1. If you have a heavy load that is slowing you down on an upgrade you should:
Shift into a lower gear.
Exit the road until traffic is lighter.
Drive on the shoulder so others can pass easily.
2. To prevent a load from shifting, there should be at least one tiedown for every _______ feet of cargo.
3. When a coolant container is part of a pressurized system, which of these is true?
The radiator cap can safely removed and coolant added while the engine is hot.
You never need to check the antifreeze in such a system.
You can check the coolant level of a hot engine.
4. When driving at night, you should use your low beams when an oncoming vehicle is within:
300 feet.
400 feet.
500 feet.
5. If your vehicle catches fire while you are driving, you should:
Park in an open area.
Park where a building or trees shelter your vehicle from the wind.
Increase your speed to put out the flames.
6. Aggressive driving is:
Driving a vehicle with the intent to do harm to others.
Driving a vehicle in a selfish, bold or pushy manner.
Driving a vehicle when your full attention is not on driving.
7. Which of these is true about hours of service?
After you have put in 1000 hours of service you will be exempt from certain regulations.
You should balance your hour of service with enough sleep to keep you alert.
You must take a break after every 2 hours of driving.
8. Which of these is true about proper use of a steering wheel?
If you do not have both hands on the wheel, the wheel could pull away from you.
Once you have reached a "cruising speed" on a highway, you can drive with one hand on the wheel.
Only when attempting a difficult turn must you use both hands on the wheel.
9. Which of these is NOT a type of retarder?
Electric.
Hydraulic.
Robotic.
10. Which of the following is recommended as a way of preventing fatigue on a long trip?
Stop periodically for rest and exercise.
Keep the vehicle closed and heated.
Take an over-the-counter stimulant.
11. According to the Driver's Manual, why should you limit the use of your horn?
It can startle other drivers.
On vehicles with air brakes, it can use air pressure that may be needed to stop.
You should keep a firm grip on the steering wheel with both hands at all times.
12. When the roads are slippery, you should:
Make turns as gently as possible.
Stop and test the traction while going uphill.
Decrease the distance that you look ahead of your vehicle.
13. Whenever you double your speed, it takes about ________ times as much distance to stop.
14. When you confronted by an aggressive driver, you should:
Gesture that you make a mistake.
Make every attempt to get out of their way.
Maintain your position.
15. When exiting or entering on a curved freeway ramp, you should:
Maintain a speed 5-10 mph under the posted speed limit.
Maintain the posted speed limit.
Slow down to at least 50% of the posted speed limit.
16. The distance that you should look ahead of your vehicle while driving is about____at low speed.
one block
two blocks
half block
17. You should signal continuously while turning because:
You need both hands on the wheel to turn the wheel to turn safely.
It is illegal to turn off your signal before completing the turn.
Most vehicle have self-canceling signals.
18. Why is a broken exhaust system dangerous?
poison fumes could enter into the cab or sleeper berth.
You could pollute the air with the exhaust smoke.
Loud noise could damage the driver's ears.
19. Which of these happens when a tire blows out at highway?
A vibrating feeling.
A hissing sound.
A rapid drop in speed to less then 20mph.
20. During a vehicle inspection, checking the ______________ will NOT help prevent a fire?
cargo ventilation
battery fluid level
electrical system insulation
21. What is countersteering?
Turning the steering wheel counterclockwise.
Using the steering axle brakes to prevent oversteering.
Turning the wheel back in the other direction after steering to avoid a traffic emergency.
22. When you are driving on a snow-packed road, you should reduce your speed by:
23. Which statement is true about using engine braking?
It creates extra heat between the brake shoes or pads and drum(s) or disks.
You should NOT use engine breaking as the main way to control speed.
The use of brakes on a downgrade adds to the braking effect of the engine.
24. When driving in cold weather, your tire tread should:
Provide enough traction in to steer and push the vehicle through snow.
Be double the depth required in normal weather.
Be checked every 100 miles or every two hours.
25. If you have been drinking alcohol, before you drive, you should:
Drink coffee.
Take a cold shower.
Wait for it to wear off.
26. When there is a vehicle fire, get your vehicle off the road and:
Put out the fire.
Keep the fire from spreading.
Notify emergency services.
