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You're traveling down a long, steep hill. Your brakes get so hot that they fail. What should you do?


A: downshift


B: pump the brake pedal


C: look for an escape ramp or an escape route

Look for an escape ramp or an escape route.

The center of gravity of a load:


A: should be kept as high as possible.


B: can make a vehicle more likely to tip over on a curve fit is too high.


C: is only a problem if the vehicle is overloaded.

Can make a vehicle more likely to tip over on a curve if it is too high.

To prevent a load from shifting, there should be at least one tie down for every ___ feet of cargo.


A: 10


B: 15


C: 20

10

What is the proper way to hold a steering wheel?


A: with both hands close together, near the top of the wheel


B: with both hands close together, near the bottom of the wheel


C: with your hands placed on opposite sides of the wheel


With your hands placed on the opposite sides of the wheel.

You are driving a 40 foot vehicle at 35 miles per hour. The road is dry, and visibility is good. What is the least amount of space you should keep in front of your vehicle to be safe?


A: 2 sec


B: 4 sec


C: 6 sec

4 seconds

Which of these statements about drinking alcohol is true?


A: a few beers have the same effect on driving as a few shots of whiskey or a few glasses of wine.


B: coffee and fresh air will help a drinker sober up.


C: not everyone who drinks is affected by alcohol.

A few beers have the same effect on driving as a few shots of whiskey or a few glasses of wine.

While driving, ice buildup on your wipers and they no longer clean the windshield. You should:


A: keep driving, and turn your defroster on.


B: keep driving, and spray the windshield with washer fluid.


C: stop safely and fix the problem.

Stop safely and fix the problem.

What is countersteering?


A: steering in the opposite direction from what other drivers expect you to


B: using the steering axle brakes to prevent over steering


C: turning the wheel back in the other direction after steering to avoid a trafic emergency

Turning the wheel back in the other direction after steering to avoid a traffic emergency.

Which of these statements about driving in areas with strong winds is true?


A: winds are big problem with a truck comes out of the tunnel.


B: you should drive alongside other vehicles to help break up the wind.


C: the lighter your vehicle, the less trouble you will have with the wind.

Winds are a big problem in a truck comes out of a tunnel.

To help you stay alert while driving, you should:


A: schedule trips for hours you are normally asleep.


B: take cold medicine, if you have a cold.


C: take short breaks before you get drowsy.

Take short breaks before you get drowsy.

You do not have a hazardous materials endorsement on your commercial driver's license. You can drive a vehicle hauling hazardous materials when:


A: the shipment will not cross state lines.


B: the vehicle does not require placards.


C: a person who has a hazardous materials endorsement rights with you.

The vehicle does not require placards.

Cargo inspections:


A: are most often, not the responsibility of the driver.


B: should be performed after every break you take while driving.


C: are needed only if hazardous materials are being hauled.

Should be performed after every break you take while driving

Retarders:


A: cause extra brake wear.


B: allow you to, disconnect the steering axle brakes.


C: can cause the drive wheels to skid when they have poor traction.

Can cause the drive wheels to skid when they have poor traction.

You are driving a new truck with a manual transmission. What gear will you probably have to use to take a long, steep downhill grade?


A: the same gear you would use to climb the hill


B: a lower gear than you would use to climb the hill


C: a higher gear than you would use to climb the hill

A lower gear than you would use to climb the hill

Which of these statements about marking a stop vehicle is true?


A: if a hill or curve keeps drivers behind you from seeing the vehicle within 500 feet, move the rear reflective triangle back down the road to give adequate warning.


B: you do not need to put out reflective triangles unless the vehicle will be stopped for 30 minutes or more.


C: the vehicle's tail lights should be kept on to warn other drivers.

If a hill or curve keeps drivers behind you from seeing the vehicle within 500 feet, move the rear reflective triangle back down the road to give adequate warning.

A vehicle is loaded with very little weight on the drive axle. What may happen?


