1.
It you are being tailgated you should
2.
Which of the following statements about backing a commercial vehicle to a dock is NOT true?
3.
If you break down on a level, straight, four-lane, divided highway, where should you place the reflective warning triangles?
5.
When you are driving through construction zones, you should
6.
As alcohol begins to build up in the body, which of the following is affected first?
7.
What three factors add up to the total stopping distance for a commercial vehicle?
8.
Which of the following is true about rear drive wheel braking skids?
9.
The braking effect of the engine is greatest when
10.
Which of the following happens when a tire blows at highway speed?
12.
Before entering a curve, you should
14.
Your vehicle is 40 feet long and you are traveling at 50 mph. The safe following distance is
15.
Why do hazardous materials regulations exist?
16.
Convex (curved) mirrors will
17.
“Over-the-counter” medication used to treat the common cold
18.
When backing your vehicle, you should
19.
While driving you are looking ahead of your vehicle. How should you be looking?
20.
Which of the following statements about causes of vehicle fires is true?
21.
According to the Commercial Driver’s manual, why should you limit the use of your vehicle’s horn?
22.
Which of the following should you NOT do?
23.
The Driver’s Manual says you should use your horn
24.
How many missing or broken leaves in a leaf spring will cause your vehicle to be placed out-of-service?
25.
Can federal inspectors inspect your truck or bus?
26.
Use of alcohol can cause serious driving errors, including
27.
Which of the following is true?
28.
If you drive through heavy rain or standing water your brakes may get wet. What can this cause when you apply the brakes?
29.
When traveling down a long downgrade, you should always
30.
Bridge formulas are designed to
31.
Drinking alcohol can affect your
32.
The proper way to load a vehicle is
33.
Which of the following conditions may produce a skid?
34.
Which of the following is true concerning cold weather driving?
35.
Water will extinguish which of the following fires?
36.
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?
37.
Most serious skids are a result of
38.
What is the purpose of a pre-trip inspection?
39.
Placarding, the use of hazardous material placards and labels, is an example of
40.
When driving in fog, you should
41.
When you are driving at night, you should
42.
Which of the following is a sign of drowsy driving
43.
When fighting a fire, which is most correct?
44.
If you are aren’t sure that you have safe space to pass under an object, you should
45.
If a state or federal inspector judges that your vehicle is unsafe, they will put the vehicle out of service
46.
Shifting gears properly is important because
47.
Which of the following is true about the use of reflective emergency triangles?
48.
Controlled braking is used when
49.
Which of the following statements is true?
50.
When you see a hazard in the road in front of you, you should
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