1 . 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.

2 . 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.

3 . 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

4 . Sometimes, when checking the automatic transmission fluid level:

Your vehicle should be parked uphill.
Your vehicle should be parked downhill.
Your vehicle should be washed.
Your vehicle may have to be left running.

5 . 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

6 . When driving on packed snow, you should reduce your speed by:

One-half or more.
About one-third.
About one-quarter.

7 . Emergency equipment, such as a fire extinguisher, is:

Only needed for vehicles transporting hazardous materials.
Only needed for interstate travel.
Required.
Only required when transporting passengers.

8 . A vehicle that is smaller than your vehicle:

Will usually be able to stop faster than your vehicle.
Will usually take more time to stop than your vehicle.
Will take about the same amount of time to stop as your vehicle.

9 . 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.

10 . A Class 1 hazardous material is:

An explosive.
Liquid.
Corrosive.

11 . If approaching a vehicle with a distracted driver, you should:

Quickly pass the vehicle.
Maintain a safe distance from the vehicle.
Closely follow the vehicle.
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12 . 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.

13 . 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.

14 . If you are being tailgated, you should:

Drive on the shoulder.
Pull off the roadway.
Drive faster.
Allow the vehicle to pass.

15 . 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.

16 . 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

17 . A driver should always:

Stay in the right lane.
Have an emergency plan.
Stay in the left lane.
Drive faster than the posted speed limit.

18 . If a vehicle is carrying hazardous cargo, placards must be placed:

Only on the front of the vehicle.
On the front, rear, and sides of the vehicle.
Only on the driver’s side of the vehicle.

19 . 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.

20 . When pulled off on the side of the road, a driver should:

Keep the driver’s side door open.
Turn on their emergency flashers.
Wave their arms.
Turn off all lights.