A: poor traction


B: damage to drive axle tires


C: better handling

Poor traction

Which of these statements about speed management is true?


A: empty trucks always stop in a shorter distance then fully loaded ones.


B: when you double your speed (go twice as fast), it will take twice the distance to stop.


C: you should choose a speed that let you stop within the distance that you can see ahead.

You should choose a speed that lets you stop within the distance that you can see ahead.

Which of these best describes how you should use the brake pedal on a steep downhill grade?


A: light, steady pressure


B: repeated strong pressure, then release


C: with strong pressure as a vehicle goes downhill

Light, steady pressure

Which of these statements about double clutching and shifting is true?


A: double clutching should not be used when the road is slippery.


B: double clutching should only be used with a heavy load.


C: you can use the tachometer to tell you when to shift.

You can use the tachometer to tell you when to shift.

Which of these statements about using turn signals is true?


A: you do not need to use your turn signal when changing lanes in traffic on a four-lane highway.


B: when turning, you should signal early


C: you should use your turn signal to mark your vehicle when it is pulled off on the side of the road

When turning, you should signal early.

Every time you leave your vehicle you should:


A: turn the steering wheel as far to the left as you can.


B: apply the brake


C: leave it in gear if it has a manual transmission

Apply the brake.

Which of these statements about cargo loading is true?


A: the legal maximum weight allowed by a state can be considered safe for all driving conditions.


B: state laws dictate legal weight limits


C: its cargo is loaded by the shipper, the driver is not responsible for overloading.

State laws dictate legal weight limits.

Which of these is a good thing to do when driving at night?


A: keep your speed slow enough that you can stop within the range of your headlights.


B: look directly at oncoming headlights only briefly


C: keep your instrument lights bright

Keep your speed slow enough that you can stop within the range of your headlights.

If your vehicle catches fire while you are driving you should:


A: Park in an open area


B: Park where a building or tree shelter your vehicle from the wind


C: increase your speed to put out the flames

Park in an open area

How far ahead of the truck should a driver look while driving?


A: 1 -2 sec


B: 5 - 8 sec


C: 12 - 15 sec

12 - 15 sec

You are checking your tires for a pre trip inspection which of these statements is true?


A: tires of mismatched sizes should not be used on the same vehicle


B: radio and bias ply tires can be used together on the same vehicle


C: a tread depth of 2 30 second inch is safe for the front tires

Tires of mismatched sizes should not be used on the same vehicle

How do you test hydraulic brakes for leaks?


A: will the vehicle slowly and see if it stops when you put on the brakes


B: measure the free play in the pedal with a ruler


C: firmly push down the pedal for 5 seconds and see if it moves


Firmly push down the pedal for 5 seconds and see if it moves

You can see a marking on a vehicle ahead of you. And marking is a red triangle with an orange center. What does the marking mean?


A: it may be a slow moving


B: the vehicle is hauling hazardous materials


C: it is a law enforcement vehicle

It may be a slow moving vehicle

An enroute inspection should include checking for:


A: tire overheating and brake overheating


B: cargo securement


C: both of the above

Both of the above.

You're driving in the right lane of a four lane undivided road. You come over a hill and find a car stopped to head in your lane. You do not have room to stop. The hill blocks your view to the rear. The shoulder is clear. Which of these is most likely the best action to take?


A: steer into the left lane


B: steer to the right


C: use hard braking and brace for collision

Steer to the right

Where or when should you test the stopping action of your service brakes?


A: in a parking lot when the vehicle is not moving


B: when the truck is moving about 5 miles per hour


C: at a special brake testing center only

When the truck is moving at about 5 miles per hour

Which of these is not part of the pre-trip inspection of the engine compartment?


A: valve clearance


B: condition of hoses


C: worn electrical wiring insulation

Valve clearance

Which of these statements about backing a heavy vehicle is true?


A: you should avoid backing whenever you can


B: helpers should be out of the drivers side and use only voice spoken signals to communicate with the driver


C: it is safer to back towards the right side of the truck then towards the driver side

You should avoid backing whenever you can.

