1. If you are convicted of a traffic violation you should notify your employer within 30 days if the following is true:
A The violation occurred in your personal vehicle
B The violation occurred in a commercial vehicle
C The violation was for parking in a restricted area
D both a & b

2. A commercial motor vehicle is defined as:
A A vehicle with a gross weight over 26,001 lbs.
B A vehicle transporting hazardous materials
C A vehicle transporting 16 or more passengers
D All of the above

3. Suspension systems are intended to:
A Keep the load in place
B Keep the axles in place
C Keep the brake drums from failing
D Keep the steering wheel tight

4. Why should the exhaust system be checked?
A A leaking exhaust system can allow poisonous fumes into the cab
B A leaking exhaust system can promote poor fuel mileage
C A leaking exhaust system can be caused by snow and rain
D A leaking exhaust system can hamper your visibility

5. Which of the following is NOT part of the pre-trip inspection:
A Check engine oil level
B Check horn(s)
C Check air seat adjustments
D Check seat belt fastener

6. Tires should be checked for wear often and should be replaced:
A When the tread separates
B When there are broken valve stems
C If the tread depth on your front tires is less than 4/32 deep
D All of the above

7. The proper way to hold your hands on the steering wheel is:
A Near the bottom of the wheel
B Opposite sides of the wheel
C Near the top of the wheel
D One hand on the steering wheel and one on the shifter

8. When backing up your tractor trailer you should try to AVOID:
A Backing toward the right (passenger) side
B Backing toward the left (driver's) side
C Pulling ahead to reposition your trailer
D Having someone help/guide you

9. When accelerating, which of the following is true?:
A Always use the parking brake if you need to slow down
B You should not engage the clutch before you take your foot off the brake
C You should speed up smoothly and gradually and avoid jerking
D Accelerate when your wheels spin in snow or rain

10. Which one of the following is true about shifting gears?:
A Remain in neutral as long as possible
B Allow the engine tachometer to rev into the highest range possible
C You should ignore engine sounds
D Understand the best RPM range for your vehicle

11. Which of the following statements about downshifting is NOT true?
A Downshift before starting down a hill
B Downshift before entering a curve
C Downshift when you get to the bottom of a hill
D Downshift before climbing a hill

12. An engine retarder is designed to:
A Slow the vehicle down without using brakes
B Apply braking power to the steering wheel
C Work only with manual transmissions
D Work when you accelerate

13. When driving at highway speeds, you should look 12-15 seconds ahead which is:
A At least 100 yards
B At least half a mile
C At least a quarter of a mile
D At least one tractor trailer length

14. Which of the following statements about your mirrors is true?:
A You cannot see your tires
B You should be able to see any cars overtaking you
C You should be able to see any vehicles behind your trailer
D You should be aware that some objects may appear smaller in your mirrors

15. When using turn signals, which of the following should be avoided?:
A Signal just before you start to make a turn
B Signal when you want to change lanes
C Signal before you exit
D Signal when you are merging into traffic

16. The best way to warn the drivers behind you that you are slowing down is to:
A Blow your horn
B Turn on your emergency flashers
C Tap your brakes
D Flash your bright lights

17. If you must stop on the shoulder of the road, you should place warning devices at all of the following places except:
A Within ten feet of the front or rear corners
B About 100 feet behind your vehicle
C About 100 feet in front of your vehicle
D On the other side of a divided highway

18. Which of the following statements about stopping distances is NOT true?
A Empty trucks require greater stopping distances because they have less traction
B Trucks traveling on ice or snow require greater stopping distances
C Brakes, tires, springs and shocks are designed to work best when the truck is empty
D Trucks traveling at higher speeds require greater stopping distances

19. At 55 miles-per-hour it takes about 6 seconds to stop a fully loaded truck and the braking distance is:
A About the length of a football field or 100 yards
B About 1/4 mile
C About two truck lengths
D About two car lengths

20. When is the road likely to be more slippery?:
A After a hard rain
B After it has been raining lightly for 30 minutes
C When it has just begun to rain
D After the rain has ended

21. Hydroplaning can occur when you drive through water or slush. If you experience hydroplaning you should:
A Lightly tap your brakes to slow down
B Release the accelerator and push in the clutch
C Steer hard to the right
D Speed up to get through the water quickly

22. Which of the following is NOT true when driving through a curve?
A You should slow down before the curve
B You should brake during the curve
C The higher your truck's center of gravity is, the easier it is to roll over
D You should be in a gear that allows you to accelerate during the curve

23. When driving in heavy traffic you should travel:
A At a speed consistent with the flow of traffic
B Five mph less than automobiles regardless of posted limits
C In the left lane when possible to avoid heavy lanes of traffic
D In the right lane to avoid passing

24. Safe drivers maintain space around their vehicles for the following reasons except:
A In case you must stop suddenly
B In case there are cars following too closely
C In case there is an obstacle in the road
D In case you need to test your brakes

