1.
Which of the following is true?
2.
Convex (curved) mirrors will
3.
If a state or federal inspector judges that your vehicle is unsafe, they will put the vehicle out of service
4.
When you are driving through construction zones, you should
5.
Placarding, the use of hazardous material placards and labels, is an example of
6.
If you break down on a level, straight, four-lane, divided highway, where should you place the reflective warning triangles?
7.
Which of the following is true about rear drive wheel braking skids?
8.
When you see a hazard in the road in front of you, you should
9.
It you are being tailgated you should
11.
While driving you are looking ahead of your vehicle. How should you be looking?
12.
When fighting a fire, which is most correct?
13.
When you are driving at night, you should
14.
Which of the following is true about the use of reflective emergency triangles?
15.
Bridge formulas are designed to
16.
Water will extinguish which of the following fires?
17.
Drinking alcohol can affect your
18.
When traveling down a long downgrade, you should always
19.
Can federal inspectors inspect your truck or bus?
20.
If you are aren’t sure that you have safe space to pass under an object, you should
21.
Which of the following is a sign of drowsy driving
22.
“Over-the-counter” medication used to treat the common cold
23.
Which of the following should you NOT do?
24.
How many missing or broken leaves in a leaf spring will cause your vehicle to be placed out-of-service?
26.
Controlled braking is used when
28.
Shifting gears properly is important because
29.
Why do hazardous materials regulations exist?
30.
Which of the following statements is true?
31.
The proper way to load a vehicle is
32.
Which of the following statements about causes of vehicle fires is true?
33.
The Driver’s Manual says you should use your horn
34.
What is the purpose of a pre-trip inspection?
35.
What three factors add up to the total stopping distance for a commercial vehicle?
36.
Before entering a curve, you should
37.
When driving in fog, you should
38.
Which of the following is true concerning cold weather driving?
39.
Use of alcohol can cause serious driving errors, including
40.
Which of the following statements about backing a commercial vehicle to a dock is NOT true?
41.
When backing your vehicle, you should
42.
As alcohol begins to build up in the body, which of the following is affected first?
43.
Your vehicle is 40 feet long and you are traveling at 50 mph. The safe following distance is
44.
If you drive through heavy rain or standing water your brakes may get wet. What can this cause when you apply the brakes?
45.
The braking effect of the engine is greatest when
46.
Which of the following happens when a tire blows at highway speed?
47.
According to the Commercial Driver’s manual, why should you limit the use of your vehicle’s horn?
48.
Most serious skids are a result of
49.
Which of the following conditions may produce a skid?
50.
You are driving on a straight and level roadway at 60 mph and suddenly a tire blows out on your vehicle. What should you do first?
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