1 . How can you check hydraulic brakes?

Pump the brake pedal three times then apply firm pressure to the pedal for five seconds. The brake pedal should not move.
Pump the brake pedal three times then apply firm pressure to the pedal for five seconds. The brake pedal should move slowly toward the floor.
Pump the brake pedal three times then apply firm pressure to the pedal for five seconds. The brake pedal should slowly rise.

2 . When completing an offset back/left parking maneuver, a driver should:

Pull straight forward, then back to the left.
Drive straight back, then pull forward to the left.
Pull straight forward, then drive straight back.

3 . A Class 1 hazardous material is:

An explosive.
Solid.
Corrosive.

4 . When driving a vehicle equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), you should:

Stop harder than you would in a vehicle not equipped with ABS.
Use extra braking force to ensure the ABS kicks in.
Brake as you would in a vehicle not equipped with ABS.
Brake with less force than you would in a vehicle not equipped with ABS.

5 . 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

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

Will always affect
May not affect
Is caused by

7 . During the steering box portion of the vehicle inspection test, you should not:

Ensure that the steering box is securely mounted.
Ensure that the steering box is free of leaks.
Look for missing bolts in the steering box.
Assume all cotter keys are present.

8 . Which of the following is a time when the vehicle should be downshifted?

Before starting down a hill
Before starting up a hill
After exiting a curve

9 . What can happen if a parking brake is used in very wet weather when temperatures are below freezing?

The brakes will squeak.
The brakes may freeze so the vehicle cannot move.
The brakes may suddenly release by themselves.
The brakes may explode.

10 . Rust around wheel nuts may mean:

It recently rained.
The nuts are loose.
The tire is not clean.

11 . During the basic vehicle control skills test:

A pull-up always counts against the applicant.
A pull-up should be completed at least once.
Stopping without changing direction is not considered a pull-up.
Excessive pull-ups are acceptable in the opinions of some test administrators.

12 . Overloading a vehicle with cargo:

Usually has no effect on the vehicle.
Can impact steering and brake control.
Can impact the cooling system.

13 . An exhaust system should be:

Loose.
Leaking.
Fastened securely.

14 . Bridges usually:

Do not freeze.
Have heaters to prevent them from freezing.
Freeze before other surfaces.

15 . When inspecting cargo, the driver should do all of the following, except:

Ensure that the truck is not overloaded.
Ensure that the cargo is balanced.
Ensure that the cargo is secured properly.
Ensure that the breakable items are placed under heavier items.

16 . If you’re unfamiliar with the area in which you must back up, you should:

Get out of your vehicle and walk around the area to become more familiar with it.
Not use both mirrors, as that can cause too much distraction.
Wait for someone else to back up in the area so you see how they do it.
Turn on your high beam headlights.

17 . Over-length loads require:

Special permits.
Roads to be closed to other traffic.
A person to walk alongside the vehicle.

18 . Extremely hot temperatures can cause:

Tire failure.
A trailer to disengage.
Lights to malfunction.
Increased gas mileage.

19 . If the spring brakes are activated, you should never:

Push down the brake pedal.
Open the hood.
Release air from the air storage tanks.
Open the door to the cab.

20 . When adjusting your mirrors before a trip:

No part of your vehicle should be visible in any mirror.
Part of your vehicle should be visible in the mirrors.
More than half of each mirror should show the vehicle.

21 . 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.

22 . Without oil in its engine:

A vehicle will likely run smoothly.
A vehicle will make quick jerks while driving.
A vehicle's engine may be damaged quickly.
A vehicle's gas mileage will improve.

23 . The two indicators that determine when you should upshift are:

Engine speed and road speed.
Other trucks and driving conditions.
Timing and road position.

24 . When accelerating on a surface with poor traction, such as a wet road, a driver should:

Speed up quickly.
Speed up slowly.
Not be concerned about the pavement.

25 . What should be used to check for proper tire inflation?

A tire gauge
A tire iron
An air compressor
A lug nut

26 . 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.
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27 . A second conviction of operating a CMV with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.04 percent will result in:

The loss of your CDL for life.
The loss of your CDL for five years.
The loss of your CDL for one year.

28 . If you plan to slow down, you can warn drivers behind you by:

Slamming on the brakes.
Tapping the brakes a few times and before braking.
Turning on one set of turn signals.
Putting your hand out the driver's side window and waving.

29 . If you are being tailgated, you should:

Drive on the shoulder.
Pull off the roadway.
Drive faster.
Allow the vehicle to pass.

30 . If you’re feeling tired before a drive, you should:

Drink coffee.
Take caffeine pills.
Not drive.
Drive as fast as possible so you get to the destination quickly.

31 . 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.

32 . 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.

33 . When checking power steering hoses during a pre-trip inspection, you should look for:

Leaks.
Secure connections to the battery.
Extra hose pieces available for repairs.

34 . When coming to a stop, you should apply the brake pedal by:

Pushing down gradually.
Pushing down quickly.
Pulling up gradually.

35 . Which of the following is not a reason to cover cargo?

To protect people from spilled cargo
To protect the cargo from weather
To protect the cargo from animals

36 . If driving so slowly that you could impede the flow of traffic, you should:

Drive on the shoulder.
Drive while using your emergency flashers.
Drive without using any lights.

37 . When approaching a vehicle for a pre-trip inspection, a driver should look under the vehicle:

To see if the vehicle is on an incline.
To see if there are any fresh fluids under the vehicle.
To see if the vehicle is in a parking spot.
To see if the vehicle is on a decline.

38 . If being tailgated, you should:

Increase your speed.
Increase the amount of space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.
Make quick movements.

39 . You should cover cargo:

To protect the cargo from thieves.
To protect the cargo from weather.
To prevent other drivers from looking at what is being transported.
To keep the cargo a secret.

40 . Rims with welding repairs:

Are not safe to be used.
Are acceptable to be used on tires on the rear of a vehicle.
Are acceptable to be used only when carrying a heavy load.

41 . You must have an air brake endorsement:

To use a vehicle with air brakes.
To drive any truck with a trailer.
To transport hazardous materials.

42 . ____ is a thin layer of ice that forms on road surfaces.

White ice
Black ice
Soft ice
Sharp ice

43 . If you identify a large box in your lane on the road ahead, you should:

Slow down.
Speed up.
Not be worried because another vehicle will likely hit it before your vehicle.
Swerve into another lane of traffic.

44 . Most heavy vehicles require ____ to change gears.

Double clutching
Double shifting
Triple clutching
Triple shifting

45 . Most heavy trucks with manual transmissions require ____ to change gears.

Single clutching
Double clutching
Triple clutching
Quadruple clutching

46 . After traveling under an overpass during the driving skills test, you may be asked to recall:

The posted clearance.
The posted weight limit.
The width of the opening.
If there was a shoulder near the roadway.

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

Six to seven
Seven to eight
Eight to nine
Four to five

48 . When approaching a vehicle for a pre-trip inspection, a driver should look under the vehicle:

To see if the vehicle is on an incline.
To see if there are any fresh fluids on the ground.
To see if the vehicle is in a parking spot.

49 . When you need to brake, how can you warn drivers behind you?

Tap on the brakes a couple of times.
Stick your arm out the window.
Swerve within your lane.
Change lanes.

50 . 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.