25. How much space should you maintain in front of you at highway speeds?
A Seven seconds for a 60 foot vehicle
B Five seconds for a 60 foot vehicle
C Ten seconds for a 60 foot vehicle
D Three seconds for a 60 foot vehicle

26. If you find that you are being tailgated, you should:
A Quickly change lanes to avoid an accident
B Flash your brake lights to warn the tailgater
C Decrease the distance between you and the tailgater
D Increase the distance between you and the tailgater

27. Which of the following statements about overhead space is true?:
A The heights posted at bridges are usually accurate
B The weight of the cargo changes a truck's height
C Warning lights are always installed on low bridges and overpasses
D An empty van is lower than a loaded one

28. When making a right hand turn you should always:
A Steer into the left lane first so you can make the corner
B Rush through the intersection so you can get out of the way of traffic
C Back up to make the driver behind you move back
D Keep the rear of your vehicle close to the curb

29. When making a left hand turn you should always:
A Wait until you reach the center of the intersection before you turn
B Start in the left hand lane if there are two turning lanes
C Pull into the intersection in case the light turns before you are through
D Wait for a small gap in traffic and accelerate

30. Driving at night is more dangerous because of the following EXCEPT:
A Most people are less alert at night due to fatigue
B Headlights often cause glare which can blind drivers
C Traffic lights are less visible than in the day
D There are more drunk drivers at night

31. The following statements about an engine overheating are TRUE EXCEPT:
A Antifreeze is only used in colder temperatures
B You should remove the radiator cap to allow heat to escape the radiator
C It is not possible to safely drive without radiator fluid
D Never leave the engine running if it is overheating

32. When going down a hill you should always:
A Use higher gears when you have a heavy load
B Allow the brakes to heat up for better stopping power
C Be in the right gear before starting down the hill
D Put heavy pressure on the brakes to allow the drums to cool

33. The best time to test your parking brake is:
A When the vehicle is parked
B When the vehicle is going down a hill
C When the vehicle is moving slowly
D When the vehicle is traveling on the highway

34. The following are all probable signs of a tire blowout EXCEPT:
A A loud bang
B Vibration of the vehicle
C The smell of smoke
D A thumping sound

35. In the event of a tire failure you should:
A Stay off the brake and hold the steering wheel firmly
B Pump the brakes until you come to a stop
C Accelerate quickly until you find a place to pull over
D Disengage the clutch so you are in neutral gear

36. Your vehicle is going down a long hill and your brakes begin to fail. What should you do?:
A Pump the brake pedal
B Downshift
C Put the gears in neutral
D Look for an escape ramp or an escape route

37. To correct a drive wheel acceleration skid you should:
A Stop accelerating and push in the clutch
B Downshift
C Pump the brake
D Accelerate quickly

38. To correct a drive-wheel braking skid you should:
A Pump the brake
B Steer in the opposite direction
C Release the brake and steer/counter-steer
D Accelerate quickly!

39. A front wheel skid is usually caused by:
A Driving too fast for conditions
B Lack of tread on the front tires
C Cargo improperly loaded
D All of the above

40. In the event of an accident you should remember to do the following EXCEPT:
A Move the victims out of the way immediately
B Protect the area
C Notify authorities
D Stop any bleeding and keep the victims warm

41. Which of the following are causes of vehicle fires:
A Spilled fuel
B Short circuits
C Driver smoking
D All of the above

42. What is the first thing to do if your vehicle catches fire while driving?
A Open the door and jump out of the vehicle
B Pull off the road and park in an open area
C Find a service station to pull in to
D Open the hood and let the flames die down

43. Water can be used to extinguish which of the following fires?
A Tires
B Electrical fire
C Gasoline fire
D Chemical fire

44. The best way to put out a fire is to:
A Get as close as possible and spray the flames
B Stand downwind and spray the flames
C Stand upwind and spray the base of the fire
D Stop spraying as soon as the flames disappear

45. What is the best thing to do if you are tired?
A Drink plenty of coffee to stay awake
B Take pills to keep you alert
C Plan your trips for the middle of the night to avoid traffic
D Get enough sleep

46. Which of the following statements about alcohol is true:
A If you eat before you drink you won't get as drunk
B Drinking coffee will help you stay sober
C Fresh air will help you sober up
D A few beers are the same as a few shots of whiskey or glasses of wine

47. If you do not have a HAZMAT endorsements on your CDL, under what conditions may you legally haul hazardous materials?
A If your dispatcher feels it is an emergency situation
B If the load does not require placards
C When you will remain within your state
D When a DOT official approves the load

48. If you are asked to haul a placarded load and you do not have HAZMAT endorsements you should:
A Obtain written approval from your dispatcher
B Obtain written approval from the DOT official
C Refuse to take the load
D Take the placards off the vehicle

49. You should check your cargo how often?
A Within 25 miles after beginning a trip
B After you have driven for three hours
C After you take a break
D All of the above

50. Overloading your trailer can result in the following EXCEPT:
A It can slow you down on upgrades
B It can increase stopping distances
C It can help you go through snow better
D It can increase speed on downgrades

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