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WorksheetsSubsection 2.1 Test Your Knowledge: Vehicle Inspection
Total questions: 95
Worksheet time: 48mins
Why do people check a vehicle before trips?
To keep everyone safe on roads
To make the car look shiny
To make trips longer and slower
To play with buttons and lights
During a trip, what should you do to find problems?
Look, listen, and smell carefully
Close eyes and rest quietly
Only check at the gas station
Ask a friend later at home
Which part helps a driver turn the wheels?
The steering system parts
The seat belt buckle
The window wiper arm
The radio volume knob
If the steering wheel is very loose, what might happen?
It can be hard to steer
It makes music louder
It fills tires with air
It cleans the windshield
What does the suspension system do for a vehicle?
It holds up the vehicle and load
It paints the doors and hood
It plays songs for the driver
It makes the horn louder
Which is a suspension problem to watch for?
Broken springs or hangers
Fresh fuel in the tank
Clean windows and mirrors
New stickers on doors
Which emergency item should be in a vehicle?
A fire extinguisher
A picnic basket
A beach umbrella
A soccer ball
How many red reflective triangles should be carried?
Three triangles for warning
One triangle for fun
Four triangles for games
Two triangles for art
What should wheel bearing seals be checked for?
Not leaking any fluid
Being colorful and shiny
Making loud music sounds
Having stickers and paint
What is the needed tread depth for front tires?
At least four thirty-seconds inch
At least one half inch deep
Exactly one thirty-second inch
No tread is needed at all
Why should you back toward the driver's side?
You can see better using side window
It makes turns faster and wider
It keeps the right side always safer
It avoids using mirrors completely
If stopped on a hill, what helps you start moving without rolling back?
Apply enough engine power first
Release brake and coast down
Turn wheels sharply to curb
Shift to highest gear quickly
Where should a helper stand when guiding you while backing?
Near the back where you see them
Far ahead watching traffic only
Inside the cab using radio only
On the curb away from the truck
Which hand signal is most important to agree on with a helper when backing?
Stop signal for stopping safely
Go signal for faster backing
Turn-right signal for corners
Slow signal for gentle moves
When should you downshift? Choose the best answer.
Before hills and before curves
After hills and after curves
Only on straight flat roads
Only when speeding on turns
How do automatic transmissions help when going down grades?
Select low range for engine braking
Shift up to highest gear quickly
Use neutral to reduce engine speed
Turn off retarder to coast smoothly
True or False: Retarders keep you from skidding when the road is slippery.
False, they do not prevent skids
True, they always stop skids
True, only on dry roads
False, they increase tire grip
How far ahead should a driver look to stay safe?
12 to 15 seconds ahead
Only one car length
Just right in front
Only far at high speed
What should you check to see cars beside and behind you?
Your mirrors often
Only the speedometer
Only the fuel gauge
Only the radio display
What does communicating mean when driving?
Using signals to tell others
Turning off the lights
Hiding your moves
Only watching the road
Where should warning reflectors be placed on a divided highway?
10, 100, and 200 feet toward traffic
All at 5 feet away
Only behind the truck
Only in front of the truck
Which three parts make total stopping distance?
Perception, reaction, braking
Speed, fuel, horn
Mirror, seat, tire
Signal, wiper, door
If speed doubles, what happens to impact and braking distance?
They become four times greater
They stay the same
They become twice as much
They become half as much
Do empty trucks stop better than loaded trucks?
No, they stop worse
Yes, always best
Only on sunny days
Only at low speeds
What is hydroplaning?
Tires slide on water
Driving very slow
Parking on a hill
Using the horn a lot
What is black ice?
Thin clear ice on road
Big piles of snow
Sand on the street
Mud near the curb
Why should you look ahead while driving?
To plan stops and lane changes
To read street signs only
To enjoy the scenery
To count passing cars
How do you count seconds to check following distance?
Say one-and-one, two-and-two, three-and-three
Say one-thousand-and-one, one-thousand-and-two
Say fast numbers without pausing at all
Say letters like A, B, C while driving
A 30-foot vehicle at 55 mph should allow how many seconds of following distance?
One second for every ten feet
Three seconds at normal speed
Five seconds only in rain
Two seconds if the road is dry
If someone is following you too closely, what should you do with your following distance?
Decrease it to stay close
Increase it to make more space
Keep it exactly the same
Stop suddenly to teach a lesson
If you swing wide to the left before turning right, what might another driver do?
Slow down behind you quietly
Try to pass you on the right
Turn left in front of you
Park and wait a long time
What is a hazard on the road?
A bright rainbow in the sky
Any road user or condition that may cause danger
A clean, empty street with no people
A green light that stays on
Why make emergency plans when you see a hazard?
