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1. Why must air tanks be drained?
A. To drain all the air out of the tank.
B. To drain moisture and oil out of the tank.
C. To keep anyone from moving the vehicle.
2. What is a supply pressure gauge used for?
A. To tell you how much diesel is in the vehicle.
B. To tell you how much water is in the air tank.
C. To tell you how much air is in the air tank.
3. All vehicles with air brakes must have a low air pressure warning signal.
A. True
B. False
4. What are spring brakes?
A. Brakes used for parking.
B. If the air brakes leak down, springs press the brakes on to stop the vehicle.
C. The spring on the brake pedal.
5. Front wheel brakes are good under all conditions
A. True
B. False
6. When you put your brakes on the air brake system works with an electric switch to turn on the brake lights.
A. True
B. False
7. What do air brakes use to make the brakes work?
A. Compressed gas
B. Compressed oil
C. Compressed air
8. Air brakes are really three different braking systems: service brake, parking brake and emergency brake.
A. True
B. False
9. The service brake applies and releases:
A. The parking brake when you use the parking brake control.
B. The brake when you use the brake pedal during normal driving.
C. In the event of an emergency.
10. The parking brake applies and releases:
A. The brake pedal during normal driving.
B. In the event of an emergency.
C. The parking brakes when you use the parking brake control.
11. The emergency brake system
A. Uses parts of the service and parking brake system to stop the vehicle in the event of a brake system failure.
B. Uses the service brake to stop the vehicle in the event of a brake system failure.
C. Uses the parking brake to stop the vehicle in the event of a brake system failure.
12. The governor controls when the air compressor will pump into the air storage tanks.
A. True
B. False
13. The air storage tanks are used to hold compressed air.
A. True
B. False
14. When you put on the brakes by pushing down the brake pedal:
15. The S-cam forces the brake shoes away from one another and presses them against the inside of the brake drum. It is called the S-cam because:
1. What is a dual air brake system?
A. A two brake system, one operates the front brakes and one operates the back brakes.
B. A two braking system, one for each side of the vehicle.
C. A two braking system, one for daytime and one for nighttime driving.
2. What are the slack adjusters?
A. It is the space between the back wheels.
B. It is an adjusting nut on the backside of the brake drum used for adjusting the brakes.
C. It is an adjusting nut under the cab to adjust the springs.
3. How can you check the slack adjuster?
A. Park on level ground, turn off parking brakes, pull hard on each slack adjuster. It shouldn't move more than one inch.
B. Park on level ground, turn off parking brake and press brake pedal.
C. Park on an incline and see if the vehicle rolls.
4. How can you test the low pressure warning signal?
A. While the engine is running, step on and off the brake pedal.
B. Shut off the engine and see if the air pressure leaks down.
C. Shut off the engine with enough air pressure, turn on the electrical power and step on and off the brake pedal until the low air pressure warning signal comes on.
5. What can you check to see if the spring brakes come on automatically?
A. Step on and off the brake, with the engine off, the parking brake knob should pop out when air pressure falls between 20-40 psi.
