Question,Multiple Choice Answers,Correct Answer

"Whenever you stop for a break during your trip, you should","<A> Check your tires,
brakes, and lights
<B> Take a 15-minute nap
<C> Call your dispatcher
<D> All of the above","<A> Check your tires, brakes, and lights"
"High beams should be:","<A> Used only at night
<B> Dimmed within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle
<C> Turned on when an oncoming vehicle's lights are dim
<D> Dimmed when following another vehicle","<B> Dimmed within 500 feet of an
oncoming vehicle"
"The safety release valve is located on the Air tanks and is used by?","<A> The
driver to release air pressure
<B> The mechanic to check air pressure
<C> Automatically to release excess air pressure
<D> None of the above","<C> Automatically to release excess air pressure"
"Which of these is a proper use of vehicle lights and flashers?","<A> Turning on
your high beams in fog
<B> Flashing your brake lights to warn someone behind you of a hazard
<C> Using your hazard lights while driving slowly
<D> All of the above","<B> Flashing your brake lights to warn someone behind you of
a hazard"
"Which of the following is a key steering component?","<A> Tie rod
<B> Pitman arm
<C> Steering box
<D> All of the above","<D> All of the above"
"How can you start moving without rolling backward?","<A> Use the parking brake
<B> Let the clutch out slowly
<C> Use the trailer hand brake
<D> Rev the engine","<A> Use the parking brake"
"Which is NOT one of the four basic skills that operating a commercial motor
vehicle requires?","<A> Accelerating
<B> Steering
<C> Shifting gears
<D> Reversing","<D> Reversing"
"What is the average reaction distance?","<A> 3/4 second
<B> 1 second
<C> 1 1/2 seconds
<D) 2 seconds","<A> 3/4 second"
"The most common cause of serious vehicle skids is:","<A) Driving too fast for road
conditions
<B) Poor tires
<C) Poor brakes
<D) Improper steering","<A) Driving too fast for road conditions"
"The distance that you should look ahead of your vehicle while driving amounts to
about _____ at highway speed.","<A) 1/4 mile
<B) 1/2 mile
<C) 3/4 mile
<D) 1 mile","<B) 1/2 mile"
"You must park on the side of a level, straight, two lane road. Where should you
place the three reflective triangles?","<A) One within 10 feet of the rear of the
vehicle, one about 100 feet to the rear, and one about 100 feet ahead of the
vehicle
<B) One within 10 feet of the rear of the vehicle, one about 100 feet to the rear,
and one about 200 feet to the rear
<C) One about 50 feet to the rear, one about 100 feet to the rear, and one about 50
feet ahead of the vehicle
<D) One within 10 feet of the rear of the vehicle, one about 100 feet to the rear,
and one about 100 feet ahead of the vehicle","<A) One within 10 feet of the rear of
the vehicle, one about 100 feet to the rear, and one about 100 feet ahead of the
vehicle"
"If you are convicted for driving under the influence while driving a commercial
vehicle, and this is your first offense, you will most likely get:","<A) A fine
<B) Jail time
<C) Loss of your CDL for one year
<D) All of the above","<C) Loss of your CDL for one year"
"Front end header boards:","<A) Are required by federal law
<B) Should be used when hauling loose loads
<C) Protect you from your cargo in a crash or emergency stop
<D) All of the above","<C) Protect you from your cargo in a crash or emergency
stop"
"The formula for stopping distance with air brakes is?","<A) Perception Distance +
Reaction Distance + Braking Distance = Total Stopping Distance
<B) Perception Distance + Reaction Distance = Total Stopping Distance
<C) Perception Distance + Braking Distance = Total Stopping Distance
<D) Reaction Distance + Braking Distance = Total Stopping Distance","<A) Perception
Distance + Reaction Distance + Braking Distance = Total Stopping Distance"
"Which of these statements about driving in areas with strong winds is true?","<A)
You should drive alongside other vehicles to help break up the wind
