1 . Emergency brakes are:

Not required on trucks.
Only required on trailers.
Required on tractors.
Only required when transporting hazardous materials.

2 . A dual air brake system:

Has a single air brake system, but uses two sets of controls.
Has one air brake system for each side of the truck.
Has two brakes for each wheel.
Has two separate air brake systems, but uses a single set of controls.

3 . How does doubling your speed from 20 mph to 40 mph affect your vehicle's braking distance?

It stays about the same.
It increases slightly.
It doubles.
It quadruples.

4 . Which part of the truck is the air compressor connected to?

The transmission
The engine
The radiator
The door latch

5 . An air brake-equipped vehicle traveling at a speed of 55 mph under ideal driving conditions will need approximately ____ to come to a complete stop.

100 feet
250 feet
300 feet
450 feet

6 . After starting the engine, oil pressure should reach a normal level:

Within a few seconds.
After about a minute.
After about four minutes.
Within 10 minutes of driving.

7 . When covering cargo, a cover that flaps in transit:

Is acceptable.
Allows air to get to the cargo to keep it cool.
Can tear away.
Can attract birds.

8 . Pressing and releasing a brake pedal unnecessarily can:

Release air faster than it can be replaced.
Add more air to the braking system.
Make the brake pedal more sensitive.
Create a loud noise.

9 . When alley docking, your vehicle should be parked:

With the front bumper on top of the front boundary line.
With the rear wheels over the rear boundary line.
Straight within the boundaries of the parking space.
At an angle within the boundaries of the parking space.

10 . Rims with welding repairs:

Are unsafe.
Are acceptable on tires in the rear of the vehicle.
Are acceptable only when carrying a heavy load.
Are acceptable in combination vehicles.

11 . What happens if brakes become too hot?

They will become too smooth.
They will harden.
They may stop working.
The air compressor will kick in to cool the brakes

12 . The maximum speed limit in a residential area, unless otherwise posted, is:

15 mph.
25 mph.
35 mph.
45 mph.

13 . When taking the on-road test, you will be evaluated on regular traffic checks. You should not:

Scan the road for pedestrians.
Check traffic regularly.
Avoid checking your mirrors near intersections.
Check your mirrors regularly.

14 . Headlights:

Are not usually necessary when driving at night.
Provide better light than the sun.
Should be on the high beam setting whenever possible.
Should always be on the high beam setting.

15 . Loading cargo:

Must be done by the driver.
Can be done by a second person who is responsible for the safety of the cargo.
Can be done by a second person, but the driver is responsible for the safety of the cargo.
Must be done by a person from the shipping company.

16 . Backing with a trailer is dangerous because:

It is difficult to see behind the vehicle.
Most trucks do not have the ability to move in reverse.
Cargo may fall out of the trailer.
There may be extra weight in the front of the trailer.

17 . What is the only way to sober up after drinking?

Take a cold shower.
Exercise.
Wait.
Drink coffee.

18 . 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.

19 . How many points will be added to your driving record for littering?

One
Two
Three
Four

20 . Emergency equipment, such as a fire extinguisher, is:

Only needed for vehicles transporting hazardous materials.
Only needed for interstate travel.
Required.
Only required when transporting passengers.

21 . When starting a trip while transporting a load, the driver should:

Stop to check on the cargo within the first 50 miles of the trip.
Drive faster than usual to test the security of the load.
Only use the side mirrors to check on the cargo.
Not recheck the cargo if it was secured properly before starting the trip.

22 . Laws about securing loads and regulating CMV weights may vary from state to state. During interstate travel:

The law of the state in which the trip originated takes precedence.
The law of the state the vehicle is in takes precedence.
The driver should request federal regulations to override conflicting state laws.
The driver can choose which state’s laws to follow.

23 . If you are being tailgated, you should:

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

24 . 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.

25 . When should you check and adjust your mirrors?

Before starting a trip
While driving
After a trip
Mirrors do not need to be adjusted.

26 . Which of the following indicates drowsy driving?

Eyes going out of focus by themselves
Having trouble keeping your head up
Drifting from lane to lane
All of the above
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27 . When starting the engine as part of the pre-trip inspection, the driver should:

Listen for unusual noises.
Rev the engine.
Turn up the radio.
Turn on the heater.

28 . During a basic vehicle control skills test, what is considered a look?

