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18. After a tire has been changed, the driver should stop after a short distance to:

a) Check the tightness of the lug nuts

b) Ensure that the tire tread depth is good
c) Ensure that the correct tire was changed
d) See if rocks have gotten into the tread

21. When asked to complete an offset back/right parking maneuver, you should:

a) Pull straight forward, then back to the right.

b) Pull straight forward, then back to the left.
c) Pull forward to the right, then back in a straight line.
d) Pull forward to the left, then back in a straight line.

29. The air compressor governor controls:

a) When the air compressor pumps air into the air storage tanks.
b) How fast air is pumped into the air storage tanks.
c) The temperature of air pumped into the air storage tanks.
d) The speed of the vehicle.

32. When approaching a railroad crossing:

a) You will likely be able to outdrive a train.

b) You should not rely only on warning signals.

c) You should roll a window down to listen for an approaching train.

d) You should only worry about the track closest to your vehicle.

33. When inspecting your brakes, a slack adjuster should move ____ from where it
isattached to the push rod.

a) At least three inches

b) More than two inches
c) Up to five inches
d) No more than one inch

34. An item that is 40 feet long placed on a flatbed trailer should be secured by at
least____ tie-down(s).

a) One
b) Two
c) Three
d) Four
38. If an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) is equipped on a trailer but not on a tractor:

a) The truck should not be driven because ABS needs to be on both the tractor and
trailer.
b) The truck should be driven more slowly than usual.
c) The tractor should not be used and a new tractor with ABS should be located.
d) The tractor and trailer can still be used together.

39. What happens if the air pressure in a system's air tanks falls below 60 psi?

a) A warning light will come on.

b) The vehicle will not shift out of gear.
c) The front lights will flash.
d) The vehicle should stop.

40. On a truck with air brakes, the braking system’s air compressor:

a) Pumps air into the air storage tanks.

b) Fills the tires.
c) Moves air to the back of the truck.
d) Cleans the brakes.

42. During the straight line backing exercise, how many times are you permitted
to exitthe vehicle to check its position?

a) One time
b) Two times
c) Three times
d) Four times

43. Vehicles with dual air brake systems:

a) Maintain full-capacity air pressure in the braking systems even when the
vehicle is notrunning.
b) Maintain some air pressure in the braking systems when the vehicle is
not running.
c) Must be run to build enough air pressure to brakes to operate properly.
d) Do not need time to build air pressure before a trip.

44. Be sure you are always driving so your vehicle can stop:
a) Within 10 feet of your current position.
b) Within 1,000 feet of your current position.
c) Within your view of the road ahead.
d) Immediately.
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2. An air brake-equipped vehicle traveling at a speed of 55 mph under ideal

drivingconditions will need approximately ____ to come to a complete stop.

a) 100 feet
b) 250 feet
c) 300 feet
d) 450 feet

8. What do anti-lock brakes do?

a) Help a driver avoid wheel lockup

b) Lock up the front wheels
c) Prevent a vehicle from accelerating while traveling uphill
d) Prevent a vehicle from accelerating while traveling downhill

21. If braking at a speed of 55 mph while driving on dry pavement, the brake
lag can add____ to your vehicle's total stopping distance.

a) 32 feet
b) 15 feet
c) 50 feet
d) 10 feet

26. The application pressure gauge:

a) Shows how much air pressure is being applied to the brakes.

b) Shows the temperature of air being used in the braking system.
c) Shows the pressure of the air coming from the compressor.
d) Shows the number of times the brakes have been used.

29. The service brake system:

a) Applies and releases the brakes when you press the brake pedal while driving
normally.
b) Applies and releases the parking brakes.
c) Applies and releases the emergency brake.
d) Applies and releases the axle brake.

32. During a basic vehicle control skills test, what is considered a look?

a) Walking to the back of a vehicle to check its position

b) Using side mirrors to check a vehicle's position
c) Looking out of the driver's side window to check a vehicle's position
d) A driver glancing over their shoulder to check blind spots

35. A person working on a disabled vehicle on the shoulder of a road:

a) Will likely pay attention to traffic on the road.

b) May be focused on the repair and not paying attention to roadway traffic.
c) Is exempt from traffic laws.
d) Should not be assisted.
36. Off-ramps:

a) Are usually safe for trucks.

b) Can be dangerous for trucks.
c) Should not be used by trucks.
d) Should be used only if following another vehicle.

44. When an engine is started:

a) The brakes should be locked up.

b) Warning lights should come on and then quickly turn off.
c) The coolant temperature will decrease.
d) The hood must be open.

46. A one-way check valve:

a) Drains the water and compressor oil from the air tanks.
b) Prevents air from escaping if the air compressor has a leak.
c) Activates the emergency brakes when there is a leak.
d) Holds the spring brakes in position until they are used.