1 . Bridges usually freeze:

Only once temperatures drop significantly below 32 degrees Fahrenheit.
After all other surfaces.
Before other surfaces.

2 . When traveling down a hill, you can reduce the amount of required braking by:

Switching into a higher gear.
Switching into a lower gear.
Switching into neutral.

3 . During an applied leakage test, what is the maximum leakage rate that is safe for a single vehicle with air brakes?

10 psi in one minute
5 psi in one minute
3 psi in one minute

4 . When traveling on a downgrade, a vehicle will:

Slow down.
Travel at the same rate as on level roadway.
Speed up.
Likely swerve to the right.

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

Six to seven
Seven to eight
Eight to nine
Four to five

6 . Which of the following surfaces provides the least amount of traction?

Ice that is dry
Ice that is wet
Wet pavement
Dry pavement

7 . Which of the following is not a crime that would disqualify an applicant from a hazardous materials endorsement?

Kidnapping
Smuggling
Immigration violations
Speeding

8 . You must have an air brake endorsement:

To use a vehicle with air brakes.
To drive any truck with a trailer.
To transport hazardous materials.

9 . Pre-trip inspections are:

Recommended.
Needed only for trips longer than 100 miles in length.
Required by law.

10 . Air storage tanks:

Are not allowed on a vehicle.
Hold compressed air for the brakes.
Should be drained of excess air after every trip.

11 . When cargo is being loaded, weight should be placed:

As high as possible.
As low as possible.
As close to the cab as possible.

12 . States verify that a CDL or CLP driver has only one such license by:

Making phone calls to surrounding states.
Using a computerized system that links all states.
Asking the driver.
Looking through the driver's wallet.

13 . Which of the following is not an activity that causes a distraction?

Adjusting the radio
Adjusting the CD player
Eating
Checking your mirrors

14 . The minimum age required to obtain a CDL is:

15 years old.
18 years old.
21 years old.

15 . 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.

16 . When the spring brakes are activated in a vehicle with air brakes, you should never:

Turn on the lights.
Turn the vehicle off.
Push the brake pedal down.
Open the trailer doors.

17 . Be sure that your wheel bearing/seals are:

Not leaking.
Shiny.
Rusted.

18 . Emergency brakes are:

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

19 . When you need to stop in an emergency, you should:

Lock the wheels and skid to a stop.
Stop in a way that keeps your vehicle in a straight line.
Stop in a way that turns your vehicle.
Expect your vehicle to slow down more quickly than usual.

20 . When encountering fog, you will be safest if you:

Stay in the left lane.
Don’t drive in the fog.
Use your low beam lights.
Follow the vehicle ahead of you closely.

21 . When starting a vehicle, the oil pressure should:

Slowly build up pressure over a few minutes.
Come up to a normal level within a few seconds.
Start high, then decrease quickly while the engine runs.

22 . Why should the steps of a pre-trip inspection be done in the same order each time?

You will be less likely to forget a step.
You will get faster.
It is required by law.
The form must be followed in order.

23 . When being approached by a vehicle using bright headlights while driving at night, you can avoid being blinded by the headlights by:

Wearing sunglasses.
Closing your eyes.
Glancing to the side of road.
Using your high beams.

24 . Poor weight balance:

Improves handling.
Can negatively affect handling.
Will reduce fuel consumption.

25 . If a vehicle has a vehicle inspection report, the driver:

Should not look at the report and instead try to find any issues themselves.
Should take the vehicle to a mechanic.
Should review the report.
Should not conduct a pre-trip inspection and rely only on the report.

26 . Hanging meat:

Should never be transported by trailer.
Can be an unstable load.
Must be approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
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27 . Which of the following would disqualify a person from obtaining a CDL?

Being a U.S. permanent resident
Having a speeding ticket on their driving record
Being in violation of immigration laws

28 . To make it easier to leave a parked position, you should park:

In a way that allows you to back up when exiting.
In a way that allows you to pull forward when exiting.
Only on the side of roadways, not in parking lots.

29 . Applicants are required to have ____ vision to obtain a CDL.

20/20
20/40
20/100

30 . When leaving your vehicle unattended:

The parking brake must be always be used.
The parking brake should never be used.
Windows in the cab should be lowered.

31 . If you’re unfamiliar with the area in which you must back up, you should:

Get out of your vehicle and walk around the area to become more familiar with it.
Not use both side mirrors because it can be distracting.
Wait for someone else to back up in the area so you can see how they do it.

32 . A Commercial Learners Permit (CLP) is valid for:

30 days.
180 days.
365 days.

33 . Air pressure should build up in a single air system within:

15 minutes.
12 minutes.
Three minutes.
One minute.

34 . If your coolant level is found to be low, you should:

Drain the radiator.
Add more coolant.
Add engine oil.
Tighten the belts.

35 . In a dual air brake system:

Air tanks are shared by both systems.
Each system has its own air tanks.
You must designate which system you are using.
Brakes on only one side of the vehicle will work.

36 . 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.

37 . If you plan to slow down, you can warn drivers behind you by:

Slamming on the brakes.
Tapping the brakes a few times and before braking.
Turning on one set of turn signals.
Putting your hand out the driver's side window and waving.

38 . During a static leakage test, the maximum leakage rate for a triple combination vehicle with air brakes is ____ in a minute.

3 psi
5 psi
7 psi
9 psi

39 . A bridge formula:

Permits less weight per axle for axles that are close together.
Permits more weight for trucks.
Is not a concern for drivers.

40 . In a dual air brake system, air pressure should build from 85 to 100 psi within ____ seconds.

25
10
45

41 . A jogger wearing a stereo headset:

Is probably aware of what is happening around them.
May not be aware of what is happening around them.
Can hear the sounds of traffic.

42 . Headache racks:

Are illegal.
Help protect the driver from the cargo.
Allow for increased cargo space.

43 . 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.

44 . If involved in an accident, which of the following is not recommended?

Trying to move your vehicle to the side of the road
Caring for the injured
Driving away from the scene

45 . Blocking is used to:

Prevent cargo from shifting in transit.
Prevent cargo from being loaded too high.
Prevent cargo from being unloaded too quickly.
Prevent cargo from being unloaded easily.

46 . If other vehicles are having a difficult time getting around your truck on a road with two or more lanes, you should:

Speed up.
Drive on the shoulder.
Use the right lane.

47 . Mirrors should be:

Checked only when changing lanes.
Checked frequently.
Checked only if there is a reason to suspect a problem.

48 . When transporting a load, the cargo should be inspected:

Only at the beginning of a drive.
Only after driving a long distance.
After every break.

49 . If your vehicle is hydroplaning, you should:

Accelerate.
Not use the brakes.
Put the vehicle in reverse.

50 . Which of the following is not an example of a distracted person that motorists should be worried about?

A person talking to another person in their vehicle
A child on the side of the road
A construction worker on the side of the road
A person sitting on a bench waiting for a bus