1.
As the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) goes up, what happens?
A
Judgment and self-control are affected.
B
The drinker more clearly sees how alcohol is affecting him/her.
C
The effects of alcohol decrease.
2.
Implied consent means:
A
you have given your consent to inspection of your vehicle for alcohol.
B
It is understood that you may drink alcohol now and then.
C
you have given your consent to be tested for alcohol in your blood.
3.
The total weight of the powered unit, the trailer, and the cargo is called
A
Gross vehicle weight
B
Gross axle weight
C
Gross combination weight
4.
If you do not have a CB radio, what is the 1st thing you should do at an accident scene?
A
Care for the injured.
B
Notify authorities.
C
Protect the area.
5.
Which of these is true about mirror adjustment?
A
You can adjust your mirror while driving.
B
You should adjust your mirror prior to starting a trip.
C
The mirrors can adjust correctly even if the trailer is not straight.
6.
Brake Fade:
A
Can be caused by very cold weather.
B
Can be caused by the brakes getting very hot.
C
Can be corrected by letting up on the brakes for 1 or 2 seconds.
7.
On which fires can water be used?
A
Electrical
B
Tires
C
Gasoline
8.
Which of these statements about engine overhauling is true?
A
You should never remove the radiator cap on a pressurized system until it has cooled.
B
You should never shut off an overheated engine until it has cooled.
C
Antifreeze is not needed when the weather is warm.
9.
Which of these is not a danger of rough acceleration?
A
Mechanical damage
B
Tire damage
C
Damage to the coupling
10.
Which of these is true about the use of a heater?
A
when driving in winter weather. You should check that the heater is working properly.
B
You must have at least 1 extra heater when driving in winter weather.
C
If you feel sleepy, warning the cab with the heater will help you star alert.
11.
What is the proper way to hold the steering wheel?
A
with both hands close together, at the top of the wheel
B
with both hands close together, at the bottom of the wheel
C
with both hands firmly, on opposite side of the wheel
12.
When looking ahead of your vehicle while driving you should look:
A
To the right side of the road
B
Back and forth, near and far
C
Straight ahead at all times
13.
How far ahead of the vehicle should the driver look while driving?
A
5-8 seconds
B
12-15 seconds
C
18-21 seconds
14.
Which of these is the proper way to signal to change lanes?
A
Signal before you change lanes and then move over quickly.
B
Signal just as you begin to change lanes and drift over slowly.
C
Signal early and change lanes slowly and smoothly.
15.
You should signal continuously while turning because:
A
You need both hands on the wheel to turn safely
B
It is illegal to turn off your signal before completing a turn
C
Most vehicles have self-cancelling signals
16.
The Primary cause of fatar crashes is:
A
Driving while eating
B
Driving too fast
C
Driving at night
17.
You should try to park so that:
A
Your vehicle is protected by trees or some other overhang.
B
You can pull forward when you leave.
C
There is at least 1 curb next to your vehicle.
18.
driving at 45mph on dry pavement, how far of stopping distance will you need to bring it to a stop
A
twice the length of the vehicle
B
half the length of a football field
C
the length of a football field
19.
When driving at night, you should use your LOW BEAMS when an oncoming vehicle is within:
A
300 Feet
B
400 Feet
C
500 Feet
20.
You are driving in an area with few streetlights on a clear night, if you cannot see well with your headlights, which of these actions would help?
A
Find another route that is better lit, even if is out of the way.
B
Turn your interior light on and adjust your instrument lights up.
C
Use your high beams when legal and keep your interior light off.
21.
What happened to tar on the road pavement when it gets extremely hot?
A
It bleeds, making the road surface slippery.
B
It becomes gummy, making tires stick to the road.
C
It can catch fire
22.
What is the best advice for drivers when heavy fog occurs?
A
Do not drive too slowly, or other drivers may hit you.
B
Park at a truck stop or rest area until the fog has lifted.
C
Alternate your low and high beams to improve your vision
23.
Which of these statements about cold weather driving is true?
A
An engine cannot overheat when the weather is very cold
B
Windshield washer antifreeze should be used
C
Exhaust system leaks are less dangerous in the cold
24.
Strong winds most affect driving:
A
On open highways
B
Upon exiting tunnels
C
Around sharp curves
25.
Perception distance is the distance your vehicle travels from the time:
A
The eyes see a hazard to the foot hits the brake pedal
B
The brain tells the foot to push the brake pedal to the time the foot reacts
C
The eyes see a hazard to the time the brain knows it is a hazard
26.
Your are on a two-lane road. An oncoming driver drifts into your lane headed straight for you. Which of these is most often the best action to take?
A
Steer onto the left shoulder
B
Hard brake
C
Steer to the right
27.
You can see a marking on a vehicle ahead of you. What does the marking mean?
A
It is being driven by a student driver.
B
It may be a slow-moving vehicle.
C
The vehicle is hauling hazardous materials.
28.
