SOCE PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS TESTED AND
APPROVED GRADED A+ 2025/2026 NEWLY
UPDATE
Long and protruding equipment (long guns, long-handled tools, and equipment) must be
stored across the width of the rear cargo area . --ANSWER--(side to side, not front to back).
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration handbook Countermeasures That Work lists
the following tips you should follow to prevent accidents: --ANSWER--Assume other drivers
will make errors.
Adjust speed, position, direction, and attention to be able to maneuver safely if a hazard
develops.
Scan frequently to the side and rear for passing or approaching vehicles.
Scan thoroughly before changing speed or direction.
Vision supplies about____ incoming data to a driver and
helps with detecting and avoiding hazards. --ANSWER--90% to 95%
sharpness of vision --ANSWER--acuity
ability to judge distance and perceive space to determine how far away an
object is --ANSWER--depth perception
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,Ability to see above, below, and to the sides (a person who is in a stationary
vehicle and who has good peripheral vision can see about 180o from side to side) --
ANSWER--peripheral vision
color vision --ANSWER--ability to distinguish colors
night vision --ANSWER--ability to see clearly in darkness
What are factors that affect Night Vision? --ANSWER--Environmental and physical
conditions, alertness, and aging
Be aware that a fire can start if the vehicle is left running while parked over a ____ area for
an extended period of time. This is usually caused by the extreme heat from a____. --
ANSWER--catalytic converter/Grassy
Vehicles with out-of-state registrations are required by law to be registered within --- --- of
the owner either becoming employed, placing children in public school, or establishing
residency. --ANSWER--10 days
During an inspection, you will check
for? --ANSWER--proper fluid levels, hoses, electrical wiring, belts, and tires.
Tires should be checked for uneven wear
that may result from improper --ANSWER--balance or alignment, over inflation, or under
inflation.
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,Proper _______ensures tires are inflated at or above the manufacturer's recommended level. -
-ANSWER--PSI (pressure per square inch)
The recommended PSI can
be found on the _____. --ANSWER--doorjamb
Embedded_____ can deflate or blow out a tire. --ANSWER--foreign objects
Cuts in a tire can also cause a____ and should be observed and ad-
dressed. --ANSWER--blowout
If the front tire fails, the vehicle may ____ --ANSWER--lose traction.
If the rear tire fails, the vehicle may also lose traction and pull in an ___________ direction. -
-ANSWER--unpredictable direction.
The fluid levels you should check include: --ANSWER--- engine oil
- transmission fluid
- brake fluid
- power steering fluid
- coolant reservoir
- windshield washer fluid
__,__,__ are essential for the safe operation of the vehicle and should be inspected each
___before operating the vehicle. --ANSWER--Hoses, wires, and belts/day
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, Belts should be checked for___,__,__,__. --ANSWER--fraying, cuts, cracks, and gouges
Check wires for__,__,__,__ and exposure. --ANSWER--fraying, corrosion, cracked or
missing insulation,
Check ___ for dry rot, cracks, holes, bulges, and leaks. --ANSWER--hoses
Identify temporary factors that may
impact observation --ANSWER--These include stress, emotions, fatigue, and frequent shift
changes.
Identify medical conditions that may
impact observation skills --ANSWER--high blood pressure, diabetes, heart
conditions, or epilepsy
When you cannot avoid striking or driving over an obstacle, try to strike it at a
slight________. --ANSWER--angle with free rolling tires.
Some frequently occurring crashes include the following: --ANSWER--sideswipes
right-angle collisions at intersections
collisions with fixed objects
accidents caused by improper backing
head-on collisions
rear-end collisions
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CORRECT ANSWERS TESTED AND
APPROVED GRADED A+ 2025/2026 NEWLY
UPDATE
Long and protruding equipment (long guns, long-handled tools, and equipment) must be
stored across the width of the rear cargo area . --ANSWER--(side to side, not front to back).
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration handbook Countermeasures That Work lists
the following tips you should follow to prevent accidents: --ANSWER--Assume other drivers
will make errors.
Adjust speed, position, direction, and attention to be able to maneuver safely if a hazard
develops.
Scan frequently to the side and rear for passing or approaching vehicles.
Scan thoroughly before changing speed or direction.
Vision supplies about____ incoming data to a driver and
helps with detecting and avoiding hazards. --ANSWER--90% to 95%
sharpness of vision --ANSWER--acuity
ability to judge distance and perceive space to determine how far away an
object is --ANSWER--depth perception
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,Ability to see above, below, and to the sides (a person who is in a stationary
vehicle and who has good peripheral vision can see about 180o from side to side) --
ANSWER--peripheral vision
color vision --ANSWER--ability to distinguish colors
night vision --ANSWER--ability to see clearly in darkness
What are factors that affect Night Vision? --ANSWER--Environmental and physical
conditions, alertness, and aging
Be aware that a fire can start if the vehicle is left running while parked over a ____ area for
an extended period of time. This is usually caused by the extreme heat from a____. --
ANSWER--catalytic converter/Grassy
Vehicles with out-of-state registrations are required by law to be registered within --- --- of
the owner either becoming employed, placing children in public school, or establishing
residency. --ANSWER--10 days
During an inspection, you will check
for? --ANSWER--proper fluid levels, hoses, electrical wiring, belts, and tires.
Tires should be checked for uneven wear
that may result from improper --ANSWER--balance or alignment, over inflation, or under
inflation.
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,Proper _______ensures tires are inflated at or above the manufacturer's recommended level. -
-ANSWER--PSI (pressure per square inch)
The recommended PSI can
be found on the _____. --ANSWER--doorjamb
Embedded_____ can deflate or blow out a tire. --ANSWER--foreign objects
Cuts in a tire can also cause a____ and should be observed and ad-
dressed. --ANSWER--blowout
If the front tire fails, the vehicle may ____ --ANSWER--lose traction.
If the rear tire fails, the vehicle may also lose traction and pull in an ___________ direction. -
-ANSWER--unpredictable direction.
The fluid levels you should check include: --ANSWER--- engine oil
- transmission fluid
- brake fluid
- power steering fluid
- coolant reservoir
- windshield washer fluid
__,__,__ are essential for the safe operation of the vehicle and should be inspected each
___before operating the vehicle. --ANSWER--Hoses, wires, and belts/day
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, Belts should be checked for___,__,__,__. --ANSWER--fraying, cuts, cracks, and gouges
Check wires for__,__,__,__ and exposure. --ANSWER--fraying, corrosion, cracked or
missing insulation,
Check ___ for dry rot, cracks, holes, bulges, and leaks. --ANSWER--hoses
Identify temporary factors that may
impact observation --ANSWER--These include stress, emotions, fatigue, and frequent shift
changes.
Identify medical conditions that may
impact observation skills --ANSWER--high blood pressure, diabetes, heart
conditions, or epilepsy
When you cannot avoid striking or driving over an obstacle, try to strike it at a
slight________. --ANSWER--angle with free rolling tires.
Some frequently occurring crashes include the following: --ANSWER--sideswipes
right-angle collisions at intersections
collisions with fixed objects
accidents caused by improper backing
head-on collisions
rear-end collisions
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