1 . What kind of brakes do most newer heavy-duty trucks use?

Single air brakes
Dual air brakes
Triple air brakes

2 . What kind of force do emergency brakes use?

Air pressure
Mechanical
Heavy

3 . In a vehicle with dual air brakes, a leak in one system ____ the second system.

Will always affect
May not affect
Is caused by

4 . When looking under your vehicle's hood during a pre-trip inspection, you should:

Use the parking brakes and/or chock blocks.
Leave the vehicle in a low gear.
Remove the battery.
Disconnect the radiator.

5 . You should always be able to stop within:

10 feet of your vehicle.
1,000 feet of your vehicle.
Your view of the road ahead.
30 seconds of hitting the brakes.

6 . How much water needs to be on the surface of a road for a vehicle to hydroplane?

Usually several inches
A good amount, such as a large puddle
A small amount
None

7 . If brakes fail on a long downgrade, the driver should:

Turn the vehicle off and then back on to reset the brakes.
Pump the brakes.
Look for an escape ramp or other way to stop.

8 . An alcohol evaporator is especially important:

In cold weather.
In hot weather.
In dry weather.

9 . Stopping distance can be affected by:

Speed.
Engine oil.
Time of day.
Traffic.

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

A driver talking to a passenger in their vehicle
A child on the side of the road
A construction worker on the side of the road
A person sitting on a bench waiting for a bus

11 . Which of the following is not an example of a distracted person who should concern motorists?

A driver talking to a passenger in their vehicle
A person sitting on a bench waiting for a bus
A construction worker on the side of the road
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12 . 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.
When tank pressure falls below 5 psi.

13 . If your vehicle is hydroplaning, you should:

Use the accelerator.
Not use the brakes.
Put the vehicle in a higher gear.

14 . To help your vehicle be seen by others:

Your headlights should be clean.
Your headlights should be turned off during the day.
Your headlights should be covered with grease.
Your headlights should be used, but only in the rain.

15 . If you are not sure if there is enough space for your vehicle to safely pass under a bridge, you should:

Speed up.
Swerve as you pass under the bridge.
Slow down.
Drive on the shoulder.

16 . Move over laws require:

Trucks to use the left lane.
All vehicles to vacate the lane closest to an emergency vehicle stopped with its lights flashing.
All vehicles to use the left lane.
All drivers to move into the left lane if a flatbed trailer is in the right lane.

17 . Air tank drains:

Allow rain water to enter air tanks.
Are used to drain water and oil from air tanks.
Should never be opened.
Must remain open while driving.

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

Six to seven
Seven to eight
Eight to nine

19 . You should always be able to stop within:

10 feet of your vehicle.
1,000 feet of your vehicle.
Your view of the road ahead.
One minute of hitting the brakes.

20 . When driving, you should stop and take a break ____ to avoid becoming too tired.

Every half hour
Every hour
Every two hours
Every six hours