1 . If the coolant temperature gauge goes above the highest safe temperature, you should:

Continue to drive.
Pull over and figure out what's wrong.
Run the air conditioner.

2 . 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.

3 . After a bus trip is completed, the vehicle:

Should be returned without an inspection.
Should be inspected.
Should be drained of fuel.

4 . 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.

5 . The heavier the vehicle:

The less important the brakes become.
The harder the brakes need to work.
The quieter the brakes will sound.

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

Responsible drivers.
Distracted drivers.
Knowledgeable drivers.

7 . If backing a truck:

You should rely on your mirrors to guide you.
You should first walk the area to become more familiar with obstacles.
You should look straight ahead.

8 . If turning to avoid a hazard:

You should brake hard.
You should not brake as it may cause the wheels to lock.
You should turn very sharply.

9 . When backing up, follow a turning trailer by:

Changing nothing. The vehicle will naturally follow the trailer.
Changing the direction of the steering wheel.
Turning the steering wheel even harder in the direction that it is already turning.

10 . Pre-trip inspections should be done:

Differently each time in order to place emphasis on different items.
The same way each time to prevent you from forgetting anything.
Once in a while.

11 . To avoid a collision with a hazard on the roadway:

You should always try to stop.
Swerving may be a safer option than stopping.
You should never swerve.
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12 . In cool weather, as the temperature begins to rise and ice begins to melt:

It is usually safe to drive.
The road will become even more slippery.
Traction will increase.

13 . What should you do if the braking system cannot build up hydraulic pressure?

Upshift.
Downshift.
Hold the brake pedal down as far as it will go.

14 . Belts in the engine compartment should:

Be frayed.
Not have excessive wear.
Be greasy.

15 . Which of the following is not a sign of tire failure?

A loud sound
Vibration
Smoother steering

16 . One way to prevent hydroplaning on wet road surfaces is to:

Ensure that your tires have good tread depth.
Under-inflate your tires.
Drive faster than usual.

17 . What is reaction distance?

The distance you will travel between realizing you must brake and when you physically hit the brakes
The distance you will travel between a hazard becoming visible and you seeing the hazard
The distance you will travel between seeing a hazard and realizing you must brake

18 . When driving a 50-foot truck at 50 mph, your minimum following distance should be:

Four seconds.
Five seconds.
Six seconds.

19 . When traveling down a downgrade, the speed of a vehicle will likely:

Decrease.
Stay the same.
Increase.

20 . Backing with a trailer is dangerous because:

It is difficult to see behind the vehicle.
Most trucks do not have the ability to move in reverse.
Cargo may fall out of the trailer.