Вопросы CDL с ответами для сдачи теста

1. Why must air tanks be drained?

A. To drain all the air out of the tank.
B. To drain moisture and oil out of the tank.
C. To keep anyone from moving the vehicle.

2. What is a supply pressure gauge used for?

A. To tell you how much diesel is in the vehicle.
B. To tell you how much water is in the air tank.
C. To tell you how much air is in the air tank.

3. All vehicles with air brakes must have a low air pressure warning signal.

A. True
B. False

4. What are spring brakes?

A. Brakes used for parking.
B. If the air brakes leak down, springs press the brakes on to stop the vehicle.
C. The spring on the brake pedal.

5. Front wheel brakes are good under all conditions.

A. True
B. False

6. When you put your brakes on the air brake system works with an electric switch to turn on the brake lights.

A. True
B. False

7. What do air brakes use to make the brakes work?

A. Compressed gas
B. Compressed oil
C. Compressed air

8. Air brakes are really three different braking systems: service brake, parking brake and emergency brake.

A. True
B. False

9. The service brake applies and releases:

A. The parking brake when you use the parking brake control.
B. The brake when you use the brake pedal during normal driving.
C. In the event of an emergency.

10. The parking brake applies and releases:

A. The brake pedal during normal driving.
B. In the event of an emergency.
C. The parking brakes when you use the parking brake control.

11. The emergency brake system:

A. Uses parts of the service and parking brake system to stop the vehicle in the event of a brake system failure.
B. Uses the service brake to stop the vehicle in the event of a brake system failure.
C. Uses the parking brake to stop the vehicle in the event of a brake system failure.

12. The governor controls when the air compressor will pump into the air storage tanks.

A. True
B. False

13. The air storage tanks are used to hold compressed air.

A. True
B. False

14. When you put on the brakes by pushing down the brake pedal:

A. The air pressure is reduced to the brake pads.
B. Air pressure is applied to the brake pads.
C. Compressed air is let go out of the system.

15. The S-cam forces the brake shoes away from one another and presses them against the inside of the brake drum. It is called the S-cam because:

A. It is shaped like the letter Z.
B. It is shaped like the letter N.
C. It is shaped like the letter S.

Answer Key
1. B
2. C
3. A
4. B
5. A
6. A
7. C
8. A
9. B
10. C
11. A
12. A
13. A
14. B
15. C

1. What is a dual air brake system?

A. A two brake system, one operates the front brakes and one operates the back brakes.
B. A two braking system, one for each side of the vehicle.
C. A two braking system, one for daytime and one for nighttime driving.

2. What are the slack adjusters?

A. It is the space between the back wheels.
B. It is an adjusting nut on the backside of the brake drum used for adjusting the brakes.
C. It is an adjusting nut under the cab to adjust the springs.

3. How can you check the slack adjuster?

A. Park on level ground, turn off parking brakes, pull hard on each slack adjuster. It shouldn’t move more than one inch.
B. Park on level ground, turn off parking brake and press brake pedal.
C. Park on an incline and see if the vehicle rolls.

4. How can you test the low pressure warning signal?

A. While the engine is running, step on and off the brake pedal.
B. Shut off the engine and see if the air pressure leaks down.
C. Shut off the engine with enough air pressure, turn on the electrical power and step on and off the brake pedal until the low air pressure warning signal comes on.

5. What can you check to see if the spring brakes come on automatically?

A. Step on and off the brake, with the engine off, the parking brake knob should pop out when air pressure falls between 20-40 psi.
B. Get under the vehicle and pull on the spring brakes.
C. Turn on the engine and pump the brake pedal down to the floor.

6. What are the maximum leakage rates?

A. Less than four psi in one minute for single vehicles and less than eight psi in one minute for combination vehicles.
B. Less than two psi in one minute for single vehicles and less than three psi in one minute for combination vehicles.
C. Less than six psi for all vehicles.

7. Should you ever leave your vehicle unattended without applying parking brakes or chocking the wheels?

A. Yes
B. No

8. If you are away from your vehicle only a short time, you don’t need to use the parking brake.

A. True
B. False

9. How often should you drain air tanks?

A. Daily
B. Weekly
C. Monthly

10. The use of brakes on a long steep downgrade is only a supplement to the braking effect of the engine.

A. True
B. False

11. What factors can cause brakes to fade or fail?

A. Not pressing the brake pedal hard enough.
B. Over heating, low air pressure, and not relying on the engine braking effect.
C. Not taking your foot off the accelerator pedal.

12. Why should you be in the proper gear before starting down a hill?

A. So you only have to apply the brake just hard enough to feel a definite slowdown.
B. So you don’t have to shift gears going downhill.
C. So you can go through the gears on the way down.

13. If oil and water collect in the air tanks what can happen to the brakes?

A. The brakes could heat up.
B. The brakes could fail.
C. The brakes could lock up.

14. What is the purpose of an alcohol evaporator?

A. So you don’t have to drain the air tanks as often.
B. To have a drink available if you get thirsty.
C. To reduce the risk of ice in the brake valves and other parts in cold weather.

15. What is another name for controlled braking?

A. Steady braking
B. Squeeze braking
C. Hard braking

Answer Key
1. A
2. B
3. A
4. C
5. A
6. B
7. B
8. B
9. A
10. A
11. B
12. A
13. B
14. C
15. B

1. Combination vehicles are usually heavier, longer and require more driving skill than single commercial vehicles.

A. True
B. False

2. More than half of truck driver deaths in crashes are the result of truck rollovers. Trucks turn over easier when fully loaded and are:

A. Easy to get turned back right.
B. Five times more likely to roll over in a crash than empty rigs.
C. Ten times more likely to roll over in a crash than empty rigs.

