1 . Which of the following is not a sign of fatigue?

Difficulty focusing, with frequent blinking
Yawning repeatedly or rubbing eyes
Staying in your lane

2 . When exiting a vehicle, a driver should:

Hop directly from their seat to the ground.
Maintain at least one point of contact with their vehicle.
Be turned to face their vehicle.

3 . 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.

4 . The air compressor is connected to the:

Transmission.
Engine.
Radiator.

5 . Your horn should be used to:

Tell other drivers that you are angry.
Warn other drivers that you are near.
Frighten other drivers.

6 . When turning, when should the turn signal be canceled?

Before entering the turn
During the turn
After the turn is completed

7 . If you are braking on dry pavement while traveling at 55 mph, how much distance will brake lag add to your overall stopping distance?

32 feet
45 feet
20 feet

8 . Black ice is:

Usually thick.
Usually thin.
Not a hazard when driving.

9 . A driver can have:

Two licenses, one for automobiles and one for CMVs.
Only one license.
A license for each state in which they plan to drive.

10 . When completing a driver's side parallel parking maneuver, you should:

Pull forward directly into the parking space.
Back up past the parking space, then pull forward into it.
Pull forward past the parking space, then back into it.

11 . Dry bulk tanks:

Usually have a low center of gravity.
Usually have a high center of gravity.
Are usually not allowed to cross railroad tracks.

12 . If you’re unfamiliar with the area in which you must back up, you should:

Get out of your vehicle and walk around the area to become more familiar with it.
Not use both side mirrors because it can be distracting.
Wait for someone else to back up in the area so you can see how they do it.

13 . If convicted of any traffic violations, excluding parking violations, you must:

Notify your employer within 30 days.
Place a sign on the back of your vehicle noting the conviction.
Forfeit your CDL for six months.

14 . If you are being tailgated while driving a large vehicle, do all of the following, except:

Reduce your speed gradually.
Increase your following distance.
Increase your speed.

15 . When starting an engine, oil pressure should come up to a normal level:

Within seconds.
Within five minutes.
After about three minutes.

16 . If you must drive in reverse, using driver's side backing:

Is always encouraged.
Is discouraged.
Is only recommended if it is raining.

17 . If a load is 10 feet long, it should be secured by a minimum of:

One tie-down.
Two tie-downs.
Three tie-downs.

18 . Which of the following is not a good rule when using turn signals?

Signal early. Signal well before a turn or lane change.
Signal continuously. Do not cancel a signal until the turn is completed.
Don’t over-signal. If no one is near you, there is no need to signal.

19 . If convicted of a traffic violation, you must inform your employer:

Within three hours.
Within a week.
Within 30 days.

20 . While driving:

Creating a text is not permitted, but reading a text is.
Creating a text is permitted, but reading a text is not.
Neither creating nor reading a text is permitted.

21 . What is a tire load?

The minimum safe weight a tire can carry
The maximum safe weight a tire can carry
The weight of a tire

22 . What is removed when an air tank is drained?

Water and oil
Ammonia
Liquid cleaners

23 . When backing with a trailer:

You should not back up in a straight line.
You should not correct drift until you are far off course.
You should frequently pull forward to reposition the vehicle.

24 . While driving a CMV:

You may hold a cell phone to receive a call.
You may send text messages.
You may not hold a cell phone to make a call.

25 . When using a fire extinguisher on a fire, you should:

Get as close to the fire as possible.
Stand as far away from the fire as possible.
Aim the extinguisher at the top of the fire.

26 . A distracted driver:

Usually follows the rules of the road.
Usually has slowed perception.
Is a good person to follow.
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27 . 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.

28 . 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

29 . A Class 1 hazardous material is:

An explosive.
Liquid.
Corrosive.

30 . When driving a truck requiring a CDL:

You do not need to wear a seat belt.
You are required to wear a seat belt, but only if transporting more than 500 pounds of cargo.
You must always wear a seat belt.

31 . If a load is 40 feet long, it should be secured by at least ____ tie-downs.

Two
Three
Four

32 . Radial and bias-ply tires:

Should be used together.
Should be used together on the front of a vehicle.
Should not be used together.

33 . Why should you regularly drain the air tanks?

Because the air gets old and needs to be replaced
Because compressed air contains some water and the water collects in the tanks
To allow for a change in pressure

34 . Eating while driving:

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

35 . If driving on a surface with poor traction, a driver should accelerate slowly:

Because it is always good to accelerate slowly.
To keep from losing control of the vehicle.
So that they do not accelerate faster than the vehicle ahead.

36 . Unsafely reaching for a phone is:

Acceptable if you are driving without a passenger.
Acceptable if you plan to use a hands-free feature.
Unacceptable even if you plan to use a hands-free feature.

37 . What does the vehicle inspection report do?

Inform the motor carrier about problems that may need fixing
Ensure that the vehicle is inspected regularly
Keep people accountable for inspecting the vehicle

38 . 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.

39 . To ensure normal stopping power, drivers of vehicles equipped with a front brake limiting valve should:

Set the control to normal.
Set the control to the off position.
Set the control to the neutral position.

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

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

41 . When loading a trailer, weight should be:

Placed as high as possible.
Placed as low as possible.
Placed as far to the left as possible.

42 . On any upgrade, gravity will:

Speed your vehicle up.
Slow your vehicle down.
Not impact your speed.

43 . Which of the following determines your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?

How much you drink
How frequently you drink
The temperature of the drink

44 . How much distance will an air brake-equipped vehicle need to come to a complete stop if it is traveling at 55 mph under ideal driving conditions?

300 feet
100 feet
450 feet

45 . 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

46 . When completing a conventional parallel parking maneuver, you should:

Back up past the parking space, then pull forward into it.
Pull forward past the parking space, then back into it.
Pull forward directly into the parking space.

47 . When traveling on a downgrade, your vehicle will:

Slow down.
Travel at the same rate as on level roadway.
Speed up.

48 . Water that has collected on a roadway can cause:

Hydroplaning.
Acceleration.
Stopping.

49 . During the vehicle inspection test, you will be asked to:

Change a tire.
Explain to the examiner what you are inspecting and why.
Estimate the weight of a load on a trailer.

50 . 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.