B. Get under the vehicle and pull on the spring brakes.
C. Turn on the engine and pump the brake pedal down to the floor.
6. What are the maximum leakage rates?
A. Less than four psi in one minute for single vehicles and less than eight psi in one minute for combination vehicles.
B. Less than two psi in one minute for single vehicles and less than three psi in one minute for combination vehicles.
C. Less than six psi for all vehicles.
7. Should you ever leave your vehicle unattended without applying parking brakes or chocking the wheels?
A. Yes
B. No
8. If you are away from your vehicle only a short time, you don't need to use the parking brake
A. True
B. False
9. How often should you drain air tanks?
A. Daily
B. Weekly
C. Monthly
10. The use of brakes on a long steep downgrade is only a supplement to the braking effect of the engine
A. True
B. False
11. What factors can cause brakes to fade or fail?
A. Not pressing the brake pedal hard enough.
B. Over heating, low air pressure, and not relying on the engine braking effect.
C. Not taking your foot off the accelerator pedal.
12. Why should you be in the proper gear before starting down a hill?
A. So you only have to apply the brake just hard enough to feel a definite slowdown.
B. So you don't have to shift gears going downhill.
C. So you can go through the gears on the way down.
13. If oil and water collect in the air tanks what can happen to the brakes?
A. The brakes could heat up.
B. The brakes could fail.
C. The brakes could lock up.
14. What is the purpose of an alcohol evaporator?
A. So you don't have to drain the air tanks as often.
B. To have a drink available if you get thirsty.
C. To reduce the risk of ice in the brake valves and other parts in cold weather.
15. What is another name for controlled braking?
A. Steady braking
B. Squeeze braking
C. Hard braking
1. Combination vehicles are usually heavier, longer and require more driving skill than single commercial vehicles.
A. True
B. False
2. More than half of truck driver deaths in crashes are the result of truck rollovers. Trucks turn over easier when fully loaded and are:
