1 . What is the number one cause of death and injury in work zones?

Speeding drivers
Careless behavior by construction workers
Drivers driving too slowly
Equipment placed in the roadway

2 . When driving, the steering wheel should be:

Held with one hand.
Held with both hands on opposite sides of the wheel.
Held with both hands at the bottom of the wheel.
Held with both hands at the top of the wheel.

3 . If asked to sight-side back your vehicle into an alley, you should first:

Pull directly into the alley parking space.
Turn your vehicle to the right to position yourself directly in front of the alley.
Pull past the alley and stop perpendicular to the outer boundary.
Pull past the alley and stop parallel to the outer boundary.

4 . What can change the height of a vehicle?

Color
Length
Weight
Number of windows

5 . When traveling down a hill:

Your speed will not change.
Your speed will decrease.
Your speed will increase.
You will slow to a stop.

6 . If coolant has to be added to a system without a recovery tank, you should:

Keep the vehicle running while adding coolant.
Open the radiator cap quickly.
Not use gloves to touch the radiator cap.
Wait for the engine to cool before adding coolant.

7 . If federal inspectors judge your vehicle to be unsafe, they can:

Bring you to a garage to have your vehicle fixed.
Formerly request that you have your vehicle's problems fixed.
Call a mechanic.
Pull the vehicle out-of-service until it is fixed.

8 . Which of the following is not another name for convex mirrors?

Fisheye mirrors
Spot mirrors
Bug-eye mirrors
Flat side mirrors

9 . It is illegal to operate a CMV with a minimum blood alcohol content (BAC) of:

0.01 percent.
0.02 percent.
0.04 percent.
0.08 percent.

10 . With your low beam headlights turned on, you should be able to see about ____ ahead of your vehicle.

15 feet
75 feet
100 feet
250 feet

11 . If a traffic light has been green for a long time:

It will probably stay green as you approach.
It is likely broken.
It is likely that the light will soon change to yellow.
It is likely the light will skip yellow and change from green to red.

12 . What is the minimum age to obtain a Class A CDL?

16 years old
18 years old
21 years old
25 years old

13 . What is sleep debt?

When you fall behind on sleep
When you want to take a nap
Excess sleep
The amount of time it takes to get ready to drive after sleeping

14 . 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

15 . When driving in heavy traffic, you should:

Use hands-free cellular devices.
Use your cell phone for texting instead of calling.
Not use your cell phone.
Turn up the ringer on your cell phone.

16 . What is Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)?

The total weight of a vehicle and its load
The total weight of a vehicle's tractor
The total weight of a loaded trailer
The weight of a tractor and trailer, before adding in the load

17 . In an emergency situation, you should:

Always respond by stopping.
Not always respond by stopping.
Never respond by swerving.
Always turn on your flashers to warn other drivers.

18 . Dry bulk tanks require special care because:

They have low centers of gravity.
They have high centers of gravity.
Loads are usually stable.
They are usually overloaded.

19 . If something is found to be unsafe during a pre-trip inspection, you should:

Continue with the trip and make an appointment with a mechanic after the trip is completed.
Let a more experienced driver use the truck.
Get the issue fixed immediately.
Not use the items found to be unsafe, but may continue driving normally.

20 . In an engine compartment, loose belts will:

Not turn the water pump and/or fan properly, causing the engine to overheat.
Make the engine run more efficiently.
Make the fan run too much, causing the engine to run too coolly.
Last longer than tight belts.

21 . To make driving at night easier, you should:

Keep your interior light turned on.
Adjust the instrument panel lights as dimly as you can while still being able to read the gauges.
Not take a nap before driving.
Use only your low beam headlights.

22 . States verify that a CDL or CLP driver has only one such license by:

Making phone calls to surrounding states.
Using a computerized system that links all states.
Asking the driver.
Looking through the driver's wallet.

23 . When turning quickly to avoid an object in the roadway, you should:

Apply your brakes as you steer.
Give yourself extra clearance by turning more than needed to miss the object.
Turn just enough to miss the object and avoid turning more.
Steer and accelerate at the same time.

24 . To prevent fatigue while driving, you should:

Keep the cab warm.
Keep the cab cool.
Keep the cab poorly ventilated.
Close the vents.

