1 . Using the trailer hand valve while driving:

Will help you turn safely.
Will stop your trailer safely.
Can cause a skid.
Is impossible.

2 . 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.

3 . When loading or unloading explosive materials, you should:

Keep the engine running.
Turn off the engine.
Use sharp-pointed tools to open the packages.
Toss packages.

4 . Shippers must keep a copy of shipping papers for:

Six weeks.
Six months.
One year.
Two years.

5 . A surge can occur:

In a fully-filled tank.
In a partially-filled tank.
When driving at a constant speed.
When wind is strong.

6 . Having ABS on only one axle:

Does not change braking in any way.
Is not possible.
Will allow the driver additional control over their vehicle when braking.
Will cause extra strain on the other axles.

7 . What do bulkheads do?

Separate one large tank into several smaller tanks
Control the temperature of liquid in a tank
Determine how full a tank is
Provide extra storage in a tank

8 . When entering or crossing traffic while driving a combination vehicle, it is especially important that you:

Sound your horn.
Make sure there is a large enough gap for your vehicle.
Expect other drivers to make room for your vehicle.
Let other drivers wave you into their lane.

9 . When driving a bobtail tractor, you should be aware that:

Bobtails stop very easily.
Bobtails cannot drive as fast as tractors with semitrailers.
Bobtails are more difficult to stop than tractors with semitrailers.
Bobtails are illegal in most states.

10 . If oil and water build up in your vehicle's air tanks, the brakes:

May not work correctly.
May feel squishy.
Will squeal loudly when used.
Will be extremely sensitive.

11 . Which of the following is not an example of a shipping paper?

Shipping orders
Bills of lading
Manifests
Directions
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12 . 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.

13 . Class 1, Class 2.1, and Class 3 items should not be placed in a trailer with:

A heater.
An air conditioner.
Other items.
Batteries.

14 . Which of the following is not a sign of fatigue?

Ability to focus
Daydreaming
Yawning repeatedly
Drifting from your lane

15 . To lower the risk of a rollover, you should:

Load the cargo as far forward as possible.
Load the cargo as far back as possible.
Load the cargo as low as possible.
Stack the cargo as high as possible.

16 . Of the following, which is not a way to prevent drowsiness during a trip?

Getting an adequate amount of sleep before driving
Traveling with a passenger
Scheduling trips during hours when you would not normally be awake
Avoiding medications that may cause drowsiness

17 . How should you check your hydraulic brakes?

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

18 . 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

19 . Large combination vehicles take the longest amount of time to stop:

When fully loaded.
When partially loaded.
When empty.
When mostly loaded.

20 . Trailers built before 1975 are:

Required to have spring brakes.
Not required to have spring brakes.
Unsafe to drive.
Prohibited from public roadways.