You will have more time to act
You can drive much faster safely
You won’t need to look around
You can ignore all other cars
Which picture shows a safe driver keeping eyes on the road?
Driver looking at phone screen
Driver talking to passenger loudly
Driver watching the road ahead
Driver reaching for snack bag
What should you do with your hands while driving?
Keep both hands on wheel
Wave at other drivers
Hold a book and read
Tap on the window
Which choice is a distraction when driving?
Eating food while driving
Looking ahead quietly
Sitting up straight
Driving at a steady speed
When someone drives angrily, what should you do?
Make angry faces back
Speed up to pass fast
Stay calm and give space
Honk again and again
Which tool helps you talk safely in a car?
Hands‑free speaker phone
Typing long text messages
Holding phone to your ear
Looking down to dial numbers
Which driver might be distracted?
Driver drifting in lane
Driver keeping lane steady
Driver using mirrors calmly
Driver at a safe speed
Aggressive driving is best shown by which choice?
Changing lanes without notice
Waiting your turn politely
Letting others merge slowly
Keeping a safe distance
Road rage means someone wants to do what?
Drive to help others
Do harm to people
Follow rules kindly
Share the road fairly
How can you lower stress before a trip?
Plan time and route
Skip sleep and rush
Argue with passengers
Listen to loud angry music
If a driver is upset and wants to get in, what can you say?
“Be my guest,” and let them in
“Move back now!” loudly
“I will block you here,”
“You cannot pass me,”
Which choice shows safe use of phones in cars?
Use voice to call hands‑free
Type while steering with one hand
Read long texts while moving
Look down to dial numbers
Which lights should you use at night to help you see and not blind others?
High beams for close roads
Low beams for most driving
Fog lights for all times
No lights on clear nights
What should you do before you drive if you feel sleepy?
Drink lots of soda quickly
Get good sleep and rest
Turn up music very loud
Drive faster to wake up
Your brakes got wet after driving through a big puddle. What is a safe thing to do next?
Press gently to dry them
Press hard and speed up
Do nothing and keep going
Turn the car off right away
Your tires feel hot after a long drive. Should you let air out to cool them?
Yes, let out lots of air
No, keep air inside
Only on rainy days
Only when parked uphill
The engine is hot. What should you do about the radiator cap?
Remove it quickly and look
Do not remove; use caution
Splash water on the cap
Tap the cap with a tool
Which choice shows a safe way to go down a long, steep hill?
Go slow and use a low gear
Go fast and use high gear
Go slow and turn engine off
Go fast and press horn often
You start down a big hill. Your speed rises to the top of your safe speed. What should you do next?
Apply brakes briefly, then let them rest
Hold brakes hard the whole time
Speed up to pass cars ahead
Shift to the highest gear quickly
A truck is in low gear on a long hill. The driver uses the brakes until the speed drops about five miles per hour below the safe speed, then releases. Why is this a good plan?
It keeps brakes from getting too hot
It makes the engine turn off safely
It helps the tires grow larger quickly
It lets the radio play louder now
What should you try first when you need to stop quickly?
Brake smoothly and steer straight
Turn off the engine and coast
Use the horn and keep rolling
Speed up to pass the danger
If there is an obstacle in front of you, which simple move is often safest?
Steer around the obstacle to the right
Close your eyes and brake hard
Stop in the middle of the road
Turn left across traffic quickly
What is an escape ramp used for on a downhill road?
A place to safely stop a runaway truck
A spot to rest and eat snacks
A lane for bikes and walkers
A shortcut to pass slow cars
If a tire blows out while moving, what should you do first?
Hold the wheel and slow down gently
Hit the brakes hard right away
Turn quickly to the left
Speed up to fix the wobble
How can you tell a big vehicle has antilock brakes (ABS)?
Yellow ABS light on the dash
Blue sticker on the door
Beeping sound when starting
Silver cap on each tire
When using ABS, what is the correct way to press the brake?
Press firmly and keep holding
Tap lightly many times
Pump fast again and again
Let go and press after a delay
What is one helpful thing ABS can do for a driver?
Helps you steer while braking
Makes the car fly over bumps
Stops the need for seat belts
Keeps tires from ever wearing out
What should you do when you see an accident to help keep everyone safe?
Stop in traffic and watch closely
Park safely away and turn on flashers
Drive past fast without slowing
Stand in the road to wave cars
Which can start a tire fire on a vehicle?
Underinflated tires that touch
Clean tires with cool air
New tires with deep tread
Tires washed with water
Where should you aim a fire extinguisher?
