at all speeds.
Discouraged at all speeds.

20 . When approaching your vehicle as part of your pre-trip inspection, you should look for what as a sign of trouble?

A puddle of oil under the vehicle
Inflated tires
Lug nuts that look tight