For this item refer to the figure below. You are driving a long vehicle that makes wide turns. You want, to make a left turn from Elm Street onto Oak Street. There are two left turn lanes marked A & B on Elm Street. Oak Street is a four lane street with two lanes in each direction you should:


A: use left turn lane A


B: use left turn lane B


C: start in the left turn lane a and swing into the left turn lane be just before entering the intersection.

Use left turn lane B

Cargo covers:


A: protect people from spilled cargo.


B: may be a safety requirement in some states


C: both of the above

Both of the above

Highbeams should be:


A: used when it is safe and legal to do so


B: turned on when an oncoming driver does not dim his or her lights.


C: dimmed at the time that you get within 100 feet of another vehicle.

Used when it is safe and legal to do so.

Which of these is the most important thing to remember about emergency braking?


A: disconnecting the steering axle brakes will help keep your vehicle in a straight line during emergency braking


B: if the wheels are skidding, you cannot control the vehicle


C: never do it without downshifting first

If the wheels are skidding, you cannot control the vehicle.

You wish to turn right from one 2 Lane, two-way street into another. Your vehicle is so long that you must swing wide to make the turn. Which of these figures shows how the turn should be made?

Figure B

Which of these statements about managing space is true?


A: many accidents are caused by driver keeping too much space in front of their vehicles


B: smaller vehicles require more space to stop than larger ones


C: when the road is slippery, you need much more space to stop

When the road is slippery, you need much more space to stop.

Which of these statements about drugs is true?


A: a driver can use any prescription drug while driving.


B: use of drugs can lead to accidents and/or arrest.


C: both of the above are true

Uses drugs can lead to accidents and /or arrest.

You must park on the side of a level, straight, two lane road. Where should you place the reflective triangles?


A: one within 10 feet of the rear of the vehicle, one about a hundred feet to the rear, and one about 200 feet to the rear.


B: one within 10 feet of the rear of the vehicle, one about a hundred feet to the rear, and one about a hundred feet to the front of the vehicle.


C: what about 50 feet to the rear of the vehicle, what about a hundred feet to the rear, and one about a hundred feet to the front of the vehicle.

One within 10 feet of the rear of the vehicle, one about a hundred feet to the rear, and one about a hundred feet to the front of the vehicle.

The road you're driving on becomes very slippery due to glare ice. Which of these 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: apply the brakes often to keep the linings dry.

Stop driving as soon as you can safely do so.

To correct a drive wheel braking skid, you should:


A: stop breaking, turn quickly, and counter steer.


B: increase braking


C: increase breaking, turn quickly, and counter steer

Stop breaking, turn quickly, and counter steer.

Which of these statements about tires and hot weather driving is true?


A: the air pressure of a tire decreases as the temperature of the tire increases


B: if a tire is too hot to touch, you should drive on it to cool it off


C: you should inspect your tires every 2 hours or every 100 miles when driving in very hot weather

You should inspect your tires every 2 hours or every 100 miles when driving in very hot weather.

Your truck is in a traffic emergency and collide with another vehicle if you do not take action. Which of these is a good rule to remember at such a time?


A: you can almost always turn to miss an obstacle more quickly than you can stop


B: stopping is always the safest action in a traffic emergency


C: leaving the road is always more risky than hitting another vehicle

You can almost always turn to miss an obstacle more quickly than you can stop

Which fires can you use water to put out?


A: gasoline fires


B: electrical fires


C: tire fires

Tire fires

What should you do when your vehicle hydroplanes?


A: accelerate slightly


B: countersteer hard


C: release accelerator

Release the accelerator

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 you downshift for a hill, you should do so after you start down the hill.


C: when double clutching, you should let the RPM's decrease while the clutch is released and the shift lever is in neutral.

When you downshift for a curve, you should do so before you enter the curve.