Hydroplaning:
A
Only occurs with a lot of water
B
Is more likely when tire pressure is low
C
Cannot occur when driving through a puddle
29.
What should you do when your vehicle hydroplanes?
A
Release the accelerator
B
Start stab braking.
C
Accelerate lightly
30.
In the event of a rear tire failure, dual rear tires:
A
Will usually prevent fishtailing
B
Will allow you to brake immediately
C
May prevent vibration or thumping
31.
Which of these is correct about emergency or evasive action?
A
Stopping is always the safest thing to do in an emergency.
B
In order to turn quickly you must have a firm grip on the steering wheel
C
You can usually stop more quickly than you can turn to miss an obstacle
32.
Most serious skids result from:
A
driving too fast for conditions
B
An uneven load
C
Turning too sharply
33.
Over length, over width or overweight loads...
A
Can only be driven in daylight
B
Must be escorted by police
C
Required a special transit permit
34.
Which of these statements about an inspection of suspension components is true?
A
Distorted coils are safe as long as they are not broken
B
Axle mounts should be checked at each point where they are secured on the vehicle frame and axle
C
Suspension components should be checked on all axles except for the power unit
35.
Should brake adjustments be checked often?
A
Yes because brakes can get out of adjustment when they are used a lot
B
It depends on how the brakes are
C
No, because the other brakes will make up for a brake that is out of adjustment
36.
Which of these is NOT part of the pre-trip inspection of the engine compartment?
A
Engine oil level
B
valve clearance
C
Worn electrical wiring insulation
37.
A full stop is required at a railroad grade crossing when:
A
The crossing is located in a city or town with frequent train traffic
B
The nature of the cargo makes a stop mandatory under state, or for incompatible items
C
There are no Flagmen, warning signals, or gates at the crossing
38.
If your brakes fail on a downgrade, you must first:
A
Look outside your vehicle for another means of slowing it down
B
hit some object in order to stop your vehicle
C
Wait until you find an escape ramp to exit the roadway
39.
To help you stay alert while driving, you should
A
Schedule trips for the hours you are normally asleep
B
Take short breaks before you get drowsy
C
Keep the cab warm and quiet
40.
Which of the following is a good way to react to an aggressive driver?
A
Give the driver the benefit of the doubt
B
Smoke a cigarette to relax
C
Change the CD or have a snack
41.
If you must use a cell phone while driving, you should:
A
Position the phone so you can drive and see the road in front of you
B
Reduce your speed
C
Pull off the road onto a safe and legal position
42.
Which of these statements about staying alert to drive is true?
A
A half hour coffee break will do more to overcome fatigue than a half hour nap
B
If you must stop to take a nap it should be at a truck stop/rest area, never on the side of the road
C
Sleep is the only thing that can overcome fatigue
43.
Medicines used to treat the common cold:
A
Should only be used when driving in the daytime
B
Often makes you drowsy and thus should not be used while driving
C
Can still be used while driving if you only take half the dose
44.
Which of these statements about drugs is true?
A
A driver can use any prescription drug while driving
B
Certain prescription drugs are allowed to reduce fatigue
C
Use of drugs can lead to accidents and/or arrest
45.
Which of these statements about causes of vehicle fires is true?
A
Poor trailer ventilation can cause cargo to catch on fire
B
Under inflated tires will not cause a fire
C
Carrying a properly charged fire extinguisher will help prevent fire
46.
What will help keep an engine cool in hot weather?
A
Running the air conditioner
B
Making sure the engine has the amount of oil
C
Driving faster to force more air into the radiator
47.
Which of these statements about marking a stopped vehicle is true?
A
If the vehicle cannot be seen, the rear triangle should be moved back down the road to give warning
B
The vehicle's taillights should be kept on warning other drivers
C
You must put out your warning devices within 5 minutes
48.
Which of these do not provide extra gear on some trucks?
A
Auxiliary transmissions
B
Automatic transmissions
C
Multi-speed rear axles
49.
Which of these actions is not recommended for a left turn?
A
Use the right lane if there are 2 turning lanes
B
Start your turn from the center of the intersection
C
Start in the inside lane and swing right as you turn
50.
What is counter steering?
A
Turning the wheel counterclockwise
B
Using the steering axle brakes to prevent over steering
C
Turning the wheel back in the opposite direction after steering to avoid an emergency
51.
Which of these statements about downshifting is true?
A
When you downshift for a curve, you should do so before you enter the curve.
B
When double clutching, you should let the RPM's decrease while the clutch is released, and ..truck N
C
When you downshift for a curve, you should do so after you enter the curve
52.
Why is it important to shift gears correctly?
A
Keep the engine warm
B
Keep the engine oil flowing
C
Keep control of the vehicle
53.
Backing a commercial vehicle:
A
Not dangerous if you have a helper
B
Not dangerous if you do not have to turn
C
Always dangerous
54.
The distance you should look ahead of your vehicle while driving is ____ of a mile at highway speed
A
1⁄4
B
⅓
C
½
55.
