1. 1. Which of the following is a recommended procedure, when unloading
students ?
A. Put the transmission in neutral gear and your foot on the brake
B. Have the students remained seated until they are told to exit.
C. Position yourself outside the bus in front of crossover mirrors
to supervise unloading.
2 . After deciding the type of an evacuation that is necessary, the
next step you must take is :
A. Notifying the dispatch office of the evacuation.
B. Dangling the radio microphone out of the driver's window for
later use.
C. Securing the bus.
3 . A driver who misses a child's unloading,stop along the route should :
A. Back up to the missed stop. a
B. Discharge the child at the next stop.
C. Radio the dispatcher for direction and follow local procedures.
4 . The CDL manual indicates the last step in picking up students at
the bus stop is to :
A . Place transmission in park or neutral and set parking brake at
each stop.
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B. Make final check to confir all traffic has stopped before
-4opening the bus door an signaling students to apdroach. .-2/--.-t..8 -:
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C. Open the service door just enough to activate the alternating
red lights when traffic is a safe distance from the bus.
5. If the gates at a railroad-highway crossing appear to be stuck in
the down position, you should : -.--- --
A. Wait for a few minutes to make sure there is no train, then
drive around the gate.
B. Radio your dispatcher or call for help from a law enforcement
officer.
C. Ask another motorist to aist you in crossing.
6. Which of following statements about bus evacuation procedures
true ?
If time
If time
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allows set flares out before evacuating the bus.
*a- notiE-che dispatch of£ice of evacuation
conditions and type of assistance neded.
C . If time allows walk through the bus and close all windows.
2. - > - 7. The blind spot behing the bus could extend up to
- a = . - -.- --- feet behind
the bus.
A* 100
B. 400
C. 200
8. The CDL manual indicates that hazard lights should be activated at
least feet before a railroad-highway crossing.
9. Which of the following procedures should be followed when driving
a school bus in high wlrnds ?
A. Avoid pulling off the road to wait.
B. Speed up to get away from the wind as quickly as possible.
C. Keep a strong grip on the steering wheel and try to anticipate
gusts.
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10. At bus stop where more than one child is unloaded, which procedure
is most likely to prevent an unloading accident ?
A . Driver ensures students are seated on the bus before leaving
the stop.
B. Driver counts students as they disembark and re-counts befor
moving the bus.
C. Students cross the street one at a time not as a group.
11. The most dangerous times during a school bus ride are :
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A . When students are unrdlY on the bus.
B. When loading & u n l ~ i i 3 3students.
c. Crossing highway-rail crossing.
12. If a student or students must cross the roadway they should walk
approximately- ----- '-"-.-- --- feet away from the side of the bus.
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13. Which of the following is a reason to evacuate a school bus ?
A. The bus is stalled on railroad tracks & there is no train
in sight.
B. The bus is stalled on the shoulder of a 4 lane divided highway
and it is getting out inside.
6 . The bus ABS warning lights is on.
3. 14. Which of the following statements about handling a serious
problem on the bus is true ?
A . If you feel a student can cause a serious safety problem,
you should put the student off the bus and call your dispatcher.
B. Never put a student off the bus except at designated bus stops
or at a school.
from the bus.
e. If time allows you should have the dispatcher call the
1 5 . Which of the following information will confirm, you are driving a
vehicle with antilock brakes ?
A . Certification on the driver-side door.
B. Red indicator lamps on the brake cylinder.
C. A yellow ABS malfunction lamp on the instrument panel will
light, when you start the engine.
1 6 . If your antilock braking system stop working, you should :
A. Stop the bus and call your dispatcher.
B. Drive normally, but get the system services as soon as possib
C. Drive at a lower speed and wait for normal maintenance.
1 7 . Which of the following is a recommended procedure, when loading
students at school ?
A. Ensure the ignition switch is on.
B. Remove the key from the ignition, i f . y o u are leaving the
compartment.
C. Position yourself inside the bus to direct seat assignments.
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18;' What is the primary purRose of the crossover mirror system on
ol bus
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A . To help the bus driver change lanes in heavy traffic.
B. To help the bus driver see a child in the danger zones around fl
the bus.
C . To help the bus driver check the flashing lights.
C
19. Which of the following is a recommended procedure for conducting
a post trip inspection ? A
A. Sweep and clean the inside of the bus.
B. You should walk through the bus and around the bus.
C. Any problem or special situation should be noted and reported
monthly.
20. If the gate comes down as you are- across a r a i l r o a d
highway crossing, you should : -A. Back up until you are off the tracks.
B. Drive through the gate.
C . Stop immediately and call your di.spatcher.
4. 21. When stopping at a railroad-highway crossing, drivers must stop
no closer than :
A. 10 feet Erorn the tracks
B. 20 feet from the tracks .
C. 15 feet from the tracks
22. If students must cross the street, when they get off the bus,
which statement is true ?
A. When the driver signals it is safe to proceed across the
street, students should run across to reduce their exposure
to traffic.
B. Before crossing,students should make eye contact with the
bus driver and wait for the drivers signal that it'hsafe
to proceed.
running over a child is eliminated.
C. If the bus is equipped with a crossing gate the danger of L.,
23. You should adjust the outside left and right side flat mirrors
to see :
A. 200 feet behind the bus D
B. The entire area to the rear of the mirror along the side
of the bus.
C. The right front and the left rear tires touching the ground.
-24. During loading and unloading students, you should check
your mirrors :
A . After re-entering traffic
B. After you close the door
C. Continuously- h,gnp&~rr,,~cL',,J I I ~ - ~ ; . ~ ~ ~ L .
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25. Which of the following statements about special dangers of loading
and unloading is true ?
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A. Students should be told-to leave any object and
move to a point of s=ty out of the zones and get
the drivers.
B. Attention to retrive the object.
26. What is the safest way to handle unruly behavior on the bus ?
A. Keep checking the rearview mirror, so you can see.,what is
happening and report to the principal.
B. Have the unruly students move to the front of the bus.
firmly tell the students what behavior you expect of them.
C. Pull off the road in a safe direction,secure the bus stand up,
5. 27. Antilock braking systems : A
A . Work only when you activate the in cab switch.
C. Shorten your stopping distance.
B. Keep your wheels from locking up during hard brake
28. Which of the following statements best explains, what to do.
when a school bus Is on the tracks a t ' a railroad-highwa;
crossing ? -6&:< L. ~p +p)
A . Driver should evacuate t h e bus and have students form in a
group in the back of the bus.
B. Driver should evacuate the bus and move students away from
the tracks on an angle toward the oncoming train.
direction.
C. Driver should keep everyone quiet and call t h e dispatcher f o r
6. GeneralKnowledge
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d3. Where mustyou keepshippbgpapetswhentransportinghazardommateriais?
A , Underthed M s seat
:.gj~na pouchon the c ~ d sdoar oron the seat=*.
c, Inthe gfwemmparbnenf which must be locked.
44. Onecanmmgnke h ~ d o wmaterialsby iooking atthe container"s .
$J label
8 . hs~e..
45. To preventbrake "fade*, you should:
/%:. select agearwhichwill keepyourvehicleto asafespeedon steepdcmmg&sC.
B . applycoqtmthardpmsure onthe brakeswhen drMngdormhlfl.
-c . wast dawn hills that arsnotvecy steep inches.
46. When you are drivingongrades, which of these Isthe best way to choosea safespeed?
A. Ifyou havea lightload, ypu cango faster thanthosewith a heavyload.
Ay BasedonyourW W e and itscargo, select a safespeedmatiswithin theposted
c . FoUawthe vehidein frontof p u .
47. Trucksand busesafe.subjecttocertainhwa. mgulaUotls,and l~~gtrictlorw,Which d €he= staterrrentsis
t ~ a ?
A. Cwntyand city laws notapetohicksandbusesengagedin interstatecommerce.
6 . FederalmgutabIonsapply onlytotrucksand busesdriven at least50 miles on a trip.
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(6-hm:andmstddbmcsn vary fbm placebplace? . .- . . .
48 WhS~hs&&merttistrue?
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A a Most peopleare mote a h t atnight than duringthe day.
/8 . Most hinardsareeasktoseeatnightthan duringtheday.
;6.';Manyheavyvehideaccidents occur behueenmidnightand 6 a.m.
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. 49. When confrontedby an aggressivedriver,the very ffrst thing you shoulddo k:
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: A. makeevery attempttogetoutoftheit way.
b.,urO'
8 . maintainyour position.
c . gesturethatyou madea mistake.
7. .%
General Knowledge
38 I Whenhydrorrlle btPkaafall whM drlvlng,the 8y8trPm won't builduppt~eureand ths brakepedalwill fael
spongyor goto tho floor, What ac!lon shouldyou tab?
Pushdawrr on the brake pedala8harda$you can.
Pumpthe brakepedalto guncrabpressure. .
. .
incmwthr Iikeliood.ofj&kknMing when braking.
a
/ (J) I-i. the 11kil~ho6bof a rearwheel .kid when brakin^.
c , oiveyou mom control wetMs vehidewhen braking.
-A. pemrItkssmaximurnaxfewebhtfor axlesthat areclosetogether.
