Test 1

Question 1

When a coolant container is part of a pressurized system, which of these is true?

Answer 1

You can check the coolant level of a hot engine

Question 2

Which of these is a good thing to do when driving at night?

Answer 2

Keep your speed slow enough that you can stop within the range of your headlights

Question 3

Which of these statements about double-clutching and shifting is true?

Answer 3

You can use the tachometer to tell you when to shift

Question 4

You should avoid driving through deep puddles or flowing water. But if you must, which of these steps can you help you keep your brakes working?

Answer 4

Gently putting on the brakes while driving through water

Question 5

Stab breaking

Answer 5

Should be used on vehicles without anti-lock brake systems

Question 6

“Implied consent” means

Answer 6

You have given your consent to be tested for alcohol in your blood

Question 7

Which of these should be tested while the vehicle is stopped?

Answer 7

Hydraulic brake

Question 8

You wish to turn right from one two-lane, two-way street to another. Your vehicle is so long that you must swing wide to make the turn. Which of these figures shows how the turn should be made?

Answer 8

Figure B

Question 9

You must complete a written vehicle inspection report each day and you must sign:

Answer 9

The previous driver’s report when any defects are noted

Question 10

Which of the below is NOT characteristic of a front tire failure?

Answer 10

Vehicle fishtail

Question 11

What is the proper way to hold a steering wheel?

Answer 11

With both hands, on opposite sides of the wheel

Question 12

Which of these is true about mirror adjustments?

Answer 12

You should adjust your mirrors prior to starting a trip

Question 13

What is countersteering?

Answer 13

Turning the wheel back in the other direction after steering to avoid a traffic emergency

Question 14

The distance that you should look ahead of your vehicle while driving amounts to about_____ mile at highway speed

Answer 14

1/4 (1 Block)

Question 15

Why will your vehicle’s speed naturally increase on downgrades?

Answer 15

Gravity

Question 16

Which of these pieces of emergency equipment should be carried in your vehicle?

Answer 16

Warning devices for parked vehicles

Question 17

During a vehicle inspection, checking the _______will NOT help prevent a fire

Answer 17

Battery fluid level

Question 18

You should signal continuously while making a turning because

Answer 18

You need both hands on the wheel to turn safely

Question 19

Why is a broken exhaust system dangerous?

Answer 19

Poison fumes could enter the cab or sleeper berth

Question 20

You can see a marking on a vehicle ahead of you. The marking is a red triangle with an orange center. What does that marking mean?

Answer 20

It may be a slow-moving vehicle

Question 21

The purpose of retarders is to

Answer 21

Help show the vehicle while driving and reduce brake wear

Question 22

Most serious skids result from

Answer 22

Driving too fast for conditions

Question 23

When you are parked at the side of the road at night, you must

Answer 23

Turn on your 4-way emergency flashers to warn others

Question 24

You are checking your steering and exhaust system in a pre-trip inspection. which of these problems, if found, should be fixed before the vehicle is driven?

Answer 24

Steering wheel play of more than 10 degrees (2 inches on a 20-inch steering wheel)

Question 25

CDL medical certifications must be renewed every

Answer 25

Two years

Question 26

You do NOT have a HAZMAT endorsement on your commercial driver's license. You can drive a vehicle hauling hazardous materials when

Answer 26

The vehicle does not require placards

Question 27

To avoid a crash, you had to drive onto the right shoulder. You are now driving at 40 mph on the shoulder. How should you move back on to the pavement?

Answer 27

If the shoulder is clear, stay on it until your vehicle has come to a stop. Then move back onto the pavement when it's safe

Question 28

Containerized loads

Answer 28

Are generally used when freight is carried part way by rail or ship

Question 29

In your mirror, you see a car approaching from the rear. The next time you check your mirror, you do not see the car. You wish to change lanes. You should:

Answer 29

Wait to change lanes until you are sure the car isn't in your blind spot

Question 30

Whenever you double your speed, your vehicle has about______times the destructive power if it crashes.

Answer 30

Four

Question 31

Your are starting your vehicle in motion from a stop. As you apply power to the drive wheels, they start to spin. You should:

Answer 31

Take your foot off the accelerator

Question 32

Placecards must be:

Answer 32

Placed on all four sides of a vehicle

Question 33

You are driving a new truck with a manual transmission. What gear will you probably have to use to take a long, steep downhill grade?

Answer 33

A lower grear than you would use to climb the hill

Question 34

A car suddenly cuts in front of you, creating a hazard. Which of these actions should you NOT take?

Answer 34

Honk and stay close to the car

Question 35

What should you do if you are unsure whether you have enough overhead clearance?

Answer 35

Find another route that will not require driving under the object

Question 36

You are driving a heavy vehicle. You must exit a highway using an offramp that curves downhill. You should:

Answer 36

Slow down to a safe speed before the curve

Question 37

You are driving a vehicle at 55 mph on dry pavement. About how much total stopping distance will you need to bring it to a stop?

Answer 37

The length of a football field

Question 38

Which of these is NOT part of the pre-trip inspection of the engine compartment?

Answer 38

Valve clearance

Question 39

Truck escape ramps

Answer 39

Help avoid damage to vehicles

Question 40

On which fires can you use water?

Answer 40

Tires

Question 41

What is the term for a commercial vehicle's habit of swinging wide on turns?

Answer 41

Offtracking

Question 42

Backing a commercial vehicle is

Answer 42

Always dangerous

Question 43

Convex (curved) mirrors

Answer 43

Show a wider area than flat mirrors show

Question 44

Your breaks can get wet when you drive through heavy rain. What can this cause when the brakes are applied?

Answer 44

Trailer jackknife

Question 45

If you are being tailgated, you should

Answer 45

Increase your following distance

Question 46

When driving in cold weather, your tire tread should

Answer 46

Provide enough traction to steer and push the vehicle through snow

Question 47

Which of these statements about staying alert to drive is true?

Answer 47

Sleep is the only thing that can overcome fatigue

Question 48

You are checking your brakes and suspension system for a pre-trip inspection. Which of these statements is true?

Answer 48

Brake shoes should not have oil, grease, or brake fluid to them

Question 49

For a first offense of driving a commercial vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you will lose your CDL, for at least _______?

Answer 49

1 year

Question 50

A full stop is required at a railroad grade crossing when:

Answer 50

The nature of the cargo makes a stop mandatory under the state of federal regulations