Truck Driving Championships Exam (2025-2026)
comprehensive questions and verified answers
1. Before starting a trip, what is the most important reason for conducting a
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pre-trip inspection?
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A) To check if the truck looks clean
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B) To identify any safety defects that could cause accidents or breakdowns
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C) To check the driver’s schedule
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D) To ensure the cargo is locked
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Answer: B) To identify any safety defects that could cause accidents or
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breakdowns
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2. When backing a truck with a trailer, what is the best practice?
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A) Use only your mirrors
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B) Have a spotter assist you if possible
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C) Back up quickly to save time
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D) Turn the steering wheel sharply in one direction
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Answer: B) Have a spotter assist you if possible
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3. What does a yellow traffic signal mean?
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A) Stop immediately
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B) Speed up to clear the intersection
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C) Proceed with caution; the light will soon turn red
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D) Yield to all traffic
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Answer: C) Proceed with caution; the light will soon turn red
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,4. What is the maximum allowed blood alcohol concentration (BAC) for a
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commercial driver in the United States?
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A) 0.08%
B) 0.10%
C) 0.04%
D) 0.02%
Answer: C) 0.04% | |
5. When driving in icy conditions, what should you do?
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A) Brake hard to avoid slipping
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B) Increase following distance and reduce speed
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C) Use cruise control for stability
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D) Drive in the center lane only
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Answer: B) Increase following distance and reduce speed
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6. How often should a driver take a break according to Hours of Service
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regulations?
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A) Every 8 hours of driving
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B) After 4 hours of driving
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C) After 10 hours of driving
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D) Every 2 hours of driving
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Answer: A) Every 8 hours of driving
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7. What should you do if your brakes fail while driving downhill?
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A) Pump the brakes rapidly
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B) Shift to a lower gear and use the engine brake
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C) Turn off the engine
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D) Steer off the road immediately
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Answer: B) Shift to a lower gear and use the engine brake
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, 8. What is the purpose of the “twelve-second rule” while driving?
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A) To check your mirrors every twelve seconds
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B) To maintain a safe following distance
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C) To allow time to react to traffic conditions ahead
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D) To count how many cars are in front of you
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Answer: C) To allow time to react to traffic conditions ahead
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9. Which of the following is NOT part of a proper coupling procedure?
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A) Making sure the trailer is level with the fifth wheel
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B) Inspecting the locking jaws | | |
C) Checking that the emergency brakes on the trailer are released
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D) Ensuring the kingpin is properly locked
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Answer: C) Checking that the emergency brakes on the trailer are released
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(Emergency brakes should be applied during coupling.)
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10. What should you do if you encounter a hazardous materials spill on the
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road?
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A) Drive through it quickly
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B) Report it to the authorities immediately and avoid the area
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C) Try to clean it yourself
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D) Ignore it if it’s a small spill
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Answer: B) Report it to the authorities immediately and avoid the area
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11. When checking your tires during a pre-trip inspection, what is the minimum
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tread depth allowed on the front tires?
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A) 2/32 inch |
B) 4/32 inch |
C) 6/32 inch |
D) 8/32 inch |
Answer: B) 4/32 inch | | |
comprehensive questions and verified answers
1. Before starting a trip, what is the most important reason for conducting a
| | | | | | | | | | | |
pre-trip inspection?
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A) To check if the truck looks clean
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B) To identify any safety defects that could cause accidents or breakdowns
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C) To check the driver’s schedule
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D) To ensure the cargo is locked
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Answer: B) To identify any safety defects that could cause accidents or
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breakdowns
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2. When backing a truck with a trailer, what is the best practice?
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A) Use only your mirrors
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B) Have a spotter assist you if possible
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C) Back up quickly to save time
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D) Turn the steering wheel sharply in one direction
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Answer: B) Have a spotter assist you if possible
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3. What does a yellow traffic signal mean?
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A) Stop immediately
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B) Speed up to clear the intersection
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C) Proceed with caution; the light will soon turn red
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D) Yield to all traffic
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Answer: C) Proceed with caution; the light will soon turn red
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,4. What is the maximum allowed blood alcohol concentration (BAC) for a
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commercial driver in the United States?
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A) 0.08%
B) 0.10%
C) 0.04%
D) 0.02%
Answer: C) 0.04% | |
5. When driving in icy conditions, what should you do?
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A) Brake hard to avoid slipping
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B) Increase following distance and reduce speed
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C) Use cruise control for stability
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D) Drive in the center lane only
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Answer: B) Increase following distance and reduce speed
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6. How often should a driver take a break according to Hours of Service
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regulations?
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A) Every 8 hours of driving
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B) After 4 hours of driving
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C) After 10 hours of driving
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D) Every 2 hours of driving
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Answer: A) Every 8 hours of driving
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7. What should you do if your brakes fail while driving downhill?
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A) Pump the brakes rapidly
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B) Shift to a lower gear and use the engine brake
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C) Turn off the engine
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D) Steer off the road immediately
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Answer: B) Shift to a lower gear and use the engine brake
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, 8. What is the purpose of the “twelve-second rule” while driving?
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A) To check your mirrors every twelve seconds
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B) To maintain a safe following distance
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C) To allow time to react to traffic conditions ahead
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D) To count how many cars are in front of you
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Answer: C) To allow time to react to traffic conditions ahead
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9. Which of the following is NOT part of a proper coupling procedure?
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A) Making sure the trailer is level with the fifth wheel
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B) Inspecting the locking jaws | | |
C) Checking that the emergency brakes on the trailer are released
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D) Ensuring the kingpin is properly locked
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Answer: C) Checking that the emergency brakes on the trailer are released
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(Emergency brakes should be applied during coupling.)
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10. What should you do if you encounter a hazardous materials spill on the
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road?
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A) Drive through it quickly
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B) Report it to the authorities immediately and avoid the area
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C) Try to clean it yourself
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D) Ignore it if it’s a small spill
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Answer: B) Report it to the authorities immediately and avoid the area
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11. When checking your tires during a pre-trip inspection, what is the minimum
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tread depth allowed on the front tires?
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A) 2/32 inch |
B) 4/32 inch |
C) 6/32 inch |
D) 8/32 inch |
Answer: B) 4/32 inch | | |