B . pemlt((MImaximumaxloweighttoraxles hata nfar apart
c , pennitthe lamemeximumaxls weight for any axb spacing.
rrrbautloadlngcargo I8 tokeepthe load:
mkeaandeurpenalon mi- tor a pre-tdp inspection. ~ h ~ c hot these
A . Just om mbhgbat8prhg la not dengemus.
B . Sprlng hangarsthatarecracked butMIa ntight arenotdawous.
-c . Breksahoar 8 h J dnot haveol),grease,or bmkefluid on them.
41 whlahaSthr,1- cannotbec W k d atMar m r the?
A . Hmdllpkts,bmkalight& and ctaarencelights
B . TurnWnel8, taWghk, end clearanceligm
J C . Turnsigns$, brakaQhb, and four-waylleshen
8. A. you can see ~ p p yfrom othervehicles.
B, youroutsidemimrshaveiceonthem.
youcannotseethe exhaustof othervehicles. .- - H I _ _
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30. The bestdriversare thosewhowatch and prepatefor hazards. Thtsiscalled being:
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8. defensive.
-31. Whichofthamisadangerofcrossingrailroadtracks oMlrt roede? .
A. Thegrwndunderneaththetracksmay notbe,stabk.
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B .YoucouMgethunguphalfway t h e m .
+ c . Yourtirescouldsinkintothe dirtand notaossthehacks.
B . the bain tBn8thef& bpush the brakepedalbthetimem8
JC.the eyes.- a hazardtothetimethe brain knowsitisa
33. Yourvehkk le Inatraffk emergencyand maycotlid%with
. Whichoftheseisagoodruietaremam~atsuchatbne?
A . You canalmostalwaysturntomissanobstsclemureq u w
8. Sbppbgisalways~~actiMlEnatrafkemrgency.
c .' Leafingbhe'ro;MIsaWaysmomriskythan Wnganatherveh-.
34. Yourvehkk hashydraulicbakes. Whlletravelbgona level road,you pressthe brakepedalandfind
thatotgoestothefloor. W h k h o f t h 8 1 8 8 ~ ~ i s C n r e 3
A. TheparMng brakewill notworkeitherbecauseitispertofthe
c Shifting lntonauQeiwiR helpslowtheveh'tde.
oe.Pumpingthe brakepedalmaybringthe pressureupsoyoucanstop
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0.A. helpavdddamagetoWWes.
6 . C(UUlOtbeuoedbyCwWntypesofb8avyvehi.
9. General Knowtedge
29. Which of these is usuaflytrue about drhflngIntunnels?
A . Headlightsarerequired by I*.
B . there may bE) msswinds when exiting.
--..-+- c . Speedsate limitedto 30mph or less.
30.When driving through work zones, you should:
lr. A . reducespeed Only ifworkers are close lo roadway,
8 . turn on yourparking lights.t
c-om pI%erhentd[op:,o>s . ...
31. A round, blackan yellow warning sfgn means:
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A . slow down, took and listen,and be preparedla stop ifa train is approaching.
B . low overpass ahead.
c . school crossing ahead.
32- "Perception dbtance" is the distance your vehicle travels from the time:
A . the eyes see a hazardto thelime the foot pushesthe brake pedal.
8 . the braintells the foot lo push the brake pedalto the time thefoot responds.
, c . the eyes seea hazard tothe time the brain knows itisa hazard.
33 Hydroplaning:
4.o~~ when there is a lot of water. .
& 5 . cannot occurwhen driving through a puddle.
c . is morelike-la,~:~,
34 When braklngfor an emergency stopwlth a vehicle that has antilock brakes,you should:
A . apply fullbrakes.
,r. B . pumpthe brakes untilABS takesover.
c , brake wi!h enough forceto maintaincontrol.
39.If you needto leavethe road in a traffic emergency,you shoukl: /--,
A . try togetall wheels off the pavement.
,,/' e. avold brakinguntilyour speed hasdroppedto about20 mph.
c , avoid the shoulderbecausemost shoulberswill not support slargevehicle.
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10. 8 .When isitnecessaryto learnhowa ireextlngulsherworks?.. -
9~eforea fire hahappans
B . Onlywhen a fire happens
c , Onlywhenyou amtransporting Mmablematerials
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B B . ~ h i ~ h ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~-( g ~ ~ ~ ~ a r x f i b aw p v-~QPE~Q-
10-Whichof these istrueabouttheuseof a heaten
@ When drivinginwinter weatber, you shouldcheck thatthe heater isworking properlybeforestartingyowtrip.
B . You must haveat feastoneextra heater,such asa mirrorheater, battery box heater, orfuel tank heater,whe
drivingin temperatures belowfreezing.
c. Ifyou feelsleepy, warmingyourcabwith the heaterwill helpyou stay alert ,
1.1.You-arestarting yourvehicle in motionfronr a stop. As you apply p~wertothedrivewheels, they startto
spin. You should:
0take your hioffthe accelerator.
8. takeyourfootoffthe aderatorand-applythe brakes.
c.ify alowergear.
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12. To answerthis question, refer'tothe diagram onyour handout. Youwish tob mdgMfrom onetwo-Iane,
two-way streettoanother.-Your vehicle isso longthatyou mustswingwideto makethe turn. Whtch of
thesefigures shows'howthe turnshould be
A . FigureA ...
c . FigureC
13. Why 5s itimportanttoshiftgears correctly?
@ KeepmnbDlof thevehicle.
8 . Keeptheenginewarm.
c . Keeptheengineoilflowing.
14. If you havea heavy loadthat isslowlng.youdownon an upgrade,you should:
@ shatintoa lowergear.
g . exitthe road untiltraffic is lighter.
c . driveontheshouldersootherscan passeasity.
11. General Knowledge
29. Which of these is NOTtrue about engtne beltsinhotweather?
,, @ Cracking slikely to occur butis nota safety-threat-1 . -
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. Youcan checkthe tightnessif the beltsby pressingon them.,
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c. Loosebeltswill notturnthewater pumpandlorfan on propedy.
30 You may get hungupon railroadtracks it
A. you cross doubletracks too slowly.
B . thetracks havea steepapproach.
you trytoshiftgearswhen crossing.
31-Which of these isa dangerof crossing railroadtracks ondirt roads?
A . Theground underneaththe tracks may not be stable. A
B . You could get hungup halfway acrossthe tracks. / f 1
,@Your tirescould sink intothe dMand not crossthe tracks. W- c5'
32-"Perceptiondistance"isthe distanceyour vehicletravelsfrom the time:
5 A . the eyes see a hazardtottre time the foot pushesthe brakepedal.
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B . the braintells thefoot to push the brake pedal to thetimethefootresponds.
@ the eyes see a hazard to the timethe brainknows. . it is a hazard. W
33. You amdriving on a straight, levelhighwayat 50 mph. There are no vehicles infront of you. Suddenly a
tire blows out onyourvehicle. What should you dofirst?
aStay offthe brakeuntil thevehicle hassloweddown.
B . Beg-inlightbraking.
c . Beginemergencybraking.
34. Which ofthe belowisNOTcharacteristicof a fronttirefailure?
A . Steeringwheel twisting
@ Vehicle fishtail
c. Difficultsteering k..
35. Inthe eventof a rearatirefailure, dualreartires:
A . may preventvibrationorthumping./-
@ will usually preventfishtail.
c . willallowyou to brakeimmediately.
12. General Knowledge
36. Which ofthese happenswhen a tire blows out at highwayspeed?
A . A vibratingfeeling
@ A hieing sound
c . A rapiddrop inspeed to less than 20 rnph
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37. Controlledbraking:
A . involveslockingthe wheels for short periods of time. 4
,. @ is used keeba vehicle in a straight linewhen braking.
c. should only be usedwith hydrhulicbrakes.
39.Which of these statementsabout cargoloadingistrue?
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A . The legal maximumweighta1lowed.b~a state can beconsidered safe for all drivingconditions.
@ State lawsdictatelegalweight limits.
c. If cargoisloaded bythe shipper,thedriver is notresponsiblefor overloading.
39.Where or how iscargo blocking used?
A . Loosefyaroundthe cargo
B . Fromthe upperpartof the cargo tothefloor
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@ inthe front, back, andlorsides of thecargo
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4.How many missingor broken leaves in any leaf spring will cause a commercial vehicle tobe placed out
of sewice?
@ One-four@ of the total number
B . One-third of thetotal number
c . One-haff of the total number
41. You erecheckingyour wheels and rimsfor a pre-tripinspecyon. Which ofthesestatements bi true?
@ Rustaroundwheel nutsmay meanthat they are loose.
/B . A vehicle can besafelydrivenwith one missinglugnuton awheel.
c . Mismatchedlock ringscan be usedon the same vehicle.
42. You amcheckingyoursteeringand exhaustsystems in a pre-tripinspeon. Which ofthese problems,
if found, should befixed beforethe vehicle isdriven?
A . Oilon the tie rod.
g . Grey smoke from the exhaust pipe.
@ Steeringwheel playof morethan 10deg~es(2 incheson a 20-inch steering wheel).