3. The following two things will help prevent rollovers.

A. Keep the cargo close to the front and drive slowly around turns.
B. Keep the cargo as close to the ground as possible and drive slowly around turns.
C. Keep the cargo to the back of the rig and drive the speed limit.

4. When you turn suddenly while pulling doubles, which trailer is most likely to turn over?

A. The rear trailer is twice as likely to turn over as the tractor.
B. The front trailer is twice as likely to turn over as the tractor.
C. Each trailer is equally likely to turn over as is the tractor.

5. Why should you not use the trailer hand brake to straighten out a jackknifing trailer?

A. Because the brake handle is too hard to reach.
B. Because the brakes on the trailer wheels cause the skid in the first place.
C. Because the brakes on the trailer wheels will not respond to the hand brake.

6. What is off tracking?

A. When a vehicle goes around a corner, the rear wheels follow a different path than the front wheels.
B. When a vehicle goes around a corner, and the driver pulls off the road.
C. When a vehicle goes around a curve and turns back the other way.

7. What is a «trailer jackknife?»

A. When the tires on a trailer blow out.
B. When the wheels of a trailer lock up and the trailer swings around.
C. When the wheels of a trailer lock up and the trailer pulls the tractor to a stop.

8. Should you swing wide to the left before starting a 90 degree turn?

A. Yes
B. No

9. Why should you not use the trailer hand valve while driving?

A. Because it won’t work as well as the foot brake.
B. Because you should use the parking brake.
C. Because of the danger of making the trailer skid.

10. Describe what the trailer air supply control does.

A. It is used to supply the trailer with air, shut the air off and put on the trailer emergency brakes.
B. It is a yellow, six sided knob used to control the tractor protection valve.
C. It is a device used to keep the trailer behind the tractor.

11. Describe what the service line is for:

A. To carry air to the parking brake to control the trailer brakes.
B. To carry air to a relay valve that allows the trailer brakes to be applied quickly.
C. To carry air to the cab of the rig to cool it.

12. What are other names for the Service Air Line?

A. Control line or signal line
B. Straight line or control line
C. Curved line or signal line

13. What is the emergency air line?

A. Air lines connecting the parking brake to the trailer brakes.
B. Air lines that control the emergency brakes of the tractor.
C. Air lines that control the emergency brakes on combination vehicles.

14. What is the emergency air line for?

A. To engage the front brakes of the tractor in case of an emergency.
B. To engage the trailer brakes in case of air pressure loss.
C. To have extra air pressure in case you need it.

15. Why should you use chocks when parking a trailer without spring brakes?

A. Because you don’t want the trailer rolling down a hill.
B. Because if the air pressure leaks away or down, there will be no brakes.
C. Because some states require checking of trailer wheels.

Answer Key
1. A
2. C
3. B
4. A
5. B
6. A
7. B
8. B
9. C
10. A
11. B
12. A
13. C
14. B
15. B

1. For the safest handling on the road when pulling doubles and triples how should the load be positioned?

A. The lighter load in first position, the heavier in the rear.
B. The heavier load in first position, the lighter in the rear.
C. It does not matter which trailer is heavier.

2. What is a converter dolly used for?

A. To couple tow or three trailers behind a tractor truck.
B. To help move cargo in a semi-trailer.
C. To couple a trailer to a tractor.

3. Do all converter dollies have spring brakes?

A. Yes
B. No

4. What three methods can you use to secure a second trailer before coupling?

A. Release dolly brake by opening the air tank petcock or if the dolly has spring brake, use the dolly parking brake control.
B. Wheel the dolly into position by hand so it is in line with the kingpin.
C. Use the tractor and first semi trailer to pick up the converter dolly and move it into position.
D. All of the above.
E. None of the above.

5. The dolly tow bar may fly up if you unlock the pintle hook with the converter dolly still under the rear trailer.

A. True
B. False

6. You should use different methods for uncoupling second and third trailers.

A. True
B. False

7. Coupling and uncoupling methods are the same for more common tractor-trailer combinations, but there are other ways of coupling and uncoupling the many types of truck-trailer combinations that are in use.

A. True
B. False

8. There are more things to inspect on a combination vehicle than on a single vehicle.

A. True
B. False

9. Should you do a walk around inspection when preparing to pull Doubles or Triples?

A. Yes
B. No

Answer Key
1. B
2. A
3. B
4. D
5. A
6. B
7. A
8. A
9. A

1. When preparing to do a pre-trip inspection you must check to see that the parking brakes are on and/or chocked.

A. True
B. False

2. When getting in to start the engine and inspect inside the cab you must

A. Make sure the parking brake is on.
B. Put gearshift in neutral (or park if automatic).
C. Start engine and listen for unusual noises.
D. All of the above.

3. Look at the guages — the oil pressure gauge should come up to normal within how long after starting the engine?

A. Minutes
B. Seconds
C. It does not matter.

4. You should check the following for looseness, sticking, damage or improper settings:

A. Steering wheel
B. Accelerator, brake and clutch pedals
C. Transmission controls
D. All of the above

5. After inspecting mirrors and windshields for cracks, dirt, illegal stickers or other obstructions to see, you should:

A. Look in the mirror to see if you look good.
B. Clean and adjust as necessary.
C. Not worry about any of it.

6. When checking lights you should:

A. Make sure that the parking brake is set.
B. Turn off the engine and take the key with you.
C. Turn on the headlights and four way flashers.
D. All of the above.

