1. Which of the following statements about downshifting is NOT true?
A Downshift before starting down a hill
B Downshift before entering a curve
C Downshift when you get to the bottom of a hill
D Downshift before climbing a hill

2. An engine retarder is designed to:
A Slow the vehicle down without using brakes
B Apply braking power to the steering wheel
C Work only with manual transmissions
D Work when you accelerate

3. When driving at highway speeds, you should look 12-15 seconds ahead which is:
A At least 100 yards
B At least half a mile
C At least a quarter of a mile
D At least one tractor trailer length

4. Which of the following statements about your mirrors is true?:
A You cannot see your tires
B You should be able to see any cars overtaking you
C You should be able to see any vehicles behind your trailer
D You should be aware that some objects may appear smaller in your mirrors

5. When using turn signals, which of the following should be avoided?:
A Signal just before you start to make a turn
B Signal when you want to change lanes
C Signal before you exit
D Signal when you are merging into traffic

6. The best way to warn the drivers behind you that you are slowing down is to:
A Blow your horn
B Turn on your emergency flashers
C Tap your brakes
D Flash your bright lights

7. If you must stop on the shoulder of the road, you should place warning devices at all of the following places except:
A Within ten feet of the front or rear corners
B About 100 feet behind your vehicle
C About 100 feet in front of your vehicle
D On the other side of a divided highway

8. Which of the following statements about stopping distances is NOT true?
A Empty trucks require greater stopping distances because they have less traction
B Trucks traveling on ice or snow require greater stopping distances
C Brakes, tires, springs and shocks are designed to work best when the truck is empty
D Trucks traveling at higher speeds require greater stopping distances

9. At 55 miles-per-hour it takes about 6 seconds to stop a fully loaded truck and the braking distance is:
A About the length of a football field or 100 yards
B About 1/4 mile
C About two truck lengths
D About two car lengths

10. When is the road likely to be more slippery?:
A After a hard rain
B After it has been raining lightly for 30 minutes
C When it has just begun to rain
D After the rain has ended