1) A GPS device a) should have a screen larger than 4 inches. b) should be made in the USA. c) should be designed for truck navigation. d) should have audible as well as visual warnings. 2) When checking your vehicle's load, you must make sure it conforms to a) the local regulations of the jurisdiction you are starting from. b) all local, state, and federal regulations that apply to your journey. c) all federal regulations only. d) the state regulations of your destination. 3) When backing up, which side should you back toward? a) The left side. b) The right side. c) Either side. d) Neither side (go back straight). 4) How far into your trip should you make your first inspection of your cargo? a) At your first rest stop b) Within 50 miles c) Within 25 miles d) Within 100 miles 5) How do you calculate the distance between your vehicle and the one ahead of you? a) Estimate the length of the vehicle in front, then estimate how many vehicle lengths there are between it and you. b) Judge it by instinct. c) Use your odometer to measure a specific distance and divide it by the time it took you to reach there. d) Count the seconds from when the vehicle ahead of you passes some object to when you reach that same object. 6) To pull away in snow or icy conditions, you should a) keep the brake partially depressed as you pull away. b) quickly accelerate to your desired speed. c) accelerate very gradually and slowly. d) let the vehicle start to slide before applying the accelerator. 7) As you approach on- and off-ramps, you should remember a) to brake sharply. b) that the length of the ramp may be too short. c) to maintain your highway speed. d) that the posted speed limit may be too high for your vehicle. 8) The aggregate working load limit of your cargo tiedowns must be at least ______ times the weight of the cargo. a) two b) two-and-a-half c) one-half d) four 9) In very hot weather, how often should you inspect your tires? a) Every 2 hours or every 100 miles b) Every 4 hours or every 200 miles c) Every hour or every 50 miles d) Every 3 hours or every 150 miles 10) If you smell exhaust fumes in the cab, what should you do? a) Make a note on your post-trip report. b) Stop immediately. c) Open the windows. d) Check at the next stop. 11) You should NOT use water on a _______ fire. a) tire b) wood c) gasoline d) paper 12) If you're driving a 30-foot vehicle below 40 miles per hour, how much following distance should you leave between you and the vehicle in front? a) 5 seconds b) 4 seconds c) 2 seconds d) 3 seconds 13) You should have at least one tie-down for every ____ feet of cargo. a) 10 b) 5 c) 15 d) 20 14) What is the best way to know what another driver is doing? a) Guess what you would do in that driver's situation. b) Watch the speed of the driver's vehicle. c) Watch the driver's head and body movements. d) Watch the rear lights of the driver's vehicle. 15) As you approach a work crew on the highway, you should a) rev your engine. b) slow down. c) sound your horn. d) flash your lights. 16) Which of the following will not prevent distracted driving? a) Preplanning your route b) Pre-loosening the lid of your coffee cup c) Adjusting all your mirrors before you start d) Preprogramming your favorite radio stations 17) You should NOT use your low-beam headlights a) when driving through tree shadows. b) at dawn. c) in rain. d) at dusk. 18) When you check your tires, which of the following should NOT cause you concern? a) Low tire pressure b) Tires from different manufacturers c) Canvas showing through the rubber d) Cuts in the tire wall 19) Why should you make sure to keep your vehicle in the middle of your lane? a) To keep other vehicles from passing you b) To let other drivers get the best view of you c) To avoid drop-offs d) To leave the most space for a turn 20) Why do vehicles hauling hazardous materials need warning placards? a) To let emergency services know what they are dealing with in case of an accident b) To remind you to take extra care c) So traffic cameras can track you d) To warn other drivers to keep their distance 21) When is it safe to remove the radiator cap? a) Anytime, as long as the engine isn't overheated b) As soon as you've stopped c) Whenever it is cold outside d) When the cap is cool enough to touch with a bare hand 22) Both federal and state law require __________ to inspect a commercial motor vehicle before a trip. a) the driver and a qualified engineer b) a qualified engineer c) the driver d) the owner 23) What is the minimum tread depth for tires that are not front tires? a) 1/32 inch b) 2/32 inch c) 3/32 inch d) 4/32 inch 24) When you first approach your vehicle, which of these should you look out for? a) Low-hanging wires b) People in the vicinity c) Low-hanging tree limbs d) All of the above 25) Before descending a hill, you must be in the right gear because a) it's illegal to change gears on a hill. b) it will help you speed up when you get to the bottom. c) you won't be able to downshift after you start descending. d) it will help extend the life of the transmission. 