1 . When backing a trailer, you must turn the steering wheel:

In the direction you want the trailer to move.
In the direction opposite of where you want the trailer to move.
To the left until backing is complete.

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

Six to seven
Seven to eight
Eight to nine

3 . A clue that your shipment contains hazardous materials is that:

The shipper is in a certain type of business, such as a fireworks dealer or pest control firm.
The last shipment you picked up was labeled as hazardous.
The packaging looks damaged.
The shipper's business is located in a bad part of town.

4 . 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.

5 . Aggressive driving is:

Operating a vehicle in a selfish or pushy manner.
Operating a vehicle with a strong regard for other motorists’ safety.
Operating a vehicle in the left lane.

6 . When starting an engine, warning lights and buzzers should:

Turn on and stay on.
Flicker occasionally.
Turn off right away.

7 . Before driving a power steering-equipped vehicle, you should make sure that:

The fluid is at a proper level.
The hoses are connected to the battery.
Any leak is small.

8 . If you are driving at a reduced speed in a construction zone when you spot a construction worker near the road, you should:

Speed up.
Stay at your current speed.
Further reduce your speed.

9 . 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.

10 . 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

11 . When driving while pulling trailers, you should:

Make sudden turns with the steering wheel.
Avoid making sudden moves.
Push the accelerator to the floor when starting from a stop.
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12 . If coolant has to be added to a system without a recovery tank, you should:

Keep the vehicle running while adding coolant.
Open the radiator cap quickly.
Not use gloves to touch the radiator cap.
Wait for the engine to cool before adding coolant.

13 . When starting a vehicle, the coolant temperature gauge should:

Not change from its original position.
Gradually rise to the normal operating range.
Jump quickly to the normal operating range.
Flash until it reaches the normal operating range.

14 . Identification numbers assigned to chemicals can be found:

In the DOT Emergency Response Guidebook.
In the truck's operation manual.
On the EPA’s website.
At fuel stations.

15 . During a cargo fire, opening the trailer doors may actually cause the fire to expand because doing so:

Allows oxygen into the trailer.
Changes the temperature of the trailer.
Provides more moisture to the trailer.

16 . The tire load for a tire is stated:

On the side of the tire.
On the inside of the tire.
On the inside of the driver’s door.

17 . When approaching a construction worker who is near the road, you should:

Increase your speed.
Decrease your speed.
Move to the shoulder.

18 . When approaching a railroad crossing while transporting chlorine:

You must stop before crossing the tracks.
You must reduce your speed before crossing the tracks.
You can proceed without stopping if no warning lights are flashing.
You can proceed without stopping if no other vehicles are within sight.

19 . A driver should always:

Stay in one lane.
Have an emergency plan.
Stay in the left lane.
Travel faster than the speed limit.

20 . Stopping distance can be affected by:

Speed.
Engine oil.
Time of day.
Traffic.