<B) The lighter your vehicle, the less trouble you will have with the wind
<C) Winds are especially a problem when coming out of tunnels
<D) You can safely ignore wind warnings when driving heavy vehicles","<C) Winds are
especially a problem when coming out of tunnels"
"Which of these statements about crossing or entering traffic with a heavy vehicle
is true?","<A) Light vehicles should always yield to your heavy vehicle
<B) Because of your vehicle's size, other drivers will always be aware of your
presence
<C) You need a much larger gap to enter traffic than you would in a car
<D) The best way to enter traffic is to accelerate quickly and merge","<C) You need
a much larger gap to enter traffic than you would in a car"
"If a vehicle continues to drive in your blind spot you should?","<A) Speed up
<B) Slow down
<C) Change lanes
<D) Honk your horn","<B) Slow down"
"You are driving a 40-foot vehicle at 45 mph. Driving conditions are ideal. 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
<D) 6 seconds","<C) 5 seconds"
"Axle weight means the following?","<A) The maximum weight a vehicle can carry
<B) The weight transmitted to the ground by one axle or one set of axles
<C) The weight of the vehicle without cargo
<D) The weight of the cargo only","<B) The weight transmitted to the ground by one
axle or one set of axles"
"The new BAC or blood alcohol concentration for commercial drivers to be considered
intoxicated when driving a commercial vehicle is:","<A) .08%
<B) .04%
<C) .02%
<D) .00%","<B) .04%"
"Which of these statements about brakes is true?","<A) The heavier the vehicle, the
more work the brakes must do to stop it
<B) Brake drums cool very quickly when the vehicle is moving fast
<C) Brake linings wear thinner when you use the brakes a lot
<D) All of the above","<D) All of the above"
"Your vehicle is in a traffic emergency and may collide with another vehicle if you
do not act. 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
<D) Never steer to the right in a traffic emergency","<A) You can almost always
turn to miss an obstacle more quickly than you can stop"
"A moving vehicle ahead of you has a red triangle with an orange center on the
rear. What does this mean?","<A) It is hauling hazardous materials
<B) It is a slow-moving vehicle
<C) It is wider than normal
<D) The driver is hard of hearing","<B) It is a slow-moving vehicle"
"The parking brake should be tested while the vehicle is:","<A) Moving slowly
forward
<B) Moving slowly backward
<C) Stopped
<D) None of the above","<A) Moving slowly forward"
"A driver's grid log, if required:","<A) Must be kept for 7 days
<B) Must be kept for 30 days
<C) Must be kept for 6 months
<D) Must be kept for 1 year","<C) Must be kept for 6 months"
"Under-loaded front axles can cause the following:","<A) Poor traction
<B) Poor steering
<C) Tendency to skid
<D) All of the above","<D) All of the above"
"What should you do when your vehicle hydroplanes?","<A) Accelerate slightly
<B) Apply the brakes firmly
<C) Release the accelerator
<D) Turn sharply to one side","<C) Release the accelerator"
"You are 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 escape route
<D) All of the above","<D) All of the above"
"Which of these statements about certain types of cargo is true?","<A) Unstable
loads such as hanging meat or livestock can require extra caution on curves
<B) Oversize loads can be hauled without special permits during daylight hours
<C) When liquids are hauled, the tank should always be filled to the top
<D) Loads that consist of liquids in bulk do not need to be baffled","<A) Unstable
loads such as hanging meat or livestock can require extra caution on curves"
"You do not have a hazardous materials endorsement on your commercial driver's
license. When can you drive a vehicle hauling hazardous materials?","<A) When the
load does not require placards
<B) When you are accompanied by a driver with a hazardous materials endorsement
<C) When the load is less than 1000 pounds