7. What should wheel bearing seals be checked for?

A. Color of paint used on cover
B. Cleanliness
C. Hub oil level and no leaks

8. How many red reflective triangles should you carry?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4

9. How do you test hydraulic brakes for leaks?

A. Pump the brake pedal three times, then apply firm pressure to the pedal and hold for five seconds. The pedal should not move.
B. Drive 20 mph and slam on the brakes.
C. Drive slowly and pump the brake pedal. Make sure it doesn’t hit the floor.

10. Why put the starter switch key in your pocket during the pre-trip inspection?

A. So you don’t lose it
B. So no one moves the vehicle
C. For your safety

11. To avoid roll backs when you start, you should:

A. Stop on a flat area
B. Engage the clutch very quickly
C. Press the accelerator
D. Partly engage the clutch before you take your right foot off the brake

12. What is the proper way to hold the steering wheel?

A. Firmly with both hands on opposite sides of the wheel
B. With your right hand on the wheel
C. Firmly with one hand at the top of the wheel and the other at the bottom

13. Why should you back toward the driver’s side?

A. Backing toward the right side is dangerous
B. So you can see better
C. A and B

14. When backing, why is it important to use a helper?

A. It makes people think you are a better driver.
B. There are blind spots you can’t see.
C. It’s more fun when you have help.

15. What is the most important hand signal that you and the helper should agree on?

A. Stop
B. Go
C. Right
D. Left

16. What are two special conditions where you should downshift?

A. When starting off fast and speed shifting
B. Before starting down a hill and before entering a curve
C. Before starting up a hill and before entering a curve

17. When should you downshift automatic transmissions?

A. When going down grades
B. When going up grades
C. when going around curves
D. None of the above

18. Retarders keep you from skidding where the road is slippery.

A. True
B. False

19. What are the two ways to know when to shift?

A. Use engine speed (rpm) and road signs
B. Use your watch and engine sound
C. Use engine speed (rpm) and use road speed (mph)

20. How far ahead should you look?

A. Most good drivers look 20 to 30 seconds ahead
B. Most good drivers look 5 to 10 seconds ahead
C. Most good drivers look 2 to 4 seconds ahead
D. Most good drivers look 12 to 15 seconds ahead

Answer Key
1. A
2. D
3. B
4. D
5. B
6. D
7. C
8. C
9. A
10. C
11. D
12. A
13. C
14. B
15. A
16. B
17. A
18. B
19. C
20. D

1. What are two main things to look for ahead?

A. Road Signs
B. Police
C. Rest Area
D. Traffic and road conditions

2. What is your most important way to see the sides and rear?

A. By looking out the window
B. Checking your mirrors regularly
C. Getting on the C. B. radio.

3. What does «communicating» mean in safe driving?

A. Letting other drivers know you’re there to help prevent accidents.
B. Using hand signals.
C. Driving a brightly colored vehicle.

4. Where should your reflectors be placed when stopped on an undivided highway?

A. Within 10 feet of the front or rear and 100 feet behind and ahead of the vehicle.
B. Within 50, 100, and 150 feet of the vehicle.
C. Within 10, 20, and 30 feet of the vehicle.

5. What three things add up to total stopping distance?

A. Road conditions, reaction distance, and braking distance
B. Perception distance, reaction distance, and braking distance
C. Braking distance, controlling speed, and reaction distance.

6. If you go twice as fast, will your stopping distance increase by:

A. twice
B. three times
C. four times
D. five times

7. Empty trucks have the best braking.

A. True
B. False

8. What is hydroplaning?

A. driving in the snow
B. when the tires lose their contact with the road
C. when you hit a pot hole

9. What is black ice?

A. Dirty snow
B. Rain and snow mixed
C. A thin layer of ice clear enough that you can see the road underneath it.

10. If the vehicle ahead of you is smaller than yours, it can probably:

A. out-run you.
B. stop faster than you can.
C. take turns faster than you can.

11. If you are driving a 30 foot vehicle at 55 mph, how many seconds of following distance should you allow?

A. Four seconds
B. Eight seconds
C. Six seconds

12. You should decrease your following distance if somebody is following you too closely.

A. True
B. False

13. If you swing wide to the left before turning right another driver may try to pass you on the right.

A. True
B. False

14. You should use low beams whenever you can.

A. True
B. False

15. What should you do before you drive if you are drowsy?

A. Drink some coffee.
B. Take some caffeine pills.
C. Get some sleep before you drive.
D. None of the above.

Answer Key
1. D
2. B
3. A
4. A
5. B
6. C
7. B
8. B
9. C
10. B
11. A
12. B
13. A
14. B
15. C

1. What effects can wet brakes cause?

A. Brakes can be weak or grab.
B. Brakes to work better.
C. You foot can get tired.

2. How can you avoid wet brake problems?

A. Speed up, shift to a higher gear.
B. Slow down, shift to a low gear, gently put on the brakes.
C. Drive in a regular manner.

3. You should let air out of hot tires so the pressure goes back to normal.

A. True
B. False

4. You can safely remove the radiator cap as long as the engine isn’t overheated.

A. True
B. False

5. What factors determine your selection of «safe» speed when going down a long steep downgrade?

A. Size of vehicle, curves in the road.
B. Conditions of brakes, radio bulletins and alertness of driver.
C. Total weight of the vehicle, length of the grade, steepness, road conditions, and weather.