At the flames high up
At the base of the fire
At the smoke in the air
At the ground far away
A B:C fire extinguisher is not meant for which type of fire?
Burning liquids in cans
Electrical wire sparks
Wood and paper flames
Gasoline spills on road
Which is a cause of vehicle fires?
Driver smoking near fuel
Fresh air in the cab
New wires installed today
Cold tires on a rainy day
Some cold medicines can make a driver sleepy. True or False?
True, they can cause drowsy driving
False, they always keep drivers awake
True, but only on sunny days
False, if taken with hot tea
Coffee and fresh air help a drinker sober up. True or False?
True, they work very fast
False, they do not sober a person
True, but only with snacks
False, only water can sober up
When should a driver check cargo on a trip?
Only at the end of the day
Within first 50 miles of travel
Just before the truck is parked
Only after hearing loud music
Which job does a driver have with cargo?
Keep cargo safe and secure
Let cargo move freely
Ignore cargo during trip
Leave cargo uncovered always
How often should a driver check cargo on a trip?
Every 150 miles or 3 hours
Only at the end of trip
Just once at the start
Every 10 miles always
What does GCWR mean?
Maximum allowed combined weight
Actual weight right now
Weight of front axle only
Weight of empty trailer
What does GCW mean?
Actual weight of loaded combo
Maximum allowed by maker
Only truck weight without load
Only trailer weight with fuel
When might legal maximum weights be unsafe?
During bad weather conditions
On sunny calm days
When roads are very smooth
When cargo is very colorful
What can happen with too much weight on the front axle?
Hard steering and damage
Better turning and safety
No change to driving feel
Quieter tires and wheels
What is the minimum tie-downs for a flatbed?
One for each 10 feet
Two for each 5 feet
Three for each 8 feet
Four for each 12 feet
How many tie-downs are needed for a 20-foot load?
Two tie-downs total
Four tie-downs total
One tie-down total
Three tie-downs total
Why should cargo be covered on an open bed?
Protect people and protect cargo
Make truck look very pretty
Help cargo be extra shiny
Keep air moving over cargo
Before moving a sealed load, what must be checked?
Gross and axle weight limits
Inside items and packaging
Color and label of boxes
Smell and sound of cargo
What should aisles on a bus be like before a trip?
Clear and easy to walk
Full of boxes and bags
Blocked with big signs
Covered with loose cords
Which item is allowed in small amounts on a bus?
Small arms ammunition ORM-D
Liquid Class 6 poison
Labeled radioactive materials
More than 100 pounds gas
Which thing is NOT allowed on a bus?
Tear gas or irritant material
Emergency hospital supplies
Tiny ORM-D cartridges
First aid medicine kits
What does the standee line tell riders?
Where standing must stop
Where to store luggage
Where to sit and eat
Where tickets are checked
What should you do with a disruptive passenger?
Let them off at a safe place
Ignore them and drive fast
Drop them at any dark spot
Lock them near the door
How far should a bus stop before a railroad crossing?
Between 15 and 50 feet
Between 1 and 5 feet
Exactly 100 feet away
More than 200 feet
When must you stop at a drawbridge with no signal or attendant?
At least 50 feet before the draw
Only when someone waves
Only if traffic is heavy
Never stop at a bridge
Which practice is not safe with riders on board?
Refueling in a closed building
Checking seats are secure
Using outside lights at night
Watching aisle stairwells
What is the danger zone around a school bus?
The area close to every side
Only the back of the bus
Only the front bumper area
Just the right side of bus
Which mirror helps see the sides and back area wider?
Convex outside mirrors
Flat outside mirrors
Rearview inside mirror
Driver’s window view
Which mirrors help see right in front of the bus?
Crossover mirrors
Convex outside mirrors
Flat outside mirrors
Rear door mirror
When loading students, when should amber warning lights flash?
A short time before the stop
Only after doors open
Only when leaving school
Any time while driving
After unloading at school, what should the driver do?
Walk through and check bus
Drive away quickly
Turn off all mirrors
Ask students to return
Where should students wait before crossing in front of the bus?
About ten feet in front
Right next to the bumper
Behind the rear tires
Beside the service door
When must the driver evacuate the bus?
Fire or big danger
When it rains lightly
If the bus is noisy
When the route is long
How far from the nearest rail should the bus stop?
Fifteen to fifty feet
One to three feet
Sixty to ninety feet
Five hundred feet away
What is a passive highway-rail crossing?
A crossing with no signals
A crossing with many guards
A crossing for buses only
A crossing with loud bells
If a bus has ABS brakes, how should the driver brake?
Brake normally and steadily
Pump the brakes fast
Do not use brakes at all
Only brake at the end
