1 . When accelerating on a surface with poor traction, such as a wet road, a driver should:

Speed up quickly.
Speed up slowly.
Not be concerned about the pavement.

2 . The most common type of foundation brake used is the:

S-cam drum brake.
C-cam drum brake.
G-cam disc brake.
P-cam disc brake.

3 . When driving with a load, the driver should:

Stop and check on the cargo within the first 50 miles of the trip.
Ask other drivers about the condition of their load.
Use the side mirrors only to check on the cargo.
Not check on the cargo if it was secured properly before starting the trip.

4 . 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.

5 . 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.

6 . 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.
When tank pressure falls below 5 psi.

7 . When inspecting your vehicle, which of the following should not cause concern?

Exhaust system parts rubbing against fuel system parts
Exhaust system parts that are leaking
Missing mounting brackets
Exhaust system parts made of aluminum

8 . What is Gross Combination Weight?

The total weight of the powered unit, trailer, and cargo
The total weight of a single vehicle without its load
The maximum weight allowed by the manufacturer

9 . A cargo cover that flaps while you are driving:

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

10 . When performing a pre-trip inspection and looking into the fifth wheel gap, you should:

Make sure there is a gap between the kingpin and the locking jaws.
Make sure the locking jaws are fully closed around the kingpin.
Make sure the locking jaws are loose.

11 . If a vehicle has a vehicle inspection report, the driver:

Should not look at the report and instead try to find any issues themselves.
Should take the vehicle to a mechanic.
Should review the report.
Should not conduct a pre-trip inspection and rely only on the report.

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

One block
100 yards
A quarter mile

13 . If braking at a speed of 55 mph while driving on dry pavement, the brake lag can add ____ to your vehicle's total stopping distance.

32 feet
15 feet
50 feet
10 feet

14 . Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS):

Reduce normal braking capacity.
Are equipped in addition to other braking systems and do not reduce normal braking power.
Are not effective on larger vehicles.
Are illegal in some states.

15 . A cargo of hanging meat:

Is stable due to the placement of the load.
Can be problematic because animals may be attracted to the scent of the meat.
Is unstable due to its high center of gravity.
Is discouraged during the summer months.

16 . While driving:

A driver does not need to inform others of their intentions.
A driver should only use turn signals if a vehicle is next to them.
A driver should not use a turn signal if their lane change will be obvious.
A driver should always use turn signals to inform others of their intentions.

17 . An applicant will be denied a hazardous materials endorsement if they:

Are a U.S. citizen.
Are wanted for a misdemeanor.
Are wanted for certain felonies.
Already have a driver license.

18 . Containerized loads are used:

When the cargo is too large to fit on a truck.
When the cargo has been or will be transported by a train.
When the cargo is a liquid.

19 . If you see lights ahead while driving in fog:

You can assume the lights are on the road.
It may be a reflection.
It may be an optical illusion.
The lights may not indicate where the road is as the vehicle may have pulled off the roadway.

20 . What kind of force do emergency brakes use?

Air pressure
Mechanical
Heavy

21 . What color light indicates a vehicle's ABS is not working?

Green
Blue
Yellow

22 . Header boards:

Should never be used.
Protect drivers from being hit by cargo.
Protect drivers' heads when they are entering the cab of a truck.

23 . When checking the exhaust system, it should be:

Loose.
Leaking.
Fastened securely.
Cracked.

24 . When driving in winter, which of the following should receive extra attention in a pre-trip inspection?

Coolant and antifreeze levels
The air conditioning unit
The oil pressure

25 . With your low beam headlights turned on, you should be able to see about ____ ahead of your vehicle.

15 feet
75 feet
100 feet
250 feet

26 . Which of the following is not a sign of fatigue?

Ability to focus
Daydreaming
Yawning repeatedly
Drifting from your lane
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27 . People working on a disabled vehicle:

Are probably aware of the roadway.
May be distracted by the repair and not pay attention to the roadway.
Are exempt from traffic laws.

28 . Emergency equipment, such as fire extinguishers, are:

Only needed in vehicles transporting hazardous materials.
Only needed for interstate travel.
Required in all commercial motor vehicles.

29 . When starting an engine, warning lights and buzzers should:

Turn on and stay on.
Flicker occasionally.
Turn off right away.

30 . 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.

31 . 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

32 . Mirrors should be used:

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

33 . During the driving test, the examiner will be scoring you on:

Attitude.
How quickly you arrive to your destination.
Your general driving behavior.

34 . If a truck's Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) is not working:

The truck will not have any brakes.
The truck should be driven only at slow speeds.
The truck will still have brakes.
The truck will lack brakes on its left side.

35 . Exhaust system parts should:

Rub against the fuel system.
Rub against tires.
Not leak.

36 . When changing lanes, you should:

Wave at other drivers.
Use your mirrors.
Not use your signals.
Quickly swerve your vehicle into the other lane.

37 . As part of the vehicle inspection test, you will be asked to:

Explain why you must check the items you are checking.
Change the coolant.
Replace a headlight.

38 . What is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)?

The weight stated by the manufacturer as the loaded weight of a single vehicle
The maximum weight that can be pulled by a vehicle
The minimum weight that can be hauled by a vehicle

39 . If a person operates in both excepted and non-excepted intrastate commerce, which type of license should the driver select?

Either excepted or non-excepted
Excepted
Non-excepted
Traditional

40 . Most drivers are the least alert:

In the morning.
In cold weather.
At night.
After work.

41 . Placards should be used:

Any time a vehicle is carrying hazardous materials.
When there is extra space on a truck.
Only when the amount of hazardous materials on a truck exceeds 200 pounds.

42 . A safety belt:

Helps secure a driver in a crash.
Allows a driver to be thrown within their vehicle in a crash.
Makes it difficult for a driver to operate a vehicle.

43 . When using a fire extinguisher on a fire, you should:

Get as close to the fire as possible.
Stand as far away from the fire as possible.
Aim the extinguisher at the top of the fire.

44 . A driver should stop after a short distance after changing a tire to:

Ensure that the wheel nuts are tight on the newly-changed tire.
Ensure that there is still enough air pressure in the tire.
Ensure that the correct tire was changed.
Ensure that changing one tire did not damage another tire.

45 . 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.

46 . If being tailgated, you should:

Increase your speed.
Increase the amount of space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.
Make quick movements.

47 . When an engine is started:

The brakes should be locked up.
Warning lights should come on and then quickly turn off.
The coolant temperature will decrease.
The hood must be open.

48 . What is a retarder?

A device that prevents a vehicle from going too fast
A device that prevents a vehicle from being too loud
A device that improves a vehicle's gas mileage

49 . Cargo on flatbed trailers should be:

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

50 . When approaching your vehicle, you should ensure that:

The vehicle is shiner than others.
The vehicle is not parked too closely to other vehicles.
There are not puddles under the vehicle that indicate a leak.
The vehicle is parked properly.