A. Easy to get turned back right.
B. Five times more likely to roll over in a crash than empty rigs.
C. Ten times more likely to roll over in a crash than empty rigs.
3. The following two things will help prevent rollovers.
A. Keep the cargo close to the front and drive slowly around turns.
B. Keep the cargo as close to the ground as possible and drive slowly around turns.
C. Keep the cargo to the back of the rig and drive the speed limit.
4. When you turn suddenly while pulling doubles, which trailer is most likely to turn over?
A. The rear trailer is twice as likely to turn over as the tractor.
B. The front trailer is twice as likely to turn over as the tractor.
C. Each trailer is equally likely to turn over as is the tractor.
5. Why should you not use the trailer hand brake to straighten out a jackknifing trailer?
A. Because the brake handle is too hard to reach.
B. Because the brakes on the trailer wheels cause the skid in the first place.
C. Because the brakes on the trailer wheels will not respond to the hand brake.
6. What is off tracking?
A. When a vehicle goes around a corner, the rear wheels follow a different path than the front wheels.
B. When a vehicle goes around a corner, and the driver pulls off the road.
C. When a vehicle goes around a curve and turns back the other way.
7. What is a "trailer jackknife?"
A. When the tires on a trailer blow out.
B. When the wheels of a trailer lock up and the trailer swings around.
C. When the wheels of a trailer lock up and the trailer pulls the tractor to a stop.
8. Should you swing wide to the left before starting a 90 degree turn?
A. Yes
B. No
9. Why should you not use the trailer hand valve while driving?
A. Because it won't work as well as the foot brake.
B. Because you should use the parking brake.
C. Because of the danger of making the trailer skid.
10. Describe what the trailer air supply control does.
A. It is used to supply the trailer with air, shut the air off and put on the trailer emergency brakes.
B. It is a yellow, six sided knob used to control the tractor protection valve.
C. It is a device used to keep the trailer behind the tractor.
11. Describe what the service line is for:
A. To carry air to the parking brake to control the trailer brakes.
B. To carry air to a relay valve that allows the trailer brakes to be applied quickly.
C. To carry air to the cab of the rig to cool it.
12. What are other names for the Service Air Line?
A. Control line or signal line
B. Straight line or control line
C. Curved line or signal line
13. What is the emergency air line?
A. Air lines connecting the parking brake to the trailer brakes.
B. Air lines that control the emergency brakes of the tractor.
C. Air lines that control the emergency brakes on combination vehicles.
14. What is the emergency air line for?
A. To engage the front brakes of the tractor in case of an emergency.
B. To engage the trailer brakes in case of air pressure loss.
C. To have extra air pressure in case you need it.
15. Why should you use chocks when parking a trailer without spring brakes?
A. Because you don't want the trailer rolling down a hill.
B. Because if the air pressure leaks away or down, there will be no brakes.
C. Because some states require checking of trailer wheels.
1. When preparing to do a pre-trip inspection you must check to see that the parking brakes are on and/or chocked.
A. True
B. False
2. When getting in to start the engine and inspect inside the cab you must
A. Make sure the parking brake is on.
B. Put gearshift in neutral (or park if automatic).
C. Start engine and listen for unusual noises.
D. All of the above.
3. Look at the guages - the oil pressure gauge should come up to normal within how long after starting the engine?
A. Minutes
B. Seconds
C. It does not matter
4. You should check the following for looseness, sticking, damage or improper settings:
A. Steering wheel
B. Accelerator, brake and clutch pedals
C. Transmission controls
D. All of the above
5. After inspecting mirrors and windshields for cracks, dirt, illegal stickers or other obstructions to see, you should:
A. Look in the mirror to see if you look good.
B. Clean and adjust as necessary.
C. Not worry about any of it.
6. When checking lights you should
A. Make sure that the parking brake is set.
B. Turn off the engine and take the key with you.
C. Turn on the headlights and four way flashers.
D. All of the above
7. What should wheel bearing seals be checked for?
A. Color of paint used on cover
B. Cleanliness
C. Hub oil level and no leaks
8. How many red reflective triangles should you carry?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
9. How do you test hydraulic brakes for leaks?
A. Pump the brake pedal three times, then apply firm pressure to the pedal and hold for five seconds. The pedal should not move.
B. Drive 20 mph and slam on the brakes.
C. Drive slowly and pump the brake pedal. Make sure it doesn't hit the floor.
10. Why put the starter switch key in your pocket during the pre-trip inspection?
A. So you don't lose it
B. So no one moves the vehicle
C. For your safety
11. To avoid roll backs when you start, you should:
A. Stop on a flat area
B. Engage the clutch very quickly
C. Press the accelerator
D. Partly engage the clutch before you take your right foot off the brake
12. What is the proper way to hold the steering wheel?
A. Firmly with both hands on opposite sides of the wheel
B. With your right hand on the wheel
C. Firmly with one hand at the top of the wheel and the other at the bottom
13. Why should you back toward the driver's side?
A. Backing toward the right side is dangerous
B. So you can see better
C. A and B
14. When backing, why is it important to use a helper?
A. It makes people think you are a better driver.
B. There are blind spots you can't see.
C. It's more fun when you have help.
15. What is the most important hand signal that you and the helper should agree on?
A. Stop
B. Go
C. Right
D. Left
16. What are two special conditions where you should downshift?
A. When starting off fast and speed shifting
B. Before starting down a hill and before entering a curve
C. Before starting up a hill and before entering a curve
17. When should you downshift automatic transmissions?



A. When going down grades
B. When going up grades
C. when going around curves
D. None of the above