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13. - ? &
GeneralKnowledge
1 ."Impliedconsent" means:
A. it is understoodthatyou may drink alcohol now and then.
@ you havegivenyour consenttubetested for alcohol in your blood.
c. you havegivenyour consentto inspection of your vehide for alcohol.
2 .Medicines usedto treat the common cold:
. canstill be usedwhile driving ifyou onlytake halfthe regulardosage.
6 . should only beusedwhen driving indaytime.
mftenmakeyou sleepyandthus should not be used while driving.
3 .Which ofthese istrue regardingthe useof drugswhile driving?
@ Presciiptiondrugsareallowedif a doctorsaysthe drugswill riotaffect safe drivingabilii.
6 . Noprescriptionur nonprescriptiondrugsareallowedat any time,for any reason.
,. c. Useof amphetamines, like"speedn,is allowed if you areusingthe drugstostay awake.
4 .Which of these istrue about rimingauthoritier,after an accidentm u m ?
A . An exact l8cationis notnecessary,just identifythe roadandthe vehiclesinvolved.
4Ifyou have a CB radio, useitto notify policebeforeexiting your vehicle.
cir
You shouldnotifyauthoritiesabout an accklent beforedoing anythingelse. . - .
5 .If your antilock brakingsystem is notworking, you should:
A . notdrive untilit is repaired. . .
@ drive normally,butget Me system serviced soon.
.
c . drive at a lowerspeed and getlhesystem S ~ M C ~soon.
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6 .Whkh files can you usewater to putout? .
,@Tirefires
, Gasolinefires
c . Electricalfires
7 .MostskMs:
A . happenon ice.
-re caused by goingtoo fast or trying to stop tooquickly.
'a c . will npt happenwith radial ires.
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14. General Knowledge
36.What shouldyou dowhen your vehicle hydroplanes?
A . Startstab braking.
-B . Rele-asethe accelerator.
c . Accelerate slightly.
, 37. Ifa straight vehicle (no trailer or articulation) goes intoa front-wheel skid, itwill:
and s p i ~ h -+ ' .
, 0 . go straightaheadeven if the steeringwheel isturned.
+c . go straight ahead butwill turn if you turn the steeringwheel.
38 Where or how is cargo blockingused?
A. Looselyaroundthe cargo
, From the upper partof the cargoto the floor
+C . In the front, back, andfor sides of the cargo
39. One reasonthat dry bulk tanks requirespecialcare Is:
a t h e loadcanshift.
B . they canonly be filled halfivay.
C . they can easily catch fire.
40. When a coolantcontaineris partof a pressurizedsystem, which of these is true?
A . The radiatorcap can be safely remwedand coolantaddedwhile the engine is hot
--w-ee)<-W a ~ ~ ~ n s ~ 6 b - a ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ... -
f c . You cancheck the coolant level of a hotengine.
41. Ifyou haveto makea vehicle inspectionreport,you mustsign it:
A . whenany defectsare noted,whether they arecertifiedto be repairedornotneededto be repaired.
B . only when defectsare notedthat arecertifiedto be repaired.
c . onlywhen defects are notedthat arecertifiedto not need repair. @/-
42. Duringan inspectionof hydraulic brakes,youshould pumpthe brake pedalthree tim~~thmappIy4bk
pressureto the pedalforfive&econds. If the brakee?,mmmm~we8yTfii"epedalshould:
-3 -
A . depressslightly.
6 , sink to the flow. c
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c nu4 mo/€
15. General Knowledge
29 What isthe bestsdvlce for driverewhen a heevy folg occum?- -
. A . Park at a rest area or truck stop until the log has lifted.
~ ~ s t d y ;a?atket.btiveSHdyhit-yw7-.-.
c . Alternateyour low and highbeamsto improve your vision.
30. You are drivingon a two-lane road. An oncoming driver drift8 Lnta your tan8 and is headedstraight far
you. Whlch of these is most often the beet actionto take?
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A , Hardbraking.
B Stear to the right,
C..) . .1 . .
c , Steer onto the left shoulder.
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What does the markingmean?
34 - You can e w a marking on a vehicle ahead of you. The markingisa red trlangle wlth an orangecenter.
.
,-( A . It may be a slow-moving vehicle.
.. 8-JBe11ekkishaulinghaza7dousmaterials.
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c . It is beingdriven by a student driver.
32. Sometimes you must leavethe toad to avoid a hazardor emergency. Whenyou do so,you should keep
inmind that:
A . mostshouldemarg not strong enoughto support the weight of a largevehicle.
'E , it is lessdangerous to driveonto the shoulder than to risk a alli8ion.
, YOU may ktinableto reenter theroad because of the gravel uaed on shoulders.
33. Whlch of these iscorrect about emergencyorevasive actlon?
,, . A . Stoppingisalways the safest thing to do In an ernergency.
B . In order to turn qulckly, you must havea firm grip on the steering wheel.
c . You can ususlly stop more quicklythan you can turn to miss an obstacle. w
34 a What doesernergency brakingmean?
A . Pushingdown on the brake pedalas hard as you can.
-- 8 , Respondingta a hazardby slowing the vehicle.
c . Usingthe vehicle'semergencybrake,
35 - Which of these Is NOTttus about braking in an emergency altuatlan?
,- A . You should brake in a way that will keepyour vehicle in a straight line.
@ It is not importanthowyou brake in an emergencysitqation.
..+...,-c . You should avoid usingthe brakes untilyour speed is down to 20 mph.
16. A . A P ~ M ~ J*r#(e 1.t new.
8 tr@;tf of ym LT+?Q+~J w ~ k fy ~ ~ d ~ f@
I d . Baeklnga camemla! vehble Is:
-A , alwaysdangerous.
0 , not dangerous isyou havea helper,
C . not dangwoqsifyou do nothave toturn.
07. HOWtav should a driver look ahead of thevehlclewhlle drlvlng?
m
A . 3-8 seconds
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8 . 12-f5seoonds- ---
c , ~ 1 ~ ~ ~ ~
C
18 You should alwaysturn on your 6wav emergency flashed wkwou:
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A . cross raijroadtracks.
0 , drive through mountains.
--c . park on the side of the mad.. -.
10. You shouldsbnal con!lnuoytl!&w_?i@turning.beea*:.-- . 1 -.. '8,L A . you needboth titids on the wheelto turn s&ly.
17. GENERALKNOWZEDGE.
1.When a coolant containersis part of pressured system,which of this istrue?
a. The radiatorcop can be safety removed and coolant added while the engine is not
working.
b. You never need to check the such a system. c
c. You can check the coolant level a hot engine.
2. Which ofthis is good thing to do when driving at night?
a. Keep your speed slow enough that you can stop within the range of your headlights.
b. Wear sunglasses. A
c. Look directly at on comingbeadliphts only briefly.
3. You are driving a new truck with a manual transmission. What gear will you probably
have to use to take a long, step down hill?
a. A higher gear than you would use to climb the hill.
b. A lower gear than you would use to climb the hill.
c. None, newer trucks can coast down hills.
4. Which fires can you use water to put out?
a. Electricalfires.
b. Tire fires.
c. Gasolinefires.
5. Stabbraking:
a. Should never be used.
b. Should only be used on slick roads.
c. Involvesreleasingthe brakes only after the wheels lockup.
6. Implied consent means:
a. It is understood that you can drink alcohol now and then.
b. That you have given your consent to be tested for alcohol inyour blood.
c. Havinggiven your consent to have your vehicle inspected for alcohol,
7. Which of this should not be tested whilethe vehicle is stopped?
a. Servicebrake.
b. Parking brake.
c. Hydraulicbrake.
8. You are checking your brakes and suspension system for a pre-trip inspection. Which of
this statementsis true?
a. Brake shoesshould not have oil, greaseor brake fluid on them.
b.Brakes pads should not have brake fluid on them.
c. Just one missing leaf in a leaf springis not dangerous.
18. 9. After you make a vehicle inspection report, you must sign in:
a. When any defects are noted, whether they are certified to be repaired or not needed to
be repaired.
b. Only when defects are noted that are certified to be required.
c. Only when defectsare noted that are certified to not need repaired.
10.Which of the below is not characterizeof a fiont tire failure?
a. Steeringwheel "twistingyy
b. Vehicle ''fishtail"
c. Difficult steering.
11.What is the proper way to hold a steeringwheel?
a. With both hands closetogether near the top of the wheel.
b. With both hands closetogether near the bottom of the wheel.
c. Wlth both hands on opposite sides of the wheel.
12.Which of these istrue about mirrors adjustment.
a. You should adjust your mirrors prior to startingyour trip.
b. You can adjust the mirrorswhile you are driving
c. The mirrors can be adjusted correctly even if the trailers is not straight.
13.What is countersteering?
a. Turning the steeringwheel counterclockwise.
b. Using the steeringaxlebrokes to prevent oversteering
c. Turning the wheel back in the other directionoften steeringto avoid a trdic emergency c
' 1 14. The distancethat you should look ahead of your vehiclewhile drivingamountsto
about miles for highway speed.
a. 1/8
15.Why willyour vehicle speed naturally increase on downgrades?
a. The engine runs smoother
'b. Gravity
c. Lock of traction
16.Which of these pieces of emergencyequipment must alwaysbe carried in yourvehicle?
a. Circuit breakers
b. First aid kit.
c. Wamhg devices for parked vehicle.
