1 . While driving, if you notice anything that affects safety or could lead to mechanical problems, you should:

Wait to see if the problem goes away.
Include the concerns in your written report.
Try to fix the issue yourself.

2 . If an unusual noise or feeling occurs in a vehicle while it is being driven, the driver should:

Assume it is not a concern and continue driving.
Hope the vehicle does alright until it is switched to another driver.
Check the situation to determine the proper solution.

3 . All trailers made after ____ must be equipped with Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS).

1943
1998
2009

4 . If another driver is tailgating you, you should:

Move into the left lane.
Speed up.
Increase the distance between you and the vehicle ahead.

5 . Failing to drain air tanks could result in:

Water accumulations freezing and causing brake failure.
Squishy brakes.
Too much air collecting in the tanks.

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

Decrease.
Stay the same.
Increase.

7 . Backing with a trailer is dangerous because:

It is difficult to see behind the vehicle.
Most trucks do not have the ability to move in reverse.
Cargo may fall out of the trailer.

8 . Eating while driving:

Is a good way to maximize your time.
Is encouraged during long trips.
Is a distraction to the driver.

9 . Which of the following is acceptable if found during a pre-trip inspection?

Mismatched tire sizes
Tread of 3/32 of an inch in the grooves of the front tires
Tires manufactured by different makers

10 . As part of the vehicle inspection test, a CDL applicant may be asked to:

Check the engine oil level.
Replace a tire.
Remove the alternator belt.

11 . Hydroplaning usually occurs:

When tires are properly inflated.
When driving at speeds slower than 15 mph.
In areas where water collects on the road.
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12 . ____ is an example of required emergency equipment.

A spare electrical fuse
A loud horn
A battery-operated flashlight

13 . 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.

14 . The best way to recognize that your trailer has started to skid is by:

Seeing other drivers' faces.
Checking the trailer in your mirrors.
Feeling the trailer move.

15 . When backing a truck, you should:

Only use the side mirrors on the driver’s side of the vehicle.
Use both side mirrors.
Not use a helper.

16 . When transporting cargo, drivers must check the securement of the cargo every:

10 miles.
150 miles.
500 miles.

17 . Always perform the steps of a pre-trip inspection in the same order each time because:

You will be less likely to forget something.
You will have more time to complete the inspection.
It is required by law.

18 . What does an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) do?

It allows a vehicle's wheels to lock up.
It prevents a vehicle's wheels from locking up.
It makes turning a vehicle easier.

19 . If unable to tell if the road is becoming icy and slippery, a driver:

Should try guessing.
May open their window and feel the front of the side mirror for ice.
Should look at the road closely.

20 . The trailer hand valve should be used:

To test the trailer brakes.
To check the connection between the trailer and tractor.
To accelerate.