1.
When you are driving at night, you should
2.
As alcohol begins to build up in the body, which of the following is affected first?
3.
If you break down on a level, straight, four-lane, divided highway, where should you place the reflective warning triangles?
4.
While driving you are looking ahead of your vehicle. How should you be looking?
5.
Can federal inspectors inspect your truck or bus?
7.
Which of the following should you NOT do?
8.
According to the Commercial Driver’s manual, why should you limit the use of your vehicle’s horn?
9.
When backing your vehicle, you should
10.
When fighting a fire, which is most correct?
11.
Placarding, the use of hazardous material placards and labels, is an example of
12.
Which of the following is true about the use of reflective emergency triangles?
13.
Which of the following statements about backing a commercial vehicle to a dock is NOT true?
14.
Most serious skids are a result of
15.
Controlled braking is used when
16.
Which of the following is true concerning cold weather driving?
17.
When you are driving through construction zones, you should
18.
Which of the following statements is true?
19.
Shifting gears properly is important because
20.
The Driver’s Manual says you should use your horn
21.
If you are aren’t sure that you have safe space to pass under an object, you should
22.
When driving in fog, you should
23.
Which of the following is true?
24.
Bridge formulas are designed to
25.
When traveling down a long downgrade, you should always
26.
Use of alcohol can cause serious driving errors, including
27.
If a state or federal inspector judges that your vehicle is unsafe, they will put the vehicle out of service
28.
Your vehicle is 40 feet long and you are traveling at 50 mph. The safe following distance is
29.
What is the purpose of a pre-trip inspection?
30.
Why do hazardous materials regulations exist?
32.
The braking effect of the engine is greatest when
33.
Which of the following is a sign of drowsy driving
34.
Which of the following is true about rear drive wheel braking skids?
35.
Which of the following statements about causes of vehicle fires is true?
36.
The proper way to load a vehicle is
38.
If you drive through heavy rain or standing water your brakes may get wet. What can this cause when you apply the brakes?
39.
What three factors add up to the total stopping distance for a commercial vehicle?
40.
“Over-the-counter” medication used to treat the common cold
41.
How many missing or broken leaves in a leaf spring will cause your vehicle to be placed out-of-service?
42.
When you see a hazard in the road in front of you, you should
43.
Which of the following conditions may produce a skid?
44.
Drinking alcohol can affect your
45.
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?
46.
It you are being tailgated you should
47.
Before entering a curve, you should
48.
Water will extinguish which of the following fires?
49.
Which of the following happens when a tire blows at highway speed?
50.
Convex (curved) mirrors will
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