18. Retarders keep you from skidding where the road is slippery.
A. True
B. False
19. What are the two ways to know when to shift?
A. Use engine speed (rpm) and road signs
B. Use your watch and engine sound
C. Use engine speed (rpm) and use road speed (mph)
20. How far ahead should you look?
A. Most good drivers look 20 to 30 seconds ahead
B. Most good drivers look 5 to 10 seconds ahead
C. Most good drivers look 2 to 4 seconds ahead
D. Most good drivers look 12 to 15 seconds ahead
1. What are two main things to look for ahead?
A. Road Signs
B. Police
C. Rest Area
D. Traffic and road conditions
2. What is your most important way to see the sides and rear?
A. By looking out the window
B. Checking your mirrors regularly
C. Getting on the C. B. radio.
3. What does "communicating" mean in safe driving?
A. Letting other drivers know you're there to help prevent accidents.
B. Using hand signals.
C. Driving a brightly colored vehicle.
4. Where should your reflectors be placed when stopped on an undivided highway?
A. Within 10 feet of the front or rear and 100 feet behind and ahead of the vehicle.
B. Within 50, 100, and 150 feet of the vehicle.
C. Within 10, 20, and 30 feet of the vehicle.
5. What three things add up to total stopping distance?
A. Road conditions, reaction distance, and braking distance
B. Perception distance, reaction distance, and braking distance
C. Braking distance, controlling speed, and reaction distance.
6. If you go twice as fast, will your stopping distance increase by:
A. twice
B. three times
C. four times
D. five times
7. Empty trucks have the best braking.
A. True
B. False
8. What is hydroplaning?
A. driving in the snow
B. when the tires lose their contact with the road
C. when you hit a pot hole
9. What is black ice?
A. Dirty snow
B. Rain and snow mixed
C. A thin layer of ice clear enough that you can see the road underneath it.
10. If the vehicle ahead of you is smaller than yours, it can probably:
A. out-run you.
B. stop faster than you can.
C. take turns faster than you can.
11. If you are driving a 30 foot vehicle at 55 mph, how many seconds of following distance should you allow?
A. Four seconds
B. Eight seconds
C. Six seconds
12. You should decrease your following distance if somebody is following you too closely.
A. True
B. False
13. If you swing wide to the left before turning right another driver may try to pass you on the right.
A. True
B. False
14. You should use low beams whenever you can.
A. True
B. False
15. What should you do before you drive if you are drowsy?
A. Drink some coffee.
B. Take some caffeine pills.
C. Get some sleep before you drive.
D. None of the above.
1. What effects can wet brakes cause?
A. Brakes can be weak or grab.
B. Brakes to work better.
C. You foot can get tired.
2. How can you avoid wet brake problems?
A. Speed up, shift to a higher gear.
B. Slow down, shift to a low gear, gently put on the brakes.
C. Drive in a regular manner.
3. You should let air out of hot tires so the pressure goes back to normal.
A. True
B. False
4. You can safely remove the radiator cap as long as the engine isn't overheated.
A. True
B. False
5. What factors determine your selection of "safe" speed when going down a long steep downgrade?
A. Size of vehicle, curves in the road.
B. Conditions of brakes, radio bulletins and alertness of driver.
C. Total weight of the vehicle, length of the grade, steepness, road conditions, and weather.
6. Why should you be in the proper gear before starting down a hill?
A. Because gravity can cause the speed of your vehicle to increase.
B. Because you don't want to shift going down a hill.
C. Because the clutch works better up a hill.
7. Describe the proper braking technique when going down a long steep downgrade.
A. Apply the brake just hard enough to feel a definite slowdown.
B. When your speed has been reduced to around 5 mph below your "safe" speed, release the brake.
C. When your speed has increased to your "safe" speed. repeat A and B
D. All of the above.
8. What is a hazard?
A. Any road condition or other road user that is a possible danger.
B. A flashing amber light.
C. A small animal.
9. Why make emergency plans when you see a hazard?
A. To have something to do while driving
B. In order to protect yourself and others.
C. To avoid getting a ticket.
10. Stopping is not always the safest thing to do in an emergency?
A. True
B. False
11. What are some advantages of going right instead of left around an obstacle?
A. You can avoid a head on collision.
B. Taking the shoulder may be best.
C. Someone may be passing to the left.
D. All of the above
12. What is an "escape ramp?"
A. Ramps that are located a few miles from the top of a downgrade to help you stop.
B. A quick way to get out of town.
C. Ramps to get on and off an interstate highway fast.
13. If a tire blows out you should put the brake on hard to stop quickly.
A. True
B. False
14. What are some things to do at an accident scene to prevent another accident?
A. Try to get your vehicle to the side of the road.
B. If you're stopping to help. park away from the accident.
C. Put on your flashers and set out reflector triangles.
D. All of the above.
15. Name two causes of tire fires:
A. Tight turns and gravel roads
B. Under inflated tires and duals that touch
C. Driver smoking and following too close
1. You will drive over a test route that has a variety of traffic situations. At all times during the test, you must drive in a safe and responsible manner.
