1 . To avoid becoming an aggressive driver, you should:

Plan trips without allocating extra time for traffic.
Tailgate.
Drive slowly in the left lane.
Not make gestures to other drivers.

2 . Why should your mirrors be adjusted to show the road behind you as well as part of your vehicle?

Having only the road in the mirrors would likely make the driver carsick.
Having part of the truck in the mirrors serves as a point of reference.
It is illegal to have only the road in the mirrors.
The driver should be able to see the reflection of surrounding vehicles on the trailer.

3 . When you need to change lanes:

Other vehicles will likely get out of your way.
You should change lanes slowly and smoothly.
You should wait to change lanes until you are in an intersection.

4 . What is the best way to stop if your brakes fail while you are driving downhill?

Steer onto an escape ramp.
Let the vehicle slow down on its own.
Let rumble strips slow your vehicle.

5 . When nearing a construction worker who is close to the road, you should:

Increase your speed.
Decrease your speed.
Not drive in any lane.
Wait until the construction is complete before proceeding.

6 . Skids caused by acceleration can usually be resolved by:

Speeding up.
Taking your foot off the accelerator.
Coming to a complete stop.
Switching into a higher gear.

7 . Which of the following is not an example of a driver who might be a hazard?

A driver operating a vehicle without first scraping ice off the windshield
The operator of a rental truck
The driver of a station wagon with items covering the back windows
A person operating a pick-up truck

8 . Drivers trapped behind a slow-moving vehicle often:

Follow the vehicle too closely.
Allow the vehicle plenty of space.
Are happy with the speed of travel.

9 . Of the following, which is the most slippery surface?

Ice that is dry
Ice that is wet
Wet pavement

10 . Before driving a bus that has been parked for a few days:

The driver should assume the interior is in good working order.
The driver should call the local police department.
The driver should complete a walkthrough inspection.
The driver should ask the passengers to check the interior of the bus.

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

A person talking to another person 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
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12 . 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

13 . Carry-on bags should be placed:

In front of the back door.
In front of the front door.
In a location that allows access to all emergency exits.
On top of the bus.

14 . During a pre-trip inspection, belts in the engine compartment should be:

Loosened.
Checked for tightness.
Inspected only if they seem frayed.
Left alone and not inspected.

15 . A disruptive passenger should be:

Removed from the bus as quickly as possible, regardless of location.
Discharged at the next bus stop.
Kept on the bus and taken to the police department.

16 . During the skills test, if making a turn that requires a stop, you should:

Skid to a stop.
Stop after the stop line to get a better view.
Allow your vehicle to roll.
Keep the front wheels aimed straight ahead.

17 . Generally, a bus should be refueled:

In a closed building with passengers on board.
With passengers on board in an open space.
Without passengers on board

18 . After a trailer starts to turn during backing, you should follow the trailer by:

Doing nothing. The vehicle will follow naturally.
Changing the direction of the steering wheel.
Turning the steering wheel farther in its current direction.
Using the brakes.

19 . During a basic vehicle control skills test, you may be asked to:

Swerve to avoid a hazard.
Parallel park.
Drive straight into a parking space.

20 . A thin layer of ice that forms on road surfaces is called:

White ice.
Black ice.
Green ice.
Blue ice.