1 . When driving a truck requiring a CDL:

You do not need to wear a seat belt.
You are required to wear a seat belt, but only if transporting more than 500 pounds of cargo.
You must always wear a seat belt.

2 . A lane change:

Should be done quickly.
Should be done slowly.
Should be done with a jerking motion.

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

Law enforcement personnel
Fire personnel
Garbage collectors

4 . Header boards:

Should never be used.
Protect drivers from being hit by cargo.
Protect drivers' heads when they are entering the cab of a truck.

5 . When transporting cargo, drivers must check the securement of the cargo every:

10 miles.
150 miles.
500 miles.

6 . A pre-trip inspection should include:

A check of the engine oil level.
Removing coolant.
Washing the tire rims.

7 . Without engine oil:

A vehicle will get better gas mileage.
An engine can be destroyed quickly.
The ABS won’t work properly.

8 . 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.

9 . Which of the following is not required emergency equipment?

Red reflective triangles
Flares
A flashlight

10 . A seat belt is:

Not required to be used if transporting an empty trailer.
Not required to be used, unless you are transporting hazards materials.
Is always required to be used.

11 . ABS allows you to:

Drive faster.
Brake harder.
Stay in control when stopping.

12 . To affect a vehicle, ABS:

Must be on all axles.
Must be on the rear axle.
Can be on as few as one axle.

13 . When driving:

You may read, but not send, text messages.
You may send, but not read, text messages.
You may not read or send text messages.

14 . A second felony conviction involving the use of a CMV will result in loss of license for:

One month.
One year.
Life.

15 . If you are disqualified from having a license, you:

Can still obtain a CDL.
Will not be able to obtain a CDL.
Will be able to use a CDL only during the day.

16 . 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

17 . Bracing is used to:

Make items stand taller in a trailer.
Prevent items from moving in a trailer.
Make it easier to unload items from a trailer.

18 . Vehicle inspections are required:

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

19 . If driving a new vehicle, you should familiarize yourself with the controls:

Before you start driving.
As you drive.
If you feel like you need to.

20 . Blocking cargo:

Should never be done.
Should be done to prevent the shifting of cargo.
Can only be done with metal pieces.

21 . If your license is suspended, you must notify your employer within ____ of the suspension.

Two days
One week
One month

22 . 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.

23 . 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.

24 . When using your turn signal, you should:

Signal before beginning the turn.
Turn the signal off before beginning the turn.
Signal only if vehicles are in front of you.

25 . Rough acceleration:

Can damage a vehicle.
Is common if a vehicle is warmed up.
Is encouraged to improve gas mileage.

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

Pull up once.
Check your positioning.
Cross over exercise boundaries.
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27 . How much water must be present for a vehicle to hydroplane?

Usually several inches
A good amount, such as a large puddle
A small amount

28 . During a trip, gauges are:

Often misleading.
The only way a driver can learn of potential trouble with the vehicle.
A way to learn of potential trouble with the vehicle.

29 . You must have a CDL to transport how many people?

Two
10
16

30 . Violating an out-of-service order can result in the loss of your CDL for:

One month.
90 days.
One year.

31 . When a vehicle is started, the coolant temperature should:

Decrease.
Rise slowly.
Hold steady.

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

Encouraged.
Discouraged.
Illegal.

33 . Eating while driving:

Is a good way to maximize your time.
Is encouraged during long trips.
Is a distraction to the driver.

34 . Texting while driving is:

Allowed if you are contacting your employer.
Allowed when driving on rural roads.
Not allowed.

35 . If there is a fire in your vehicle and you are not sure how to extinguish it, you should:

Use a fire extinguisher.
Try douse the flames with water.
Move away from the flames and wait for the firefighters.

36 . Being considered a security threat is grounds to:

Be denied a hazardous materials endorsement.
Require extra insurance.
Be fired.

37 . If there is a cargo fire in a box trailer:

The trailer doors should be opened.
The trailer doors should not be opened.
A large, heavy blanket should be put over the trailer.

38 . 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.

39 . Water that has collected on a roadway can cause:

Hydroplaning.
Acceleration.
Stopping.

40 . A fatigued driver:

Is usually extra alert.
Is usually more conscientious than a typical driver.
May be slower to make critical decisions than a typical driver.

41 . When backing with a trailer:

You should not back up in a straight line.
You should not correct drift until you are far off course.
You should frequently pull forward to reposition the vehicle.

42 . One way to prevent drowsiness while driving is to:

Drive alone.
Avoid regular exercise.
Get adequate sleep the night before the trip.

43 . 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.

44 . A broken exhaust system:

Can allow poisonous fumes to enter the cabin.
Does not cause problems.
Should not be a concern.

45 . After starting a trip while transporting cargo:

You will not need to inspect the cargo.
You only need to inspect the cargo if others alert you to a problem.
The cargo should be inspected within 50 miles of beginning the trip.

46 . When applying for a hazardous materials endorsement, you:

Will be subject to a background check.
Must pay a $1,000 bond.
Need to provide proof you have not been convicted of a felony in the last three months.

47 . Who is responsible for the safe operation of a vehicle?

The driver
The mechanic
The owner

48 . When loading a trailer, you should:

Place as little weight as possible over the axles.
Place a well-balanced amount of weight over the axles.
Not be concerned with how the weight is distributed.

49 . When driving, knowing what is happening behind you is:

Rarely important.
Important.
Distracting.

50 . If you must stop on the side of a one-way or divided highway, how far behind your vehicle should you place warning devices?

10, 15, and 30 feet
10, 25, and 50 feet
10, 100, and 200 feet