1 . Improperly loaded cargo can:

Look bad to others on the road.
Injure the driver during a quick stop.
Make it easier to stop.
Aid in safety.

2 . Stopping distance can be affected by:

Speed.
Sunshine.
Time of day.
Traffic.

3 . In a dual air brake system, if one air system is very low on pressure:

None of the brakes will work at all.
Either the front or rear brakes will not be fully operable.
There is usually no noticeable effect.

4 . 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.

5 . Improperly loaded cargo:

Can be safer than properly loaded cargo.
Can be a hazard.
Can improve fuel efficiency.

6 . When driving at highway speeds, you should watch the road about ____ ahead of your vehicle.

One block
100 yards
One quarter mile
One mile

7 . A suspension system:

Has a weight capacity rating.
Uses pressurized water to support the load.
Can handle any weight load.
Has a minimum weight rating.

8 . When approaching your vehicle as part of your pre-trip inspection, you should look for what as a sign of trouble?

A puddle of oil under the vehicle
Inflated tires
Lug nuts that look tight

9 . Which of the following determines your blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?

How much you drink
How frequently you drink
The temperature of the drink
The color of the drink

10 . If you plan to transport hazardous materials, you will:

Need to obtain a hazardous materials endorsement.
Need to drive while using flashing lights.
Need to wear a gas mask.

11 . How can you prevent drowsiness before a trip?

Get about four hours of sleep.
Plan stopping points into your trip in advance.
Drive alone.
Schedule long trips at night.

12 . A high center of gravity:

Makes a vehicle more susceptible to rollover.
Is encouraged in inclement weather.
Is required on some roads.
Improves fuel efficiency.

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

Is not available for most trucks.
Is not helpful in most situations.
Is required on newer trucks.

14 . Which of the following is not a warning sign of fatigue?

Frequent blinking
Rubbing your eyes
Missing exits or traffic signs
Staying within your lane

15 . Broken suspension parts:

Should not concern you.
Should be repaired, but do not need to be repaired immediately.
Cannot be identified.
Are extremely dangerous.

16 . Alcohol usually:

Improves reaction time.
Impairs depth perception.
Improves night vision.

17 . While driving, you can:

Read, but not send, a text message.
Send, but not read, a text message.
Read and send text messages.
Not read or send text messages.

18 . To prevent becoming an aggressive driver you should:

Increase your speed.
Make gestures at other drivers.
Give other drivers the benefit of the doubt.

19 . If a tire fails while you are driving, you should:

Brake as hard as possible.
Release the steering wheel.
Stay off the brakes and let the vehicle slow down.
Stop on the roadway.

20 . If making a tight turn, the operator of a CMV should:

Be able to drive as fast as the driver of a car.
Not be concerned about speed, but focus on the road.
Warn drivers behind by braking early and slowing gradually.

21 . About how many drinks does it take for a 200-pound person to reach a 0.02 percent blood alcohol concentration (BAC)?

One
Two
Three
Four

22 . If you are taking the driving test and the route does not include a railroad crossing, you:

Will not have to do anything related to a crossing.
May have to explain how you would cross railroad tracks.
Will have to take a different route.

23 . The tire load:

Can be exceeded in cooler conditions.
Is the maximum safe weight a tire can carry at a given pressure.
Must be written in the shipping papers.

24 . When carrying a wide load, a driver should:

Drive as fast as possible.
Obtain special permits and follow special rules, such as driving only during certain times.
Honk at other drivers to get them to move from the nearest lane.
Drive on the shoulder.

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

Six to seven
Seven to eight
Eight to nine

26 . When driving, how can you maintain alertness?

Keep cool by using the air conditioner or opening a window.
Eat a lot of heavy foods.
Avoid stopping.
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27 . When taking the driving test and asked to make a turn, you should:

Not use a turn signal since you were told to make the turn.
Check traffic only to your right.
Check traffic in all directions.

