1 . 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.

2 . 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

3 . 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.

4 . 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.

5 . If there are no warning gates or lights at a railroad crossing, you should:

Not worry because the tracks are likely abandoned.
Park your vehicle and walk up to the tracks to determine if a train is approaching.
Look down the tracks in both directions to ensure that no trains are approaching.
Do whatever surrounding vehicles are doing.

6 . When using your mirrors, you should frequently look at your tires to:

Watch for tire fires.
See if the tires are rolling properly.
See if the tread is sufficient.
Get a sense of the size of the tire in relation to other vehicles.

7 . If an aggressive driver confronts you, you should not:

Challenge them.
Ignore their gestures.
Avoid making eye contact.
Try to get out of their way.

8 . The stairwell of a bus:

Can be used to store items, if needed.
Can be used as a seat, if needed.
Should be used to store small items.
Must remain clear at all times.

9 . To prevent fatigue while driving, you should:

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

10 . Most hazardous materials:

Should be stored near the engine of a bus.
May be transported on a bus if passengers are informed in advance.
Can be transported on a bus if the items can be stored near the rear of the vehicle.
Cannot be transported by bus.

11 . Driving too fast:

Is a major cause of fatal crashes.
Can be a good way to get to your destination quickly.
Should only be done if the roadway is dry.
Is acceptable in light traffic.
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12 . Baggage and freight should be stored in a way that:

Allows riders to exit by any door or window in an emergency.
Blocks an exit, if at least one other exit is available to passengers.
Partially covers a door, since the items can be moved aside.
Allows the cargo to be easily offloaded in an emergency.

13 . 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.

14 . When using road speed to know when to switch gears, you should:

Learn what speeds each gear is good for and shift up when necessary.
Watch other vehicles and try to keep pace.
Watch other trucks and shift when they shift.
Use the speed limit as a guide.

15 . If a tire rim is damaged, it should be:

Left on the vehicle.
Welded to repair the damage.
Replaced.
Put on the axle farthest from the driver.

16 . 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.

17 . 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.

18 . How many classes of hazardous materials are there?

One
Three
Six
Nine

19 . Keeping emergency equipment on a bus is:

Optional.
Encouraged, especially if there is extra room on the bus.
Encouraged if there are more than 15 passengers present.
Required by law.

20 . Carry-on luggage should be:

Stored in the aisle.
Kept on the laps of the passengers.
Kept near the doorway.
Secured in a way that allows the driver to move freely and easily.