1 . An Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) will:

Allow you to drive faster than you would be able to otherwise.
Allow you to follow other vehicles more closely than you would be able to otherwise.
Allow you to drive less carefully than you would be able to otherwise.
Not decrease your stopping distance.

2 . In a leaf spring:

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

3 . Which of the following is not an example of a distracted person that motorists should be worried about?

A driver talking to another person in a vehicle
Children on the side of the road
Construction workers on the side of the road
A person sitting on a bench waiting for a bus

4 . 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.

5 . 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.

6 . Why are roads especially slippery right after it begins to rain?

The water mixes with oil and grease on the road.
Roads are naturally slippery.
Gravel often gets washed to the middle of the lane.
Tires are not usually designed to drive in rain.

7 . What can happen if the exhaust system is not working properly?

Poisonous fumes may enter the cab.
Fumes may exit the rear of the muffler system.
Proper steering may be impossible.

8 . 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.

9 . The air storage tanks:

Hold only enough air for one braking cycle.
Hold enough air for brakes to be used several times if the compressor stops working.
Do not hold air unless there is an emergency.
Hold enough air for more than 1,000 braking cycles.

10 . What kind of force do emergency brakes use?

Air pressure
Mechanical
Heavy

11 . When checking the exhaust system, it should be:

Loose.
Leaking.
Fastened securely.
Cracked.

12 . To prevent fatigue while driving, you should:

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

13 . When checking tire condition during the vehicle inspection, you should:

Ensure that the insides of the tires are more worn than the outsides of the tires.
Ensure that the outsides of the tires are more worn than the insides of the tires.
Ensure that the middles of the tires are more worn than the outsides of the tires.
Ensure that the tires have even wear.

14 . Which of the following is not a type of distraction?

Physical
Mental
Obtuse

15 . When approaching a construction worker who is near the road, you should:

Increase your speed.
Decrease your speed.
Move to the shoulder.

16 . To make it easier to leave a parked position, you should park:

In a way that allows you to back up when exiting.
In a way that allows you to pull forward when exiting.
Only on the side of roadways, not in parking lots.

17 . 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

18 . When using your turn signal, you should:

Signal before beginning the turn.
Turn the signal off before beginning the turn.
Signal only if vehicles are in front of you.

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

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

20 . When passing another vehicle, you should:

Make eye contact with the driver.
Assume the other driver doesn't see you.
Honk your horn.
Not use a turn signal.

21 . Why do large vehicles use air brakes?

Other brake systems squeak too loudly.
Air braking systems are very effective.
Air brakes are complicated.
Air is free.

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

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

23 . What is the minimum permitted size of a placard?

Four square inches
Seven square inches
10 ¾ square inches
32 square inches

24 . 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

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

Cracked drums
Very thin pads
Pads free of oil or grease

26 . When a vehicle is started, the coolant temperature should:

Decrease.
Rise slowly.
Hold steady.
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27 . A truck should be parked:

So that it must be backed up to leave the space.
So that it can be pulled forward to leave the space.
On the grass.

28 . To inspect slack adjusters on S-cam brakes, you need to:

Park on a hill and test the brakes.
Put on gloves and push in the slack adjusters.
Remove the drum and look inside.
Chock the wheels and disengage the parking brake.

29 . Rust around wheel nuts may mean:

It recently rained.
The nuts are loose.
The tire is not clean.

30 . When carrying a sealed load, a driver:

Should unseal the load to ensure safety.
Should ensure the weight does not exceed weight limits.
Must go through the container before driving.

31 . Who is responsible for the safe operation of a vehicle?

The driver
The mechanic
The owner

32 . Improperly loaded cargo can:

Look bad to other drivers.
Hurt or kill the driver during a quick stop.
Make it easier to stop a vehicle.

33 . A driver should stop after a short distance after changing a tire to:

Ensure that the wheel nuts are tight on the newly-changed tire.
Ensure that there is still enough air pressure in the tire.
Ensure that the correct tire was changed.
Ensure that changing one tire did not damage another tire.

34 . When entering a foggy area, you should:

Stop on the side of the roadway.
Pass other vehicles.
Slow down.
Use your high beam headlights.

35 . When checking tires, finding which of the following is not a cause for concern?

Too much air pressure
Too little air pressure
Radial and bias-ply tires used together
Tread of at least 2/32 an inch on rear tires

36 . Before driving a power steering-equipped vehicle, you should make sure that:

The fluid is at a proper level.
The hoses are connected to the battery.
Any leak is small.

37 . The suspension system:

Holds up the vehicle and its load.
Keeps the load the proper distance behind the driver’s compartment.
Maintains a safe distance between the vehicle and other vehicles.
Lightens the load for the tires.

38 . During the vehicle inspection test, you must be able to do all of the following, except:

Show where the dipstick is located.
Show that the engine oil is within safe operating range.
Show that the oil is below the refill mark.

39 . An applicant will be denied a hazardous materials endorsement if they:

Are a U.S. citizen.
Are wanted for a misdemeanor.
Are wanted for certain felonies.
Already have a driver license.

40 . Most heavy vehicles require ____ to change gears.

Double clutching
Double shifting
Triple clutching
Triple shifting

41 . When backing with a trailer, you should begin by:

Turning the steering wheel in the direction of the turn.
Turning the steering wheel in the direction opposite of the turn.
Turning the wheel as sharply as possible.

42 . When approaching a curve during the on-road driving test, you must do all of the following, except:

Check traffic thoroughly in all directions.
Reduce your speed before entering the curve.
Keep your vehicle in its lane.
Steadily use the brakes throughout the curve.

43 . During a pre-trip inspection, belts should be:

Left alone and not inspected.
Checked for tightness.
Inspected, but only about once a month.

44 . During the on-road driving test, you must do all of the following, except:

Wear your safety belt.
Obey all traffic laws.
Complete the test without a moving violation.
Obey all traffic signs and signals, but only if other traffic is present.

45 . Brake fading is caused when:

Brakes are not used often enough.
Brakes overheat.
Brakes are too cold.
Brakes are wet.

46 . Pre-trip inspections:

Should never be done the same way two times in a row.
Should always be done in the same order.
Do not need to be done if the driver thinks the vehicle is in good operating order.

47 . The radiator cap:

Should not be removed when the coolant is hot.
Can be removed when the coolant is hot.
Should be cool to the touch under normal driving conditions.

48 . Eating while driving:

Is a good way to maximize time.
Is encouraged on long trips.
Creates a distraction for the driver.
Is mandatory so cargo is not left unsupervised.

49 . 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.

50 . What is black ice?

A thick layer of ice on the road
A thin layer of ice on the road
Ice that is black from debris on the road
Ice that is easily seen