1.
Which of the following is a sign of drowsy driving
2.
Can federal inspectors inspect your truck or bus?
3.
Which of the following conditions may produce a skid?
4.
Which of the following is true concerning cold weather driving?
5.
It you are being tailgated you should
6.
Which of the following statements about causes of vehicle fires is true?
7.
Bridge formulas are designed to
8.
When fighting a fire, which is most correct?
9.
Water will extinguish which of the following fires?
10.
Placarding, the use of hazardous material placards and labels, is an example of
11.
As alcohol begins to build up in the body, which of the following is affected first?
12.
When traveling down a long downgrade, you should always
13.
When you see a hazard in the road in front of you, you should
14.
Most serious skids are a result of
15.
When you are driving at night, you should
16.
Shifting gears properly is important because
17.
Before entering a curve, you should
18.
According to the Commercial Driver’s manual, why should you limit the use of your vehicle’s horn?
19.
The proper way to load a vehicle is
20.
If you break down on a level, straight, four-lane, divided highway, where should you place the reflective warning triangles?
21.
When driving in fog, you should
22.
The braking effect of the engine is greatest when
23.
Why do hazardous materials regulations exist?
24.
Which of the following is true about rear drive wheel braking skids?
25.
Drinking alcohol can affect your
26.
If you drive through heavy rain or standing water your brakes may get wet. What can this cause when you apply the brakes?
27.
Your vehicle is 40 feet long and you are traveling at 50 mph. The safe following distance is
28.
Which of the following is true?
29.
The Driver’s Manual says you should use your horn
31.
Use of alcohol can cause serious driving errors, including
32.
If you are aren’t sure that you have safe space to pass under an object, you should
33.
What three factors add up to the total stopping distance for a commercial vehicle?
34.
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?
35.
Controlled braking is used when
36.
If a state or federal inspector judges that your vehicle is unsafe, they will put the vehicle out of service
37.
Which of the following is true about the use of reflective emergency triangles?
38.
When backing your vehicle, you should
39.
Convex (curved) mirrors will
40.
Which of the following happens when a tire blows at highway speed?
41.
How many missing or broken leaves in a leaf spring will cause your vehicle to be placed out-of-service?
43.
Which of the following statements is true?
44.
Which of the following statements about backing a commercial vehicle to a dock is NOT true?
46.
When you are driving through construction zones, you should
47.
What is the purpose of a pre-trip inspection?
48.
While driving you are looking ahead of your vehicle. How should you be looking?
49.
“Over-the-counter” medication used to treat the common cold
50.
Which of the following should you NOT do?
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