C
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17.During a vehicle inspection, checkingthe will not help prevent a fire.
/ 9 .a. Cargo ventilation
b. Battery fluid level
19. c. Electrical systeminsulation.
18. You should signal continuouslywhile turningbecause:
a. you need both hands onthe wheel to turn safely.
b. It is illegal to turn offsignal before completinga tum
c. Most vehicle have self cancelingsignals.
19.Which ofthese statementsabout backing a heavyvehicle is true?
a. You should avoid backingwheneveryou can
b. It is saferto back towardthe right side ofthe vehiclethantoward the driver's side.
c. Helpers should be out ofthe driver's sight anduse only voice (spoken) signalsto
A
communicate with the driver.
20.Which ofthese figuresis true.
21. The purposeof retardersisto:
a.Help slow thevehiclewhile drivingand reducebrakewear.
b. Apply extrabraking power to the non-driving axles.
c. help prevent skids.
22. Most seriousskies result fiom:
a. turningsharply
b. acceleratingtoo fast
c. drivingto fast for road condition
23. When parked at the sideofroad on a highwayyou should:
a. Put on emergencydevicesduring 30 minutes
b. Put on 4 way emergencyflashers
c. Put on taillights
20. ..'24.You are checkingsteering and exhaust system in a pre-trip inspection. Which.ofthis
problems, if found should be fixed before vehicle is driven?
a. Oil on the tiedrod.
b. Gray smoke &omexhaust pipe.
c. Steeringwill play of more that 10degrees.
25. You do not have a HazardousMaterialsEndorsement on your CDL license. You can
drive a vehicle handling hazardous materials when:
a. The GVWR is 26001 pounds or less.
b. The vehicle does not require placards.
c. A person who has Hazardous MaterialsEndorsement rideswith you.
26. To avoid a crash, you had to drive onto the right shoulder. You are now driving at
40 MPH on the shoulder. How should you move back onto pavement.
a. If the shoulderis clear ,stay on it until your vehicle has come to aop. Then move back Aonto the pavement when it is safe.
b. Brake hard to slow the vehicle, then steer sharply onto the pavement.
c. Keep moving at the present speed and steer very gently back ontothe pavement.
27. Containeredloads:
a. Should comewith own devicesand locks.
b. Used when fieight carried part way by rail or ship.
c. Do not require driver inspection.
28. In your mirror, you see car approachingfiom the rear .Thenext time you check
mirror, you do not seethe car. You wish to changethe lines .You should:
a. Wait to change the lines until you are sure, the car is not in your blind spot.
b. Ease intothe lane slowly, sothe car can get out of way ifit is beside you.
c. Assume here is no car beside you and change lines.
A
29. When you doublethe speed, vehicle times destructivepower inthe went of
crash.
a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
a YOUare startingyour vehicle in motion from a stop. As you apply power to the drive
wheels, they start to spin. You should:
a. Taleyour foot off accelerator
b. take your foot off acceleratorand apply the breaks
A
c. try a lower gear
31. What is emergency brake?
a. Push down brake a hard as you can.
b. Respond to hazard by slowingdown.
21. c. use of emergency brake.
32. Placards must be:
a. Displayed on vehicle with hazard materials
b. Put it fiont of the vehicle
c. Put on all 4 sidesof the vehicle
33. You are driving a new truck with a manual transmission. What gear willyou
probably have to use take a long, sleep downhillgrade?
a. The samegear you would use to climb the hill.
b. A lower gear than you would use to climb the hill
c. A higher gear thanyou would use to climb the hill.
34. The carsuddenly cuts of in fiont of you. What you should not do ?
a.-Stay closebehind car
b. Slow down
c. Change lanes.
35. What to do if you are sure ,if you have enough overhead clearance.
a. Slow down and try to driveunder on object
b. Find another route with no objectsto driveunder
c. Estimateheight of the object if not posted.
36. You are driving a heavy vehicle. You must exit a highway using an off ramp that
curves downhill. You should:
a. Slowdown to a safe speed before the curve.
b. Slow to the posted speed limit for the off ram.
c. Wait until you are in the curvebefore downshifting
37. Which of those statements about stayingalert to drive is true?
a. A half-hour break for coffeewill do more to keep you alertthana half-hour nap
b. Sleep isthe only thing that can overcomefatigue
c. There are drugs that can overcomebeing tired.
38. You should avoid drivingthrough deep puddles or flowingwater. But if you must ,
which of these stepscan help keep your brakes working?
a. Turning on your brake heaters
b. Driving through quickly
c. Gently putting on the brakes while drivingthrough the water
39. Your brakes can get wet when you drivethrough a heavy rain. What can this cause
when the brakes are applied?
a. Uneven braking
b. Increased braking power
c. Wheel do not lockups.
22. 40. If you are being tailgated, you should:
a. speed up
b. increaseyour following distance
c. flashyour brake lights
41. Which of these statementsis a good rule to follow when backingyour vehicle?
a. Back and tumtowardthe passenger's side
b. Use a helper whenever possible
c. Rely on mirrors for all information on your path of travel
42. Which of these statementsabout backing heavy vehicle-isnot true
a. You shouldback andturntowardsthe driver's side.
b. You should use a helper and communicatewith hand signals. -.
c. Because you cannot see, you should back slowlyuntil you safelyback into the dock.
C
43. Stab braking
a should only be used on slick road
b. involvesreleasingthebrakes only after the wheels lock up
c. involvessteadypressure on the brake pedal without lockingthe wheels.
44. You are driving a vehicleat 55 mph on dry pavement. About how much total
stoppingdistancewill you need to bring it to a stop?
a Twicethe lenght ofthe vehicle
b. The lenght of the vehicle
c. The lenght of a football field
45. Which of these is not part of the pre-trip inspection ofthe engine compartment?
a. Worn electricalwiring insulation
b. Engine oil level
c. valve clearance
46. The total weight of a power unit, the trailer cargo is cded:
a. The grossvehicleweight
b. The gross combination
c. The gross axleweight
47. Backing a commercial vehicle is:
a. Always dangerous
b. Not dangerousif you have helper.
c. Not dangerousif you do not havehelper
b'48. Which of these statementsis about doubleclutchingand shiftingistrue?
a. Double-clutching should onlybe used with a heavy load.
b. You should use tachometer to tell you when to shift
23. c. Double-clutching should not be used when the road is slippery.
49. How many missing or broken leavesin any leaf springswill cause a commercialvehicle
to be placed out of service:
a. 1/4 the total number
b. 1/3the total number
c. 1/2 the total number
A
50. For the first offenseof driving a commercial vehicleunder the influenceof alcohol or
drugsyou will loseyour CDLfor at least:
a. 6 month
b. 1year
c. 2 years
51. Which of these statementsabout a pre-trip inspectionis true?
a. If you need totilt the cab secureloosethings, so they do not fall and break something.
b. Leave the key intheignition soyou do not lose it while you areunder the truck.
c. Park on the streetthat you go up sothat you awayfrom the comingtraflic.
A
'd 52.Which of these itemsare not checked in a pre-trip inspection?
a. Whether allvehicles lightsareworking and clean.
b. Cargo securement
c. Amount of &el in the vehicle.
53. Mer startingthe engine:
a. The coolanttemperaturegauge shouldgraduallybegin to raise to normal
b. The oilpressure gauge should take 3 to 5 minutesto raise to normal.
54. Which of these lightscannot be checked at the sametime?
a. Headlights, brake lights, clearancelights
b. Turn signals, tail lights,clearancelights
c. Turn signals, brake lights, four-way flashers
55. When should you wear seat belt?
a. Any time you are in a moving vehicle
b. Only in stateswhereit is required by law
c. Only when travelingon a highway
ty 56.You are driving a heavy vehiclewith a manual transmission.You have to stopthe
vehicle on the shoulderwhile driving on uphill grade. Which of thise is good ruleto
followwhen putting it back in motion up the grade?
a. Use the parking braketo hold the vehicle until the clutch engages.
b. Let the vehicleroll straight backwardsa few feet before you engagetheclutch.
A
c. Let the vehicleroll backwards a few feet before you engagethe clutch, but turn wheel
so that the back moves away fromthe roadway.
24. 57. You are startingto move up hill from a stop.
a. Release the parking brake as you apply enginepower.
b. Engage the clutch and acceleratequickly.
c. Keep the trailer hand brake applied until you reach 20 mph.
58. Which of this is not a damage of rough acceleration.
a. Tiredamage.
b. Mechanical damage.
c. Damage to coupling
59. Which of thise is not a type of reatarder.
a. Electric.
b. Hydraulic.
c. Robotics
60.You shouldtry to park sothat:
a. You canput forward awayfiomthe curb.
b. You cover at lest on curb.
c. Soyour vehicle canbe protected by trees.
4 61. How far should you look ahead ofvehicle while driving?
a. 5-8 seconds.
b. 12-15 seconds.
c. 18-21seconds.