You are starting your vehicle from a stop. As you apply power to the driver wheels, they start to spin. You should:


A: take your foot off the accelerator


B: press harder on the accelerator


C: try a lower gear

Take your foot off the accelerator

When the roads are slippery, you should:


A: Drive alongside other vehicles


B: make turns as gently as possible


C: stop and test the traction while going up hills

Make turns as gently as possible

Which of these statements about brakes is true?


A: brakes have more stopping power when they get very hot


B: brake drums cool very quickly when the vehicle is moving very fast


C: the heavier a vehicle or the faster it is moving, the more heat the brakes have to absorb to stop it.

The heavier a vehicle or the faster it is moving, the more heat the brakes have to absorb to stop it.

Stab braking:


A: should never be used


B: involves releasing the brakes only after the wheels lock up


C: involves steady pressure on the brake pedal without locking the wheels

Involves releasing the brakes only after the wheels lock up.

When driving through work zones you should:


A: turn on your flashers and drive slowly


B: use your brake lights to warn drivers behind you


C: do both of the above

Do both of the above

It takes the body about __ hours to get rid of the alcohol in 4 drinks.


A: 2


B: 4


C: 6

4

You are driving a vehicle at 55 miles per hour on a dry pavement. About how much total 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

The length of a football field.

Cargo that can shift should have at least ___ tie-downs.


A: 1


B: 2


C: 3

2

If a straight vehicle (no trailer or articulation) goes into a front wheel skid it will:


A: slide sideways and spin out


B: go straight ahead even if the steering wheel is turned


C: go straight ahead but will turn if you turn the steering wheel.

Go straight ahead even if the steering wheel is turned

Which of these statements about certain types of cargo is true?


A: unstable load such as hanging meat or livestock can require extra caution on curves


B: oversize load can be hauled without special permits during times when the roads are not busy


C: when liquids are hauled, the tank should always be filled completely full.

Unstable load such as hanging meat or livestock can require extra caution on curves

Which of these statements about accelerating is true?


A: rough acceleration can cause mechanical damage


B: you should feel a jerking motions if you are accelerating your vehicle properly


C: when traction is poor more power should be applied to the accelerator.

Rough acceleration can cause mechanical damage.

You are driving a heavy vehicle. You must exit the 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 off ramp


C: wait until you were in the curve before downshifting you need to go out right wait until you're in the curb before down shifting.

Slow down to a safe speed before the curve.

A key principle to remember about loading cargo is to keep the load:


A: to the front


B: to the rear


C: balanced in the cargo area

Balanced in the cargo area

You are driving on a straight, level highway 50 mph. There are no vehicles in front of you. Suddenly a tire blows out on your vehicle. What should you do first?


A: quickly steer onto the shoulder


B: begin emergency braking


C: stay off the brake until the vehicle has slowed down

Stay off the brake until the vehicle has slowed down

Which of these is a good thing to remember when crossing or entering traffic with a heavy vehicle?


A: heavy vehicles need larger gaps in traffic than cars


B: the best way to cross traffic is to pull the vehicle part way across the road and block one lane while waiting for the other to clear


C: because heavy vehicles are easy to see, you can count on other drivers to move out of your way or slow down for you

Heavy vehicles need larger gaps in traffic than cars

Which of these statements about staying alert to drive is true?


A: a half hour break for coffee will do more to keep you alert than a half hour nap


B: there are drugs that can overcome fatigue


C: sleep is the only thing that can overcome fatigue.

Sleep is the only thing that can overcome fatigue

Which of these is a good thing to remember about using mirrors?


A: you should look at a mirror for several seconds at a time


B: convex mirrors make things look larger and closer than they really are


C: there are blind spots at your mirror cannot show you

There are blind spots that your mirror cannot show you

Your vehicle has hydraulic brakes. While traveling on a level road, you press the brake pedal and find that it goes to the floor. Which of these statements is true?