28 . When approaching a railroad crossing, a driver should:

Rely only on automated signals.
Expect to hear a train.
Cross the tracks before an approaching train reaches the crossing.
Reduce their speed.

29 . During an applied leakage test, the maximum leakage rate for a double combination vehicle is ____ in a minute.

2 psi
4 psi
6 psi

30 . Move over laws require:

Drivers to move into lanes that are not next to stopped law enforcement vehicles.
People to sit on the edge of their seats while in moving vehicles.
Vehicles to stop before approaching a law enforcement vehicle pulled over on the side of a road

31 . After a tire has been changed, the driver should stop after a short distance to:

Check the tightness of the lug nuts.
Ensure that the tire has remained clean.
Inflate the new tire.

32 . When starting the vehicle during the pre-trip inspection, the coolant temperature should:

Decrease.
Rise slowly.
Hold steady.
Jump quickly.

33 . Once stopped as part of the stop/start maneuver, you should:

Apply the parking brake.
Keep the vehicle in first gear.
Be perpendicular to the curb.
Be blocking a driveway.

34 . If feeling tired while driving, it is best to:

Take a pep pill.
Get some rest.
Continue driving.

35 . A person must have a CDL if operating a vehicle designed to transport at least ____ people, including the driver.

5
10
16
25

36 . When driving under wet conditions, a lack of spray coming from the tires of other vehicles indicates that:

Ice has formed on the road.
The pavement is dry.
The spray is caught on the underside of the vehicle.

37 . If loading cargo that will not entirely fill up a trailer, the cargo should be placed:

At the front of the trailer.
At the rear of the trailer.
In the middle of the trailer.
Anywhere in the trailer.

38 . Be sure you are always driving so your vehicle can stop:

Within 10 feet of your current position.
Within 1,000 feet of your current position.
Within your view of the road ahead.
Immediately.

39 . Which of the following is a situation in which you may not need to slow down and be extra careful?

When approaching a work zone
When using a roadway with a drop off
When traveling in normal traffic
Where there is increased traffic

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

One to two hours
Three to four hours
Five to six hours
Eight to nine hours

41 . A second conviction of driving a CMV with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.04 percent or more will result in a penalty of:

Losing your CDL for one year.
Losing your CDL for five years.
Losing your CDL for life.

42 . In icy conditions, a retarder should be:

Turned on.
Turned off.
Only used on the rear wheels.

43 . The radiator cap:

Should not be removed when the coolant is hot.
Can be removed when the coolant is hot.
Should be cool to the touch under normal driving conditions.

44 . During the on-road driving test, you should:

Develop your own route to show off your driving skills.
Listen to directions from the examiner.
Bring a passenger to ride with you.
Drive in an unsafe manner.

45 . Pre-trip inspections:

Should never be done the same way two times in a row.
Should always be done in the same order.
Do not need to be done if the driver thinks the vehicle is in good operating order.

46 . Once they have begun to drive after a tire on their vehicle has been changed, a driver should stop after a short distance to:

Ensure that the lug nuts are still tight.
Ensure that the tire is wearing evenly.
Ensure that the air pressure of the tire is still acceptable.

47 . Convex mirrors:

Cannot be used on vehicles transporting hazardous materials.
Can replace flat mirrors.
Can be helpful to see a wider area.
Are illegal to be used in most states.

48 . If planning to back a vehicle where there may be overhanging objects, a driver should:

Cut wires or branches as necessary.
Inspect the area before backing.
Not worry about the obstacles.

49 . What do anti-lock brakes do?

Help a driver avoid wheel lockup
Lock up the front wheels
Prevent a vehicle from accelerating while traveling uphill
Prevent a vehicle from accelerating while traveling downhill

50 . When driving, it is important to:

Avoid using your mirrors while in heavy traffic.
Look only to the front and right side of the vehicle.
Look to the front, sides, and rear of the vehicle.