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Containerized Loads:




A. Should come with their own tiedown devices or locks.


B. Do not need to be inspected or secured by the driver.


C. Are generally used for freight carried part way by rail or ship.

C. Are generally used for freight carried part way by rail or ship.

The distance that you should look ahead of your vehicle while driving is about _____ mile at highway speeds.




A. 1/8


B. 1/4


C. 1/2

B. 1/4

Truck escape ramps:




A. Help avoid damage to vehicles.


B. Cannot be used by certain types of heavy vehicles.


Are not for buses.

A. Help avoid damage to vehicles.

"Implied consent" means that when you sign the application form, you:




A. Understand that you are allowed to drink alcohol before driving.


B. Give your consent to be tested for alcohol in your blood.


C. Give your consent to a vehicle inspection for alcohol.

B. Give your consent to be tested for alcohol in your blood.

You are required to stop at a railroad grade crossing when:




A. The crossing is located in a city or town with frequent train traffic.


B. There are no flagmen, warning signals, or gates at the crossing.


C. The cargo makes a stop mandatory under state or federal regulations.

C. The cargo makes a stop mandatory under state or federal regulations.

You are checking your steering and exhaust systems in a pre-trip inspection. Which of these problems should be fixed before the vehicle is driven?




A. Oil on the tie rod.


B. Gray smoke from the exhaust pipe.


C. Steering wheel play - more than 10° (2 inches on a 20 inch wheel).

C. Steering wheel play - more than 10° (2 inches on a 20 inch wheel).

If someone is following you too closely (tailgating), you should:




A. Flash your brake lights.


B. Signal the tailgater when it is safe to pass you.


C. Increase your following distance.

C. Increase your following distance.

Most serious skids result from:




A. Turning too sharply.


B. Decelerating too fast.


C. Driving too fast for conditions.

C. Driving too fast for conditions.

You must complete a written vehicle inspection report each day. You must sign the report:




A. If the previous driver noted any defects.


B. Only when defects are noted that are certified to be repaired.


C. Only when the noted defects are certified not needing repair.

A. If the previous driver noted any defects.

You should signal continuously while turning because:




A. You need both hands on the steering wheel to turn safely.


B. It is illegal to turn off your signal before completing a turn.


C. Most vehicles have self-cancelling signals.

A. You need both hands on the steering wheel to turn safely.

When you are parked at the side of the road at night, you must:




A. Put out your emergency warning devices within 30 minutes.


B. Use your taillights to give warning to other drivers.


C. Turn on your 4-way emergency flashers to warn others.

C. Turn on your 4-way emergency flashers to warn others.

Convex (curved) mirrors:




A. Make objects appear larger than they really are.


B. make objects appear closer than they really are.


C. Show a wider area than flat mirrors show.

C. Show a wider area than flat mirrors show.

Whenever you double your speed, your vehicle has about _____times the destructive power if it crashes.




A. Two


B. Three


C. Four

C. Four

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




A. Take your foot off the accelerator.


B. Take your foot off the accelerator and apply the brakes.


C. Try a lower gear.

A. Take your foot off the accelerator.

You are performing a pre-trip inspection on your brakes and suspension system. Which of these statements is true?




A. Just one missing leaf spring is not dangerous.


B. Spring hangers that are cracked but still tight are not dangerous.


C. Brake shoes should not have oil, grease, or brake fluid on them.

C. Brake shoes should not have oil, grease, or brake fluid on them.

Backing a commercial vehicle is:




A. Not dangerous if you have a helper.


B. Not dangerous if you do not have to turn.


C. Always dangerous.

C. Always dangerous.

Placards must be:




A. Displayed on all vehicles transporting any amount of hazardous materials.


B. Placed only on the front and rear of a vehicle.


C. Placed on all four sides of a vehicle.

C. Placed on all four sides of a vehicle.

What is the proper way to hold a steering wheel?




A. Both hands close together, near the top of the wheel.


B. Both hands close together, near the bottom of the wheel.


C. Both hands, on opposite sides of the wheel.

C. Both hands, on opposite sides of the wheel.

You can see this sign on a vehicle ahead of you.  What does the sign mean?

A.  Slow moving vehicle.
B.  Hazardous materials on board.
C.  Student driver.

You can see this sign on a vehicle ahead of you. What does the sign mean?




A. Slow moving vehicle.


B. Hazardous materials on board.


C. Student driver.





A. Slow moving vehicle.

On which fires can you use water?




A. Electrical.


B. Gasoline.


C. Tires.

C. Tires.

Which of these items should be tested while the vehicle is stopped?




A. Service brake.


B. Parking break.


C. Hydraulic break.

C. Hydraulic break.

You are driving a heavy vehicle. You must exit a highway using an offramp that curves downhill. You should:




A. Slow down to a safe speed before the curve.


B. Slow to the posted speed limit for the offramp.


C. Wait until you are in the curve before downshifting.

B. Slow to the posted speed limit for the offramp.

CDL medical certificates must be renewed every:




A. Year.


B. Two years.


C. Four years.

B. Two years.

Which of these happens when a tire blows out at highway speeds?




A. A vibrating feeling.


B. A hissing sound.


C. A rapid drop in speed to less than 20 mph.

A. A vibrating feeling.

When you are passing another vehicle, pedestrian, or bicyclist, you should assume that they:




A. May move into your traffic lane.


B. Know you want to pass.


C. See your vehicle.

A. May move into your traffic lane.

Where must you keep shipping papers when transporting hazardous materials?




