1 . On a curve, the posted speed limit:

Is safe to be driven in any vehicle.
Can still permit a vehicle to tip over.
Is understood to be the minimum legal speed limit.

2 . If you see taillights ahead while you are driving in fog:

The lights may not indicate where the road is as the vehicle may have pulled off the roadway.
You can assume the vehicle ahead is on the road.
It may be an optical illusion.

3 . Texting while driving is especially dangerous because:

It is both a mental and physical distraction.
A message may be upsetting to the driver.
People like to read and may become too engaged in their phones.

4 . Backing with a trailer is dangerous because:

It is difficult to see behind the vehicle.
Most trucks do not have the ability to go in reverse.
Cargo may fall out of the trailer.

5 . Which of the following is not an indicator of when to change gears?

Engine speed (rpm)
Road speed (mph)
The speed of the vehicle next to you

6 . When a vehicle is started, the coolant temperature should:

Decrease.
Rise slowly.
Jump quickly.

7 . You may be an aggressive driver if you:

Expect delays on your drive.
Slow down and maintain a reasonable following distance.
Make hand gestures that could anger other drivers.

8 . With the exception of the straight line backing exercise, a driver may exit their vehicle and check its position during testing exercises up to:

One time.
Two times.
Three times.

9 . If another driver is tailgating you, you should:

Move into the left lane.
Speed up.
Increase the distance between you and the vehicle ahead.

10 . Once cargo is secured onto a vehicle:

You do not need to inspect the cargo.
You should not let others inspect the cargo.
You should check the cargo every 150 miles.

11 . On a slippery road, a driver should:

Make turns as quickly as possible.
Refrain from passing slower vehicles.
Stop quickly.
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12 . Which of the following is acceptable if found during a pre-trip inspection?

Tires of mismatched sizes
Tread of 3/32 of an inch in the grooves of the front tires
Tires manufactured by different makers

13 . Rims with welding repairs:

Are not safe to be used.
Are acceptable on combination vehicles.
Are acceptable only when traveling at speeds under 40 mph.

14 . How can a driver maintain alertness while driving?

Stay fit and healthy
Keep the cab warm
Eat heavy foods

15 . Backing with a trailer is dangerous because:

It is difficult for the driver to see behind the trailer.
There may be extra weight in the front of the vehicle.
Cargo may fall out of the trailer.
Trailers are not made to be driven in reverse.

16 . Which of the following is acceptable if found during a pre-trip inspection?

Tires of mismatched sizes
Cracks in the tires
Tires manufactured by different makers

17 . As part of a pre-trip inspection, you should look for all of the following, except:

Tires with too much air pressure.
Tires with too much wear.
Tires made by different manufacturers.

18 . While driving, gauges are:

Unreliable.
Unpredictable.
To be monitored for potential signs of trouble.

19 . Rough acceleration:

Can damage parts of a vehicle.
Is necessary to warm up parts of a vehicle.
Is encouraged to improve a vehicle's gas mileage.

20 . Rust around wheel nuts may mean:

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