<D) Never","<A) When the load does not require placards"
"You should stop driving:","<A) After 5 hours
<B) After 10 hours
<C) When you become sleepy
<D) After 3 hours","<C) When you become sleepy"
"The amount of liquid to load into a tank depends on:","<A) The amount the liquid
will expand in transit
<B) The weight of the liquid
<C) The legal weight limits
<D) All of the above","<D) All of the above"
"The basic two reasons to cover your cargo are 1. to protect the cargo from the
weather and 2.","<A) To protect the cargo from theft
<B) To protect the cargo from damage
<C) To protect other drivers from the cargo
<D) To protect the cargo from the sun","<C) To protect other drivers from the
cargo"
"There are three types of vehicle inspections, which one is one of them?","<A) Pre-
trip inspection
<B) Mid-trip inspection
<C) Post-trip inspection
<D) All of the above","<D) All of the above"
"Inspect your cargo after you have driven","<A) 50 miles
<B) 100 miles
<C) 150 miles
<D) 200 miles","<A) 50 miles"
"According to the driver's manual, why should you limit the use of your horn?","<A)
It can startle other drivers
<B) It can damage your hearing
<C) It can be misunderstood
<D) All of the above","<C) It can be misunderstood"
"Which of these can cause a fire?","<A) Under-inflated tires
<B) Loose fuel connections
<C) Worn electrical insulation
<D) All of the above","<D) All of the above"
"You are checking your brakes and suspension system for a pre-trip inspection.
Which of these statements is true?","<A) Brake shoes should not have oil, grease,
or brake fluid on them
<B) Cracked brake drums are acceptable, but drums with gouges are not
<C) Brake linings with rivets showing near the edge are acceptable
<D) None of the above","<A) Brake shoes should not have oil, grease, or brake fluid
on them"
"You are driving on a two-lane road. An oncoming driver drifts into your lane and
is headed straight for you. Which of these is generally the best action?","<A) Hard
braking
<B) Steer to the right
<C) Steer onto the shoulder
<D) Steer to the left","<C) Steer onto the shoulder"
"For an average commercial vehicle, being driven at 55 mph on dry pavement it will
take about _____ to bring the vehicle to a stop.","<A) 100 feet
<B) 200 feet
<C) 300 feet
<D) 400 feet","<C) 300 feet"
"What happens when tar heats up?","<A) It becomes more slippery
<B) It becomes less slippery
<C) It has no effect on driving
<D) None of the above","<A) It becomes more slippery"
"In snow and ice, you should reduce your speed by?","<A) 1/3
<B) 1/2
<C) 2/3
<D) 3/4","<B) 1/2"
"How many tie-downs are required for a 20-foot load?","<A) 1
<B) 2
<C) 3
<D) 4","<B) 2"
"It has just reached freezing. Which of the following areas may be slippery?","<A)
Shaded areas
<B) Bridges
<C) Overpasses
<D) All of the above","<D) All of the above"
"Which of the following statements about an escape ramp is FALSE?","<A) They are
designed to slow down runaway vehicles
<B) They are usually located on steep downgrades
<C) They should only be used as a last resort
<D) They are always paved","<D) They are always paved"
"You should inspect wheel bearing seals for","<A) Cracks
<B) Leaks
<C) Looseness
<D) All of the above","<B) Leaks"
"Before transporting a sealed load, you must check","<A) The seal number
<B) The weight of the load
<C) The contents of the load
<D) All of the above","<A) The seal number"
"While driving at night, which lights should you use as often as you can?","<A)
High beams
<B) Low beams
<C) Fog lights
<D) Hazard lights","<B) Low beams"
"If the engine is not overheated, is it completely safe to remove the radiator
cap?","<A) Yes, if the engine is not running
<B) Yes, if you use a rag
<C) No, not until the system has cooled
<D) Yes, if you do it slowly","<C) No, not until the system has cooled"
"Your emergency kit does NOT need to include","<A) Spare electrical fuses
<B) Warning devices for parked vehicles
<C) Tire chains
<D) Extra fuel","<D> Extra fuel"