1 . Looking far ahead of your vehicle while driving is:

Discouraged, as there is little you can do about something far up the road.
Encouraged to help you identify hazards as early as possible.
Not permitted.

2 . When backing up, follow a turning trailer by:

Changing nothing. The vehicle will naturally follow the trailer.
Changing the direction of the steering wheel.
Turning the steering wheel even harder in the direction that it is already turning.

3 . If stopped on the road or shoulder, within 10 minutes, you must:

Place emergency warning devices.
Alert local law enforcement.
Stand behind your vehicle and motion for traffic to pass you.
Call a mechanic.

4 . If the low air pressure warning signal comes on, you should:

Continue driving, but have the brakes repaired within a week.
Pull over and inspect the brakes.
Phone a mechanic while driving.

5 . The two markings on a front brake limiting valve usually read:

"Normal" and "slippery."
"Low" and "high."
"Left" and "right."

6 . An after-trip inspection should be done:

Once a week.
Once a month.
After every trip.

7 . If you are approaching a law enforcement vehicle that is stopped on the right side of the road with its lights flashing, you should:

Accelerate past the vehicle.
Stay in the right lane to pass the vehicle.
Move into the left lane to pass the vehicle.
Drive on the shoulder to pass the vehicle.

8 . How many air storage tanks are used in an air brake system?

Two tanks
Four tanks
Six tanks
The number varies.

9 . If a roadway is covered by fog, it is best for you to:

Drive faster than usual.
Use your high beam headlights.
Turn off your headlights.
Avoid driving.

10 . In a dual air brake system, if one air system is very low on pressure:

None of the brakes will work at all.
Either the front or rear brakes will not be fully operable.
There is usually no noticeable effect.

11 . Service brakes should:

Be tested once a month.
Only be tested by a trained mechanic.
Be tested before every trip.

12 . To confirm that a trailer has ABS, you can:

Look under the trailer for wheel speed sensors coming from the back of the brakes.
Look under the hood for the ABS sticker.
Look at the tires.
Remove a tire and look for the ABS sensor on the axle.

13 . Areas of the road that are shaded:

Usually do not freeze.
Usually do not contain moisture, so they can’t freeze.
Will remain slick after ice on other areas of the road has melted.
Should always be avoided.

14 . When carrying a sealed load, the driver:

Should inspect the contents.
Should ensure the weight of the cargo does not violate weight limits.
Must go through each container.
Should unseal the load to ensure safety.

15 . During a walk-around inspection, ensure there are no cracks on the brake drums that are more than ____ of the width of the friction area.

One half
One quarter
One third
One tenth

16 . An open automobile window in cold weather may indicate that the driver is:

Driving impaired.
Inappropriately dressed.
Using the heat inside their vehicle.
Enjoying the fresh air.

17 . Cargo inside a trailer:

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

18 . Joggers who are wearing headsets:

Are usually aware of what is happening around them.
May not be aware of what is happening around them.
Can clearly hear sounds of traffic.
Usually don’t have music playing.

19 . When making a turn, when should you cancel your turn signal?

Before you enter the turn
In the middle of the turn
After the turn is completed
It does not matter.

20 . If you are confronted by an aggressive driver, you should:

Make eye contact with the driver.
Stay in the driver's lane.
Try to race the driver.
Ignore the driver's gestures.

21 . You should ____ if the low pressure warning signal activates while you are driving.

Stop where you are and park
Exit the roadway as soon as safely possible
Continue driving normally

22 . If backing a truck:

You should rely on your mirrors to guide you.
You should first walk the area to become more familiar with obstacles.
You should look straight ahead.

23 . Broken suspension parts:

Should not concern you.
Should be repaired, but do not need to be repaired immediately.
Cannot be identified.
Are extremely dangerous.

24 . What can change the height of a vehicle?

Color
Length
Weight
Number of windows

25 . Why do you need to drain air tanks regularly?

Because the air gets old and needs to be replaced
Because compressed air contains some water which must be drained from the tanks
To allow for a change in air pressure
To remove bad air from the tanks

26 . To obtain a hazardous materials endorsement on a CDL, an applicant must be at least:

18 years old.
21 years old.
23 years old.
25 years old.
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27 . When performing a pre-trip inspection, you should make sure that:

The pedal surface has been smoothed out.
The gas pedal sticks.
Nothing is obstrucing the pedals.
There is something underneath the brake pedal.