A: you should not downshift if you have an automatic transmission


B: pumping the brake pedal may bring the pressure up so you can stop the vehicle


C: the parking brake will not work either because it is part of the same hydraulic system

Pumping the brake pedal may bring the pressure up so you can stop the vehicle

Brake fade:


A: can be caused by the brakes getting very hot


B: can be corrected by letting up on the brakes for 1 to 2 seconds and then putting them on again


C: is a problem that only occurs with drum brakes

Can be caused by the brakes getting very hot

You are driving on a two-lane road. An oncoming driver drift into your lane and is headed straight for you. Which of these is most often the best action to take?


A: hard braking


B: steer to the right


C: steer onto the left shoulder.

Steer to the right.

Which of these statements about engine overheating is true?


A: if your engine overheats within 20 miles of the end of your trip, you should complete the trip and then check the problem.


B: you should never shut off an overheated engine until it cools


C: you should never remove the radiator cap on a pressurized system until the system has cooled

You should never remove the radiator cap on a pressurized system until the system has cooled.

You are driving a truck with a manual transmission. You have to stop the truck on the shoulder while driving on an uphill grade. Which of these is a good rule to follow and putting it back in motion up the grade.


A: keep the clutch slipping while slowly accelerating


B: use the parking brake to hold the vehicle until the clutch engages


C: let the vehicle roll straight backwards a few feet before you engage the clutch.

Use the parking brake to hold the vehicle until the clutch engages

A vehicle is loaded with most of the weight on the steering axle. What may result?


A: hard steering and possible damage to the tires


B: better handling


C: too little traction on the steering axle

Hard steering and possible damage to the tires

Steering axle and drive axle are different.

You are driving a 40-foot vehicle at 50 mph. Driving conditions are ideal-dry pavement and good visibility. What is the least amount of space that you should keep in front of your vehicle to be safe?


A: 3 sec


B: 4 sec


C: 5 sec

5 sec

1 sec for each 10' below 40mph, over 40mph add 1 sec

Which of these is a good thing to do when steering to avoid a crash?


A: apply the brakes while turning


B: steer with one hand so that you can turn the wheel more quickly


C: do not turn any more than needed to clear what is in your way

Do not turn any more than needed to clear what is in your way

You are checking your wheels and rims for a pre-trip inspection. Which of these statements is true?


A: rust around wheel nuts may mean that they are loose


B: cracked wheels or rims can be used if they have been welded


C: a vehicle can be safely driven with 1 missing lug nut on a wheel

Rusted wheel nuts meaning that they are loose.

You do not have a hazardous materials endorsement on your commercial driver's license. You are asked to deliver hazardous materials in a placarded vehicle you should:


A: refuse to haul the load


B: take the placards off the vehicle


C: haul the load but only to the nearest place where a driver with a hazardous materials endorsement can take over

Refuse to haul the load

As the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) goes up what happens?


A: the drinker more clearly sees how alcohol is affecting him or her


B: judgment and self control are affected


C: the drinker can sober up in less time

Judgment and self control are affected

If you need to leave the road in a traffic emergency, you should:


A: try to get all wheels off the pavement


B: brake hard as you leave the road


C: avoid breaking until your speed has dropped to about 20 mph

Avoid breaking until your speed has dropped to about 20 mph

You should stop driving:


A: after 5 hours


B: after nine hours


C: whenever you become sleepy

Whenever you become sleepy

Which of these statements about downshifting for a long downhill grade is true?


A: it should not be done with automatic transmissions


B: it allows engine compression and friction to help slow the vehicle


C: the proper time to downshift is just after the vehicle starts down the hill

It allows engine compression and friction to help slow the vehicle

If you must drive through deep puddles or flowing water, which of these steps can help keep your brakes working?


A: driving through quickly


B: gently putting on the brakes while driving through the water


C: applying hard pressure on both the brake pedal and accelerator after coming out of the water.

Gently putting on the brakes while driving through the water.

