1 . In poor weather, many drivers:

Like to drive in front of trucks.
Like to drive to the sides of trucks.
Like to follow trucks.

2 . When checking your mirrors:

The passenger side mirror should not be used.
The driver's side mirror should not be used.
Mirrors on both sides of the vehicle should be used.

3 . Rough acceleration:

Can damage parts of a vehicle.
Is necessary to warm up parts of a vehicle.
Is encouraged to improve a vehicle's gas mileage.

4 . Drivers trapped behind a slow-moving vehicle often:

Follow the vehicle too closely.
Allow the vehicle plenty of space.
Are happy with the speed of travel.

5 . Texting while driving is:

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

6 . At stops, a driver should:

Leave the bus.
Warn exiting passengers about potential hazards.
Talk with other bus drivers.

7 . Pre-trip inspections should be done:

Differently each time in order to place emphasis on different items.
The same way each time to prevent you from forgetting anything.
Once in a while.

8 . 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

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

Law enforcement personnel
Fire personnel
Garbage collectors

10 . When backing with a trailer, turning toward the driver’s side is encouraged:

Because it allows the driver a better view.
Because turning toward the passenger side is illegal.
Because other drivers can offer assistance.

11 . 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.
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12 . Which of the following is not required emergency equipment?

Red reflective triangles
Flares
A flashlight

13 . 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.

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

Encouraged.
Discouraged.
Illegal.

15 . 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.

16 . To avoid a hazard, you:

Should always come to a complete stop.
May need to swerve your vehicle out of the way.
Should change lanes without looking.

17 . How many daily hours of sleep does an adult need to maintain alertness?

Six to seven
Seven to eight
Eight to nine

18 . What is Gross Combination Weight?

The total weight of the powered unit, trailer, and cargo
The total weight of a single vehicle without its load
The maximum weight allowed by the manufacturer

19 . If you’re not sure what to do to extinguish a fire in your vehicle, you should:

Use water.
Stay inside the vehicle.
Wait for the firefighters.

20 . Vehicle inspections are required:

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