1 . Steering wheel play should be no more than:

10 degrees.
50 degrees.
75 degrees.

2 . A person should not smoke within ____ of a vehicle placarded for Class 3 or Division 2.1 materials.

Five feet
25 feet
100 feet
1,000 feet

3 . Without oil in its engine:

A vehicle will likely run smoothly.
A vehicle will make quick jerks while driving.
A vehicle's engine may be damaged quickly.
A vehicle's gas mileage will improve.

4 . 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

5 . Which of the following is not a tire problem to check for and avoid?

Radial and bias-ply tires used together
Recapped tires on the front of a school bus
Tread separation
All tires are made by the same company

6 . 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.

7 . When driving a tank, a surge:

Is usually helpful.
Can be dangerous.
Is not a concern.

8 . Parts of an exhaust system should be:

Loose.
Leaking.
Fastened securely.
Cracked.

9 . Which of the following is not a sign of bad brake drums or shoes?

Cracked drums
Pads with oil on them
Shoes worn thin
Shoes that are not covered in brake fluid

10 . 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.

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

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

14 . 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.

15 . 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

16 . 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.

17 . 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

18 . Broken suspension parts:

Should not concern you.
Should be repaired, but do not need to be repaired immediately.
Cannot be identified.
Are extremely dangerous.

19 . 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.

20 . Using a helper when backing is:

Encouraged.
Discouraged.
Illegal in most states.
Usually a cause of problems.