1 . When backing, it is best to:

Rely only on the passenger’s side mirror.
Try to back up quickly.
Turn toward the passenger’s side whenever possible.
Use a helper, if possible.

2 . Why do drivers have to inspect their vehicles?

It is usually a company policy.
It is usually a local ordinance.
It is a federal and state law.
It adds to the amount of time for which they will be paid.

3 . If you don't know if there is enough space for your vehicle to pass under a bridge, you should:

Speed up.
Swerve back and forth.
Slow down.
Drive on the shoulder.

4 . Looking far ahead of your vehicle when driving is:

Discouraged because the road ahead is not as important as your current location.
Encouraged to help you identify hazards as early as possible.
Not allowed.
Only encouraged when transporting hazardous materials.

5 . When stopped on the side of the road, the driver should:

Keep their side door open.
Turn on their emergency flashers.
Wave their arms.
Turn off all their lights.

6 . When doing an inspection, make sure your brake pads are:

Covered in grease.
Covered in coolant.
Covered in oil.
Free of oil and grease.

7 . Which of the following is not an example of a distracted person that motorists should be worried about?

A person talking to another person 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

8 . If you are being tailgated, you should:

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

9 . A low air pressure warning signal should activate:

When tank pressure falls below 120 psi.
When tank pressure falls below 60 psi.
When tank pressure falls below 10 psi.
When tank pressure falls below 5 psi.

10 . A tank endorsement is:

Only required when transporting gases.
Only required when transporting liquids.
Required when transporting both liquids and gases.
Optional when transporting hazardous materials.

11 . When entering a curve, you should:

Get off the roadway.
Use the shoulder.
Downshift.
Take the vehicle out of gear.
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12 . A thin layer of ice that forms on road surfaces is called:

White ice.
Black ice.
Green ice.
Blue ice.

13 . When changing lanes, you should:

Move quickly, before other vehicles can enter into the lane.
Move slowly in case another vehicle is in the lane.
Not use a turn signal.
Avoid the right lane.

14 . 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.

15 . Which of the following is required emergency equipment?

Red reflective triangles
A flashlight
An electric sign
Tape

16 . 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

17 . Belts in the engine compartment should be:

Frayed.
Tight.
Greasy.
Easy to slide off.

18 . When a construction worker is close to the road, you should:

Increase your speed.
Decrease your speed.
Not drive in any lane.
Wait until the construction is complete before proceeding.

19 . After a trip:

A vehicle should be placed out-of-service.
A vehicle's oil should be changed.
A vehicle's after-trip inspection should be completed.
A vehicle's battery should be disconnected.

20 . To help your vehicle be seen by others:

Your lights should be clean.
Your lights should be off during the day.
Your lights should be covered with grease.
Your lights should only be used in the rain.