1 . You must notify your employer within 30 days of a:

Traffic violation conviction received while driving a CMV.
Traffic violation conviction received while driving for that employer.
Traffic violation conviction received while driving any vehicle.
Traffic violation conviction received farther than 60 miles of your employer’s main headquarters.

2 . A vehicle should be equipped with all of the following, except:

A fire extinguisher.
Spare electrical fuses.
Warning devices for parked vehicles, such as flares.
A spotlight.

3 . 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

4 . The driver of a 40 foot vehicle traveling more slowly than 40 mph should be at least ____ behind the vehicle in front of them.

Two seconds
Three seconds
Four seconds
Five seconds

5 . When you need to stop in an emergency, you should:

Lock the wheels and skid to a stop.
Stop in a way that keeps your vehicle in a straight line.
Stop in a way that turns your vehicle.
Expect your vehicle to slow down more quickly than usual.

6 . When asked about the vehicle's oil during the vehicle inspection test, you must be able to do all of the following, except:

Indicate where the dipstick is located.
Show that the oil level is within a safe operating range.
Show that the oil level is above the refill mark.
Show that the oil level is below the refill mark.

7 . Braking mechanisms are located ____ a brake drum.

Outside
Inside
Next to
On top of

8 . Truck tractors with air brakes that were built on or after March 1, 1997 are equipped with:

An extra set of brakes.
Voice-activated brakes.
Cruise control.
Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS).

9 . In a newer vehicle, you apply the parking brake:

By using a diamond-shaped yellow knob.
By using a round red knob.
By using a square green knob.
By using a black round knob.

10 . Spring brakes come on:

When too much air pressure is lost.
When a control on the dashboard is activated.
When the tires have minimal tread depth.
When the brakes are noisy.

11 . What color is the low air pressure warning light?

Green
Orange
Red
Purple

12 . During a vehicle inspection, ensure that the landing gear is:

Retracted.
Fully raised.
More worn on the passenger's side than on the driver's side.
Well lit.

13 . When approaching your vehicle, you should ensure that:

The vehicle is shiner than others.
The vehicle is not parked too closely to other vehicles.
There are not puddles under the vehicle that indicate a leak.
The vehicle is parked properly.

14 . Improperly loaded cargo can:

Look bad to others on the road.
Injure the driver during a quick stop.
Make it easier to stop.
Aid in safety.

15 . The air pressure in a dual air brake system should build from 85 to 100 psi within:

Two minutes.
15 seconds.
10 minutes.
45 seconds.

16 . When checking your tires, which of the following is not something that should cause concern?

Cuts
Tread separation
Mismatched tire sizes
Dual tires that do not come into contact with each other

17 . If carrying a heavy load that is slowing you down, you should:

Drive in the left lane.
Drive in the right lane.
Drive on the shoulder.
Keep the vehicle in second gear.

18 . When approaching a railroad crossing, you should:

Increase your speed to get across the tracks as quickly as possible.
Roll your window down to listen for a train.
Rely on traffic control signals.
Never try to outdrive an approaching train.

19 . For safety purposes, when should you turn off a retarder?

When the roadways are slippery
When you are carrying a passenger
When you are carrying a heavy load
When driving in heavy traffic

20 . To make it as safe as possible to leave a stop, you should park:

So that you must back up to leave your parking space.
So that you can pull forward to leave your parking space.
On the side of a roadway, not in a parking lot.
By backing into a parking space.

21 . To use the stab braking method in an emergency situation, you should:

Apply the brakes completely until the wheels lock up, release the brakes until the wheels start rolling, then repeat the process.
Apply the brakes about halfway, but keep the wheels rolling.
Fully apply the brakes, let the wheels lock up, and hold the brake pedal down, keeping the wheels locked until the vehicle stops.
Apply the emergency brake.

22 . When driving down a steep grade, your brakes may fade. What happens if brakes fade?

They become quieter.
They become less effective.
They work better than usual.
They work differently from front to back.

23 . The air entering air storage tanks may contain:

Water and compressor oil.
Frost.
Gravel.
Antifreeze.

24 . If the low pressure warning signal activates while you are driving, you should:

Continue driving normally.
Exit the road and park as soon as safely possible.
Stop where you are and park.
Put on your hazard lights and continue driving.