A. True
B. False
2. During the driving test, the examiner will be scoring on:
A. personality, looks, and vehicle.
B. specific driving maneuvers and personality.
C. specific driving maneuvers as well as on your general driving behavior.
3. You will not be asked to drive in an unsafe manner.
A. True
B. False
4. You have been asked to make a turn, you should:
A. ask the examiner why.
B. check yourself in the mirrors.
C. check traffic in all directions, use turn signals, and safely get into the lane needed for the turn.
5. As you approach the turn you should:
A. use turns signal to warn others of your turn.
B. slow down smoothly, change gears as needed to keep power, but do not coast unsafely.
C. All of the above.
6. If you must stop before making a turn you should come to a smooth stop without skidding and:
A. come to a partial stop behind the stop line, crosswalk, or stop sign.
B. come to a complete stop behind the stop line, crosswalk, or stop sign.
C. Continue on your way if nothing is coming.
7. Which of the following is something you do NOT do when you are ready to turn?
A. Check traffic in all directions.
B. Keep both hands on the steering wheel during the turn.
C. Change gears during the turn.
8. When you are safely making a test you will always:
A. Keep checking your mirror to make sure the vehicle does not hit anything on the inside of the turn.
B. Look left only before turning.
C. Ask your passenger to help you watch for traffic
9. After you complete your turn you should get up to the speed of traffic, use turn signal and move into left-most lane when safe to do so.
A. True
B. False
10. When a driver approaches an intersection he/she should check traffic thoroughly in all directions, decelerate gently, brake smoothly, if necessary change gears. You must never:
A. come to a complete stop.
B. maintain a safe gap behind any vehicle in front of you.
C. roll forward or backward after stopping.
11. Once through the intersection the driver should continue checking traffic, accelerate smoothly and change gears as necessary.
A. True
B. False
12. When driving your vehicle on a straight road how should the vehicle be positioned and travel?
A. Your vehicle should be centered in the right most lane and you should keep up with the flow of traffic but not exceed the posted speed limit.
B. Your vehicle should be centered in the left most lane and you should keep up with the flow of traffic but not exceed the posted speed limit.
C. Your vehicle should be centered in the right most lane and you should keep up with the flow of traffic but not exceed the posted speed limit by more than 10 mph.
13. Before entering the expressway you should:
A. check traffic.
B. use proper signals.
C. merge smoothly into the proper lane of traffic.
D. All of the above.
14. Once you are on the expressway you will be instructed to change lanes. Before doing this you should:
A. ask the examiner to help you navigate the traffic.
B. make necessary traffic checks, use proper signals and change lanes smoothly when it is safe to do so.
C. change lanes immediately by whatever means necessary.
15. As a driver approaches an upgrade they should select the proper gear to maintain speed and not lug the engine.
A. True
B. False
1. During the pre-trip inspection, you must show that:
A. the vehicle is safe to drive.
B. the vehicle is newer than 4 years old.
C. you are competent and have no alcohol in your
2. During the pre-trip inspection you will:
A. sit in a truck and drive around talking about your expertise.
B. take a computerized test about truck driving.
C. walk around the vehicle and point to or touch each item and explain to the examiner what you are checking and why
3. When checking the hoses you should:
A. look for puddles on the ground.
B. look for dripping fluids on underside of engine and transmission.
C. inspect hoses for condition and leaks.
D. All of the above.
4. When checking the oil level you will show the examiner:
A. that the oil level is within safe operating range.
B. add water to the wipers.
C. indicate where the power steering fluid dipstick is located.
5. You should never check the reservoir sight glass of the coolant level.
A. True
B. False
6. When checking the power steering fluid at the pre-trip inspection the level must be above the refill mark to be acceptable
