1 . What is aggressive driving?

Operating a vehicle in a selfish or pushy manner
Operating a vehicle with some regard for other motorists’ safety
Operating a vehicle in the left lane
Operating a loud vehicle

2 . When traveling with cargo, the cargo should be checked:

Only before the trip.
Before the trip and after the first 50 miles.
Only by loading personnel.
Only after arriving to the final destination.

3 . When backing with a trailer:

You should not back up in a straight line.
You should not correct drift until you are very far off course.
You should pull up to reposition the vehicle as needed.
You should avoid braking.

4 . Which of the following determines your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?

How much you drink
How frequently you drink
The temperature of the drink
The color of the drink

5 . When backing with a trailer, you should:

First turn the steering wheel in the direction of the turn.
First turn the steering wheel in the direction opposite of the turn.
Turn the wheel as sharply as possible.
Not use the brakes.

6 . On a slippery surface, stopping distance:

Is longer than on a regular driving surface.
Is not as long as on a regular driving surface.
Is about the same as on a regular driving surface.

7 . After a trailer starts to turn during backing, you should follow the trailer by:

Doing nothing. The vehicle will follow naturally.
Changing the direction of the steering wheel.
Turning the steering wheel farther in its current direction.
Using the brakes.

8 . If your brakes fail on a downgrade, your best hope to stop is:

An escape ramp.
Driving on the shoulder.
Stay on the road.
Hitting a slower vehicle in front of you.

9 . When the brake pedal is pushed down, air brakes work:

Immediately.
After a short delay.
After about a minute.
Only if it is warm outside.

10 . When braking while ABS is activated, you should:

Pump the brake pedal.
Brake as you normally would.
Brake harder than you normally would.
Brake softer than you normally would.

11 . When trying to avoid a hazard:

Stopping is always effective.
Swerving may be more effective than stopping.
You may change lanes without looking.
You should drive on the shoulder.

12 . If being tailgated while driving a large vehicle, you should do all of the following, except:

Reduce your speed gradually.
Increase your following distance.
Speed up.
Try to let the other vehicle pass.

13 . You should check and adjust your mirrors:

Before driving.
While driving.
After driving.

14 . Which of the following is not a strategy to avoid becoming an aggressive driver?

Not expecting delays on a drive
Maintaining a reasonable following distance
Keeping your hands on the wheel
Avoiding gesturing at other drivers

15 . A broken exhaust system:

Can allow poisonous fumes into the cab.
Does not cause problems.
Should not cause concern.
Helps the vehicle run better.

16 . 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.

17 . 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

18 . If you are convicted of a traffic violation:

The State will inform your employer.
You must tell your employer.
You must tell the shipper.

19 . 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.

20 . If a driver begins to feel fatigued while driving, they should:

Continue driving.
Drink coffee.
Stop and rest.
Drive faster to finish the trip more quickly.

21 . When approaching a vehicle for a pre-trip inspection, a driver should look under the vehicle:

To see if the vehicle is on an incline.
To see if there are any fresh fluids under the vehicle.
To see if the vehicle is in a parking spot.
To see if the vehicle is on a decline.

22 . After driving over a bridge during the driving skills test, you may be asked to recall.

The posted weight limit.
The color of a sign you just passed.
How many lanes of traffic there were on the bridge.
If there was a crosswalk on the bridge.

23 . If you are turning left where there are two available turning lanes:

It is better to take the rightmost lane.
It does not matter which lane you use.
It is better to take the leftmost lane.
You should use both lanes.

24 . If wheel bearing seals are leaking, you should:

Get the seals fixed.
Not be concerned.
Add more grease until the seal seems full.
Add brake fluid to the bearing.

25 . How should you brake if your vehicle loses its ABS?

Brake normally.
Pump the brake repeatedly.
Push the brake pedal down as hard as you can.
Avoid using the brakes.

26 . Braking mechanisms are located inside:

The fifth wheel.
A brake drum.
The landing gear.
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27 . To correct a drive-wheel braking skid, a driver should do all of the following, except:

Remove your foot from the brake pedal.
Turn quickly in the direction of the skid.
Countersteer after the vehicle is back on course.
Accelerate.

28 . When traction is poor, a driver should accelerate slowly:

Because it is best to always accelerate very slowly.
So they do not lose control of their vehicle.
So the driver does not accelerate faster than the vehicle ahead.
To be the last vehicle through an intersection.

29 . What is the minimum permitted size of a placard?

Four square inches
Seven square inches
10 ¾ square inches
32 square inches

30 . In an emergency, if you must leave the roadway to drive on the shoulder, you should:

Brake as hard as possible.
Steer so all wheels are on the shoulder.
Stop safely before returning to the road, if possible.
Stay on the shoulder until the next exit.

31 . On any upgrade, gravity will:

Speed up your vehicle.
Slow down your vehicle.
Not impact the speed of your vehicle.
Cause your vehicle to swerve to the left.

32 . What do headers do?

Protect the driver during a crash
Provide a place for storage
Ensure that controls are accessible
Act as wind guards

33 . A danger of a large truck swerving to avoid a hazard is:

The truck may miss the object.
The truck may flip over.
The truck may stay in the same lane.
Other vehicles may do the same thing.

34 . The front of an enclosed trailer should:

Be swept clean.
Contain rags.
Not be used for cargo.
Be free of cracks.

35 . When should you slow for a curve?

Before entering the curve
While in the curve
After the curve

36 . Which of the following is a situation in which you may not need to slow down and be extra careful?

When approaching a work zone
When using a roadway with a drop off
When traveling in normal traffic
Where there is increased traffic

37 . A sign that your vehicle's brakes will need repair is that the:

Brake pads are not covered in grease.
Brake pads are not covered in oil.
The brake pads are worn thin.

38 . If turning to avoid a hazard:

You should brake hard.
You should not brake as it could cause the wheels to lock.
You should turn the wheel very sharply.
You should hold down the brakes until you are past the hazard.

39 . If using air tanks with manually operated drains, how often should you drain the tanks?

Every day
Once a week
Once a month
Once every 3,000 miles

40 . Who may operate a vehicle that requires placards to be driven?

Any driver with a CDL
A driver with a hazardous materials endorsement
A driver with a minimum of 10 years of commercial driving experience
Any person who thinks they can

41 . During a trip, gauges are:

Often misleading.
The only way a driver can learn of potential trouble with the vehicle.
A way to learn of potential trouble with the vehicle.

42 . If you are experiencing an engine fire, you should:

Open the hood as soon as possible.
Turn off the engine.
Never use a fire extinguisher.
Turn on the heater.

43 . When cargo is being loaded, weight should be placed:

As high as possible.
As low as possible.
As close to the cab as possible.

44 . The controlled braking method is:

When the driver locks the wheels and steers.
When the driver uses the brakes as hard as possible without locking the wheels.
When the driver only slightly taps the brakes.
When the driver downshifts the gears to brake.

45 . What color malfunction lamps do vehicles equipped with ABS have?

Green
Yellow
Blue

46 . The driver of a commercial motor vehicle:

Can use any cell phone while driving.
Can only use a hands-free mobile phone while driving.
Can only use a cell phone on rural roads.
Can use a cell phone at night.

47 . If you are disqualified from driving:

Your employer will be notified by the state.
You must notify your employer within two business days.
You must notify your employer within a month.

48 . 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.

49 . When you must travel down a grade, when should you switch into a lower gear?

Before beginning the grade
After you have already started the grade
As far down the grade as possible
At the bottom of the grade

50 . A pre-trip inspection should include:

A check of the engine oil level.
Removing coolant.
Washing the tire rims.