You are driving a heavy vehicle. You must exit a highway using an off ramp that curves downhill. You should:
A
Slow down to a safe speed before the curve.
B
Slow to the posted speed limit for the curve.
C
Wait until you are in the curve before downshifting.
56.
When you are driving on a snow packed road you should reduce your speed by at least:
A
1⁄4
B
⅓
C
½
57.
Merging onto a road is safest if you:
A
Inch over into the nearest lane so that other vehicle will give you room
B
Gain speed on the shoulder and then merge
C
Wait for a large enough gap in traffic to enter the road
58.
If you are being tailgated you should:
A
Flash your brake lights
B
Increase your following distance
C
Signal the tailgater when it is safe to pass
59.
What would you do if a car came toward you at night with their high beams?
A
Look at the right side of the road
B
Flash your high beams at the other driver
C
Slow down and look straight ahead in your lane
60.
The road you are traveling on becomes very slippery due to glaring ice. What is a good thing to do in such a situation?
A
Stop driving as soon as you can safely do so
B
Downshift to stop
C
Keep varying your speed by accelerating and braking
61.
Your brakes can get wet when driving through heavy rain. What can this cause when the breaks are applied?
A
Hydroplaning
B
Excessive brake wear
C
Trailer jackknife
62.
You should avoid driving through deep puddles or flowing water, but if you must which of these steps can help keep your brakes working?
A
Applying hard pressure on both the brake pedal and accelerator after coming out of the water
B
Gently putting on the brakes while driving through the water
C
Turning on your brake heaters
63.
When driving through work zones you should:
A
Reduce speed only if workers are close to the roadway
B
Stop quickly and pull to the side of the road
C
Use your 4-way flashers or brake lights to warn others
64.
The best drivers are those that watch and prepare for hazards. This is called:
A
Objective
B
Offensive
C
Defensive
65.
Which of the below is not a characteristic of a front tire failure?
A
Steering wheel twisting
B
Vehicles fishtail
C
Difficult steering
66.
In bad weather, many cars tailgate large vehicles. What should you do?
A
Speed up to distance yourself from the tailgater
B
Increase your following distance so you can avoid quick maneuvers
C
Lightly tap your brakes to warn the tailgater to back off
67.
Which of these is a good thing to remember about drinking alcohol?
A
The driver can control how fast the body gets rid of alcohol
B
Small quantities of alcohol increase reaction time
C
Alcohol affects judgment and self-control, which are necessary for safe driving.
68.
Which of these statements about vehicle fires is true?
A
If a cargo van catches fire, you should open the doors as soon as you can
B
If your engine is on fire, you should open the hood as soon as you can
C
A burning tire should be cooled with water
69.
Optional safety equipment may include emergency numbers, tire chains and:
A
Tire changing equipment
B
Red reflective triangles
C
Charge fire extinguisher
70.
After starting the engine:
A
The coolant temperature gauge should begin a gradual rise to the normal range
B
The oil pressure gauge should take 3-5 minutes to rise to normal
C
The engine temperature gauge should rise to normal within seconds
71.
Retarders can be used:
A
Only for downhill braking
B
Only where permitted by law?
C
Only on roads with poor traction
72.
Which of these statements about double clutching and shifting are true?
A
Double clutching should only be used with a heavy load
B
Double clutching should not be used when the road is slippery
C
You can use the tachometer to tell when to shift
73.
According to the driver's manual, why should you limit the use of your horn?
A
On vehicles with air brakes, it can use air pressure that may be needed to stop
B
It can startle other drivers
C
You should keep both hands tightly gripping the wheel at all times
74.
You are driving a vehicle that could be safely driven at 55, but traffic is heavy and moving at 35 even though the speed limit is 55. What is the safest speed for you?
A
25 MPH
B
35 MPH
C
45 MPH
75.
Whenever you double your speed, how much more distance does it take to stop?
A
2 times the distance
B
3 times the distance
C
4 times the distance
76.
Which of these statements about overhead clearance is true?
A
You should assume posted clearance signs are correct
B
The weight of a vehicle changes its height
C
If the road surface causes your vehicle to tilt toward objects at the edge you should drive near ...
77.
Which of these is a good thing to do when driving at night?
A
Keep your speed slow enough that you can stop in range of your headlights
B
Look directly at oncoming lights only briefly
C
Keep your instrument panel lights bright
78.
Which vehicle will be most affected by strong winds?
A
A tractor pulling a loaded flatbed
B
A set of empty doubles
C
A straight truck with cargo
79.
When the roads are slippery, you should:
A
Make turns as gently as possible
B
Stop and test the traction while going uphill
C
Decrease the distance you look ahead of your vehicle
80.
Which of these is not true about emergency braking?
A
You should brake in a way that will keep your vehicle in a straight line
B
It is not important how you brake in an emergency
C
You should avoid using the brakes until your speed is down to 20 MPH
