1 . A second conviction of operating a CMV with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.04 percent will result in:

The loss of your CDL for life.
The loss of your CDL for five years.
The loss of your CDL for one year.
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2 . When trying to put out an electrical fire:

Use water.
Use a B or C extinguisher.
Use an X extinguisher.
Use a Q extinguisher.
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3 . A low air pressure warning signal should activate:

When tank pressure falls below 120 psi.
When tank pressure falls below 55 psi.
When tank pressure falls below 10 psi.
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4 . Frequent blinking may be a sign of fatigue.

True
False
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5 . If your truck or trailer catches fire, you should:

Park in a congested area near trees.
Pull into a service station.
Park near other vehicles.
Park in an open area.
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6 . Driving at a consistent speed for a long period of time could be a sign of distracted driving.

True
False
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7 . Cargo being transported should be checked:

Only before the trip.
Before the trip and again within the first 50 miles of the trip.
Only by the loading personnel.
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8 . When mirrors are properly adjusted:

No part of the vehicle should be visible in the mirrors.
A part of the vehicle should be visible in the mirrors.
More than half of each mirror should show the vehicle.
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9 . When driving under wet conditions, what does a lack of spray from other vehicles indicate?

Ice has formed on the road.
The pavement is dry.
The spray is caught on the underside of the vehicle.
The tires have soaked up all the moisture.
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10 . When using a fire extinguisher on a fire, you should:

Get as close to the fire as possible.
Stay as far away from the fire as possible.
Aim the extinguisher at the top of the flames.
Aim the fire extinguisher at the ground about two feet away from the fire.
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11 . When it is difficult to see, such as at dawn or dusk, what is the best way to make your vehicle more visible?

Use your high beam lights.
Use your low beam lights.
Use only your clearance lights.
Do not use any lights.
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12 . What is the average driver’s reaction time?

1/16 of a second
1/8 of a second
3/4 of a second
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13 . The only way to become sober after drinking is to wait.

True
False
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14 . What is a retarder?

A device that prevents a vehicle from going too fast
A device that prevents a vehicle from being too loud
A device that improves a vehicle's gas mileage
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15 . If being tailgated, you should open up your following distance.

True
False
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16 . Truck tractors with air brakes built on or after March 1, 1997 must be equipped with:

ABS.
A flag.
White warning lamps.
GPS.
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17 . In very hot weather, tires may catch fire.

True
False
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18 . Empty trucks often take a shorter distances to come to a complete stop than fully-loaded trucks.

True
False
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19 . Noting the engine speed is one way to determine when to upshift.

True
False
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20 . How many seconds of following distance per every 10 feet of vehicle should you maintain when traveling more slowly than 40 mph?

One second
Two seconds
Three seconds
Four seconds
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21 . If stopped on the side of the road, how should you alert other motorists?

Rely on your taillights.
Sound your horn.
Use your four-way emergency flashers.
Keep the driver's side door open.
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22 . Poor weight balance:

Improves a vehicle's handling.
Makes handling a vehicle more difficult.
Increases a driver’s ability to steer.
Makes a vehicle easier to stop.
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23 . Driving at night is:

Safer than driving during the day.
Just as safe as driving during the day.
More dangerous than driving during the day.
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24 . A cargo van carrying a light load is usually taller than when it carries a heavy load.

True
False
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25 . When traveling on a downgrade, a vehicle will:

Slow down.
Travel at the same rate as on level roadway.
Speed up.
Likely swerve to the right.
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26 . When driving a 50-foot truck at 50 mph, you should maintain a following distance of at least:

Four seconds.
Five seconds.
Six seconds.
Eight seconds.
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27 . During an applied leakage test, the maximum leakage rate for a triple combination vehicle is ____ in a minute.

2 psi
4 psi
6 psi
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28 . Which of the following is not an example of a driving hazard?

An accident on the roadway
An open road
A police car assisting a motorist on the side of the road
An ice cream truck
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29 . If one-fourth of the leaves in a leaf spring are missing when a vehicle is inspected:

The vehicle’s driver will be allowed to drive, but only at reduced speeds.
The vehicle will be put out-of-service until it is fixed.
The vehicle will be fine to drive since most of the spring is in place.
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30 . If you doubt that you have enough space to safely drive under a bridge or sign, you should:

Drive faster.
Drive more slowly.
Drive on the shoulder.
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31 . When carrying a wide load, the driver should:

Drive as fast as possible.
Obtain special permits and follow special rules.
Honk at other drivers to get them to move from the lane closest to you.
Drive on the shoulder.
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32 . Before entering a curve, you should:

Upshift.
Speed up.
Drive on the shoulder.
Downshift.
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33 . 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
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34 . If being tailgated, you should speed up.

True
False
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35 . During the vehicle inspection test, you must be able to adequately check all of the following, except:

The power steering belt.
The water compressor belt.
The alternator belt.
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36 . Good drivers consistently look ____ seconds ahead of their vehicles.

Two to three
Five to six
12 to 15
30 to 45
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37 . If you notice anything affecting the safety or mechanical functioning of your CMV while driving, you should:

Stay quiet and see if the problem goes away.
Make a written report that includes your concerns.
Try to fix it yourself.
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38 . When driving in the winter, which of the following should receive extra attention in a pre-trip inspection?

Coolant and antifreeze levels
The air conditioning unit
Oil levels
The air filter
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39 . If braking at a speed of 55 mph while driving on dry pavement, the brake lag can add ____ to your vehicle's total stopping distance.

32 feet
15 feet
50 feet
10 feet
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40 . Rust around wheel nuts may mean:

It recently rained.
The nuts are loose.
The tire is not clean.
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41 . A commercial motor vehicle should:

Not be equipped with a fire extinguisher, unless transporting hazardous materials.
Not be equipped with a fire extinguisher, unless the vehicle will be traveling through remote areas.
Never be equipped with a fire extinguisher.
Always be equipped with at least one fire extinguisher.
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42 . Pressing and releasing a brake pedal unnecessarily can:

Release air faster than it can be replaced.
Add more air to the braking system.
Make the brake pedal more sensitive.
Create a loud noise.
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43 . Repeatedly rubbing your eyes could be a sign of fatigue.

True
False
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44 . Foundation brakes are used:

Only on the front wheels of a vehicle.
Only on the rear wheels of a vehicle.
On each wheel of a vehicle.
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45 . When driving on packed snow, you should reduce your speed:

By at least one-half.
By about one-third.
By about one-quarter.
By about one-eighth.
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46 . When trying to put out an electrical fire, water should be used.

True
False
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47 . When approaching a downgrade, how can you reduce the amount of braking that will be needed?

Switch to a higher gear.
Switch to a lower gear.
Switch to neutral.
Turn off the engine.
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48 . When passing another vehicle, you should:

Make eye contact with the driver.
Assume the other driver doesn't see you.
Honk your horn.
Not use a turn signal.
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49 . Exercise will help a person sober up after drinking.

True
False
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50 . In very hot weather, the air pressure in tires may decrease.

True
False
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