6. Why should you be in the proper gear before starting down a hill?

A. Because gravity can cause the speed of your vehicle to increase.
B. Because you don’t want to shift going down a hill.
C. Because the clutch works better up a hill.

7. Describe the proper braking technique when going down a long steep downgrade.

A. Apply the brake just hard enough to feel a definite slowdown.
B. When your speed has been reduced to around 5 mph below your «safe» speed, release the brake.
C. When your speed has increased to your «safe» speed. repeat A and B
D. All of the above.

8. What is a hazard?

A. Any road condition or other road user that is a possible danger.
B. A flashing amber light.
C. A small animal.

9. Why make emergency plans when you see a hazard?

A. To have something to do while driving
B. In order to protect yourself and others.
C. To avoid getting a ticket.

10. Stopping is not always the safest thing to do in an emergency?

A. True
B. False

11. What are some advantages of going right instead of left around an obstacle?

A. You can avoid a head on collision.
B. Taking the shoulder may be best.
C. Someone may be passing to the left.
D. All of the above.

12. What is an «escape ramp?»

A. Ramps that are located a few miles from the top of a downgrade to help you stop.
B. A quick way to get out of town.
C. Ramps to get on and off an interstate highway fast.

13. If a tire blows out you should put the brake on hard to stop quickly.

A. True
B. False

14. What are some things to do at an accident scene to prevent another accident?

A. Try to get your vehicle to the side of the road.
B. If you’re stopping to help. park away from the accident.
C. Put on your flashers and set out reflector triangles.
D. All of the above.

15. Name two causes of tire fires:

A. Tight turns and gravel roads
B. Under inflated tires and duals that touch
C. Driver smoking and following too close

Answer Key
1. A
2. B
3. B
4. B
5. C
6. A
7. D
8. A
9. B
10. A
11. D
12. A
13. B
14. D
15. B

1. Shippers package in order to ______________the material.

A. safely ship
B. quickly ship
C. cheaply ship

2. Drivers placard their vehicle to_________the risk.

A. stop
B. minimize
C. show

3. What three things do you need to know to decide which placards (if any) you need?

A. Amount of all hazardous material on your truck, the weight of the material, the color of the material.
B. What you were told is on the truck, the amount of material on the truck, materials hazard class.
C. Materials hazard class, amount being shipped, amount of all hazardous material on your truck.

4. A hazardous materials identification number must appear on the _________and on the ____________. The identification number must also appear on cargo tanks and other bulk packaging.

A. front of the tractor, back of the trailer
B. front of the tractor, back of trailer, each side of trailer
C. front of the tractor, back of trailer, one side of trailer

5. Where must you keep shipping papers describing hazardous materials?

A. In the tool storage area.
B. In the driver’s wallet.
C. In the cab of the tractor driver door or in view within immediate reach.

6. What is shipper’s certification?

A. Certifies that the package has been prepared according to the rules.
B. Certifies that the materials have been paid for.
C. Certifies that the driver has a CDL with Hazardous Material Endorsement.

7. Where does it appear?

A. On copies of the shipping papers.
B. On the original shipping papers.
C. On the packaging papers.

8. Who signs it?

A. The driver hauling the hazardous materials.
B. The shipper packaging the hazardous materials.
C. The owner of the truck hauling the materials.

9. When may non-hazardous materials be described by hazard class words or identification numbers?

A. When shipping in warm weather conditions
B. When the shipper feels it would be safer to do this.
C. When the non-hazardous are shipped along with the hazardous materials.

10. What information must be shown on a hazardous materials shipping paper, and in what order?

A. Proper shipping name, packing group, ID number, hazard class
B. ID number, proper shipping name, hazard class, packing group
C. Hazard class, proper shipping name, ID number, packing group

11. Around which hazard classes must you never smoke?

A. Class 1 explosives, class 4 flammable solids, class 5 oxidizers, class 3 flammable liquids
B. Class 8 explosives, class 6 flammable solids, class 7 explosives, class 5 flammable solids
C. Class 1 through 5 flammable liquids

12. Which three hazard classes should not be loaded into a trailer that has a heater or air conditioner unit?

A. Class 4 explosives, class 1 oxidizer, class 8 flammable solid
B. Class 1 explosives, class 4 flammable solids, class 5 oxidizers
C. Class 1 flammable solid, class 2 flammable solid, class 3 flammable solid

13. Should the floor liner required for Division 1.1 or 1.2 (Explosives A) be stainless steel?

A. Yes
B. No

14. What are cargo tanks?

A. Tanks that are not permanently attached to a vehicle.
B. Tanks that are put on the vehicle for transportation.
C. Tanks that remain on the vehicle when you load and unload them.

15. What is a portable tank?

A. Tanks that are permanently attached to a vehicle.
B. Tanks that are not permanently attached to a vehicle and are loaded and unloaded while the tank is off the vehicle.
C. Tanks that are sometimes attached and sometimes not attached to a vehicle

Answer Key
1. A
2. C
3. C
4. B
5. C
6. A
7. B
8. B
9. C
10. B
11. A
12. B
13. B
14. C
15. B

1. You will drive over a test route that has a variety of traffic situations. At all times during the test, you must drive in a safe and responsible manner.

A. True
B. False

2. During the driving test, the examiner will be scoring on:

A. personality, looks, and vehicle.
B. specific driving maneuvers and personality.
C. specific driving maneuvers as well as on your general driving behavior.

3. You will not be asked to drive in an unsafe manner.

A. True
B. False

4. You have been asked to make a turn, you should:

A. ask the examiner why.
B. check yourself in the mirrors.
C. check traffic in all directions, use turn signals, and safely get into the lane needed for the turn.