A. Under the driver's seat.


B. In a pouch on the driver's door or on the seat.


C. In the glove compartment, which must be locked.

B. In a pouch on the driver's door or on the seat.

Which of these statements is true about rear drive wheel breaking skids?




A. Locked wheels usually have more traction than rolling wheels.


B. Front wheels slide sideways to try to "catch up" with rear wheels.


C. Trailers can push the towing vehicle sideways.

C. Trailers can push the towing vehicle sideways.

The purpose of retarders to:




A. Apply extra brake power to the non-drive axles.


B. Help prevent skids and reduce brake wear.


C. Help slow the vehicle while driving and reduce brake wear.

C. Help slow the vehicle while driving and reduce brake wear.

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




A. 3 seconds.


B. 4 seconds.


C. 5 seconds.

B. 4 seconds.

Which of these is usally true about driving in tunnels?




A. Headlights are required by law.


B. There may be strong winds when exiting.


C. Speeds are limited to 30 mph or less.

B. There may be strong winds when exiting.

You are driving in heavy traffic at 35 mph. The speed limit is 55 mph. The safest speed for your vehicle is:




A. 25 mph.


B. 45 mph.


C. 35 mph.

C. 35 mph.

Which of these statements is true regarding the use of drugs while driving?




A. Prescription drugs are allowed if a doctor says the drugs will not affect safe driving ability.


B. No prescription or non prescription drugs are allowed at any time for any reason.


C. Use of amphetamines like "speed" is allowed if you are using the drugs to stay awake.

A. Prescription drugs are allowed if a doctor says the drugs will not affect safe driving ability.

Which of these statements is not true about backing a heavy vehicle?




A. You should back and turn towards the driver's side whenever possible.


B. You should use a helper and communicate with hand signals.


C. You should back slowly until you slightly bump into the dock.

C. You should back slowly until you slightly bump into the dock.

When the roads are slippery, you should:




A. Make turns as carefully as possible.


B. Stop and test tire traction while going up hills.


C. Decrease the distance that you look ahead of your vehicle.

A. Make turns as carefully as possible.

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




A. 5-8 seconds.


B. 12-15 seconds.


C. 18-21 seconds.

B. 12-15 seconds.

According to the "Commercial Driver Handbook," why should you limit the use of your horn?




A. It can startle other drivers.


B. It reduces air pressure needed to stop vehicles with air brakes.


C. You should keep both hands on the steering wheel at all times.

A. It can startle other drivers.

Which of these statements is true about bad weather driving conditions?




A. When the temperature drops, bridges will freeze before roads.


B. The road is more slippery as rain continues than when rain begins.


C. Driving conditions become more dangerous as the temperature rises.

A. When the temperature drops, bridges will freeze before roads.

You are driving a heavy vehicles with a manual transmission. You have to stop the vehicle on the shoulder while driving on an uphill grade. Which of these is a good rule to follow when putting the vehicle back in motion?




A. Keep the clutch slipping while slowly accelerating.


B. Let the vehicle roll backwards a few feet before engaging the clutch.


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

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

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




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.

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

Which of these is especially true about your tires in hot weather?




A. You should check tire mounting and air pressure before driving.


B. If a tire is too hot to touch, you should hose it down with water.


C. A small amount of air should be let out so air pressure remains steady.

A. You should check tire mounting and air pressure before driving.

When driving through roadway work zones, you should:




A. Reduce speed only if workers are close to the roadway.


B. Turn on your parking lights.


C. Watch for sharp pavement drop-offs.

C. Watch for sharp pavement drop-offs.

After staring the engine, the:




A. Coolant temperature gauge should begin a gradual rise to normal.


B. Oil pressure gauge should take 3-5 minutes to rise to normal.


C. Engine temperature gauge will take 3-5 minutes to rise to normal.

A. Coolant temperature gauge should begin a gradual rise to normal.

If you're not sure how to put out a hazardous materials fire, you should:




A. Use water.


B. Use dirt.


C. Wait for qualified fire fighters.

C. Wait for qualified fire fighters.

Take extra care to keep your vehicle centered in your lane because commercial vehicles:




A. Are often wider than other vehicles.


B. Tend to sway from side to side.


C. Require a lot of room to change lanes.

A. Are often wider than other vehicles.

Controlled braking:




A. Involves locking the wheels for short periods of time.


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


C. Should only be used with hydraulic brakes.

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

Why is a broken exhaust system dangerous?




A. Poisonous fumes could enter the cab or sleeper berth.


B. You could pollute the air with exhaust smoke.


C. Oil on the tie rod may catch on fire.

A. Poisonous fumes could enter the cab or sleeper berth.

Merging onto a road is safest if you:




A. Slowly drive into the nearest lane so other vehicles will give you room.


B. Gain speed on the shoulder and then merge quickly.


C. Wait for a large enough gap in traffic to enter the road.

C. Wait for a large enough gap in traffic to enter the road.

Which of these statements is true about speed management?




A. Shady parts of the road allow better traction that open areas.


B. Road surfaces will freeze before bridges.


C. On slippery roads, it takes longer to stop and is harder to turn without skidding.

C. On slippery roads, it takes longer to stop and is harder to turn without skidding.

Which of these items is not checked in a pre-trip inspection?




A. Vehicle lights.


B. Cargo securement.


C. Fuel level.

C. Fuel level.

Truck escape ramps:




A. Cannot be used by certain types of heavy vehicles.


B. Are not for buses.


C. Help avoid damage to vehicles.

C. Help avoid damage to vehicles.