1 . Blocking cargo:

Should never be done.
Should be done to prevent the shifting of cargo.
Can only be done with metal pieces.

2 . Texting while driving is:

Allowed if you are contacting your employer.
Allowed when driving on rural roads.
Not allowed.

3 . Blocking a load:

Is only done with liquid cargo.
Helps to stabilize the load
Is dangerous and should never be done.

4 . A first conviction of driving a CMV with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.04 percent or higher will result in loss of license for:

One month.
Three months.
One year.

5 . 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.

6 . To ensure drivers only have one license:

Applicants will be asked to sign a form stating that they only have one license.
States are connected through computer network to check for duplicate licenses.
Your wallet will be searched.

7 . While driving, gauges are:

Unreliable.
Unpredictable.
To be monitored for potential signs of trouble.

8 . A second felony conviction involving the use of a CMV will result in loss of license for:

One month.
One year.
Life.

9 . Being considered a security threat is grounds to:

Be denied a hazardous materials endorsement.
Require extra insurance.
Be fired.

10 . 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.

11 . A driver can rely on front wheel braking to work:

On dry roadways only.
Under all conditions.
Under all conditions, except for snow.

12 . Failing to drain air tanks could result in:

Water accumulations freezing and causing brake failure.
Squishy brakes.
Too much air collecting in the tanks.

13 . If you’re not sure what to do to extinguish a fire in your vehicle, you should:

Use water.
Stay inside the vehicle.
Wait for the firefighters.

14 . 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 at night only.

15 . 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

16 . Cargo with a high center of gravity:

Can make a vehicle likely to tip over.
Is encouraged in inclement weather.
Is required on some roads.

17 . A Class 1 hazardous material is:

An explosive.
Solid.
Corrosive.

18 . When adjusting your mirrors before a trip:

No part of your vehicle should be visible in any mirror.
Part of your vehicle should be visible in the mirrors.
More than half of each mirror should show the vehicle.

19 . Before entering a curve, you should:

Not use the mirrors.
Speed up.
Downshift.

20 . Alcohol evaporators are:

Illegal.
Used to introduce alcohol into air brake systems.
Only allowed in the northern parts of the state.

21 . When checking tires, finding which of the following is not a cause for concern?

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

22 . A distracted driver:

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

23 . An exhaust system should be:

Loose.
Leaking.
Fastened securely.

24 . What does a vehicle inspection report do?

Tells the motor carrier about problems that may need fixing
Ensures that the vehicle is inspected regularly
Holds drivers accountable for inspecting the vehicle

25 . An after-trip inspection should be done:

Once a week.
Once a month.
After every trip.

26 . A tread depth of ____ should be in every major groove of a tire that is not in the front of a commercial motor vehicle.

1/32 of an inch
2/32 of an inch
4/32 of an inch
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27 . When backing up, follow a turning trailer by:

Changing nothing. The vehicle will naturally follow the trailer.
Changing the direction of the steering wheel.
Turning the steering wheel even harder in the direction that it is already turning.

28 . When driving, you should stop every ____ to take a break to avoid becoming too tired.

Half hour
Two hours
Six hours

29 . Over-length loads require:

Special permits.
Roads to be closed to other traffic.
A person to walk alongside the vehicle.

30 . If you are being tailgated while driving a large vehicle, do all of the following, except:

Reduce your speed gradually.
Increase your following distance.
Increase your speed.

31 . Mirrors should be used:

Only when there may be an emergency.
Regularly.
By a helper to monitor your blind spots.

32 . Backing with a trailer is dangerous because:

It is difficult for the driver to see behind the trailer.
There may be extra weight in the front of the vehicle.
Cargo may fall out of the trailer.
Trailers are not made to be driven in reverse.

33 . When changing lanes:

You should not use your mirrors.
You should use your mirrors.
You should not use your turn signals.

34 . When driving, being aware of what is happening behind you is:

Not important.
Important.
Distracting.

35 . When driving a truck requiring a CDL:

You do not need to wear a seat belt.
You are required to wear a seat belt, but only if transporting more than 500 pounds of cargo.
You must always wear a seat belt.

36 . When changing lanes, turn signals:

Should not be used.
Should only be used if a vehicle is close to you.
Should be used each time.

37 . Most heavy trucks with manual transmissions require ____ to change gears.

Single clutching
Double clutching
Triple clutching

38 . Being convicted of an alcohol-related offense in your personal vehicle that disqualifies your driving privileges will result in:

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

39 . During the driving test, when asked to make a lane change:

You should not be concerned with other motorists.
You should use your turn signal and change lanes when safe.
You should make the lane change as quickly as possible, even if that means cutting off another driver.

40 . If your license is suspended, you must notify your employer within ____ of the suspension.

Two days
One week
One month

41 . The Individual Vehicle Distance Record (IVDR) does not need to include which of the following?

Trip origin
Vehicle Identification Number
Number of meals eaten by the driver

42 . When should mirrors be adjusted?

Before driving
While driving
After driving

43 . 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.

44 . While operating on a downgrade, you should brake until you reach a speed that is:

5 mph below your safe speed.
10 mph below your safe speed.
15 mph below your safe speed.

45 . 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.

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

Because it allows the driver a better view.
Because turning toward the passenger side is illegal.
Because other drivers can offer assistance.

47 . To determine if a vehicle can handle a load, you must know:

The vehicle’s suspension rating.
The tire rating for the front tires only.
The tire rating for the rear tires only.

48 . When applying for a hazardous materials endorsement, you:

Will be subject to a background check.
Must pay a $1,000 bond.
Need to provide proof you have not been convicted of a felony in the last three months.

49 . Vehicle inspections are required:

By most employers.
To satisfy insurance requirements.
By state and federal law.

50 . When traveling through a work zone, you should:

Slow down.
Speed up.
Steer with one hand and keep the other hand free.