5. As you approach the turn you should:

A. use turns signal to warn others of your turn.
B. slow down smoothly, change gears as needed to keep power, but do not coast unsafely.
C. All of the above.

6. If you must stop before making a turn you should come to a smooth stop without skidding and:

A. come to a partial stop behind the stop line, crosswalk, or stop sign.
B. come to a complete stop behind the stop line, crosswalk, or stop sign.
C. Continue on your way if nothing is coming.

7. Which of the following is something you do NOT do when you are ready to turn?

A. Check traffic in all directions.
B. Keep both hands on the steering wheel during the turn.
C. Change gears during the turn.

8. When you are safely making a test you will always:

A. Keep checking your mirror to make sure the vehicle does not hit anything on the inside of the turn.
B. Look left only before turning.
C. Ask your passenger to help you watch for traffic.

9. After you complete your turn you should get up to the speed of traffic, use turn signal and move into left-most lane when safe to do so.

A. True
B. False

10. When a driver approaches an intersection he/she should check traffic thoroughly in all directions, decelerate gently, brake smoothly, if necessary change gears. You must never:

A. come to a complete stop.
B. maintain a safe gap behind any vehicle in front of you.
C. roll forward or backward after stopping.

11. Once through the intersection the driver should continue checking traffic, accelerate smoothly and change gears as necessary.

A. True
B. False

12. When driving your vehicle on a straight road how should the vehicle be positioned and travel?

A. Your vehicle should be centered in the right most lane and you should keep up with the flow of traffic but not exceed the posted speed limit.
B. Your vehicle should be centered in the left most lane and you should keep up with the flow of traffic but not exceed the posted speed limit.
C. Your vehicle should be centered in the right most lane and you should keep up with the flow of traffic but not exceed the posted speed limit by more than 10 mph.

13. Before entering the expressway you should:

A. check traffic.
B. use proper signals.
C. merge smoothly into the proper lane of traffic.
D. All of the above.

14. Once you are on the expressway you will be instructed to change lanes. Before doing this you should:

A. ask the examiner to help you navigate the traffic.
B. make necessary traffic checks, use proper signals and change lanes smoothly when it is safe to do so.
C. change lanes immediately by whatever means necessary.

15. As a driver approaches an upgrade they should select the proper gear to maintain speed and not lug the engine.

A. True
B. False

Answer Key
1. A
2. C
3. A
4. C
5. C
6. B
7. C
8. A
9. B
10. C
11. A
12. A
13. D
14. B
15. A

1. During the pre-trip inspection, you must show that:

A. the vehicle is safe to drive.
B. the vehicle is newer than 4 years old.
C. you are competent and have no alcohol in your system.

2. During the pre-trip inspection you will:

A. sit in a truck and drive around talking about your expertise.
B. take a computerized test about truck driving.
C. walk around the vehicle and point to or touch each item and explain to the examiner what you are checking and why.

3. When checking the hoses you should:

A. look for puddles on the ground.
B. look for dripping fluids on underside of engine and transmission.
C. inspect hoses for condition and leaks.
D. All of the above.

4. When checking the oil level you will show the examiner:

A. that the oil level is within safe operating range.
B. add water to the wipers.
C. indicate where the power steering fluid dipstick is located.

5. You should never check the reservoir sight glass of the coolant level.

A. True
B. False

6. When checking the power steering fluid at the pre-trip inspection the level must be above the refill mark to be acceptable

A. True
B. False

7. Check the following belts for snugness, cracks, or frays:

A. power steering belt and water pump belt, alternator belt and air compressor belt.
B. air compressor belt and seat belt.
C. power steering belt and driver’s belt.
D. none of the above.

8. To check the clutch/gearshift you should:

A. depress clutch.
B. place gearshift lever in neutral (or park for automatic transmissions).
C. start engine, then release clutch slowly.
D. all of the above.

9. You must check to make sure that the oil pressure gauge is working.

A. True
B. False

10. When checking the oil pressure gauge you should make sure that:

A. the gauge shows decreasing oil pressure.
B. shows increasing or normal oil pressure or that the warning light goes off.
C. shows that there is enough gas for your trip.

11. The temperature gauge is unimportant at a pre-trip inspection.

A. True
B. False

12. During a pre-trip inspection the mirrors and windshield should be checked for:

A. proper steering.
B. colorful observation.
C. cleanliness, obstructions, and damage.

13. Some emergency equipment that should always be carried is:

A. unimportant during the pre-trip inspection.
B. spare electrical fuses, three reflective triangles, a properly charged and rated fire extinguisher.
C. spare electrical fuses, a walkie talkie, a fire extinguisher.

14. To check for steering play in a non-power steering vehicle you should turn the steering wheel back and forth. Play should not exceed:

A. 30 degrees
B. 20 degrees
C. 10 degrees

15. Check that wiper arms and blades are secure, damaged, and operate occasionally.

A. True
B. False

Answer Key
1. A
2. C
3. D
4. A
5. B
6. A
7. A
8. D
9. A
10. B
11. B
12. C
13. B
14. C
15. B

1. During a pre-trip inspection you should show the examiner that you can check the lighting indicators for:

A. the left and right turn signal.
B. the four-way emergency flashers.
C. the high beam headlights.
D. all of the above.

2. The horn and heater/defroster should be checked during a pre-trip inspection.

A. True
B. False

3. To check the parking brake you should:

A. apply the parking brake and make sure that it will hold the vehicle by shifting into a lower gear and gently pulling against the brake.
B. apply the parking brake and pressing the foot brake to make sure that they will work together.
C. You need not show that the parking brake works.

