1 . Roads are especially slippery right after it begins to rain because:

The water mixes with oil and grease on the road.
Tires are not made to drive in wet weather.
The water yet hasn't absorbed the dirt and grease.

2 . How much water must be present for a vehicle to hydroplane?

Usually several inches
A significant amount, such as a large puddle
A small amount
None

3 . During the on-road driving test, you must do all of the following, except:

Wear your safety belt.
Obey all traffic laws.
Complete the test without a moving violation.
Obey all traffic signs and signals, but only if other traffic is present.

4 . Which of the following is not a type of distraction?

Physical
Mental
Obtuse

5 . Of the following, which is the most slippery surface?

Ice that is dry
Ice that is wet
Wet pavement

6 . Braking mechanisms are located inside:

The fifth wheel.
A brake drum.
The landing gear.

7 . To check the automatic transmission fluid level in some vehicles, you will have to:

Park your vehicle uphill.
Park your vehicle downhill.
Leave the vehicle running.

8 . 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.

9 . When checking your tires, which of the following is not an issue to correct?

Too much air pressure
Too little air pressure
Radial and bias-ply tires used together
Tread depth of at least 4/32 of an inch on the front tires

10 . What does ABS do?

Prevent wheel lockup
Prevent the air compressor from overheating
Prevent the front brakes from being used on ice
Prevent the brakes from being used if downshifting would be more effective

11 . Convex mirrors:

Cannot be used on vehicles transporting hazardous materials.
Are illegal in most states.
Can help drivers see a larger area.

12 . If you remain in neutral for too long while switching gears:

The vehicle will speed up.
You may have trouble putting the vehicle into the next gear.
You may kill the engine.

13 . When should you watch out for black ice?

When it is snowing
When the temperature is below freezing and the road looks wet
When the temperature is above freezing and there is snow on the ground
Just after a rainstorm

14 . Belts in the engine compartment should:

Be frayed.
Not have excessive wear.
Be greasy.

15 . What may happen if the exhaust system is not working properly?

Poisonous fumes may enter the cab.
Poisonous fumes may exit the rear of the muffler system.
It may prevent proper steering.
It may cause problems if the trailer is fully loaded.

16 . 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

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

A driver talking to another person in a vehicle
Children on the side of the road
Construction workers on the side of the road
A person sitting on a bench waiting for a bus

18 . To change lanes, you should:

Move quickly.
Move slowly and smoothly.
Hold down your horn.

19 . While still below the legal limit, a driver operating a CMV with a detectable amount of alcohol in their system will:

Result in an out-of-service order for two hours.
Result in an out-of-service order for 10 hours.
Result in an out-of-service order for 24 hours.

20 . When backing with a trailer:

You should not back up in a straight line.
You should not correct drift until you are far off course.
You should frequently pull forward to reposition the vehicle.

21 . If convicted of a traffic violation in your personal car:

You must tell your employer.
Your CDL will not be affected.
Law enforcement will tell your employer.

22 . Unsafely reaching for a phone is:

Acceptable if you are driving without a passenger.
Acceptable if you plan to use a hands-free feature.
Unacceptable even if you plan to use a hands-free feature.

23 . What color is the low air pressure warning light?

Green
Orange
Red
Purple

24 . Cargo inside a trailer:

Does not need to be secured.
Should be stacked no more than three feet high.
Should be secured to prevent movement.

25 . To obtain a CDL for intrastate commerce, an applicant must be at least:

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

26 . Hanging meat in a refrigerated truck:

Is a good way for inexperienced drivers to gain experience.
Requires a skilled driver.
Is illegal in most states.
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27 . To inspect slack adjusters on S-cam brakes, you need to:

Park on a hill and test the brakes.
Put on gloves and push in the slack adjusters.
Remove the drum and look inside.
Chock the wheels and disengage the parking brake.

28 . When asked to complete a driver's side parallel parking maneuver, you should:

Pass the parking space while backing, then pull forward into it.
Pull forward past the parking space, then back into it.
Pull forward into the parking space without passing it first.
Back into the parking space without passing it first.

29 . 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

30 . An applicant must be at least ____ to obtain a hazardous materials endorsement.

15 years old
18 years old
21 years old
25 years old

31 . Sometimes, when checking the automatic transmission fluid level:

Your vehicle should be parked uphill.
Your vehicle should be parked downhill.
Your vehicle should be washed.
Your vehicle may have to be left running.

32 . While driving, if it is discovered a vehicle's ABS is not working, the driver should:

Put on their hazard lights.
Downshift.
Brake normally.
Use their parking brake to stop.

33 . When starting an engine:

The brakes will lock up.
Warning lights should turn on, then quickly turn off.
Coolant temperatures should decrease.

34 . Watching the road ahead of you:

Allows you time to make a plan to avoid an upcoming hazard.
Is not encouraged as it distracts you from driving.
Is only important when traveling in congested traffic.

35 . A cargo cover that flaps in transit:

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

36 . To obtain a CDL for interstate commerce, an applicant must be at least:

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

37 . A thin layer of ice that forms on road surfaces is called:

White ice.
Black ice.
Blue ice.

38 . Service brakes should:

Be tested once a month.
Only be tested by a trained mechanic.
Be tested before every trip.

39 . Blocking is used to:

Keep cargo in a large box.
Prevent cargo from sliding in a trailer.
Prevent cargo from falling out of a trailer.

40 . How can you check for a leak in hydraulic brakes?

Pump the brake pedal three times, then hold down the pedal for five seconds. If the pedal moves, there may be a problem.
Push the brake pedal down as far as possible and release. If the brake pedal returns to its normal position, there may be a problem.
Push the brake pedal down as far as possible and release. If the brake squeaks, there may be a problem.

41 . In an emergency situation, you should:

Always respond by stopping.
Not always respond by stopping.
Never respond by swerving.
Always turn on your flashers to warn other drivers.

42 . Looking far ahead of your vehicle while driving is:

Discouraged, as there is little you can do about something far up the road.
Encouraged to help you identify hazards as early as possible.
Not permitted.

43 . How should you test the low pressure warning signal?

Engage and disable the parking brake.
Rapidly press and release the brake pedal.
Open the rear shut-off valves.
Uncouple and recouple all glad hands.

44 . Maintaining a cushion of space between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead is:

Not encouraged, as it slows the flow of traffic.
Encouraged, as it allows you time to react to unexpected hazards.
Only encouraged if you are traveling with a passenger.

45 . A distracted driver:

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

46 . When inspecting cargo, the driver should ensure all of the following, except:

That the truck is not overloaded.
That the cargo is balanced.
That the cargo is secured properly.
That the cargo is heavier at the top than the bottom.

47 . When pulled off on the side of the road:

A driver should keep the driver’s side door open.
A driver should turn on the emergency flashers.
The driver should wave their arms.

48 . 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.

49 . A cardboard box on the roadway:

Should be expected to be on the roadway.
Is usually empty and harmless.
Could contain a heavy object that could damage vehicles.

50 . When driving on the expressway during the skills test, you should:

Switch lanes frequently.
Use your mirrors to check traffic as needed.
Drive on the left side of the lane.
Drive above the posted speed limit.