1 . The air storage tanks:

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

2 . Which of the following is not a sign of a driver becoming tired?

Frequent blinking
Drifting from their lane
Feeling hungry

3 . In very hot weather, tires should be checked regularly because:

They may melt.
Air pressure may increase with the temperature.
The tread wears down more quickly than in cooler weather.

4 . 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.

5 . When exiting a vehicle, it is important to maintain ____ with your vehicle at all times.

Three points of contact
Four points of contact
Two points of contact

6 . Drowsy driving is most common during:

The night.
The early morning.
The mid-afternoon.

7 . Cargo should be covered:

To protect people from spillage.
To hide the materials.
To make it more difficult to steal.

8 . Why are multi-speed axles and auxiliary transmissions used?

To make a vehicle operate more smoothly
To provide extra gears
To improve a vehicle's gas mileage

9 . Drivers talking to passengers in their vehicle should be viewed as:

Responsible drivers.
Distracted drivers.
Knowledgeable drivers.

10 . The center of gravity in a trailer should be:

As high as possible.
As low as possible.
At the rear of the trailer.

11 . 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.

12 . While operating on a downgrade, you should brake until you reach a speed that is:

5 mph below your safe speed.
10 mph below your safe speed.
15 mph below your safe speed.

13 . Using the brakes creates heat. If too much heat is produced:

The brakes may not work.
The brakes may squeak more than usual.
The brakes will brake unevenly.

14 . When taking the basic vehicle control skills test, failing to exit your vehicle properly during any exercise will result in:

Failure of only that exercise.
An extra point against your final score.
Automatic failure of the basic vehicle control skills test.

15 . Alcohol can be removed from your system:

By exercising.
By drinking coffee.
By waiting.

16 . Which of the following is not a type of tie-down equipment?

Ropes
Straps
Velcro

17 . Poor weight balance:

Improves handling.
Makes handling more difficult.
Increases a driver’s ability to steer.

18 . A cardboard box on the roadway:

Should be expected to be on the roadway.
Is usually empty and harmless.
Could contain a heavy object that could damage vehicles.

19 . If your license to operate a personal vehicle is revoked or suspended:

You can get a hardship license to operate a CMV.
You cannot get a hardship license to operate a CMV.
Your CDL will not be affected.

20 . Which of the following vehicles is not exempted in requiring the driver to hold a CDL?

A military vehicle
A school bus
An emergency vehicle

21 . After an accident, flares should be used with caution because:

There may be fuel spilled on the ground that could catch fire.
Other drivers may not see the flares if the weather is sunny.
Flares are expensive.

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

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

23 . What should you do if your vehicle gets stuck on railroad tracks?

Stay in the vehicle.
Get out of the vehicle and call for assistance.
Continue trying to get your vehicle off the tracks until you are successful.

24 . 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.

25 . An encroachment is when:

A driver does not appear for their scheduled basic skills test.
A vehicle touches an exercise boundary line during the basic skills test.
A driver fails one section of the basic skills test.

26 . Containerized loads are used:

When the cargo is too large to fit on a truck.
When the cargo has been or will be transported by a train.
When the cargo is a liquid.
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27 . When driving a 50-foot truck at 50 mph, your minimum following distance should be:

Four seconds.
Five seconds.
Six seconds.

28 . 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.

29 . When conducting a pre-drive inspection:

The inspection report is not important.
The inspection report must only be reviewed if there will be passengers in the vehicle.
The previous inspection report should be reviewed, if applicable.

30 . 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.

31 . Dual tires should:

Always come into contact with one another.
Come into contact with one another fairly regularly.
Not come into contact with one another.

32 . If a vehicle's Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) is malfunctioning:

The vehicle will have no brakes.
The vehicle will still be able to brake.
The vehicle will likely travel faster than usual.

33 . How can a driver maintain alertness while driving?

Stay fit and healthy
Keep the cab warm
Eat heavy foods

34 . When taking the driving test and asked to make a turn, you should:

Not use a turn signal since you were told to make the turn.
Check traffic only to your right.
Check traffic in all directions.

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

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

36 . Eating while driving is:

A good way to save time.
A dangerous activity.
Acceptable if you are eating foods that are easy to eat.

37 . Reading a text message while driving is:

Encouraged.
Allowed only if you are not pulling a trailer.
Illegal.

38 . 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.

39 . A low air pressure warning signal should activate:

When tank pressure falls below 120 psi.
When tank pressure falls below 60 psi.
When tank pressure falls below 10 psi.

40 . If driving through flowing water or a large puddle, you should:

Increase your speed.
Gently apply the brakes.
Try to stop in the water.

41 . One way to avoid becoming an aggressive driver is to:

Talk on your cell phone while driving.
Question others' driving abilities.
Set realistic expectations regarding travel time.

42 . 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

43 . How can you check for a leak in hydraulic brakes?

Pump the brake pedal three times, then hold down the pedal for five seconds. If the pedal moves, there may be a problem.
Push the brake pedal down as far as possible and release. If the brake pedal returns to its normal position, there may be a problem.
Push the brake pedal down as far as possible and release. If the brake squeaks, there may be a problem.

44 . A driver who stops at a green light could be:

An impaired driver.
A driver who is color blind.
A person who does not know the rules of the road.

45 . When stopping a manual transmission vehicle, you should:

Push the clutch in when the engine is close to idle.
Push the clutch out when the engine is close to idle.
Shift into neutral when the engine is close to idle.

46 . How many daily hours of sleep does an adult need to maintain alertness?

Six to seven
Seven to eight
Eight to nine

47 . In hot weather, spots on the pavement where tar is bleeding:

Are very slippery.
Offer the same amount of traction as the rest of the roadway.
Offer more traction than the rest of the roadway.

48 . To change lanes, you should:

Move quickly.
Move slowly and smoothly.
Hold down your horn.

49 . On a slippery road, a driver should:

Make turns as quickly as possible.
Refrain from passing slower vehicles.
Stop quickly.

50 . 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.