4. During a hydraulic brake check you must pump the brake pedal____times and then hold it down for______seconds. The brake pedal should not move (depress) for five seconds.

A. 3, 5
B. 5, 10
C. 10,15

5. Failure to perform an air brake check will result in an automatic failure of the vehicle inspection test.

A. True
B. False

6. When checking lights and reflectors all external and reflective equipment must be clean and functional. Light and reflector checks include:

A. headlights, seatbelts, tail lights, decorative lights.
B. clearance lights, headlights, tail lights, turn signals, four-way flashers, brake lights, and red reflectors (on rear and amber reflectors everywhere else).
C. clearance lights, Christmas lights, head and tail lights.

7. An external inspection of the steering box and hoses will include checking that the steering box is securely mounted and not leaking more than 4 ounces of fluid per hour.

A. True
B. False

8. The steering box must be securely mounted. You will check for:

A. proper paint on the box.
B. secure lighting on the steering box.
C. missing nuts, bolts, and cotter keys.

9. On the steering linkage you must check for joints and sockets that are worn or loose and that there are no missing bolts, nuts, or cotter keys.

A. True
B. False

10. The Suspension System check should include:

A. hoses, springs, mounts, brakes.
B. springs/air/torque, mounts, shock absorbers.
C. mounts, shocks, brakes.

11. It is unnecessary to check the slack adjusters when checking the brake system.

A. True
B. False

12. On some brake drums, there are openings where the brake linings can be seen from outside the drum. For this type of drum, check that:

A. a visible amount of brake lining is showing.
B. a visible amount of brake lining is not showing.
C. that the brake lining is very thin.

13. Should you be prepared to perform the same brake components inspection of every axle (power unit and trailer, if equipped)?

A. Yes
B. No

14. The following items must be inspected on every tire:

A. Tread depth, tire brand, and hub oil seals.
B. Tread depth, hub oil seals, lug nuts, and white walls.
C. Tread depth, hub oil seals, lug nuts, and spacers.

15. Listen for air leaks when checking the air/electric lines. Hoses and electrical lines should not be cut but can be spliced.

A. True
B. False

Answer Key
1. D
2. A
3. A
4. A
5. A
6. B
7. B
8. C
9. A
10. B
11. B
12. A
13. A
14. C
15. B

1. In addition to checking for spare electrical fuses, three red reflective triangles, and a properly charged and rated fire extinguisher, school bus drivers must also inspect the following emergency equipment:

A. three red burning flares, safety belts in all seats.
B. three red burning flares, a nine-item first-aid kit.
C. three flares of any type and isopropyl alcohol.

2. A school bus driver must also check the alternately flashing amber lights indicator, if equipped, the alternately flashing red lights indicator and the strobe light indicator, if equipped.

A. True
B. False

3. School bus drivers must also check the following external lights and reflectors:

A. strobe light, if equipped, stop arm light, if equipped.
B. alternately flashing amber lights, if equipped.
C. alternately flashing red lights.
D. all of the above.

4. If equipped, check the stop arm to see that it is mounted securely to the left front window of the school bus.

A. True
B. False

5. Check that the entry door is not damaged and:

A. operates smoothly and closes securely from the inside.
B. operates smoothly and closes securely from the outside.
C. operates smoothly and closes securely from a remote location.

6. Should the hand rails and stop light be checked during a pre-trip inspection?

A. Yes
B. No

7. On a pre-trip inspection for a bus, the passenger/entry should be checked for:

A. door operation, hand and foot rails and handicap lift.
B. door operation, hand rails, entry step condition and brake condition.
C. door operation, hand rails, entry step condition and handicap lift if equipped.

8. When checking a handicap lift the things that you should look for are:

A. leaking, damaged or missing wheel chairs.
B. leaking, damaged, or missing parts and explain how lift should be checked for correct operation. Lift must be fully retracted and latched.
C. leaking, damaged, or missing parts and explain how lift should be checked for correct operation. Lift must be 25 percent retracted and latched.

9. Make sure that all emergency exits are not damaged, operate smoothly and close securely from the outside.

A. True
B. False

10. Check all emergency exits and show that:

A. they are not damaged, operate smoothly, and close securely from the inside and the warning devices are working.
B. they are damaged, operate smoothly and close securely and exit warning devices are working.
C. all devices inside and outside of bus are operating in unison.

11. During the pre-trip inspection you should check for broken seat frames and check that seat frames are firmly attached to the floor.

A. True
B. False

12. Should you check passenger exit mirrors?

A. Yes
B. No

13. During the external inspection of a Coach or Transit Bus a check should be made to see that:

A. the vehicle is sitting level (side to side) and if air-equipped check for water leakage.
B. the vehicle is not sitting level and if air equipped check for audible air leaks from the suspension system.
C. the vehicle is sitting level (front and rear) and if air-equipped, check for audible air leaks from the suspension system.

14. A compartment check includes:

A. checking that baggage and all other exterior compartment doors are not damaged, operate properly and latch securely.
B. checking that all compartment doors are painted in coordinating colors.
C. checking that everyone has brought baggage.

15. A battery/box check is important. The battery must be secure, connections must be tight and cell caps must be present. In addition these items should be checked:

A. battery connections should show signs of excessive wear.
B. battery connections should not show signs of excessive corrosion, but the battery box and cover or door is unimportant.
C. battery connections should not show signs of excessive corrosion and the battery box and cover or door should not be damaged and should be secure.