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

Engine speed and road speed.
Other trucks and road conditions.
Timing and road position.
Oil pressure and air brake pressure.

26 . When you press the brake pedal in a vehicle with S-cam brakes, air pressure pushes out the rod and moves the:

Slack adjuster.
Axle.
Brake drum.
Alcohol evaporator.

27 . Which of the following is not a type of retarder?

Exhaust
Engine
Air
Electric

28 . When asked to make a lane change during the skills test, you should:

Make the necessary traffic checks first.
Not use your mirrors.
Cut off other vehicles if needed to follow the instructions.
Not make the lane change if you don’t want to.

29 . When making a tight maneuver, you should:

Not use your mirrors, as they can be distracting.
Use your mirrors, but not too frequently.
Use your mirrors frequently.
Rely only on your mirrors.

30 . To ensure normal stopping power, drivers of vehicles equipped with a front brake limiting valve should:

Set the control to normal.
Set the control to the off position.
Set the control to neutral.
Keep the control at the halfway mark.

31 . During an applied leakage test, the maximum leakage rate for a single vehicle with air brakes is:

3 psi in one minute.
6 psi in one minute.
8 psi in one minute.
4 psi in one minute.

32 . What color are ABS malfunction lamps?

Orange
Yellow
Green
Blue

33 . If you need to travel down a hill, you should switch into a lower gear:

After you start moving downhill.
As you go downhill and pick up speed.
Before you start moving downhill.
Near the bottom of the hill.

34 . Which of the following is not a part of an air brake system?

A service brake system
A parking brake system
An emergency brake system
An axle brake system

35 . If the low pressure warning light comes on while you are driving:

Braking will only occur if there is enough air in the tanks.
You can brake 14 times before the air in the system runs out.
You should continue to drive normally and check the brake system when it is convenient.
You should continue driving, but turn the emergency flashers on to warn other motorists.

36 . During a static leakage test, the maximum leakage rate for a double combination vehicle is:

3 psi in one minute.
6 psi in one minute.
8 psi in one minute.
4 psi in one minute.
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37 . Some air brake systems use alcohol:

To reduce the risk of ice forming in air brake valves.
To make the compressor run more efficiently.
To lubricate parts of the braking system.
To reduce the risk of rust forming on air brake valves.

38 . When checking the air and electrical lines during a vehicle inspection, all of the following should be true, except:

The air hoses are making a hissing noise.
The air hoses and electrical lines are not cut.
The air lines are not pinched.
The air lines are not dragging against tractor parts.

39 . If your vehicle is equipped with a cargo lift, you should ensure that:

The lift is loosely attached.
The lift is not leaking.
The lift is fully extended.
The lift is the proper color.

40 . Before driving a vehicle with a dual air brake system, you must wait for the air compressor to build a minimum of ____ in both the primary and secondary systems.

25 psi
50 psi
75 psi
100 psi

41 . The emergency brake system uses:

Only parts of the parking brake system.
Only parts of the service brake system.
Parts of both the parking and service brake systems.
Only parts unique to the emergency brake system.

42 . What does an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) do?

Allow the rear wheels to lock up
Allow all wheels to lock up
Help prevent wheel lockup
Alert other motorists when you are braking

43 . If using air tanks with manually operated drains, how often should you drain the tanks?

Every day
Once a week
Once a month
Once every 3,000 miles

44 . Accelerating roughly is:

Encouraged at slow speeds.
Encouraged at all speeds.
Discouraged, as it may cause damage to the vehicle.
Discouraged, as it may confuse other drivers.

45 . When traveling at speeds under 40 mph, you should maintain at least ____ of following distance for every 10 feet of your vehicle's length.

One second
Two seconds
Three seconds
Four seconds

46 . When checking the engine compartment, you should check all of the following, except:

The engine oil level.
The coolant level in the radiator.
The windshield washer fluid level.
The fuel level.

47 . A visual low pressure warning signal should activate before air pressure drops to a level between:

55 and 75 psi.
35 and 50 psi.
75 and 100 psi.
40 and 60 psi.

48 . When crossing railroad tracks, you should:

Stop on the tracks.
Change gears.
Try to pass.
Stay in your lane.