62. Which ofthise statementsabout a pre-trip inspectionis true?
a. If you need to tilt the cab secure loosethings, so they do not falland break something.
b. Leave the key in the ignitionsoyou do not lose it while you areunder the truck.
c. Parkon the meetthat you go up sothat you awaythe comingtraffic. A
63. Optional safety equipmentmay include emergency phone numbers,tire chainsand:
a. Tirechangingequipment.
b.Reflectivetriangle.
c. Charged fire extinguisher. h
64. Duringthe pre-trip inspectionyou should check the wheel beaming sealsto determine
that they:
a. Do not leak.
b. Are the appropriate size for the vehicle.
c. Contain the manufacture's inspectionsstamp.
/b
65. What shouldyou seeyour mirrors to check?
a. If your running lights areworking properly.
b. Blind spots.
25. c. Where the rear of the vehicle is while marking turns.
V' 66. Merging into roadway ssfest:
a. If you inch over into the nearest lane so the other vehicle could give you room.
b. Gain speed on the shoulderthen merge.
c. Wait for a large enough gap in the traflic to enter the road.
C
67. Convexmirrors:
a. Make objectsappear largerthan they really are.
b.Make objectsappear closerthan they really are.
c. Show a wider view than a flat mirror shows.
68. Retarders
a. Can cause the drivewheels to skid when they have poor traction.
b. Cannot be used on interstate highways.
c. Mow you to disconnect the steering axle's brakes.
'i 69. To stop railroad tracksyou should stop to feet before the nearest track.
a. 5-20.
70. You do not have to stop for railroad crossing, but must slow down and carefilly check
for other vehicles:
a. Where a policeman or Bagman is directingtraftic.
b. If your vehicle carrieshazardous materials.
c. You are driving a bus.
A-
71. You are checkingyour hydrolic brake for a leaksand pump the brake pedal three
times. The pedal should not moveif you hold:
a. 5 seconds
b. 10seconds
72. Dim your lightsbefore they cause glarefor other driverswithin:
a. 300 feet
b. 300feet
c. 500 feet
. 73. You are driving a 40 feet truck at 30 mph. The road is dry and visibility is good.
What is the-leastamount of spacethat you should keep in fiont ofyour truck to be safe?
a. 5
b. 4
c. 3
26. 74. How far should a driver look ahead of a vehicle while driving?
a. 1/2 block
b, 1block
c. 2 blocks
75. What is a perception distance?
a. The dictance of your vihicle travels from the time your eyessee a hazard until your
brain recognized it.
b. The distance your vehicle travelsfiom the time your eyes see a hazard until your foot
pushingthebrake pedal.
A
c. The distancetraveled from the time your brain tells your foot to move fromaccelerator
until your foot is actually pushing the brake pedal.
76. Diversof trucks must inspect within the first
a. 50 miles
b. 25 miles
c. 100 miles
77. You are checkingyour fkont tiresfor a pre-trip inspection. Which of these statements
is true.?
a. 4/32 inch
b. 2/32 inch
c. 3/32 inch
78. You must park onthe side of the level ,straight,four-lane, divided highway. Where
should you placethe reflective triangles ?
a. One within 10feet of the rear ofthe vehicle, one about 100feet to the rear, and one
about 200 feet to the rear.
b. Onewithin 10feet of the rear ofthe vehicle, one about 100feet to the rear, and one
A
about 100feet to the fiont ofthe vehicle.
c. One about 50feet to the rear of the vehicle, one about 100feet to the rear, and one
about 100feet to the fiont of the vehicle
79. Which ofthese statments about seeing ahead is true?
a. Good drivers keep their attentionon the place for 12- 15 secat a time.
b.Good drivers shifttheir attention back and forth, near and far.
c. At highway speeds, you should look 3-5 sec. ahead ofyou.
v 80. Which ofthese statements about driving inareaswith strongwindsistrue?
a. You should drive along sideother vehicles to help break up the wind.
b. You can lessen the effect of the wind by letting someair out of your tires
c. Winds areespeciallya problem when commingout of tunnels
81. What is a hazard?
a. A hazard is any road condition or otherroad users ( diver, bicyc list, pedestrian)
27. 82. Tires chains
a. Always in winter
b. Never on the asphalt
c. When you getting ready go up hill.
83. When you must switch low beam if approach oppositevehicle
a. 300
b. 400
c. 500
84. The braking effectof the engine is greatest when governedKPM a d the
transmissionis in the gears?
a. below,lower
b. above, high
c. near, lower
85.Inthe 24 hours your BAC shouldbe lessthan
a. .02%
b. .04%
c. .06%
86. Which of thesesystems need a special attentionin a winter weather?
a. Elhoust system
b. Suspensionsystem
c. Steeringsystem
87. You are driving a car with hydraulic breaks and apply brake pedal. The brake
pedal will spongy or go to the floor. Which ofthese statements is true?
a. Push as hard as you can
b. Pump the brake pedal
c. Use neutral and apply parking brake
88. Ice started to coveryour windshield. Which ofthe following will not help you?
a. scalper
b. brush
c. defkoster
89. You aredriving on the highway, and your tire failure. What to do?
a. Turnon brake light
b. Slow downto 20 mph
c. nothing
28. 90. Emergencyequipment
a. Fire extinguisher, shareelectrical fbses warning devices (treereflective triangles)
b. Fice extinguisher first aid kit, spare electricalfuses
c.First aid kit, spareelectrical fuses, warning devices
91.Which of these statements about drugswhile drivingis true?
a. Do not useany drugs
b. Ask your doctor how they effect driving beforetaking any drugs
c. Driver can use any prescription drugs while driving
92. When driving through work zone you should:
a. Drive faster
b. Use your 4 way flashersor brake lights to warn driversbehind you.
c. Turn on head lights
93. To help stay dert wwhi driving, you should:
a. Take coffee
b. Open thewindow
c. Sleep
94. Your (BAC) blood alcohol concentrationis determined by which of the following?
a. Your height
b. Your weight
c. How well you can hold your liquor
95. For a cargo fire,if you arenot surewhat to use :
a. use water
b. use dirt
c. wait for qualified fire fighters
96. You are driving and your front tires has failed
a. The steeringfeels '%cavy"
b. Vehicleto slideback and forth or fishtail
c. Vibration
97. When you are in an accident and you have injured person. What vow do not do?
a. Keep the injured person cold
b. Keep the injured person warm
c. Stop heavy bleeding
98.Which ofthese statementsabout brake distance is me.
a. Emptytruck requiregrater stopping distances than fully loaded (not usually the cases
with bases)
b. Empty truck always have a shorterbrake distancesthanllly loaded
c. No effect of vehicle weight on stopping distance
29. 1.A car suddenly cuts infront of you, creating a hazard. Which of thmactions shouldyou NOTtake?
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A. Signal and change lanes to avoid it.
8. Honk and say dose behind the.car.
C. Siow down to prevent a crash.
2. What is the most importantreason.. to inspectyowtmck orbus7
A- To avoid being cited
8- Safety
C. It's ttre law
3. You are driving inan area with few sueetlights on o clear night ilyou cannot See well with your
headlights,which of these a&ons would help?
A. Use your high beamswhen legal and keep your interiorhght off.
E.Find another route that isbetter (it. even if it isout of the way.
C. Turn your intelior light on and adjustyaw instrumentlightsup.
4. Medicines usedto treatttte common cdd:
A. often make you sfeepy and thus should not be use2while driving.
E. should only be used when driving in daytime.
C . can stlit be used while dmring if you oniy take half the regular dosage.
5. P h a r d s must-be:
A. placed on ail four sides of a venide.
E. placed oniy on the fronr and rear of a vehic!e.
C.displayed on all vehic!es haufing any amount of hazardous rnaterrals-
6. Which of these should be tested whik the vehicb is stopped?
A. Parking braue .
8. Service brake
C.Hydraulic brake
7- Which of these is true abaut tira pressure?
A. Air pressure in :he tires increases with temperature.
5. Tire presiure need nor be chedred dunng a tno if it passed pre-:rip inspedan.
C. Air snould be let out of hot ';iresso the tires ao not blcw out.
8. Which of these srztements about &;;~kinga heavy vehick istme?
A. iielpers shcuic ke out oi the dnver's s i ~ h tand ase onty v c i c ~(ssoken)vgnals tc c=mmunrc3tewrth the dnver.
5.:t is safei :o k c k toward :he rignt side of the veh~c!ethan WE+:! ?kgur~efs=ce.
C.You should avctd backkg whenever yau mn-
C
5. 'Nhen starting a bus on a Ievel surfaca with good tmdon, them is often no need for:
A. slow accalerartan,
3. the parlong kraue.
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-. a tire cfiecx.
10. Canvex (carved) mirrors:
A. sncw a wider area than flat mtrrofs show.
2. make abje- appear c!oser than they really are.
C.make objees appear larger than they reafly are.
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tt. Which of thasm statements about doubk-dutching and shitting is true?
A. Doubleclutching should only be used with a heavy load.
6. Double-clutching should not be used when the road is slippery.
C.You can use the tachometer to tell you when to shift.
42. Which do NOT providm ex!k Oman on t o m trucks?
A- Auxiliary transmissions
6.Automatic transmissions
C. Multispeed rear axles
13.Which of these happenswhen a tire blows out at highway sped?
