1 . To ensure applicants only have one license:

You will be asked to sign a form.
States share a database with drivers' information.
Your wallet will be searched.

2 . If stopped on the road or shoulder, within 10 minutes, you must:

Place emergency warning devices.
Alert local law enforcement.
Stand behind your vehicle and motion for traffic to pass you.
Call a mechanic.

3 . The ____ tells a driver how much pressure is in the air tanks.

Application pressure gauge
Air compressor governor
Supply pressure gauge
Drum brake

4 . During a pre-trip inspection, belts in the engine compartment should be:

Loosened.
Checked for tightness.
Inspected only if they seem frayed.
Left alone and not inspected.

5 . An Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS):

Is not available for vehicles with air brakes.
Is not helpful in most driving situations.
Can help you maintain control when braking.

6 . Using an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS):

Shortens stopping distance.
Shortens brake response time.
Provides less control.
Provides more control.

7 . 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.

8 . When changing lanes, you should:

Wave at other drivers.
Use your mirrors.
Not use your signals.
Quickly swerve your vehicle into the other lane.

9 . An item that is 40 feet long placed on a flatbed trailer should be secured by at least ____ tie-down(s).

One
Two
Three
Four

10 . Black ice is:

Usually thick.
Usually thin.
Not a hazard when driving.

11 . Alcohol can be removed from your system:

By exercising.
By drinking coffee.
By waiting.

12 . 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

13 . When driving in winter, which of the following should receive extra attention in a pre-trip inspection?

Coolant and antifreeze levels
The air conditioning unit
The oil pressure

14 . When using a mirror, you should:

Look quickly at the mirror.
Stare at the mirror for a long time.
Use only the driver’s side mirror.

15 . While operating a CMV:

You are not required to wear a safety belt.
You are only required to wear a safety belt if your vehicle does not have airbags.
You are required to wear a safety belt, but only if hauling more than 1,000 pounds of cargo.
You are always required to wear a safety belt.

16 . If you will be transporting hazardous materials that require placards, you must:

Ask permission of the local law enforcement agency.
Obtain a hazardous materials endorsement.
Transport the materials only at night.

17 . While driving, your mirrors:

Should not be used.
Should only be used when changing lanes.
Should be checked regularly.

18 . Using a helper when backing is:

Encouraged.
Discouraged.
Illegal in most states.
Usually a cause of problems.

19 . A sign that your vehicle's brakes will need repair is that the:

Brake pads are not covered in grease.
Brake pads are not covered in oil.
The brake pads are worn thin.

20 . When should mirrors be adjusted?

Before driving
While driving
After driving

21 . You must have a CDL to operate a vehicle designed to transport how many people, including the driver?

Two
Four
16

22 . Retreaded tires:

May be used on the front axle of a school bus.
May be used on the rear axles of a school bus.
Cannot be used on a school bus.

23 . Alcohol evaporators are:

Illegal.
Used to add alcohol to braking systems to prevent items from freezing.
Only allowed on vehicles carrying hazardous materials.

24 . Windshield wiper blades should be:

Sticky.
Clean.
Brittle.
Cracked.

25 . On low bridges:

Height warnings must always be posted.
Height warnings must be posted at least twice.
Height warnings may be posted, but do not have to be.

26 . You should not use the parking brake:

If your vehicle is stopped on a level surface.
If your vehicle is stopped on a slight incline.
If your vehicle's brakes are very hot.
If your vehicle's other braking systems seem to be working adequately.
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27 . Mirror adjustment should be:

Checked once a month.
Checked before every trip.
Checked, but only if the driver plans to use the mirrors.

28 . Vehicles with dual air brake systems:

Have air pressure in the braking system even when the vehicle is not running.
Maintain some air pressure in the braking system when the vehicle is not running.
Must be run to build air pressure to allow the brakes to operate properly.
Maintain air pressure when shut off for periods of less than four hours.

29 . When preparing to drive in the winter, be sure to check:

The coolant level.
The defrosting and heating equipment.
The windshield wipers.
All of the above.

30 . In a convex mirror, objects seem ____ than they actually are.

Larger
Smaller
Closer

31 . When turning, you should:

Signal before the turn.
Turn off your turn signal just before starting the turn.
Signal only if vehicles are in front of you.

32 . Which of the following can help you determine when to upshift?

Road speed
Engine speed
Both of the above
None of the above

33 . A second felony conviction involving the use of a CMV will result in the loss of your CDL for:

At least one month.
At least one year.
Life.

34 . Which gas would cause concern due to a faulty exhaust system?

Oxygen
Carbon monoxide
Nitrogen

35 . When backing with a trailer, you should begin by:

Turning the steering wheel in the direction of the turn.
Turning the steering wheel in the direction opposite of the turn.
Turning the wheel as sharply as possible.

36 . To avoid a crash:

Braking is always the best option.
Swerving may be more effective than braking.
Drivers should leave 100 yards of distance between their vehicle and the next.

37 . If a load is 40 feet long, it must be secured by a minimum of ____ tie-downs.

Two
Three
Four
Five

38 . Blocking cargo:

Should never be done.
Should be done to prevent shifting of cargo.
Should only be done with welded material.

39 . Which of the following groups of people is not covered by move over laws?

Law enforcement personnel
Fire personnel
People walking alongside the road

40 . If a vehicle is equipped with power steering, you should inspect:

The hoses.
The pumps.
Both of the above.

41 . Loading cargo improperly:

Improves fuel efficiency.
Can be dangerous.
Usually makes unloading easier.

42 . Which of the following is not a reason to use your mirrors?

You are changing lanes.
You are making a turn.
You are looking at fuel prices.

43 . Being convicted of an alcohol-related offense and losing your personal driving privileges will result in:

No penalties for your CDL.
Loss of your CDL for a month.
Loss of your CDL for a year.

44 . A vehicle inspection is required:

For insurance purposes.
To get fuel.
By state and federal law.

45 . If turning to avoid a hazard:

You should brake hard.
You should not brake as it may cause the wheels to lock.
You should turn very sharply.

46 . An over-length load requires:

Special permits.
A convoy to halt all traffic.
A person to walk alongside the vehicle.

47 . When checking your mirrors:

Do not use the passenger side mirror.
Do not use the driver's side mirror.
Both mirrors should be used.
Look in each mirror for long stretches of time.

48 . When loading a trailer, weight should be:

Placed as high as possible.
Placed as low as possible.
Placed as far to the left as possible.

49 . Which of the following statements is correct?

Rims with a missing lug nut are acceptable if there are at least four other lug nuts on the rim.
A cracked lock ring is acceptable if the vehicle is being driven at speeds under 55 mph.
A missing clamp is dangerous and should be corrected.
Welded repairs are acceptable for wheels on rear axles.

50 . What kind of brakes do most newer heavy-duty trucks use?

Single air brakes
Dual air brakes
Triple air brakes