1 . A hand valve can be used to:

Add fuel to a vehicle.
Prevent a truck from rolling backwards when starting from a stop.
Check the oil.
Load cargo.

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

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

3 . Retreaded tires:

May be used on any part of a bus.
May be used on the front of a bus.
May be used on the rear of a bus.
May never be used on a bus.

4 . 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.

5 . To check the automatic transmission fluid level in some vehicles, the vehicle:

Should be parked uphill.
Should be parked downhill.
Must be washed.
May have to be left running.

6 . Black ice is:

Usually thick – about half an inch or more of ice.
Usually thin.
Not a hazard when driving.
Not really ice.

7 . Belts in the engine compartment should be:

Frayed.
Tight.
Greasy.
Easy to slide off.

8 . 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.

9 . A thin layer of ice that forms on road surfaces is called:

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

10 . 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

11 . When making tight maneuvers, you should:

Open your door for a better look.
Use your mirrors.
Flash your headlights.
Open the cargo door.
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12 . 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

13 . 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.

14 . Carry-on bags should be placed:

In front of the back door.
In front of the front door.
In a location that allows access to all emergency exits.
On top of the bus.

15 . Cargo inside a trailer:

Does not need to be secured.
Should be stacked no taller than three feet high.
Should be secured to prevent movement in transit.
Should be loaded with the heaviest items on top of lighter items.

16 . Before driving a bus that has been parked for a few days, a driver should:

Assume the interior is in proper working order.
Call the local police department.
Complete a walkthrough and ensure that no damage has occurred since the last trip.
Ask the passengers to check the interior of the bus.

17 . How much water must be on a road surface for a vehicle to hydroplane?

Usually several inches
A good amount, such as a large puddle
A small amount
None

18 . When operating a bus, a driver:

Does not need to wear a seat belt.
Must always wear a seat belt.
Must wear a seat belt, but only during rush hour.
Must wear a seat belt if licensed for less than one year.

19 . 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.

20 . You should always be able to stop within:

10 feet of your vehicle.
1,000 feet of your vehicle.
Your view of the road ahead.
30 seconds of hitting the brakes.