A. A vibratingfeeling
0. A rapid drop in speed to less than 20 mph
C.A hissing sound'
14, Which of these is NO'i'a danger when an automatic transmks;,Jn is forced fntc a tower gtar at high
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A. Loss of engine braking effect
8. Loss of steering control
C. Damage to the transmission
15. "Perception distance"is the distanca your vehicle tnveb trm the tim:
A. the eyes see a hazard to the time the foot pushes the brake pedal.
8. the eyes see a hazard to the time the brain knows it is a hazard.
C. the brain tells the foot to push the brake pedal to the time the foot responds.
16. Which of these statementsabout speed management is true?
A. When you double your speed (go twice as fast), it will take twice the distance to stop.
8. You should choose a speed that lets you stop within the distance that you can see ahead.
C. Empty trucks ahvays st00in a shorter distance than fully loaded ones.
:?. The spaca your vehicle is the most importantto manage.
A. in back of
9. to the sides of
C. in front of
18. When driving at night, you should:
A. adjust your speed to keep your stopping distance within your sight distance.
9. look to the !eft side of the rczd-:.1:t 3 a vckide is coming towarc; you.
C.dim your lights within 300 feet of an oncaming vehicle.
19. You can see a marking on a vehicle ahead of you. The marking is a red trisngk with an orangapnter.
What does the marking mean?
A. it may be a slow-moving vehicle.
2. It is being driven by a student driver.
C.The vehicle is hauling hazardous materials.
20. What is the tern for a commsrcial~vehickt'shabit of swingingwide on turns?
A. Offtracking
9. Sidewinding
C. Wide-rounding
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21. You should lightly apply your brakesto flash the brake lights if:
A. a police car is approaching from the other direction.
8. a drivet is tailgating your vehicle.
C. you are about to exit the road and need to slow down.
22. Merging onto a road is safest if you:
A. inch over into the nearest lane so that other venides will give you room.
9. wait for a large enough gap in traffic to enter the road.
' C. gain speed on the shoulder and then merge.
23. A full-stop is required at a railroad grade crossing when:
A. there are no flagmen, warning signals, or gates at the crossing.
8. the crossing is located in a city or town with frequent train traffic.
C.the nature of the cargo makes a stop rnandatcty under state or federal regulations.
24. When looking ahead of your vehicle while driving you sh0t.X Lok:
A. back and forth, near and far.
3 9. to the right side of the road.
C.straight ahead at all times.
25. In your minor, you see a car approaching from the rear. The next time you check your mirror,you do not
see the car. You wish to change lanes. You should:
6.ease into the other lane very slowly so the car can get our of :he way if it is beside you.
;3. assume the car left the road and change lanes as normal.
! C.wait to change lanes untilyou are sure the car isn't in your blind spot.
26. Which of these is NOT a proper use of vehicle lights?
A. fiashing your brake lights to get someone off your tail.
E. Flashing your brake lights to warn someone behind you that you are slowing down.
C. Turning on your headlights during the day when visibility is reduced due to rain or snow.
17. You must stop on a hill or curve on a two-lane, two-way road. How far back should you place refkctjve
triangles?
A. Within 500 feet behind the vehicle
5.Within 250 feet benind the vehicle
C.AS far back as necessary so others can see your vehicle
28. YVhich of these statements about marking a stopped vehicle is true?
A. You mud ntlt out your emergcnc; -.varnir;c,devitss within 5 mirl.ites.
3. 11a hill or curve k e e ~drivers behind you from seeing ;he vehicle within 500 feet. the rear refledive triangle 8
should be moved back down the road to give adequate warning
C.The venicle's tailtights should be kept on to warn other drivers.
23.What is countersteering?
A. Tum~ngthe wheel Cack in the other direction after steenng to avoid a traffic emergency
{ 3. Turnlng the steering wheel counterclockwise
2.Uwng :he steenng-axle brakes to prevent oventeering
30. What does emergency braking mean?
A. Responding to a hazard by slowing the vehicle
E. Using the vehicle's emergency brake
C. Pushingdown on the brake pedal as hard as you can
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31.tf you needto kava t b mad Ina traIlic omrgmncy, you should:
A. try to get all wheels off the pavement.
8. avoid braking untilyour speed has dropped to about 20 mph,
C.avoid the shouMer because most shoulders will not support a large vehicle.
32.You am driving on a straight, kvel highway at 50 mph:There are no vehicles in front of you. Suddenly a
tim blows out on your vahicb. *hat should you do first?
A. Begin emergency braking.
8. Stay off the brake untilthe vehide has slowed dorm.
C. Begin light braking.
33. To cormct a drive&wl braking skid, you shouM:
A. stop braking.
B. stop braking, turn quickty, and counterstwr.
C. increase braking, turn quickb;, and countersteer.
34. Tim chins:
A. should only be ;sedon the drive wheels.
8. should never be used on asphalt.
C. should a h y s be canied when driving in winter weather.
35. Which of these is tme about the radiator shuttars and the winterfront during winter driving?
A. The engine may overheat if the Hinterfrontis left open.
6. Ica shouid be removed from radiator shutters.
C. The winierfront shou!d be closed tightty.
36. In &adweather, many car driven tailgate large vehicles. What should you do?
A. Speed up to distance yourself from the tailgater.
E.Increaseyour following distanceso you can avoid the need to make a quick change.
C.Ljghtfy tap your brakesto warn the tailgater to drop back.
37. You should avoid drivingthrough d w p puddbs or nowing water. But if you must,which of these steps
u n h i p kaep your brrkas working?
A. Gentty pulting on the brakes while driving through the water
*-k 0. Turning on your brake heaters
C. Appiying hard pressure on both h e brake pedal and accelerator after coming out of the water
38. Strong winds most affect driving:
A, on open highways.
8. upon exiting tunnels.
C. around sharp cuwes.
39. Whmn you a m driving on grades, which of theso is tha best wry to choose a safe s p e d ?
A. Zased on your vehicle and its cargo, select e safe speed that is within the posted soeed.
B. Fclllowthe vehicle in front of you.
C.if you have a light load. you can go faster than those with a heavy load.
A. cannot be used by certain types of heavy vehicles.
8. help avoid damage to vehicles.
C. are not for buses.
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41. Ifyou do nothavea CB radio, what b the first thing you should do at an accidentscene?
.A. Notify authorities.
6,Care for the injured.
C. Protectthe area.
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4 2 Which of these statements about causq of vehicle firesistrue?
A. Canying a properly chargedf i ~ .sxtinguisherwill help prevent fires.
B. Under-inflatedtireswili NOT cause a vehicle fire.
C. Poor trailer ventilation can cause cargoto catch on fire.
43. You shouldweat your seat beR in a movingvehicle:
A. onlywhen on a highway.
+ 6.only whenyou are drlving.
C. at alltimes.
44. Which of thsse itemsis NOT checkedina yre-trip inspection?
A. Amount of fuel jrl the vehicle
+ 8.Whether all vehicle lightsare working and are clean
C. Cargo securernent
I S . Duringan inspectionof hydraulic brakes,you should pumpthe brakepedalthreetimes, then spply firm
prussuneto the pedalfarfive seconds. Ithe brakesare working property,the pedalshould:
A. sink to the floor.
8. not move.
C. depressslightly.
B
46. Driversof t ~ c bandtrucktractorswith cargo must checkthat the cargc ;:!secured withinthe first
miks of 8 ttfp.
47. Which of thssestatementsabout cargo loadingIstrue?
A. If cargo is loadedby the shipper,the driver is not responsiblefor overloading.
8.fhe legat maximumweight allowedby a state can be consideredsafe for atf driving conditions.
C. State bwsdldate legal weight limb.
48. Wkre or how is cargoblocking uud?
A. Loos8V aroundthe cargo
6.Fromthe upperpart of the cargotu the flour
C. In the front, back, andlor sides of the cargo
49. Which of these isNOTt ~ s ?
A. A drinker can control how fast hisor her body absorbsand gets rid of alcohol.
B.BAGis determined by how fast you drink, how muchyou drink, and your weight.
C.Alcohol goesdjrectty from the stomachto the Mooddream.
50. Which of thbse statementsabout drugs hme?
A. Certain prescriptiondrugsare allwvadto reduce of fetigue.
6.A driver can use any prescriptiondrug while driving.
C. Use of drugs can lead to accidentsandlor aria.
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40. If you're notsure what to useto put out a hazardousmaterial~fire,you should:
, II
A. use water.
6. use dirt.
C.wait for qualifiedfirefighters.
41. whichof theii.statementr.about an inspectionof
A. Distortedcoil spring! are safe as long as they are not broken.
0.Awle.rnounts should be checked at each pointwhere
-) C. Suspensioncomponentsshould be checked on all
42. Duringan inspectionof hydraulic brakes,you
pressureto the pedalfor five seconds. If the
A. iink to the floor.
B. not move'.
C. depressslightly.
43. You are checkingyour wheels and rimsfor a pre-tripinspection. Which of these tatements istrue?
I
4 ~ .Rustaroundwheel nuts maymean that they are loose.
B. A vehicle can be safely driven.with one.missing lug nuton a wheel.
. C. Mismatchedlock ringscan be used on the same vehicle,
44. Can state.inspectolsinspect your truck or bus?
A..Yes, but they cannot put it out of senrice.
