1 . When backing a truck, you should:

Only use the side mirrors on the driver’s side.
Use both side mirrors.
Never use a helper.

2 . During a pre-trip inspection, belts should be:

Loosened.
Checked for tightness.
Scrubbed clean.
Left alone and not inspected.

3 . If driving on a surface with poor traction, a driver should accelerate slowly:

Because it is always good to accelerate slowly.
To keep from losing control of the vehicle.
So that they do not accelerate faster than the vehicle ahead.

4 . You should ____ if the low pressure warning signal activates while you are driving.

Stop where you are and park
Exit the roadway as soon as safely possible
Continue driving normally

5 . When backing with a trailer, turning toward the driver’s side is encouraged because:

The driver will have the best possible view.
Power lines should be on the passenger's side.
Other drivers can offer assistance on the passenger's side.

6 . If driving so slowly that you could impede the flow of traffic, you should:

Drive on the shoulder.
Drive while using your emergency flashers.
Drive without using any lights.

7 . Slow down and be extra careful:

When traveling in normal traffic.
When driving on dry pavement.
When approaching a work zone.

8 . What does an air compressor do in an air brake system?

It pumps air into the air storage tanks.
It fills the tires.
It moves air to the back of the truck.

9 . When making a left turn, you should start the turn:

Before reaching the center of the intersection.
No sooner than the center of the intersection.
After your rear wheels have passed the center of the intersection.

10 . When approaching a school bus stop, the driver should:

Honk the horn.
Drive slowly.
Talk to students on the bus.

11 . When loading a trailer, you should:

Place as little weight as possible over the axles.
Place a well-balanced amount of weight over the axles.
Not be concerned with how the weight is distributed.
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12 . If a load is 10 feet long, it must be secured by a minimum of ____ tie-downs.

Two
Three
Four

13 . If a student is believed to have suffered a back injury, you should:

Move them off the bus.
Not move them.
Encourage them to try to stand.

14 . Before attempting to put out an engine fire:

The hood should be opened.
The engine should be turned off.
The accelerator should be depressed to use up the remaining fuel.

15 . Why are multi-speed axles and auxiliary transmissions used?

To make a vehicle operate more smoothly
To provide extra gears
To improve a vehicle's gas mileage

16 . If there is a fire in your vehicle, you should not:

Park in an area away from buildings, trees, brush, and other vehicles.
Pull into a service station.
Notify emergency services of your problem and your location.

17 . When alley docking, you should first:

Position your vehicle directly in front of the alley.
Back up directly in front of the alley.
Stop parallel to the outer boundary of the alley.

18 . For safety purposes, when should you turn off a retarder?

When the roadways are slippery
When you have a passenger
When you are carrying a heavy load

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

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

20 . Hydroplaning usually occurs:

When tires are properly inflated.
When driving at speeds slower than 15 mph.
In areas where water collects on the road.