27. When hydraulic brakes fail while driving, the system won't build up pressure and the brake pedal wi will feel spongy or go to the floor. What action should you take?
Push down on the brake pedal as hard as you can.
Pump the brake pedal to generate pressure.
Put the vehicle in neutral and set the parking brake.
28. Which of these should be tested on the vehicle to stopped?
Service brake.
Parking brake.
Hydraulic brakes.
29. Escape ramps:
Should be used by any driver who looses braking power.
Are not designed for tractors-double trailers.
Are designed to slow vehicles so they can get back on the road at the safe speed.
30. For your safety, when setting out reflective triangles you should:
Hold the triangles between yourself and oncoming traffic.
Keep them out of sight while you walk to the spots where you set them out.
Carry the triangles at your side.
31. ABS (antilock brakes) brakes:
Give you more control over the vehicle when braking.
Increase the likelihood of jackknifing when braking.
Increase the likelihood of a rear wheel skid when braking.
32. To correct a drive-wheel braking skid, you should:
Stop braking.
Stop braking, turn quickly, and countersteer.
Increase braking, turn quickly, and countersteer.
33. To determine Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) for a person it is necessary to know:
How often the person drinks alcohol (tolerance level).
How much the person weighs.
How old the person is.
34. You do NOT have a Hazardous Materials Endorsement on your Commercial Driver's License. You are asked to deliver hazardous materials in a placarded vehicle. You should:
Refuse to haul the load.
Haul the load, but only to the nearest place where a driver with a Hazardous Materials Endorsement can take over.
Haul the load, but file a report with the Department of Transportation after the trip.
35. Which of these items is NOT checked for a pre- trip inspection?
Whatever all vehicle lights are working and are clean.
Amount of fuel in the vehicle.
Cargo securement.
36. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a front tire failure?
Vehicle fishtail.
Steering wheel twisting.
Difficult steering.
37. When driving at night, you should:
Look to the left side of the road when a vehicle is coming toward you.
Adjust your speed to keep your stopping distance within your sight distance.
Dim your lights within 300 feet of an oncoming vehicle.
38. If you must cross into the oncoming line as you make a turn, you should:
Watch for an oncoming traffic.
Back up to allow the oncoming traffic to pass.
Complete your turn without stopping.
39. How many red reflective triangles are you required to carry?
40. Extra care is needed to keep your vehicle centered in your lane because commercial vehicles:
Require a lot of room to change lane.
Are often wider than other vehicles.
Tend to sway from time to time.
41. Where should the ignition key be during the pre-trip inspection?
In your pocket.
In the ignition.
On the driver's seat.
42. Why is it important to shift gears correctly?
Keep control of the vehicle.
Keep the engine warm.
Keep the engine oil flowing.
43. For first offence of driving a commercial vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you will lose your CDL for at least _______.
44. Which of these is true about hazardous materials:
All public roads allow trucks carrying hazardous materials if they are loaded correctly.
All hazardous materials present a health and safety threat.
Every truck carrying any amount of hazardous materials must have placards.
45. You should stop driving:
After 5 hours.
After 9 hours.
Whenever you become sleepy.
46. "Implied consent" means:
You have giving your consent to inspection of your vehicle for alcohol.
It is understood that you may drink alcohol now and then.
You have given your consent to be tested for alcohol in your blood.
47. To avoid a crash, you had to drive into the right shoulder. You are now driving at 40 mph on the shoulder. How should you move back onto the pavement?
If the shoulder is clear, stay on it until your vehicle has come to a stop. Then move back onto the pavement when it is safe.
Brake hard to slow the vehicle, then steer sharply onto the pavement.
Keep moving at the present speed and steer very gently back onto the pavement.
48. There are several things to do when driving through a highway work zone. In addition to obeying the speed limit, which of these should you also do?
Turn off your 4-way flashers.
Decrease your speed even further for adverse weather.
Adjust your speed to traffic.
49. Which of these is NOT required knowledge for drivers needing the hazardous material endorsement?
Basic chemistry.
Which products can be loaded together.
When to use the placards.
50. Containerized loads:
Are not required to be inspected by a driver.
Should be supplied with their own tiedown devices or locks.
Generally used when freight is carried part way by rail or ship.