1 . 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.

2 . When traveling down a long downgrade, you should brake by:

Only using the brakes.
Mostly using the brakes and downshifting occasionally.
Downshifting and then using brakes.
Never using the brakes.

3 . 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.

4 . When approaching an active railroad crossing:

You should expect to hear any approaching train.
You may not hear a train as it approaches.
You will hear two short blasts of the train's horn.
There will always be flashing warning lights.

5 . 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.

6 . When completing pre-trip inspections:

The inspections should be done the same way each time.
Different items should be checked each time.
It is acceptable to check items in a different order each time.
Not every item needs to be inspected each time.

7 . 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

8 . Move over laws require a driver approaching a stopped emergency vehicle to:

Move into a lane that is not next to the stopped vehicle.
Drive on the shoulder.
Move into the far portion of their lane.
Increase their speed.

9 . What should you do if the brake pedal does not build up pressure?

Upshift.
Downshift.
Hold the brake pedal down as far as it will go.
Pump the brakes.

10 . What should you do if your vehicle gets stuck on railroad tracks?

Stay in the vehicle.
Get out of the vehicle and call for assistance.
Continue trying to remove the vehicle from the tracks.
Walk down the tracks to look for an oncoming train.

11 . 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.
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12 . 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.

13 . In very hot weather, tires should be checked regularly because:

They may melt.
Air pressure may increase with the temperature.
The tread wears down extra quickly.
The lug nuts may loosen.

14 . 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.

15 . Texting while driving is worrisome:

Because it creates both mental and physical distractions.
Because a message may be upsetting to the driver.
Because the texts may be more interesting than the task of driving.
Because it is less efficient than a phone call.

16 . A skid caused by acceleration can likely be solved by:

Removing your foot from the accelerator.
Braking.
Swerving to the right.
Swerving to the left.

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 . What is the only way to sober up after drinking?

Take a cold shower.
Exercise.
Wait.
Drink coffee.

19 . After a vehicle is started, the engine oil pressure should come up to normal:

Within seconds.
Within five minutes.
Within three minutes.
After five minutes.

20 . 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.