1 . 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.

2 . When entering a curve, you should:

Get off the roadway.
Use the shoulder.
Downshift.
Take the vehicle out of gear.

3 . If you are unsure if there is enough space for your vehicle to safely pass under an upcoming bridge, you should:

Increase your speed.
Swerve as you pass under the bridge.
Slow down.
Drive on the shoulder.

4 . 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.

5 . 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.

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

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

7 . A CMV should:

Not have a fire extinguisher, unless transporting hazardous materials.
Not have a fire extinguisher, unless the vehicle will be traveling through remote areas.
Not have a fire extinguisher.
Have a fire extinguisher and other emergency equipment.

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

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

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

Six to seven
Seven to eight
Eight to nine
Four to five

10 . Looking far ahead of your vehicle while driving is:

Discouraged, as there is little you can do about something far up the road.
Encouraged to help you identify hazards as early as possible.
Not allowed.
Only encouraged if you are transporting hazardous materials.

11 . Stopping distance can be affected by:

Speed.
Sunshine.
Time of day.
Traffic.
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12 . How much water is needed on a road surface for a vehicle to hydroplane?

Usually several inches
A good amount, such as a large puddle
A small amount
No water

13 . Poisonous fumes can enter the cab due to:

A defective exhaust system.
The wrong type of fuel being used.
A lack of oil in the engine.
Under-inflated tires.

14 . 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.

15 . When it is difficult to see and you are traveling near other drivers, you should:

Use high beam lights.
Use low beam lights.
Use only the clearance lights.

16 . 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.

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

White ice
Black ice
Soft ice
Sharp ice

18 . 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

19 . Leaking shock absorbers:

Are normal.
Indicate a potentially dangerous defect.
Will prevent the turn signals from working.
Pose no threat if the vehicle is only driven on highways.

20 . Convex mirrors:

Cannot be used on vehicles transporting hazardous materials.
Can replace flat mirrors.
Can be helpful to see a wider area.
Are illegal to be used in most states.