A commercial motor vehicle's (CMV's) engine controls are used to:

If your truck has a(n)____you must first turn the engine key to the 'on' position

Which clutch position is required to start the engine or shift gears?

Which of the following is a yellow, diamond-shaped knob that allows you to activate he parking brake?

Secondary vehicle controls:

Which vehicle instrument measures the voltage in a vehicle's electrical system?

What is a normal operating range for a CMV's oil pressure gauge?

9. Which of the following warning devices help you to know when exhaust temperatures are abnormal?

. Which of the following warning devices indicates there is inadequate pressure in the air brake system?

In order to put a commercial motor vehicle on the road, you must first:

Before you inspect the engine compartment and front axle components:

What is the minimum tread depth for the steer-tire?

When inspecting the brake assembly, you should ensure:

After the initial 50-mile check, how often must you conduct additional on-the-road inspections of the cargo securement and securement devices?

When is it appropriate to conduct a post-trip inspection?

What items should a post-trip inspection include?

If the previous driver found defects and noted them on a DVIR, what must you do before operating that vehicle again?

What is the very first step you should take when starting a tractor-trailer engine?

When setting your tractor-trailer in motion, how can you tell the friction point of your clutch has been reached?

After stopping your tractor-trailer,:

When testing your tractor-trailer hook-up, pull gently against the locked trailer brakes and stop when:

What is off-tracking?

What is essential for you to do when you're making a left turn in an intersection with multiple lanes?

What factors will determine how much time is needed to get your vehicle up to speed to safely merge with oncoming traffic on an interstate?

What should you do if you cannot easily correct trailer drift (your vehicle is too far out of position) when backing your vehicle?

When your vehicle reaches the maximum speed for a gear, you must:

When double clutching is done correctly, and the RPMs are matched during the shift,:

Downshifting early is a common error that may:

The purpose of upshifting is to

Proper, smooth shifting is important because if you shift before your vehicle is ready;

What actions negatively impact your vehicle's fuel economy?

With an autoshift transmission, if the transmission is in the drive position,:

What is the primary difference between a manual and semiautomatic transmission?

What does an automatic transmission use to change gears?

How does your trailer respond when you turn the wheel to the right while backing?

What is a key reason backing is so dangerous?

What is the acronym commonly used to remember the safety check you should perform before backing?

If you can use a spotter when backing,:

Which of the backing techniques is fundamental in learning all other backing maneuvers?

What is the key characteristic to alley dock backing maneuver?

What backing maneuver should you use if the trailer did not wind up directly in front of the target?

What is something typically unique to loading dock areas you must watch out for when backing?

When backing in a parking lot, take note of the:

If your fifth wheel isn't greased properly, it can:

Backing under your trailer at an angle can:

When performing the tug test, when should you stop?

What is the safest way to lower and raise your trailer's landing gear in high gear?

How can you pull the fifth wheel release handle in a way that doesn't put yourself of injury?

When preparing to couple a rear trailer to a converter dolly, the trailer height should be____ the center of the fifth wheel.

How can you ease pressure on the fifth wheel locking jaws before uncoupling your tractor-trailer?

When uncoupling the converter dolly, why should you never unlock the pintle hook with the dolly under the rear trailer?

Distance scanning helps you:

As a general rule, you should look about___secs ahead

How often should you check your mirrors

Which of the following scenarios could indicate a distracted pedestrian?

What is a potential sign of a distracted driver?

Which type of mirror is designed to eliminate as much of your blind spot as possible?

If you need to see down the sides and towards the rear of your trailer, what mirror should you use?

When adjusting your mirrors, what should you see in the inside vertical edge of your plane (west coast) mirrors?

When changing lanes, check your mirrors:

Using your turn signals is only optional when:

On the highway, you should signal about.

If traffic ahead begins to slow, what should you do to alert those around you that you're slowing down?

What can happen if you attempt to direct traffic by flashing your lights, blowing your horn, or using hand signals?

When approaching a pedestrian or bicyclist, always assume:

Which horn should you use when trying to communicate with others?

When is an appropriate time for you to use your four-way flashers?

According to the FMCSRs, if your vehicle is stopped, you have____mintues to set out your emergency warning devices.

How can making eye contact help you communicate with others around you?

An example of a___distraction is eating a cheeseburger and fries while driving down a road

What is it called when you actually don't "see" something, even though it's right there in your line of sight. You fail to "comprehend" seeing it because your attention isn't focused. Your mind has wandered elsewhere.

Which of the following statements is true about texting while driving?

That type of special cargo vehicle is designed to haul long, narrow cargo?

In a high center-of-gravity vehicle, the majority of the weight is high off the ground, so the greatest danger is that

For vehicles with a high center of gravity, how should the heaviest cargo be loaded for improved handling?

What type of cargo are low-clearance vehicles designed to haul?

What is something you can do to help keep your Driver Fitness BASIC score low

Carrier interventions can be triggered by:

What happens to you if the FMCSA intervenes against your carrier?

CSA is a driver and carrier monitoring and evaluation system that is designed to:

Data collection, safety measurement, safety evaluation, and intervention are:

CSA data is collected from which of the following sources?

The Hours-of-Service Compliance BASIC includes an out-of-service penalty. What other BASIC includes this penalty?

On average, an idling truck uses about one gallon of diesel fuel every:

When transporting hazardous materials, you are required to carry____ that is immediately available to you and any entity responding to, or investigating, a hazardous materials incident.

Trailer seals are often used to deter theft and maintain cargo security. What type of seal is manufactured for one time use and typically made of plastic, wire, or thin strips of sheet metal marked with a serial number or an identifier?

What date should be entered on the bill of lading?

How many states have engine idling laws

This cargo securement device is placed on the exposed edge of an article to distribute tiedown forces over a larger area of cargo than the tiedown itself, to protect the tiedown and/or cargo from damage, and to allow the tiedown to slide freely when under tension.