6.No
C. Yes, and they can put it out of service if it is unsafe.
45. . B c i d g ~ J . a s :. -:
. .w.cw'q+$:; ._...
o A. permit less~maximumaxle weight for axles.thatare far apart.
/ 0,permit the same maximumaxle weight for any axle spasing.
C. permit less maximum axle weight for axles that are close together. .
'' 46. Which ofthese statements about certaintypes of cargo istrue?
//A. Oversizeloadscan be hauledwithout special permitsduring tlmes when the roads
,.- B.'Unstable loadssuch as hanging meat or livestock can requireextra caution on curve
; C. When liquids arehauled, the tank should always be loadedtotally full;
47. Placards must be:
A. placed only on the front and rear of a.vehicle.
8. placedon all four sides of a vehicle.
C. displayed on.all..vehicles.hauling any amount of hazardousmaterials.
4&$Vh'$h of thesecds-trueabo.pthoursof &mice? .- .
..A.
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A. You must take a break after every 2 hours of driving.
B. You should balance your hours of service with enoughsleep to keep you alert.
C. After you haveput in 1000 hours of serviceyou will he exempt from certain regblatlo
49. To det.ermine~BloodAlcohol Concentration(BAC) for a parson, it is necessaryto. ..
A. How old the person is
0 . How muchthe penon'weighs
C. How often the persondrinks alcohol (tolerance level) , ,
35. AIRBRAKES.
1. Emergencystabbrake is when you:
a.Press hard on the brake pedal and apply firll hand until you stop.
b. Uselight steady pressure on the brake pedal.
c.Brake as hard as you can, release the brakeswhen the wheels lock, put on the brakes
again when thewheels start rolling.
C
2. The S-cam
a. Control the flow ofairinto each ofthe cham.
b. Pulls the brake shoesaway 6omthe d m and allow the wheels drum to roll fieely.
Cc. For the brake shoesagainst the inside ofthe
3. AU air brake equipped vehicle have:
a. A supply pressuregauge.
b. An air usegauge.
c.Aback up hydraulic system.
4. If air pressure doesnot build to nomal within the correct amount ofthe time, then:
a. You should be ready to use your parking brake to help stop.
b. The alcohol Container may be low.
c. Your air pressure may droptoo low duringdriving, requiringon emergency stop.
5. Which ofthese is not a proper time to apply the parking brake?
a. lfthe brake are very hot.
b. Ifyou will only be stop for less then one hour.
c. Lfyou are going to test the parking brake to make.surethat is hold the vehicle.
6.Excessive use ofthe service brake resultsin overheating, which can lead to:
a. Importer adjustment ofthe S-cam
b.Increased contact between the brake drumsand brake linings.
c.Expansion ofthe brake drums.
C
7. The proper method of braking when doing down long and lor step grades after
selectingthe proper gear is to brake until your speed is about mph below your
'safe ' speed, then release your brakes.
a. 5.
b. 10.
c. IS.
8. Under nomal condition, in order to engagethe parking brake the driver must first:
a. Turn off the engine.
b. Let the air out ofthe air brake system.
c.Be sure that the air brake system is fblly pressurized.
36. 9. Total stopping distancefor air brake is longer than that for hydraulicbrake due to-
distance:
a. Brake lag.
b.Reacting.
c. Effective braking.
A
10.Ifyou must make an emergency stop, you shouldbrake soyou:
a. Use hand brakebefore the brake pedal .
b. Can steerand so your vehicle stays in straight he. .
c. Usethe fUpower ofthe brake, lock them.
11. Repeatedlypressing and releasingthe brake pedal may result in:
a. A loss ofbrake air pressure.
b. A build up of brake air pressure.
c. No change in brake air pressure.
12. If yourtmck or bus hasdual parking control valves, you can use pressure 6.om a
separate tank to:
a. Release the spring emergency (parkingbrake) to movea short distance.
b. Apply more brake pressureif the maintank is getting low.
c. Balance the servicebrake system whenever you are parking.
A
13. The driver must be able to see a warning before air pressure in the service air tank falls
below- psi
a. 50.
b. 60.
c. 80. k3
14. To check the free play ofmanual slack adjusterson S-cambrake, you should park on:
a. Level ground, chock the wheels and turn off the parkingbrake.
b. Level ground within the park brake, then apply the servicebrake.
c. Level ground and drain off air pressure before adjusting vehicle movement.
A
15. A straight truck or bus brake q s tem should not leak at rate ofmore than psi per
minutewith engineoffand brakesreleased:
a. I .
b. 3.
c. 2.
16. The air compressorgovernor controls:
a. When air is pumped into the air tanks.
b. The speed ofthe air compressor.
c. Air pressure applied.
37. 17. The parking or emergencybrake on a heavy vehicle can only be held in position by
somethingthat cannot leak away, like:
a. Spring pressure.
b. Air pressure.
c. Hydraulicpressure.
18. The brakepedal in air brakesystem:
a. Controls the speed ofthe air compressor.
b.Controlstbe airpressure applied to put on the brakes.
c. Is connected to slack adjustersby serviceof rodsand linbages.
19. Someairbrake systemshave an alcohol maporator.What may happened ifyou do
not keep the unit fled with alcohol?
a..The S-cam maynot rotateback when you release the brake pedal.
b.Ice will form in the air storage tanksand caused brakes to fail.
c. Ice may form brake drams and warp them.
20. Thebrake systemsthat apbliesand releasesthe brakes when the driver uses the brake
pedal is the brake system.
a. Emergency.
b. Senice.
c. Parking.
21. Before driving a truck or bus which a dual airbrake system pressure in each system
should be at least psi.
a. 80.
b. 100.
c. 120.
22. Your truck orbus has a dual brake system.If a low air pressurewaming comeson for
only one system what should you do?
a. Reduce your speed and drive to the nearest garage.
b. Reduce your speed and test the remaining system while underway.
c. Stop, right away and safelypark .Continueonly after system fixed.
23.You s h l d know that your brakes are fadingwhen:
a. You have to push harderon the brake pedal to control you on a down grade.
b. Brake pedalfeels spony when you apply pressure.
c. Pressureon the brake pedal isreleased speed is increase.
24. How should you check that your servicebrake are working properly?
a. Note any vehicle "pulling"to one side, unusual feel, or delayed stopping action.
25 Emergency cuntroUed braking is when you:
38. a Apply the brakesas hard asyou can without lockingthe wheels.
b. Applyyour brakes all the time.
c. Keep lockingthe wheels.
26. Ifyour vehicle has alcohol evaporator,it isthereto:
a. Reducethe risk ofice in air brake valves in cold weather.
b. Rid the wet tank of alcohol that condensesand sitsat the bottom.
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c. Eliminatethe need for daily tank draining.
27. Tbe safety valve is set automaticallyto reduce pressureat psi:
a. 50.
28. Ifyour truck's air compressorhas it's own oil supply. When should you first check
it's oil level.
a. Before driving.
b. Duringyour fim en route inspection.
c. Immediatelystopping.
29. For air brake systemin good condition the air compressor should nm at about psi:
a. 100.
30. When the engine is at operating, the pressure should build 60m 85 to 100PSI within
a. 45 seconds
b. I minute
c. 30seconds.
31. With a huy-charged air system, release the service brake, and time the air pressure
drop for truck:
a. 1 PSI- I min
b. 2PSI- lmin
c. 3 PSI-45 seconds
32. You aredriving at 55mph under good traction and brake conditions. The total
stoppingdistanceis over:
a. 100feet
b, 100-300 feet
c. over300 feet.
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~ 5 1 . Modern air brake systems combine three different systems. They are
the service, parking, and the brakes.
a . Emergency
b. Foot
c . S-cam
52. To check the free play of manual slack adjusters on S-cam brakes, you
should park on :
a. Level ground, chock the wheel, and turn off the parking brake
b. Level ground with the parking brake, then apply the service brake k]c . Level ground and drain off air pressure before adjusting vehicle
movement
, 5 3 . Of the choices below, the first t h i n g to do when a low a i r pressure -
warning comes on is :
a . Stop and safely park as soon a s possible
b. Adjust the brake pedal f o r more travel
c . Open the air supply control valve
54. The spring brakes used on tractors and straight truck will bring your
J truck to a stop when t h e a i r pressure drops bellow p s i .
,5 5 . 'The supply pressure gauge shows how much pressure :
a , Air tanks
b. T r a c t o r brake lines
2. Trailer brake lines
6 The moau.lating control valve allowes you to control t h e :
a. Spring brakes
b. Front brakes
c . Amount of air pressure in the brake system
40. Before driving a truck or bus with dual air brake system, the pressure
in each s y s t e m should be at least -p s i .
Under i d e a l conditions a truck with air brakes going 55 mph would
required a stopping distance of :
a, Less then 100 f e e t
b. 100-300 feet
c . More then 300 feet
How should you check what the spring brakes come on then air pressure
in the system drops bellow a certain level :
a . Park on a slight incline, drine off air preesure, set the parking
brakes and check for movement
b. Park on level ground, chock the wheels, release the parking brakes
when you have enough air pressure, shut the engine off and '3repiadetly press and release the brake pedal ,(.../
c. Park on level ground, wait for normal air pressure, release the
parking breake, move t h e truck forward slowly and apply the brakes
firmly using the brake pedal
An air brake system is fully charged at -p s i .
