1 . Belts in the engine compartment should be:

Frayed.
Tight.
Greasy.
Easy to slide off.

2 . 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.

3 . Stopping distance can be affected by:

Speed.
Number of passengers.
Time of day.
Traffic.

4 . When stopped on the side of the road, the driver should:

Keep their side door open.
Turn on their emergency flashers.
Wave their arms.
Turn off all their lights.

5 . If being shipped on either a flatbed trailer or a trailer without sides, cargo must be:

Glued to the bed.
Strapped down.
Loose to allow it to shift when the vehicle turns.
Heavy enough that it won’t shift.

6 . What can happen if parking brakes are used in very wet weather with temperatures below freezing?

The brakes will squeak.
The brakes may freeze so the vehicle cannot move.
The brakes may suddenly release by themselves.
The brakes may become too smooth to be used.

7 . Stopping distance can be affected by:

Speed.
Sunshine.
Time of day.
Traffic.

8 . When checking the power steering fluid during a vehicle inspection, you will need to do each of the following, except:

Show where the power steering fluid dipstick is located.
Check for adequate power steering fluid.
Ensure that the power steering fluid level is above the full mark.
Ensure that the power steering level is above the refill mark.

9 . Why are roads especially slippery right after it begins to rain?

The water mixes with oil and grease on the road.
Roads are naturally slippery.
Gravel often gets washed to the middle of the lane.
Tires are not usually designed to drive in rain.

10 . Tires of mismatched sizes:

May be used on a tractor.
May be used on a trailer.
Should be used in adverse weather conditions.
Should not be used on a vehicle.

11 . A commercial motor vehicle should:

Not be equipped with a fire extinguisher, unless transporting hazardous materials.
Not be equipped with a fire extinguisher, unless the vehicle will be traveling through remote areas.
Never be equipped with a fire extinguisher.
Always be equipped with at least one fire extinguisher.

12 . What is another name for front end header boards?

Headache racks
Cargo stoppers
Head braces
Bonkers

13 . A pre-trip vehicle inspection:

Is not required if the driver regularly uses the vehicle.
Is not required for trips under 100 miles.
Is only to be performed by a mechanic.
Is required by law.

14 . If a tire fails, you should:

Loosen your grip on the steering wheel.
Immediately apply the brakes.
Check your tires after coming to a complete stop.
Turn sharply off the road.

15 . 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.

16 . A tank endorsement is:

Only required when transporting gases.
Only required when transporting liquids.
Required when transporting both liquids and gases.
Optional when transporting hazardous materials.

17 . If transporting livestock, drivers should be concerned about:

Other motorists seeing the livestock.
The vehicle's weight shifting as the animals move.
Extra tolls.
Passing emissions testing.

18 . After a trip:

A vehicle should be placed out-of-service.
A vehicle's oil should be changed.
A vehicle's after-trip inspection should be completed.
A vehicle's battery should be disconnected.

19 . When changing lanes, you should:

Move quickly, before other vehicles can enter into the lane.
Move slowly in case another vehicle is in the lane.
Not use a turn signal.
Avoid the right lane.

20 . With or without corrective lenses, CDL applicants must have:

20/20 vision.
20/40 vision.
20/100 vision.
20/200 vision.

21 . Looking far ahead of your vehicle when driving is:

Discouraged because the road ahead is not as important as your current location.
Encouraged to help you identify hazards as early as possible.
Not allowed.
Only encouraged when transporting hazardous materials.

22 . Cargo on flatbed trailers should be:

Tied down.
Glued down.
Left loose.
Pushed to one side.

23 . When a construction worker is close to the road, you should:

Increase your speed.
Decrease your speed.
Not drive in any lane.
Wait until the construction is complete before proceeding.

24 . Failing to exit your vehicle properly during an exercise in the basic vehicle control skills test will result in:

Failure of only that exercise.
A reset of that exercise.
Automatic failure of the basic vehicle control skills test.
An extra point against your score.

25 . Most CDL holders have ____ licenses.

Excepted
Exempted
Non-excepted
Non-exempted

26 . Most drivers are the least alert:

In the morning.
In cold weather.
At night.
After work.
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27 . Air tank drains:

Allow rain water to enter the tanks.
Are used to drain water and oil from the air tanks.
Should never be opened.
Must remain open while driving.

28 . To confirm that a trailer has ABS, you can:

Look under the trailer for wheel speed sensors coming from the back of the brakes.
Look under the hood for the ABS sticker.
Look at the tires.
Remove a tire and look for the ABS sensor on the axle.

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

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

30 . Sending text messages while driving:

May be done if the messages are short.
Is encouraged.
Is permitted if you are asking a question of your employer.
Is not permitted.

31 . A sign indicating a maximum safe speed:

Is suggesting a driving speed, but vehicles may travel faster than the posted speed.
Is suggesting a speed limit to be followed only by vehicles weighing more than 26,000 pounds.
Should be followed and no vehicle should travel faster than the posted speed.
Is only applicable to automobiles.

32 . An example of mandatory emergency equipment is:

A supply of spare electrical fuses.
A loud horn.
A battery-operated flashlight.
A supply of fireworks.

33 . Which of the following is not a part of the road test?

The pre-trip inspection
The basic vehicle control segment
The open road test
The defensive driving segment

34 . When starting a trip while transporting a load, the driver should:

Stop to check on the cargo within the first 50 miles of the trip.
Drive faster than usual to test the security of the load.
Only use the side mirrors to check on the cargo.
Not recheck the cargo if it was secured properly before starting the trip.

35 . 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

36 . To check the automatic transmission fluid level in some vehicles, the vehicle:

Should be parked uphill.
Should be parked downhill.
Must be washed.
May have to be left running.

37 . 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

38 . To obtain a passenger endorsement, applicants must be at least:

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

39 . If caught driving without an active license, you will:

Lose your license for at least one month.
Lose your license for at least one year.
Lose your license for five years.
Lose your license for at least 60 days.

40 . To use the stab braking method, you should:

Apply the brakes completely until the wheels lock up, release the brakes until the wheels start rolling, then repeat the process.
Apply the brakes about halfway, but allow the wheels to keep rolling.
Apply the brakes completely until the wheels lock up and the vehicle stops.
Apply the emergency brake until the vehicle starts to slow.

41 . When doing an inspection, make sure your brake pads are:

Covered in grease.
Covered in coolant.
Covered in oil.
Free of oil and grease.

42 . If a vehicle has air brakes, the air compressor drive belt should be checked before each drive. In what condition should the belt be?

Loose
Tight
Cracked
Bumpy

43 . Roads are slippery when it first begins to rain because:

Water is slippery.
The fresh rain mixes with oil on the roadway.
The water has nowhere to go.
Concrete can be slippery.

44 . A cargo cover that flaps in transit:

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

45 . 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.

46 . To receive a passenger endorsement, a person must:

Undergo a background check.
Pay a $10,000 bond.
Be a resident of the county in which they intend to drive.
Get permission from the city council.

47 . Drivers must be at least ____ to obtain a hazardous materials endorsement.

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

48 . Pressing and releasing a brake pedal unnecessarily can:

Release air faster than it can be replaced.
Add more air to the braking system.
Make the brake pedal more sensitive.
Create a loud noise.

49 . When making tight maneuvers, you should:

Open your door for a better look.
Use your mirrors.
Flash your headlights.
Open the cargo door.

50 . Why do you need to drain air tanks regularly?

Because the air gets old and needs to be replaced
Because compressed air contains some water which must be drained from the tanks
To allow for a change in air pressure
To remove bad air from the tanks