When looking ahead of your vehicle while driving you should look:


A: to the right side of the road


B: to the left side of the road


C: back and forth, near and far

Back and forth, near and far

Escape ramps are:


A: used to stop runaway vehicles


B: for tankers only


C: for combination vehicles only

Used to stop runaway vehicles

When driving at night, you should:


A: adjust your speed to keep your stopping distance within your sight distance


B: look to the left side of the road when a vehicle is coming toward you


C: drive faster when your low beams are on

Adjust your speed to keep your stopping distance within your sight distance

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 cold weather

Windshield washer antifreeze should be used

When should you wear seat belts?


A: anytime you are in a moving vehicle


B: only in states where it is required by law


C: only when engaged in interstate

Anytime you're in a moving vehicle

Controlled braking:


A: can be used while you're turning sharply


B: involves locking the wheels for short periods of time


C: is used to keep a vehicle in a straight line when braking

Is used to keep a vehicle in a straight line when braking

How do you correct a rear wheel acceleration skid?


A: apply more power to the wheels


B: stop accelerating


C: apply the brakes

Stop accelerating

How do you correct a rear-wheel acceleration skid?


A: apply more power to the wheels.


B: stop accelerating.


C: apply the brakes

Stop accelerating

Which of these is NOT a good rule to follow when caring for injured at an accident scene?


A: if a qualified person is helping them, stay out of the way unless asked to assist.


B: keep injured persons cool.


C: Move injured persons if there is a danger due to fire or passing traffic.

Keep injured persons cool.

For your safety, when setting out reflective triangles you should:


A: carry the triangles at your side


B: hold the triangles between yourself and oncoming traffic


C: keep them out of sight while you walk to the spot where you set them out

Hold the triangles between yourself and oncoming traffic.

The most common cause of a serious vehicle skid is:


A: driving too fast for road conditions


B: poorly adjusted


C: bad tires

Driving too fast for road conditions

Having a vehicle must sometimes travel more slowly than other traffic. Which of these was not a good rule to follow when you are driving such a vehicle?


A: signal other drivers when it is safe for them to pass you


B: stay to the right


C: turn on your flashers if it is legal to do so

Signal other drivers when it is safe for them to pass you.

The most important reason for being alert to hazards is so:


A: accident report will be accurate


B: law enforcement personnel can be called


C: you will have time to plan your escape if the hazard becomes an emergency

You will have time to plan your escape if the hazard becomes an emergency.

Hydroplaning:


A: only occurs at speeds about 50 mph.


B: cannot occur when driving through a puddle


C: is more likely if tire pressure is low.

Is more likely if tire pressure is low.

If you are being tailgated you should:


A: increase your following distance


B: flash your brake lights


C: signal the tailgater when it is safe to pass you

Increase your following distance.

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


C: if the road surface causes your vehicle to tilt toward objects at the edge of the road you should drive close to the shoulder.

The weight of a vehicle changes its height.

Which of these statements about vehicle fires is true?


A: if cargo in a van or box trailer catches on fire, you should open the cargo 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

A burning tire should be cooled with water.

The parking brake should be tested while the vehicle is:


A: Parked


B: moving forward slowly


C: going downhill

Moving forward slowly.

Which of these is a good rule to follow when using a fire extinguisher?


A: keep as close to the fire as possible


B: stay down wind of the fire


C: aim at the base of the fire

Aim at the base of the

You're driving a long vehicle that makes white turns. You want to turn left from Pine Street onto Cedar Street. Both are two lane, two way streets. You should:


A: begin turning your vehicle as soon as you enter the intersection


B: begin turning your vehicle when you are halfway through the intersection


C: begin the turn with your vehicle in the left lane of Pine Street

Begin turning your vehicle when you are halfway through the intersection.

While driving, you see a small 1 foot square cardboard box ahead in your lane you should:


A: steer around it without making a sudden or unsafe move


B: brake hard to avoid hitting it


C: hit it with your vehicle to knock it off the road

Steer around it without making a sudden or unsafe move.