A. True
B. False
7. Check the following belts for snugness, cracks, or frays:
A. power steering belt and water pump belt, alternator belt and air compressor belt.
B. air compressor belt and seat belt.
C. power steering belt and driver's belt.
D. none of the above.
8. To check the clutch/gearshift you should:
A. depress clutch.
B. place gearshift lever in neutral (or park for automatic transmissions).
C. start engine, then release clutch slowly.
D. all of the above.
9. You must check to make sure that the oil pressure gauge is working
A. True
B. False
10. When checking the oil pressure gauge you should make sure that:
A. the gauge shows decreasing oil pressure.
B. shows increasing or normal oil pressure or that the warning light goes off.
C. shows that there is enough gas for your trip.
11. The temperature gauge is unimportant at a pre-trip inspection.
A. True
B. False
12. During a pre-trip inspection the mirrors and windshield should be checked for:
A. proper steering.
B. colorful observation.
C. cleanliness, obstructions, and damage.
13. Some emergency equipment that should always be carried is:
A. unimportant during the pre-trip inspection.
B. spare electrical fuses, three reflective triangles, a properly charged and rated fire extinguisher.
C. spare electrical fuses, a walkie talkie, a fire extinguisher.
14. To check for steering play in a non-power steering vehicle you should turn the steering wheel back and forth. Play should not exceed:
A. 30 degrees
B. 20 degrees
C. 10 degrees
15. Check that wiper arms and blades are secure, damaged, and operate occasionally.
A. True
B. False
1. During a pre-trip inspection you should show the examiner that you can check the lighting indicators for:
A. the left and right turn signal.
B. the four-way emergency flashers.
C. the high beam headlights.
D. all of the above.
2. The horn and heater/defroster should be checked during a pre-trip inspection.
A. True
B. False
3. To check the parking brake you should:
A. apply the parking brake and make sure that it will hold the vehicle by shifting into a lower gear and gently pulling against the brake.
B. apply the parking brake and pressing the foot brake to make sure that they will work together.
C. You need not show that the parking brake works.
4. During a hydraulic brake check you must pump the brake pedal____times and then hold it down for______seconds. The brake pedal should not move (depress) for five seconds
A. 3, 5
B. 5, 10
C. 10,15
5. Failure to perform an air brake check will result in an automatic failure of the vehicle inspection test.
A. True
B. False
6. When checking lights and reflectors all external and reflective equipment must be clean and functional. Light and reflector checks include:
A. headlights, seatbelts, tail lights, decorative lights.
B. clearance lights, headlights, tail lights, turn signals, four-way flashers, brake lights, and red reflectors (on rear and amber reflectors everywhere else).
C. clearance lights, Christmas lights, head and tail lights.
7. An external inspection of the steering box and hoses will include checking that the steering box is securely mounted and not leaking more than 4 ounces of fluid per hour.
A. True
B. False
8. The steering box must be securely mounted. You will check for:
A. proper paint on the box.
B. secure lighting on the steering box.
C. missing nuts, bolts, and cotter keys.
9. On the steering linkage you must check for joints and sockets that are worn or loose and that there are no missing bolts, nuts, or cotter keys.
A. True
B. False
10. The Suspension System check should include:
A. hoses, springs, mounts, brakes.
B. springs/air/torque, mounts, shock absorbers.
C. mounts, shocks, brakes.
11. It is unnecessary to check the slack adjusters when checking the brake system.
A. True
B. False
12. On some brake drums, there are openings where the brake linings can be seen from outside the drum. For this type of drum, check that:
A. a visible amount of brake lining is showing.
B. a visible amount of brake lining is not showing.
C. that the brake lining is very thin.
13. Should you be prepared to perform the same brake components inspection of every axle (power unit and trailer, if equipped)?
A. Yes
B. No
14. The following items must be inspected on every tire:
A. Tread depth, tire brand, and hub oil seals.
B. Tread depth, hub oil seals, lug nuts, and white walls.
C. Tread depth, hub oil seals, lug nuts, and spacers.
15. Listen for air leaks when checking the air/electric lines. Hoses and electrical lines should not be cut but can be spliced.
A. True
B. False