26) How should you check for leaks in hydraulic brakes? a) Drive forward, then slam on the brakes hard. b) Depress the pedal and listen for leaks. c) Hold the brake pedal down for 5 seconds, then pump it 3 times. d) Pump the brake pedal 3 times, then hold it down for 5 seconds. 27) You should downshift in advance before a) entering a curve or downgrade. b) turning at a junction. c) approaching a bridge. d) approaching a tunnel. 28) How often should you check your gauges (air pressure, temperature, etc.)? a) As often as is practical b) At every rest stop c) Every time the vehicle is stationary d) At the beginning and end of each trip 29) If your vehicle catches fire, where should you pull over? a) Near a building b) Near other vehicles c) At a service station d) In an open area 30) Why might your brakes start to fade going downhill? a) Because of increasing centrifugal force b) Because they are overheating c) Because they've picked up gravel from the road d) Because your momentum is increasing 31) Where can you find the maximum weight loading for a given tire pressure? a) On the tire b) In the CDL manual c) On your manifest d) On the dashboard 32) If you start to become sleepy while driving, what should you do? a) Stop and sleep. b) Stop and get some exercise. c) Open the windows to get some fresh air. d) Drink plenty of coffee. 33) What is the most important reason to signal well before you turn? a) To encourage other drivers to pull into your lane in front of you b) To encourage other drivers to pass you c) To avoid using the four-way emergency flashers when you are driving very slowly d) To discourage other drivers from trying to pass you 34) When beginning a long downgrade, which of the following should NOT influence your choice of speed? a) Your schedule b) The steepness of the downgrade c) The road and weather conditions d) The weight of your vehicle plus its cargo 35) If there are two left turn lanes for you to choose from, you should a) use the one on the right. b) straddle the two lanes. c) use either. d) use the one on the left. 36) Who is responsible for making sure all lights and mirrors are clean? a) The vehicle's owner b) The company maintenance staff c) Whoever drove the vehicle previously d) The vehicle's driver 37) What is the safest way to control your speed on a downgrade? a) Coast in neutral. b) Swing wide around curves. c) Use engine braking. d) Use your brakes at all times. 38) Which of these statements about a spare tire is FALSE? a) It must be in good condition. b) It must come from the same manufacturer as the truck's tires. c) It must be the correct size. d) It must be properly inflated. 39) Your hands should be at the _______ o'clock positions on the steering wheel. a) 11 and 1 b) 4 and 8 c) 10 and 2 d) 3 and 9 40) How many times should you shift gears while crossing railroad tracks? a) None b) As many times as you think necessary c) Once d) Twice 41) What is the most important reason for your pre-trip inspection? a) To make sure you've signed for the right cargo b) To make sure that the vehicle is safe c) To make sure you won't be blamed for any existing damage d) To make sure you've got the right paperwork 42) When you see a hazard ahead, what should you do? a) Start planning what to do if the hazard becomes an emergency. b) Alert others by pointing and sounding your horn. c) Speed up to pass it as quickly as possible. d) Come to a dead stop. 43) What's the most important tool you have for monitoring the condition of your vehicle on the road? a) Your senses (eyesight, hearing, smell, feel) b) Comments from other truckers c) The gauges d) The truck manual 44) When double clutching, what should you do if you have difficulty getting into the next gear? a) Force the lever until you get into gear. b) Rev the engine to jolt the transmission. c) Drop back to the previous gear. d) Return to neutral, increase the engine speed to match road speed, and try again. 45) Your truck's stopping distance will be shortest when it is a) fully loaded. b) two-thirds full. c) empty. d) two-thirds empty. 46) Which of the following should make you reject a vehicle until it is corrected? a) Tires that have different tread patterns b) Tires that are retreads c) Tires from different manufacturers d) Tires of different sizes 47) Which of these substances can impair your ability to drive safely? a) Alcoholic drinks b) Some prescription medications c) Some cold medicines d) All of the above 48) How should you care for conscious accident victims? a) Give them hot drinks. b) Keep them warm. c) Give them painkillers. d) Get them to walk around if they can. 49) Before performing Step 2 (Check Engine Compartment) of the seven-step inspection, you must check that a) the engine starts. b) all lights are working. c) the parking brakes are on and/or the wheels are chocked. d) the passenger door is locked. 50) What are blocking and bracing? a) A way to keep cargo secure b) A driving technique c) A form of coupling d) An emergency stop

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