1 . If you are experiencing an engine fire, you should:

Open the hood as soon as possible.
Turn off the engine.
Never use a fire extinguisher.
Turn on the heater.

2 . When inspecting engine compartment belts during the vehicle inspection test:

The belts should be checked for snugness, each with up to three inches of play.
The water pump belt does not need to be identified.
The air compressor belt should be removed.
The applicant must identify which items are not belt-driven, if any.

3 . A cargo van carrying a light load is usually:

The same height as when carrying a heavy load.
Taller than when carrying a heavy load.
Shorter than when carrying a heavy load.
Less stable than when carrying a heavier load.

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

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

5 . On a curve, the posted speed limit:

Is safe to be driven in any vehicle.
Can still permit a vehicle to tip over.
Is understood to be the minimum legal speed limit.

6 . When trying to avoid a hazard:

Stopping is always effective.
Swerving may be more effective than stopping.
You may change lanes without looking.
You should drive on the shoulder.

7 . Which of the following is a sign of a potentially drunk driver?

They are staying in their traffic lane.
They are driving a consistent speed.
They are stopping without a reason.
They have alcohol-related bumper stickers on their vehicle.

8 . When should mirrors be adjusted?

Before driving
While driving
After driving

9 . Belts in the engine compartment should be:

Frayed.
Tight.
Greasy.
Easy to slide off.

10 . Federal and state laws require:

Drivers to regularly inspect their vehicles.
Drivers to inspect their vehicles, but only if they believe there may be a problem.
Drivers to inspect their vehicles if planning to travel out-of-state.
Drivers to inspect their vehicles, but only if they will be transporting hazardous materials.

11 . How should you brake if your vehicle loses its ABS?

Brake normally.
Pump the brake repeatedly.
Push the brake pedal down as hard as you can.
Avoid using the brakes.

12 . After a trailer starts to turn during backing, you should follow the trailer by:

Doing nothing. The vehicle will follow naturally.
Changing the direction of the steering wheel.
Turning the steering wheel farther in its current direction.
Using the brakes.

13 . In a vehicle with dual air brakes, a leak in one system ____ the second system.

Will always affect
May not affect
Is caused by

14 . A pre-trip inspection should include:

A check of the engine oil level.
Removing coolant.
Spraying WD-40 into the air filter.
Removing a tire.

15 . The driver of a commercial motor vehicle:

Can use any cell phone while driving.
Can only use a hands-free mobile phone while driving.
Can only use a cell phone on rural roads.
Can use a cell phone at night.

16 . When traveling with cargo, the cargo should be checked:

Only before the trip.
Before the trip and after the first 50 miles.
Only by loading personnel.
Only after arriving to the final destination.

17 . Which of the following is not a sign of a person being drowsy?

Frequent blinking
Drifting from your lane
Feeling hungry
Yawning

18 . Broken suspension parts:

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

19 . On any upgrade, gravity will:

Speed up your vehicle.
Slow down your vehicle.
Not impact the speed of your vehicle.
Cause your vehicle to swerve to the left.

20 . When approaching an active railroad crossing:

You should expect to hear any approaching train.
You may not hear a train as it approaches.
You will hear two short blasts of the train's horn.
There will always be flashing warning lights.

21 . Alcohol usually:

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

22 . The leading factor resulting in death and injury in work zones is:

Speeding.
Stopping.
Under-inflated tires.

23 . If wheel bearing seals are leaking, you should:

Get the seals fixed.
Not be concerned.
Add more grease until the seal seems full.
Add brake fluid to the bearing.

24 . If unable to tell if the road is becoming icy and slippery, a driver:

Should try guessing.
May open their window and feel the front of the side mirror for ice.
Should look at the road closely.

25 . A vehicle inspection is required:

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

26 . If your brakes fail on a downgrade, your best hope to stop is:

An escape ramp.
Driving on the shoulder.
Stay on the road.
Hitting a slower vehicle in front of you.
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27 . A skid caused by acceleration can likely be solved by:

Removing your foot from the accelerator.
Braking.
Swerving to the right.
Swerving to the left.

28 . Black ice is:

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

29 . 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

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

Oxygen
Carbon monoxide
Nitrogen

31 . Which of the following is not a cause of hydraulic brake failure?

Loss of hydraulic pressure
Brake fade on long hills
Downshifting

32 . 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.

33 . In very hot weather, tires should be checked regularly because:

They may melt.
Air pressure may increase with the temperature.
The tread wears down extra quickly.
The lug nuts may loosen.

34 . When you must travel down a grade, when should you switch into a lower gear?

Before beginning the grade
After you have already started the grade
As far down the grade as possible
At the bottom of the grade

35 . A serious traffic violation involves each of the following offenses, except:

Excessive speeding.
Littering.
Reckless driving.
Following too closely.

36 . How much water needs to be on the surface of a road for a vehicle to hydroplane?

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

37 . If convicted of a traffic violation, you must inform your employer:

Within three hours.
Within a week.
Within 30 days.

38 . 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

39 . When transporting cargo, drivers must check the securement of the cargo every:

10 miles.
150 miles.
500 miles.
1,000 miles.

40 . Backing with a trailer is dangerous because:

It is difficult to see behind the vehicle.
Most trucks do not have the ability to move in reverse.
Cargo may fall out of the trailer.
There may be extra weight in the front of the trailer.

41 . What are placards?

Signs placed on a vehicle to identify cargo hazards
A type of tire used in snowy conditions
Logs kept inside the vehicle
Journals for mileage

42 . What is the minimum permitted size of a placard?

Four square inches
Seven square inches
10 ¾ square inches
32 square inches

43 . When braking while ABS is activated, you should:

Pump the brake pedal.
Brake as you normally would.
Brake harder than you normally would.
Brake softer than you normally would.

44 . Cargo being transported should be checked:

Only before the trip.
Before the trip and again within the first 50 miles of the trip.
Only by the loading personnel.

45 . If you are turning left where there are two available turning lanes:

It is better to take the rightmost lane.
It does not matter which lane you use.
It is better to take the leftmost lane.
You should use both lanes.

46 . 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

47 . What should you do if the brake pedal does not build up pressure?

Upshift.
Downshift.
Hold the brake pedal down as far as it will go.
Pump the brakes.

48 . The controlled braking method is:

When the driver locks the wheels and steers.
When the driver uses the brakes as hard as possible without locking the wheels.
When the driver only slightly taps the brakes.
When the driver downshifts the gears to brake.

49 . How can a person check for a leak in hydraulic brakes?

Pump the brake pedal three times and hold the pedal for five seconds. If the pedal moves, there may be a problem.
Push the brake pedal down as far as possible and let go. If the brake pedal returns to its normal position, there may be a problem.
Push the brake pedal down as far as possible and let go. If the brake makes a squeak, there may be a problem.
Remove the rear wheel and listen for a noise when the brake pedal is depressed.

50 . What should you do if your vehicle gets stuck on railroad tracks?

Stay in the vehicle.
Get out of the vehicle and call for assistance.
Continue trying to remove the vehicle from the tracks.
Walk down the tracks to look for an oncoming train.