25 . An Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) will:

Allow you to drive faster than you would be able to otherwise.
Allow you to follow other vehicles more closely than you would be able to otherwise.
Allow you to drive less carefully than you would be able to otherwise.
Not decrease your stopping distance.

26 . Too little weight on a steering axle can result in:

Poor traction.
Increased visibility.
Longer stopping distances.
Improved gas mileage.
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27 . When stopping, the brake pedal:

Should be pressed down quickly.
Should be pressed down gradually.
Should be lifted up quickly.
Should be lifted up gradually.

28 . Overloading cargo can have negative effects on all of the following, except:

Steering.
Braking.
Speed control.
The electrical system.

29 . Emergency equipment, such as a fire extinguisher, is:

Only needed for vehicles transporting hazardous materials.
Only needed for interstate travel.
Required.
Only required when transporting passengers.

30 . When only the tractor is equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS):

There is a decreased risk of jackknifing.
There is an increased risk of jackknifing.
The brakes will not work as effectively as they would without ABS.
The brakes will become more sensitive.

31 . Which of the following is not a rule for using turn signals?

Signal early.
Signal continuously.
Cancel your signal once your turn or lane change is complete.
Don’t signal unless another vehicle is close.

32 . A person applying for a CDL must be able to:

Understand highway signs in Spanish.
Understand highway signs in English.
Write reports in Spanish.
Speak with other people in English, as well as a second language.

33 . Regarding winter driving, all of the following are true, except:

Front tires should have a tread depth of at least 4/32 an inch.
Tires should be slightly deflated.
Rear tires should have a tread depth of at least 2/32 an inch.
Use a gauge to verify that each tire has a safe tread depth.

34 . What is the maximum fine for driving a CMV without a CDL?

$25
$50
$150
$300

35 . When checking your vehicle's lights before driving:

The vehicle should be running and in gear.
The engine should be turned off.
The check can be done from inside the vehicle.
The check can be done by looking at a reflection from a shiny surface.

36 . When inspecting the exhaust system for defects, which of the following should be fixed?

Missing mounting brackets or clamps
A broken exhaust pipe, muffler, or tailpipe
Leaking exhaust system parts
All of the above

37 . 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.

38 . How could you reduce your stress while driving?

Drink a caffeinated beverage
Talk on your cell phone
Gesture at other drivers
Listen to calming music

39 . You must put out emergency warning devices within ____ of stopping on the side of the road.

One minute
10 minutes
45 minutes
Two hours

40 . When traveling down a downgrade, the speed of a vehicle will likely:

Decrease.
Not change.
Increase.
Match the speed of traffic.

41 . Don't spend too much time looking at a single mirror because:

Conditions can change quickly.
Looking at mirrors can make you drowsy.
It can result in you driving a long distance without looking at the road.
The mirror may not provide an accurate view of the road.

42 . When other vehicles have trouble seeing you at dawn or dusk, you can increase your visibility by:

Turning on your four-way flashers.
Honking your horn.
Turning on your headlights.
Turning on your windshield wipers.

43 . Mirrors should be adjusted:

While moving.
When the trailers are straight.
When you are standing next to the vehicle.
By an assistant.

44 . Hydraulic brakes can fail due to:

A loss of pressure.
Cold weather.
Driving uphill for long periods of time.
Grooves in the roadway.

45 . When approaching a railroad crossing:

You will likely be able to outdrive a train.
You should not rely only on warning signals.
You should roll a window down to listen for an approaching train.
You should only worry about the track closest to your vehicle.

46 . When traveling with cargo, you must make sure the cargo is secure:

No more than two times.
Every 150 miles or three hours of driving.
Only after traveling up a hill.
Only after coming to a hard stop.

47 . Parking brakes:

Should not be tested.
Should be tested, but only after driving a distance.
Should be tested before a drive.
Should be tested on a hill.

48 . When checking the engine compartment:

The parking brake should not be engaged.
Wheels should be chocked.
The engine should be running.
The gearshift should be in first gear.

49 . To best reduce the distractions of a cell phone, you should:

Stay on a single call for an entire trip.
Turn the phone off before driving.
Only us the phone to accept incoming calls.
Use the phone to text rather than talk.

50 . A truck may need to be under the legal maximum weight limit when being driven:

On a flat road.
On a mountainous road.
In heavy traffic.
At night.