28 . The use of a hand-held mobile device while driving is:

Encouraged.
Acceptable if weather conditions are clear.
Permitted if checking a work-related email.
Prohibited.

29 . Most heavy trucks with manual transmissions require ____ to change gears.

Single clutching
Double clutching
Triple clutching

30 . If feeling tired and frequently yawning, you should:

Press on and continue driving.
Get some coffee.
Drive faster.
Pull over and take a nap.

31 . When using the controlled braking method in an emergency situation, you should:

Apply the brakes as hard as possible without locking the wheels.
Apply the brakes with about half of your usual force.
Apply the brakes so the wheels lock.
Apply the brakes with minimal pressure.

32 . If turning to avoid a hazard:

You should brake hard.
You should not brake as it may cause the wheels to lock.
You should turn very sharply.

33 . If the low air pressure warning signal comes on in a vehicle with air brakes, the driver should:

Test the brakes while driving, but continue driving if nothing seems wrong.
Immediately stop driving.
Drive with the hazard lights activated.

34 . If the spring brakes are on, you should:

Not use the brake pedal.
Press the accelerator.
Move the steering wheel.
Be especially careful because the brakes may fail.

35 . People working on a disabled vehicle:

Are probably aware of the roadway.
May be distracted by the repair and not pay attention to the roadway.
Are exempt from traffic laws.

36 . The use of a hand-held mobile device while driving is:

Prohibited.
Acceptable if weather conditions are clear.
Permitted if use is work-related.

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

0.02 percent.
0.04 percent.
0.08 percent.
0.1 percent.

38 . To stay alert while driving, you should:

Eat a heavy meal before beginning your trip.
Keep the cab warm.
Ride with a second person who can share driving responsibilities.

39 . A distracted driver:

Usually reacts well to hazards.
Usually has slowed perception.
Is usually aware of what is happening around them.
Is a good person to follow.

40 . Before beginning downhill, you should:

Shift into a higher gear.
Take your vehicle out of gear.
Shift into a lower gear.
Rely only on braking to reduce your speed.

41 . While driving, you should:

Develop plans to get out of any dangerous situation that could arise.
Enjoy the scenery.
Never look at the mirrors.
Focus on your own driving and not worry about other drivers.

42 . The penalty for a first-time violation of an out-of-service order is:

A $25 fine.
A warning.
A license suspension for at least 90 days.
A license suspension for 10 years.

43 . If you have more than one license:

You are unlikely to be caught.
You are doing nothing wrong.
You will be penalized.
There is no way for authorities to find out.

44 . If convicted of driving a CMV while your CDL is suspended, the penalty is:

A $25 fine.
License suspension for three months.
License suspension for at least one year.
License suspension for life.

45 . If an aggressive driver is involved in a crash on the road ahead of you, you should:

Block the driver in with your vehicle.
Stop after the crash scene and report the driver’s aggressive behavior to the police.
Continue driving and mind your own business.
Pull over and yell at the driver.

46 . When driving at highway speeds, you should watch the road about ____ ahead of your vehicle.

One block
100 yards
One quarter mile
One mile

47 . When driving:

You should always drive at the posted speed limit.
You should always drive slightly below the posted speed limit.
You should adjust your speed according to conditions.
You should drive as fast as possible.

48 . Texting while driving is especially dangerous because:

It is both a mental and physical distraction.
A message may be upsetting to the driver.
People like to read and may become too engaged in their phones.

49 . Skids caused by over-acceleration can usually be resolved by:

Removing your foot from the accelerator.
Braking.
Swerving to the right.

50 . When taking the basic control skills test, drivers are:

Not permitted to stop and exit the vehicle to look at the vehicle’s position.
Encouraged not to exit the vehicle to look at the vehicle’s position.
Allowed to leave the vehicle, but only if the vehicle is placed in reverse.
Allowed to leave the vehicle, but only if the vehicle is placed in neutral and the parking brake is set.