1. How can you know you have the engine speed and road speed to shift gears?
A When the engine is lugging.
B By shifting whenever you notice heavy smoke coming from the exhaust.
C By using the sound of the engine to know when to shift.

2. What is true about downshifting before you reach a long downhill grade?
A It helps prevent the brakes from overheating and losing braking power.
B It puts an extra burden on the brake system.
C Starting downhill in low gear increases the chance of picking up speed.

3. When should you downshift for a curve?
A Before entering the curve.
B Upon entering the curve.
C After entering the curve.

4. What is the purpose of brake retarders?
A To help slow down the vehicle and to reduce brake wear.
B To provide more traction on a slippery surface.
C To reduce brake wear and to reduce noise.

5. Should you turn the retarder off when the road is wet or snow covered?
A No because you need more braking power then.
B No because the engine retarder will not affect traction.
C Yes the retarder may cause a skid.

6. How far ahead should you look while driving?
A Two seconds.
B Four seconds.
C 12 to 15 seconds.

7. What is a good reason for knowing what the traffic is doing on all sides?
A You need to have room to change lanes or stop.
B It is always necessary to know when you can make a U-turn.
C You need to eliminate all blind spots around you.

8. Should you always be looking into the distance ahead?
A Yes you should be prepared for all problems ahead.
B No you should shift your attention back and forth near and far.
C Yes by concentrating on the vehicle directly ahead you will be prepared.

9. What is a problem that you can have when using your mirrors?
A They never remain in the positions that you have placed them.
B They are of no help when you are changing lanes.
C There are blind spots that your mirrors cannot show you.

10. Where do you place the three reflector triangles on a two-lane road?
A Within 10 feet of the rear and 100 feet to the rear and 100 feet from the front.
B Within 100 feet of the front and 500 feet from the front of the vehicle.
C Within 10 feet of the front and 100 feet to the front.