1 . A vehicle must be equipped with all of the following, except:

A fire extinguisher.
Spare electrical fuses.
Warning devices for a parked vehicle.
A flashlight.

2 . What can happen if one-fourth of the leaves in a leaf spring are missing when a vehicle is inspected?

The vehicle’s driver will be allowed to drive, but only at reduced speeds.
The vehicle will be put out-of-service until it is fixed.
The vehicle will be fine to drive since most of the spring is in place.
The driver will be asked to decrease the weight of the load.

3 . When inspecting a tank, a driver should:

Do what they think is right.
Refer to the vehicle’s operator manual.
Look at the paint.
Check to make sure there is no rust on the outside of the tank.

4 . On slippery roads, you should:

Pass vehicles if they aren’t driving the speed limit.
Adjust driving to match the conditions.
Drive on the shoulder.
Accelerate and decelerate frequently.

5 . Which of the following is a sign of a potentially drunk driver?

They are staying in their traffic lane.
They are driving a consistent speed.
They are stopping without a reason.
They have alcohol-related bumper stickers on their vehicle.

6 . What happens when the wheels of a trailer lock up?

The trailer will often continue to move in a straight line.
The trailer may disengage.
The trailer may swing around.
Steering will become easier.

7 . After a vehicle is started, warning lights and buzzers:

Should stay on for several minutes.
Should turn off within a few seconds.
Should stay on until manually turned off.
Should remain on.

8 . Which of the following types of vehicles is most prone to the “crack-the-whip" effect?

An automobile
A three-axle tractor
A bobtail tractor
A triple combination

9 . Test the tractor protection valve by:

Removing the air supply knob.
Removing the parking brake control knob.
Releasing air with the brake pedal.
Releasing air with the gas pedal.

10 . Convex mirrors:

Cannot be used on vehicles transporting hazardous materials.
Can replace flat mirrors.
Can be help a driver see a large area.
Are illegal in most states.

11 . On tank vehicles, it is most important to check for:

Leaks.
Rust.
Warning stickers.
Tires.
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12 . Belts in the engine compartment should be:

Frayed.
Tight.
Greasy.
Easy to slide off.

13 . When loading containers of hazardous materials, you should not use:

Dollies.
Hooks.
Straps.
Other helpers.

14 . How many daily hours of sleep does an adult need to maintain alertness?

Six to seven
Seven to eight
Eight to nine

15 . If transporting mass explosives:

The vehicle must always be placarded.
The vehicle only needs to be placarded if carrying more than 200 pounds.
The vehicle does not need to be placarded.
Only rural roads should be used.

16 . The amount of liquid cargo being loaded into a tank should depend on:

The speed limits on the route.
Legal weight limits.
The color of the cargo.
The length of the trip.

17 . The trailer hand valve should be used:

To accelerate in rural areas.
Only to test the trailer brakes.
Together with the brake pedal.
On slippery surfaces.

18 . One way to prevent a rollover is to:

Move cargo to the left side of the rig.
Keep cargo centered on the rig.
Move cargo to the right side of the rig.
Keep cargo as far from the ground as possible.

19 . 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.

20 . If a vehicle is equipped with power steering, the hoses should be checked:

For leaks.
To ensure that they are still clear.
To ensure that they are connected to the battery.
For the proper amount of brake fluid.