~ x s s s i v euse of the service brakes results in overheating which
can let to :
a. Inproper adjustment of the S-cam
b. Increased contact between the brake drums and the brake Linings
c . Expansion of the brake drums
Air braking takes mcre time then hydraulic braking because air :
a. Brakes use different brake drums
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11.
b. Takes more time to flow through the lines than hydraulic fluid '--I
c . Brakes require heavier return springs
41. 6 3 . I f you do n o t have automatic tank drain, how often should you drain
V the oil and.water from bottom of compressed a i r storage air tanks :
a. After every four hours of service
b. A t the end of each day o f d r i v i n g
C . Once a week
6 4 . Why drain water from compressed air tanks ?
b'
a. The low boiling point of water reduces braking power
b. Water can freeze in cold weather and cause brake failure
c . To keep from fouling the air compressor o i l
6SaV#During normal driving,
a . B o l t s
b. A i r pressure
c . S p r i n g pressure
spring brakes Eire usually held back
66. The air loss rate f o r a straight truck or bus with the engine off
and the brakes on should not be more than
a. 1 psi in one mtnute
b. 2 psi in 45 seconds
c . 3 psi in one minure
5 7 . To test air service brakes, you should :
d
a. Stop the vehicle, put it in law gear, press the service brakes
and then gently pull against t h e brakes
5. Brake firmly when slow1.y moving backwards
c. Brake firmly when slowly moving forward C
68. Total stopping distance f o r air S t a k e s i s longer then w a i t f o r hydraulic
brakes due to distance.
a . Brake lag
b.. Reaction
c . Effective braking
F Q . Y L c h air brake vehicles, the parking brakes should be used :
u'
a . Whenever you Leave the v e h i c l e unattended
b. As little a s possible
c . Cnly d u r i n ~pro- and ~ost-trio ins~ections
42. 7k'. Parking or emergency brakes of trucks and buses can be legally
bf held on by ~ressure:
a. Spring
h . Fluid
c. Air
71. The driver must be able to see a low air pressure warning which comes on
before pressure in the service tanks f a l l s below -p s i 0
72. If your truck or bus has dual parking control valves, you can use
pressure from a separate tank to :
a. Balance the service brake system when you a r e parked
b. Stay oarked twice as long, without using up service air oressure Cc. Release the spring/emetgency parking brakes to move a short distance
7 3 . If your truck has a dual a i r system and one of the systems is low on
b pressure :
a. The brake drums will not be fully pressurized
b. Either the front or the rear brakes will not be fully operational
/'c. The manual slack adjusters on t h e S-cam brakes are not s e t p r o ~ e r l y
Iv 74. If your truck has n properly functioning dual air brake system and
mimimum size air tanks. The air Dressure should build from 85-100 p s i
w i t h i n seconds,
L 7 5 . The bra kin^ power of the spring brakes :
a. Is n o t affected by the condition of the service brakes
5 Depends on the service brakes being in adjustment
-. Increaszs when the service hrakes are hat
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44. PASSENGER TRANSPOR-T
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1. When driving a bus you should look second ahead.
2. Each of these statement about seeing ahead is true?
a. Good drivers shift their attentionback and forth,near and far.
(?Good drivers keep their attention an one place for 12-15seconds
ahead of time.
c. At highway speed, you should look 3-5 seconds ahead.
3. 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. try a lower gear.
@take your foot off the accelerator
c. take your foot off the accelerator and apply the brakes
4. Many buses have curved ( convex of "spottp)mirrors. These
mirrors:
(aJ make things seem smaller and farther away than thev reallv
b. do not need to be checked as often as flat mirrorsbecause they
show a larger area.
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are.
c.. are against the law in some states.
45. 6. Which of these statements about apeed management and braking
ie true:
m
a. Stopping time increasw one second for each 10mgh over 20
t '
mph.
@You need about four times as much stopping diatance at 40 mph
a8 at 20 mph.
c. The total stopping distance of a bua ia the distance it takes to
atop oncethe brake8 areput on.
6. Which of these will reault inthe beat control on c w e s ?
Brake all the way throughcurvea.
Slow to a safe speed befbre enteringcurves, than accelerate
slightlythroughthe curves
c. The total stoppingdistance ofa bus isthe distance to stop once
the brakes are put on.
7. Youaredrivinga30feet.busonahighway.Themadiedry,the
visibility is good. The &.stance betweenyou and the vehicle ahead
ofyou ehouldbe not lesst b :
8. Youamdrivinga40feetbuaat60mph.Theroadiadry,the
vieibility is good. You should keep at least second8of pace in @
front of your bue to be eafe:.
9:c, 8
46. 9.Which of tllesc statements about managing space t o tlic rides of your- bur i s t 1 ~ 1 e 1
I
a. You slrould keep your bus to the right side of your lane.
b. Tlie lane position of buses is not affected by wind.
c . You shou_ld av0i.d traveling next to others when possible.-.
/O. When you discharge an unruly ride,-, you sl~ouldchoose a place that i s :
a . near a police station. ' .
b. isolated, so he won't bother others.
c. as safe as possible.
4
/ . You a r e driving a t night and you must dill, your i,eadlights f ~ * o n ~11igl1to low.
What sl~ouldyou do with your speed?
a . Slow down
b. Speed up
c. Drop 5 m p l ~until your eyes adjust
4: collect all exttba fare fnr this lypr of rni-:;~~.
6. p u t the battelby o r cpratinr? i l l 111e r r ~ * g oi: -~~irm~-trt~i.,rt .
C - not allow the ridel to do i t .
n. I f ycur bus has an ernet0gcncy exit door, it I I I ~ I S ~ :
a . be closed when opcr-ating the bus.
b. always have a red door liglit on.
c be f r*ee to open for f I-esh a i r .
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ly. Buses may have recapped or regrooved tires:
a . anywhere except the front wheels.
b. on any o r all of the wheels.
c. only when speeds will be less than 40 mph..-
5 You should not let riders stand:
Q . in front of the standee line.
6 within two feet of an emergency exit.
c min a space reserved fol* the handicapped.
PASSENGER TRANSPORT
47. 5 If you have riders aboard, you should never fuel your bus:
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a. without a fire 6ottle beside y6u, .. . :
5 . In a closed building.
c , without attaching the grounding cable.
n.Which of the following types of cargo can never be carried on a bus?
a. Small arms ammunition labeled OHM-D
b . Irritating materials o r tear gas
c. Emergency drug shipments
8 . TO stop for railroad tracks, a bus drivel- should stop to -feet before
the nearest track,
YOU may ~omctiltle~haul srna~.~i1~*rnsammunition or crncrgcncy hospital $ U P P ~ ~ E Son a
bus. The total weight of all scrch haza~*dousrnaterWialn ~ u s tnot be more tllarl .-...
pounds.
ulheri you !n$pect your bus, m a k ~sure that:
3 . rider signaling devices a r e wo~~kicag.
b. etnevgrncy exlt handles lave beer cbemoved .
c. every other handlrol,d and railing i s scclllwe.
, If there i s i ~ ntraffic light o r attec~dnnt,rtop for a tltrwbridgc abou! ... fcpt fig01n
tire draw,
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PASSENGER TRANSPORT
48. 28.Caning hazardous materials on a bus is:
a. Permited if materials container is placed
b. Permited if met certain conditions
c. Never permited
23.kToumust sign inspection report made by previous driver only when:
a. Some of repairs have not been made
b. driver who filled out report is present
c. defects reported have been certified as repaired or not need to repair.
ji(.How many folding aisle seats are allowed in a bus that is not carrins farm workers?
%When is it OK to drive with emergency exit door open ?
a. Never
b. If you will be moving a short distance
c. If temperature in cabin is hat
26.Your bus is disabled. The bus with riders aboard .may be toward or pushed to a safe
spot to discharge passeng&s only:
a. If distance is less than 1 mile
b. If gettins off the bus sooner would be unsafe
c. Bay another bus with its 4 ways flashes on
21 You should check your mirrors:
a. Right after starting lane change
b. As you preparing to stop
c. Regularly as part of your scan for potential hazards.
28.-4bus may carry baggase and freight only if it is:
a. Started in separate baggage or freight comparrnenr
b. owned by riding passenser
c. Secured and out of the way of any exit
29.While driving a bus driver :
a. Can only talk with riders if cruising on a highway
b. Should never talk with rider
c. Should only allow riders to talk to him, if they can stay in their seats.
3D!Which of these statementsabout seeing ahead is true?
a. Good drivers shift their attention back and forth, near and far
b. Good drivers keep their attention on one place for 12-15 sec at a time.
c. At highway speeds, you should look 3-5 sec. ahead of you.
39.If you work for interstate carrier, you must complete after trip inspection report .that
specifiesfor each bus.
a. Any defects that would effect safety or result in breakdown
b. Fuel usege, distance traveled ,milage for the trip.
c. Any problem that accured with riders
