1 . After an accident, flares should be used with caution because:

There may be spilled fuel on the ground that could ignite.
Other drivers may not see the flares.
Flares are expensive.
Other drivers may get confused about what is happening.

2 . When approaching a railroad crossing, you should:

Rely on the posted signals to indicate when a train is approaching.
Rely on the movements of other motorists to indicate when a train is approaching.
Not rely on signals to indicate when a train is approaching.
Look to see if nearby plants are moving from the breeze created by a passing train

3 . Tar in road pavement often rises to the surface of the road in very hot weather. Spots where the tar bleeds:

Are very slippery.
Offer the same amount of traction as the rest of the roadway.
Offer more traction than the rest of the roadway.
Will stop a vehicle.

4 . 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.

5 . A cargo van carrying a light load is usually:

The same height as when carrying a heavy load.
Taller than when carrying a heavy load.
Shorter than when carrying a heavy load.
Less stable than when carrying a heavier load.

6 . 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.

7 . 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.

8 . A pre-trip inspection should include:

A check of the engine oil level.
Removing coolant.
Spraying WD-40 into the air filter.
Removing a tire.

9 . 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

10 . 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.

11 . 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.
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12 . 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.

13 . 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

14 . If required to complete a vehicle inspection report in writing, the report must be signed:

Every day.
Only if defects have been noted and certified to have been repaired.
Only if the repairs are estimated to cost more than $1,000.
Only if requested to do so by a law enforcement officer.

15 . 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.

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

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

17 . 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.

18 . 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

19 . 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.

20 . 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