Walking to the back of a vehicle to check its position
Using side mirrors to check a vehicle's position
Looking out of the driver's side window to check a vehicle's position
A driver glancing over their shoulder to check blind spots

29 . If traveling across state lines:

A driver should have a license for each state that will be visited.
A driver should have a license for each state where there is a planned stop.
A driver should have a license for the state where the trip begins and the state where the trip ends.
A driver should have only one license.

30 . When checking the engine compartment:

The parking brake should not be engaged.
Wheels should be chocked.
The engine should be running.
The gearshift should be in first gear.

31 . If you’re driving and the ABS warning light comes on, it means:

The ABS is working properly.
The ABS has just been activated.
The ABS is not working properly.
The ABS needs to be activated.

32 . How many points will be added to your driving record for speeding between 11 and 14 mph over posted speed limit?

One
Two
Three
Four

33 . When looking under your vehicle's hood during a pre-trip inspection, you should:

Use the parking brakes and/or chock blocks.
Leave the vehicle in a low gear.
Remove the battery.
Disconnect the radiator.

34 . If the air pressure warning light comes on, you should:

Continue to drive normally.
Drive with one foot on the accelerator and one foot on the brake pedal.
Call the local law enforcement agency.
Safely exit the roadway and stop.

35 . If you are not sure if there is enough space for your vehicle to safely pass under a bridge, you should:

Speed up.
Swerve as you pass under the bridge.
Slow down.
Drive on the shoulder.

36 . To use the controlled braking method, you should:

Apply the brakes as hard as possible without locking the wheels.
Apply the brakes with about half-force.
Apply the brakes until the wheels lock.
Pump the brakes.

37 . When conducting a vehicle inspection, you must show each of the following, except:

That the oil pressure gauge is working.
That the oil pressure warning light turns off, or that the gauge shows increasing or normal oil pressure.
That the oil temperature gauge, if equipped, rises to the normal operating range.
That the oil pressure gauge comes on when brakes are used.

38 . A person can be denied a CDL because:

They are a habitual user of alcoholic beverages.
They are not liked by the person administering the test.
They have a speeding ticket on their record.
They work for a city government.

39 . If hydraulic brakes fail, a driver can reduce their speed by:

Shifting into a higher gear.
Shifting into a lower gear.
Finding a hill.
Letting the truck run out of gas.

40 . When traction is poor, a driver should accelerate slowly:

Because it is best to always accelerate very slowly.
So they do not lose control of their vehicle.
So the driver does not accelerate faster than the vehicle ahead.
To be the last vehicle through an intersection.

41 . When exiting your vehicle, you must maintain ____ with the vehicle at all times.

One point of contact
Four points of contact
Three points of contact
Two points of contact

42 . Tar in road pavement often rises to the surface of the road in very hot weather. Spots where the tar bleeds:

Are very slippery.
Offer the same amount of traction as the rest of the roadway.
Offer more traction than the rest of the roadway.
Will stop a vehicle.

43 . When traveling down a hill:

Your speed will not change.
Your speed will decrease.
Your speed will increase.
You will slow to a stop.

44 . How can a person check for a leak in hydraulic brakes?

Pump the brake pedal three times and hold the pedal for five seconds. If the pedal moves, there may be a problem.
Push the brake pedal down as far as possible and let go. If the brake pedal returns to its normal position, there may be a problem.
Push the brake pedal down as far as possible and let go. If the brake makes a squeak, there may be a problem.
Remove the rear wheel and listen for a noise when the brake pedal is depressed.

45 . If you are stopped by a law enforcement officer and you do not have your CDL on you, you will:

Be given a citation.
Be put in jail.
Lose your CDL for one year.
Be put out-of-service for 24 hours.

46 . When driving, the steering wheel should be:

Held with one hand.
Held with both hands on opposite sides of the wheel.
Held with both hands at the bottom of the wheel.
Held with both hands at the top of the wheel.

47 . What happens if the air pressure in a system's air tanks falls below 60 psi?

A warning light will come on.
The vehicle will not shift out of gear.
The front lights will flash.
The vehicle should stop.

48 . 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.

49 . How many points must be on your record for your driving privileges to be suspended?

10
12
18
21

50 . The most common type of foundation brake used is the:

S-cam drum brake.
C-cam drum brake.
G-cam disc brake.
P-cam disc brake.