1 . Why are roads especially slippery right after it begins to rain?

The water mixes with oil and grease on the road.
Roads are naturally slippery.
Gravel often gets washed to the middle of the lane.
Tires are not usually designed to drive in rain.

2 . Headlights:

Are not usually necessary when driving at night.
Provide better light than the sun.
Should be on the high beam setting whenever possible.
Should always be on the high beam setting.

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

White ice
Black ice
Soft ice
Sharp ice

4 . You should always be able to stop within:

10 feet of your vehicle.
1,000 feet of your vehicle.
Your view of the road ahead.
A minute of hitting the brakes.

5 . When doing an inspection, ensure that the brake pads are:

Covered with grease.
Covered with coolant.
Covered with oil.
Free of oil or grease.

6 . Which of the following is not an example of a distracted person that motorists should be worried about?

A driver talking to a passenger in their vehicle
A child on the side of the road
A construction worker on the side of the road
A person sitting on a bench waiting for a bus

7 . During an applied leakage test, what is the maximum leakage rate that is safe for a single vehicle with air brakes?

10 psi in one minute
5 psi in one minute
3 psi in one minute

8 . The parking brake in a newer vehicle is applied by:

Moving a lever to the right.
Pushing a yellow, diamond-shaped knob.
Pulling a yellow, diamond-shaped knob.

9 . When making a visual check of a coupling, you should:

Make sure there is no space between the upper and lower fifth wheel.
Make sure the kingpin is polished.
Look for mud on the fifth wheel.
Loosen the air hoses.

10 . When nearing a construction worker who is close to the road, you should:

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

11 . Rollovers happen when:

A truck driver is driving too fast.
The driver of a vehicle in front of a truck is moving to slowly.
A truck driver is driving too slowly.
ABS is working effectively.
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12 . Mirrors should be adjusted:

While moving.
When the trailers are straight.
When you are standing next to the vehicle.
By an assistant.

13 . The service brake system:

Applies and releases the brakes when you press the brake pedal while driving normally.
Applies and releases the parking brakes.
Applies and releases the emergency brake.
Applies and releases the axle brake.

14 . If a truck is equipped, a trailer brake hand valve can be used to:

Add fuel to the vehicle.
Prevent the vehicle from rolling back when being started from a stop.
Check the oil level.
Load cargo.

15 . When making tight maneuvers, it is important for a driver to:

Open the door for a better look.
Use their mirrors.
Flash their headlights.
Open their cargo door.

16 . When an engine is started:

The brakes should be locked up.
Warning lights should come on and then quickly turn off.
The coolant temperature will decrease.
The hood must be open.

17 . Move over laws:

Require trucks to drive in the left lane whenever possible.
Require all vehicles to vacate the lane closest to a stopped emergency vehicle using its lights flashing lights.
Require all vehicles to use the left lane whenever possible.
Require all drivers to move into the left lane if a flatbed trailer is in the right lane.

18 . When checking the engine compartment:

The parking brake should not be engaged.
Wheels should be chocked.
The engine should be running.
The gearshift should be in first gear.

19 . When changing lanes, you should:

Move quickly before other vehicles get into the lane you wish to occupy.
Move slowly, in case another vehicle is in the lane you wish to occupy.
Not use your turn signal.
Never use the right lane.

20 . Cargo inside a trailer:

Does not need to be secured.
Should be stacked no more than three feet high.
Should be secured to prevent movement.
Should be loaded with the heaviest items on top of lighter items.