49 . If another driver is following you too closely, you should do all of the following, except:

Avoid quick changes.
Increase the distance between you and the vehicle in front of you.
Speed up.
Avoid relying on tricks to help others pass.

50 . 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.

51 . If you are turning left and there are two available left turn lanes, which lane should you choose?

The left lane
The right lane
Either lane
Trucks should not turn where there are two left turn lanes.

52 . Which of the following is not a backing maneuver that you will be asked to perform during the basic control skills test?

Straight line backing
Offset back/right
Offset back/left
Blind offset

53 . In a dual air brake system:

Each system has separate air tanks, hoses, and lines.
The systems share air tanks, but each has its own separate hoses and lines.
Each system uses the same lines and hoses.
One system is the main braking system and a second system is ready to be used if the first one fails.

54 . Which of the following is not an activity that causes a distraction?

Adjusting the radio
Adjusting the CD player
Eating
Checking your mirrors

55 . What can happen if the air pressure gets too low in an air brake system?

The brakes may squeak.
The brakes may not work.
The brakes may be sluggish.
The brakes will be very sensitive.

56 . Front wheel braking works:

Only on packed snow.
Under all conditions.
Only if the road is dry.
Under most conditions.

57 . If equipped, a header board should:

Be damaged.
Be loose.
Be strong enough to contain cargo.
Light up when the engine is started.

58 . What is a wig wag?

A type of warning system
A tube used to move air from the compressor to the tanks
A noise made by air brakes when used
A part within the braking unit that allows air to move freely

59 . When driving:

You may read texts, but not send texts.
You may not read or send texts.
You may not read texts, but may send texts.
You may read texts that have fewer than 30 words.

60 . Who is responsible for inspecting a vehicle's cargo?

The person who loaded it
The owner of the trucking company
The owner of the cargo
The driver

61 . In cold weather, an alcohol evaporator should be checked and filled:

Once a week.
Every day.
Every hour.
Once a month.

62 . Federal and state laws require:

Drivers to regularly inspect their vehicles.
Drivers to inspect their vehicles, but only if they believe there may be a problem.
Drivers to inspect their vehicles if planning to travel out-of-state.
Drivers to inspect their vehicles, but only if they will be transporting hazardous materials.

63 . When taking the basic control skills test, drivers are:

Not permitted to stop and exit the vehicle to look at the vehicle’s position.
Encouraged not to exit the vehicle to look at the vehicle’s position.
Allowed to leave the vehicle, but only if the vehicle is placed in reverse.
Allowed to leave the vehicle, but only if the vehicle is placed in neutral and the parking brake is set.

64 . What is the penalty for operating a CMV that is placarded for hazardous materials while you are under the influence of alcohol?

Losing your CDL for three months
Losing your CDL for six months
Losing your CDL for one year
Losing your CDL for three years

65 . When operating a vehicle with a dual brake system, a driver should:

Let the vehicle warm up before driving to ensure that fuel reaches the engine.
Wait to begin driving until the air compressor builds up a minimum pressure of 100 psi in both the primary and secondary systems.
Begin driving just after the vehicle starts.
Pump the pedal about 20 times to build pressure, then begin driving.

66 . When checking tire condition during the vehicle inspection, you should:

Ensure that the insides of the tires are more worn than the outsides of the tires.
Ensure that the outsides of the tires are more worn than the insides of the tires.
Ensure that the middles of the tires are more worn than the outsides of the tires.
Ensure that the tires have even wear.

67 . When checking the power steering fluid during a vehicle inspection, you will need to do each of the following, except:

Show where the power steering fluid dipstick is located.
Check for adequate power steering fluid.
Ensure that the power steering fluid level is above the full mark.
Ensure that the power steering level is above the refill mark.

68 . Placards should be used:

Any time a vehicle is carrying hazardous materials.
If there is open space in the truck.
If the amount of hazardous materials in the truck exceeds 200 pounds.
If the hazardous materials create an inhalation hazard.

69 . During a vehicle inspection, ensure that lug nuts are all of the following, except:

Free of cracks.
Free of distortions.
Loose.
Free of rust.

70 . A tread depth of ____ should be in every major groove of a tire that is not in the front of a commercial motor vehicle.

1/32 of an inch
2/32 of an inch
3/32 of an inch
4/32 of an inch