Answer Key
1. B
2. A
3. D
4. B
5. A
6. A
7. C
8. B
9. B
10. A
11. A
12. A
13. C
14. A
15. C

1. A school bus is «every motor vehicle used for the transportation of children to or from school or school activities.»

A. True
B. False

2. It doesn’t matter if school bus drivers know current laws and regulations and keep abreast of any changes.

A. True
B. False

3. School bus drivers must have a commercial driver’s license and:

A. passenger and combination vehicle endorsements.
B. school bus and passenger endorsements.
C. air brake and tank endorsements.

4. Maximum time in transit: No pupil shall be allowed to remain in transit to and from school for:

A. more than one hour round trip.
B. more than two hours round trip.
C. more than three hours round trip.

5. Can a school bus transport more pupils than indicated by the manufacturer’s rated capacity for the bus?

A. Yes
B. No

6. Inspection of buses are made one or more times a year in order to determine whether the school bus can be used to safely transport school children.

A. True
B. False

7. Each state board of education is charged with the primary responsibility of rules and regulations regarding pupil transportation.

A. True
B. False

8. A school bus driver doesn’t have to wear a seat belt at all times.

A. True
B. False

9. Only some school bus drivers are required to participate in In-service training programs.

A. True
B. False

10. Who makes the final decision to determine when weather conditions make the roads unsafe to travel?

A. The School Administrator
B. The School Teacher
C. The School Bus Driver

11. What is one of the more dangerous procedures a school bus driver must undertake?

A. Driving in traffic.
B. Loading and unloading.
C. Driving in the rain.

12. When approaching a school bus stop you should activate your overhead amber lights how far from the bus stop?

A. 100 ft.
B. 200 ft.
C. 300 ft.

13. Immediately after stopping you should:

A. Open entrance door slightly to activate the stop arms and overhead red warning lights.
B. Tell the children to stand back until you are ready for them to load.
C. Get the children onto the bus as quickly as possible.

14. Always unload on the right outside lane if on a multi-lane road.

A. True
B. False

15. Pupils must walk at least how many feet in front of a school bus to cross the road?

A. 8 ft.
B. 10 ft.
C. 12 ft.

Answer Key
1. A
2. B
3. B
4. C
5. B
6. A
7. A
8. B
9. B
10. C
11. B
12. C
13. A
14. A
15. C

1. What is a tank vehicle?

A. A vehicle used by the army to fight wars.
B. A vehicle used to carry any liquid or liquid gas in a tank of 1000 gallons or more.
C. A vehicle used to carry any liquid or liquid gas in a rank of less than 1000 gallons.

2. You should inspect a tanker before loading, unloading or driving it to make sure the vehicle is safe to carry the liquid or gas and is safe to drive.

A. True
B. False

3. Tank vehicles have special time that need to be checked and come in many types and sizes, to make sure you know how to check your tank vehicle you should:

A. Check with the last person that drove the vehicle.
B. Check with the owner of the vehicle.
C. Check the vehicles operator’s manual.

4. On all tank vehicles the most important item to check is for:

A. Overflow
B. Leaks
C. Spills

5. You should check the tank’s body or shell for:

A. Dents and spills
B. Spills and overflow
C. Dents and leaks

6. Make sure the following valves are in the correct position before loading, unloading or moving the vehicle:

A. Intake valve
B. Discharge valve
C. Cut-off valve
D. All of the above

7. It is not necessary to check pipe connections and hoses for leaks.

A. True
B. False

8. Tankers have manhole covers and vent covers. They should be in what position when loading?

A. Open correctly.
B. Closed correctly.
C. Partially closed.

9. k special purpose equipment if your vehicle has any to make sure it:

A. is in place.
B. didn’t get stolen.
C. works.

10. If your tank vehicle has special equipment you must know:

A. who made it.
B. how to operate it.
C. what the model number is.

11. Hauling liquids in tank vehicles requires special skills because:

A. of the high center of gravity and liquid movement.
B. of the low center of gravity and gas.
C. of the way rank vehicles are built.

12. High center of gravity means that much of the loads weight is carried high up off the road. This makes the vehicle:

A. Top heavy and easy to roll over.
B. Top heavy and easy to drive.
C. Top heavy and bottom heavy.

13. Liquid surge results from movement of the liquid in partially filled tanks. This movement can have what kind of effect on handling?

A. good effect
B. no effect
C. bad effect

14. Some liquid tanks are divided into several smaller tanks by dividers called:

A. Baffles
B. Bulkheads
C. Dividers

15. When loading and unloading tanks with bulkheads the driver must pay attention to weight distribution.

A. True
B. False

Answer Key
1. B
2. A
3. C
4. B
5. C
6. D
7. B
8. B
9. C
10. B
11. A
12. A
13. C
14. B
15. A

1. If you load cargo wrong or do not secure it, it can be a danger to others and yourself.

A. True
B. False

2. Whether or not you load and secure the cargo yourself, you are responsible for:

A. Inspecting your cargo
B. Recognizing overloads and poorly balanced weight
C. Knowing your cargo is properly secured
D. All of the above

3. You should inspect your cargo and its securing devices within how many miles after beginning a trip?

A. 10 miles
B. 25 miles
C. 45 miles

4. State and local regulations for commercial vehicle weight, securing cargo, covering loads and where you can drive large vehicles varies from place to place.

