1 . Which of the following is not a sign of bad brakes?

Cracked drums
Very thin pads
Pads free of oil or grease

2 . The trailer hand valve should be used:

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

3 . A vehicle must be equipped with all of the following, except:

A fire extinguisher.
Spare electrical fuses.
Warning devices for a parked vehicle.
A flashlight.

4 . In a leaf spring:

Leaves should be broken.
Leaves can be missing.
Leaves should not be broken.

5 . What can happen if parking brakes are used in very wet weather with temperatures below freezing?

The brakes will squeak.
The brakes may freeze so the vehicle cannot move.
The brakes may suddenly release by themselves.
The brakes may become too smooth to be used.

6 . If driving so slowly that you could impede other drivers, you should:

Drive in the left lane.
Drive while using your four-way flashers.
Drive without using any lights.

7 . When starting a vehicle, the oil pressure should:

Slowly build up pressure over a few minutes.
Come up to a normal level within a few seconds.
Start high, then decrease quickly while the engine runs.

8 . After a vehicle is started, warning lights and buzzers:

Should stay on for several minutes.
Should turn off within a few seconds.
Should stay on until manually turned off.
Should remain on.

9 . After starting the engine as part of a pre-trip inspection, the driver should:

Listen for unusual noises.
Rev the engine.
Deactivate the parking brake.

10 . After a tire has been changed, the driver should stop after a short distance to:

Check the tightness of the lug nuts.
Lower the tire's air pressure.
See if rocks have gotten into the tread.

11 . When checking windshield wiper blades, they should be:

Soft.
Secure.
Brittle.
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12 . When pulled off on the side of the road, a driver should:

Keep the driver’s side door open.
Turn on their emergency flashers.
Wave their arms.
Turn off all lights.

13 . 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

14 . While driving downhill, you should brake until you reach a speed that is ____ below your safe speed, then release the brake pedal.

5 mph
10 mph
15 mph
20 mph

15 . Texting while driving is:

Allowed if you are contacting your employer.
Allowed when driving on rural roads.
Not allowed.

16 . During a trip, landing gear should be:

Completely raised.
Completely lowered.
Skimming the pavement.

17 . After a tire has been changed, the driver should stop after a short distance to:

Check the tightness of the lug nuts.
Ensure that the tire has remained clean.
Inflate the new tire.

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

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

19 . Which of the following is not a problem?

Loose or broken exhaust pipes
Loose or broken mounting brackets
Exhaust parts rubbing against fuel system parts
Exhaust system parts that are not leaking

20 . If a vehicle is equipped with power steering, the hoses should be checked:

For leaks.
To ensure that they are still clear.
To ensure that they are connected to the battery.
For the proper amount of brake fluid.