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

Pads free of oil or grease
Shoes with oil or grease on them
Shoes worn thin

2 . Maintaining a cushion of space between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead is:

Not encouraged, as it slows the flow of traffic.
Encouraged, as it allows you time to react to unexpected hazards.
Only encouraged if you are traveling with a passenger.

3 . 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.

4 . 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.

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

Cracked drums
Very thin pads
Pads free of oil or grease

6 . Exhaust system parts should be:

Leaking.
Rubbing against other parts of the vehicle.
Secured tightly.

7 . 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.

8 . To prevent fatigue while driving, you should:

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

9 . 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.

10 . A vehicle equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) can be identified by:

A sticker on the control panel.
A yellow lamp on the instrument panel.
The letters "ABS" on the brake pedal.
A metal plate on the inside of the driver’s side door.

11 . If a vehicle has a vehicle inspection report from the previous driver:

The driver should not conduct a pre-trip inspection and rely on the report.
The driver should take the vehicle to a mechanic.
The driver should review the report.
The driver should speak with the previous driver.
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12 . 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

13 . Without engine oil:

A vehicle will get better gas mileage.
An engine can be destroyed quickly.
An Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) won’t work properly.

14 . 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.

15 . 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

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

Too much air pressure
Tread of at least 4/32 of an inch in the grooves on front tires
Radial and bias-ply tires used together

17 . Steering wheel play should be no more than:

10 degrees.
50 degrees.
75 degrees.

18 . 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.

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

Show where the power steering fluid dipstick is located.
Check for adequate power steering fluid.
Ensure that the power steering fluid level is above the full mark.

20 . During the vehicle inspection test, you must be able to adequately check all of the following, except:

The power steering belt.
The water compressor belt.
The alternator belt.