1 . ____ are the most likely to be affected by strong winds.

Light vehicles
Heavy vehicles
Vehicles with open windows

2 . 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 the neutral position.

3 . 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.

4 . Dual tires should:

Not both be in contact with the road surface.
Not touch one another.
Be different sizes from one another.

5 . 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.

6 . When encountering a railroad crossing during the driving test, you should:

Pass another vehicle on the tracks if the other vehicle is moving too slowly.
Change lanes while on the tracks.
Not change gears while on the tracks.

7 . A distracted driver:

Usually follows the rules of the road.
Usually has slowed perception.
Is a good person to follow.

8 . Aggressive driving:

Is a new problem.
Is an old problem.
Is not a concern for most people.

9 . When starting a vehicle, warning lights and buzzers:

Should not light up or sound.
Should turn on and shut off quickly.
Should turn on and remain on.

10 . Before entering a curve, you should:

Not use the mirrors.
Speed up.
Downshift.

11 . Livestock:

Should never be carried on a trailer.
Should be placed in the front of a trailer.
Can create unstable driving conditions.

12 . Alcohol evaporators are:

Illegal.
Used to introduce alcohol into air brake systems.
Only allowed in the northern parts of the state.

13 . You will lose your CDL for at least one year for a first-time conviction of:

Speeding.
Committing a felony involving the use of a CMV.
Improper lane usage.

14 . Signs indicating the height of a bridge or overpass are:

Very precise.
Usually correct, but may also be incorrect.
Always wrong.

15 . Which of the following is not common characteristic of a roadway in a work zone?

A level road surface
Narrowed lanes
Sharp turns and corners

16 . You should test the low pressure warning signal by:

Turning on the engine and applying the trailer hand brake.
Rapidly pressing and releasing the brake pedal.
Removing wheel chocks and disengaging the parking brake.

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 . An exhaust system should be:

Loose.
Leaking.
Fastened securely.

19 . On a slippery surface, stopping distance:

Is longer than on a regular driving surface.
Is not as long as on a regular driving surface.
Is about the same as on a regular driving surface.

20 . You should check and adjust your mirrors:

Before driving.
While driving.
After driving.

21 . If the air pressure in an air brake system becomes too low, it may:

Cause the brakes to lock up.
Cause the brakes to stop working.
Cause the brakes to pulsate when used.

22 . When stopping, the brake pedal should be:

Pressed down quickly with both feet.
Pressed down gradually.
Lifted up quickly.

23 . The ____ between an air compressor and reservoir tank prevents air from escaping if the air compressor has a leak.

Slack adjuster
One-way check valve
Tractor protection valve

24 . Using a helper when backing up a large vehicle is:

Encouraged.
Discouraged.
Illegal.

25 . Which of the following should be a factor when determining a safe driving speed on a downgrade?

The combined weight of the vehicle and cargo
The color of the truck
The amount of traffic

26 . A turn signal should be used well in advance of a turn:

So the driver does not forget to signal.
So other drivers will not attempt to pass the turning vehicle.
So other drivers may use the full lane.
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27 . Air tank drains are used to remove ____ from the braking system.

Water
Alcohol
Sand

28 . Regulations regarding commercial vehicle weight and load securement may vary from state to state. Regarding these regulations:

The laws of the state where the trip originated take precedence.
The laws of the state in which the vehicle is physically located take precedence.
The driver can choose which state’s laws to follow.

29 . 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.

30 . Tires with tread separation are:

Acceptable if placed on the rear of the vehicle.
Acceptable when transporting lighter loads.
Not acceptable.

31 . Rust around wheel nuts:

Is normal.
Should be cleaned.
May indicate that the nuts are loose.

32 . What is removed when an air tank is drained?

Water and oil
Ammonia
Liquid cleaners

33 . Within 10 minutes of stopping on the side of the road, you must:

Place emergency warning devices.
Alert local law enforcement.
Call a mechanic.

34 . An example of required emergency equipment is:

A spare electrical fuse.
A loud horn.
A battery-operated flashlight.

35 . Confused drivers:

Often change direction suddenly.
Often turn on their emergency flashers to warn other drivers.
Often look like other drivers.

36 . When passing a row of parked vehicles, a driver should:

Stay close to the vehicles.
Watch for signs of a person exiting a vehicle.
Flash their headlights.

37 . When performing mirror checks, a driver should:

Glance at the mirrors.
Stare at the mirrors for long periods of time.
Only use one mirror.

38 . When driving a truck requiring a CDL:

You do not need to wear a seat belt.
You are required to wear a seat belt, but only if transporting more than 500 pounds of cargo.
You must always wear a seat belt.

39 . To limit distractions while driving, a person should:

Use a voice-to-text feature when texting while driving.
Talk on the phone while driving.
Avoid eating while driving.

40 . If driving a new vehicle, you should familiarize yourself with the controls:

Before you start driving.
As you drive.
If you feel like you need to.

41 . During a vehicle inspection test, the applicant will be asked to:

Complete a full vehicle inspection to determine the safety of the vehicle.
Repair a damaged tire.
Fuel the vehicle.

42 . Talking on a hands-free cell phone:

Is not a distraction from driving.
Can be a distraction from driving.
Allows the driver to eat while driving.

43 . If the low air pressure warning signal comes on in a vehicle with air brakes, the driver should:

Test the brakes while driving, but continue driving if nothing seems wrong.
Immediately stop driving.
Drive with the hazard lights activated.

44 . The ____ is the rating for the maximum weight that may be pulled or carried by a coupling.

Coupling device capacity
Coupling load rating
Axle weight

45 . 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.

46 . Which of the following is not a cause of hydraulic brake failure?

Loss of hydraulic pressure
Brake fade on long hills
Downshifting

47 . In cool weather, as the temperature begins to rise and ice begins to melt:

It is usually safe to drive.
The road will become even more slippery.
Traction will increase.

48 . Mirrors should:

Not be used, except when backing.
Be used only when entering a highway.
Be used regularly.

49 . If convicted of speeding in their personal vehicle, a CMV driver:

Will be unaffected at work.
Will lose their CDL.
Must report the conviction to their employer.

50 . When backing, you should:

Move quickly to get out of other drivers' ways.
Try not to use the mirrors.
Use a helper, if possible.