A. True
B. False

5. How often must you stop while on the road to check your cargo?

A. After you have driven for 2 hours or 100 miles
B. After you have driven for 3 hours or 150 miles
C. After you have driven for 4 hours or 200 miles

6. What is the difference between Gross Combination Weight Rating and Cross Combination Weight?

A. GCWR is the maximum GCW specified by the manufacturer for a specific combination of vehicles plus its loads.
B. GCW is the total weight of a powered unit plus trailers plus the cargo.
C. A and B

7. Name two situations where legal maximum weights may not be safe?

A. In southern states and the mid-west
B. Bad weather and in mountains
C. Narrow roads and daylight

8. What can happen if you don’t have enough weight on the front axle?

A. The axle can be too light to steer safely
B. It could make the wheels spin
C. It can give false readings when weighing the load

9. Axle weight is the weight transmitted to the ground by one axle or one set of axles.

A. True
B. False

10. Tire load is the maximum safe weight a tire can carry at a specified pressure.

A. True
B. False

11. Suspension systems have a manufacturers weight capacity rating.

A. True
B. False

12. Coupling Device Capacity — Coupling devices are rated for the maximum weight they can pull and/or carry.

A. True
B. False

13. Overloading can have bad effects on which of the following:

A. Steering
B. Braking
C. Speed Control
D. All of the above

14. In all situations you must keep weights within legal limits.

A. True
B. False

15. Too little weight on the drive axles has no effect on the traction the axle gets.

A. True
B. False

16. What is the minimum number of tie downs for any flat bed load?

A. Cargo should have at least one tie down for each six feet of cargo.
B. Cargo should have at least one tie down for each eight feet of cargo.
C. Cargo should have at least one tie down for each ten feet of cargo.

17. What is the minimum number of tie downs for a 20 foot load?

A. At least two tie downs
B. At least four tie downs
C. At least six tie downs

18. Name the two basic reasons for covering cargo on an open bed?

A. To keep people from seeing the cargo size and color
B. To protect people from spilled cargo and cargo from weather
C. To keep the cargo from being stolen

19. What must you check before transporting a sealed load?

A. That you don’t exceed gross weight and axle weight limits
B. Inspect the load
C. Unseal the load to see what it is

20. You must be extremely cautious going around curves and making sharp turns carrying dry bulk tanks.

A. True
B. False

Answer Key
1. A
2. D
3. B
4. A
5. B
6. C
7. B
8. A
9. A
10. A
11. A
12. A
13. D
14. A
15. B
16. C
17. A
18. B
19. A
20. A

1. Name some things to check in the interior of a bus during the pre-trip inspection.

A. Parking brake and steering mechanism
B. Lights, reflectors, and horn
C. Tires and windshield wipers
D. All of the above

2. As you check the outside of the bus, you should close any open emergency exits or open access panels.

A. True
B. False

3. When checking the interior of a bus before driving it which of the following parts of the bus must be in sage working condition?

A. Signaling devices (emergency buzzer)
B. Handrails, emergency exit handles
C. Air Conditioners and heaters
D. A and B
E. C and D

4. Are bus drivers required to wear seatbelts?

A. Yes
B. No

5. Is it alright to leave carry on baggage in a doorway or aisle?

A. Yes
B. No

6. Most hazardous materials cannot be carried on a bus, but some hazardous materials are allowed.

A. True
B. False

7. What are some hazardous materials you can transport by bus?

A. Poison, tear gas, and irritating materials
B. Small arms ammunition, hospital supplies, and drugs
C. Explosives and radioactive materials

8. In buses designed to allow standing you can stand anywhere you want.

A. True
B. False

9. What is a standee line?

A. A strip around the outside of the bus.
B. A two inch line on the floor to show riders where not to stand.
C. A two inch line between the seats.

10. Does it matter where you make a disruptive passenger get off the bus?

A. Yes
B. No

11. How far from a railroad crossing should you stop?

A. Between 10 and 40 feet
B. Between 15 and 50 feet
C. Between 20 and 60 feet

12. When must you stop before crossing a drawbridge?

A. Stop at least 30 feet before the draw of the bridge.
B. Stop at least 40 feet before the draw of the bridge.
C. Stop at least 50 feet before the draw of the bridge.

13. What are»prohibited practices» while operating a bus?

A. Avoid fueling with riders on board.
B. Don’t talk to riders while driving.
C. Don’t tow or push a disabled bus with riders aboard.
D. All of the above.

14. Urban mass transit coaches may have a brake and accelerator interlock system. The rear door of a transit bus has to be open to put on the parking brake.

A. True
B. False

15. If you work as an interstate carrier, you must complete a written inspection report for each bus driver.

A. True
B. False

16. Are recapped or regrooved tires allowed on buses?

A. Yes, on all wheels.
B. Yes, on all wheels except the front wheels.
C. No, recapped or regrooved tires are not allowed on buses.

17. Before driving who is responsible for inspecting emergency equipment?

A. The shop
B. The dispatcher
C. The driver

18. What are the shape of hazardous material labels?

A. Round
B. Rectangular
C. Diamond-shaped

19. Which poor weather condition can cause the most dangerous driving?

A. Ice
B. Rain
C. Snow

20. If you have to swerve quickly to avoid an accident you want to know:

A. If all of your passengers are wearing seat belts.
B. Where other vehicles are around your bus.
C. Where your passengers are seated.

Answer Key
1. D
2. A
3. D
4. A
5. B
6. A
7. B
8. B
9. B
10. A
11. B
12. C
13. D
14. B
15. A
16. B
17. C
18. C
19. A
20. B