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General knowledge
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection? | Road safety |
| What things should you check during a trip? | instruments, air pressure gauge, temp gauge, pressure gauge, ammeter/voltmeter, mirrors, tires, cargo/ cargo covers, lights. |
| Name some key steering system parts. | steering wheel, tie rod, steering shaft, hydraulic fluid reservoir, gear box, pitman arm, drag link, steering knuckle, spindle, steering arm, power steering cylinder. |
| Name some suspension system defects. | cracked or broken spring hangers, missing or broken leaves in any leaf spring, leaking shock absorbers, air suspension systems that are damaged and or leaking, any parts of the suspension or frame that is cracked or broken. |
| What three kinds of emergency equipment must you have? | fire extinguisher, 3 reflective triangles, spare fuses. |
| What is the minimum tread depth for front tires? For other tires? | Front tires 4/32 inch - For other tires 2/32 inch. |
| Name some things you should check on the front of your vehicle during the walk-around inspection. | front axle, steering system, windshield, lights and reflectors. |
| What should wheel bearing seals be checked for? | Leaks |
| How many red reflective triangles should you carry? | 3 |
| How do you test hydraulic brakes for leaks? | Pump the brake pedal three times, then apply firm pressure to the pedal and hold for five seconds. The pedal should not move. |
| Why put the starter switch key in your pocket during the pre-trip inspection? | For safety...somebody could move the truck while you're underneath it. |
| Why should you back toward the driver's side? | Better visibility |
| If stopped on a hill, how can you start moving without rolling back? | partly engage the clutch before you take your foot off the brake, put on the parking brake whenever necessary to keep from rolling back. |
| When backing, why is it important to use a helper? | There are blind spots you won't be able to see. |
| What's the most important hand signal that you and your helper should agree on? | Stop |
| What are the two special conditions where you should downshift? | before starting down a hill, before entering a curve. |
| When should you downshift automatic transmissions? | When going down grades. |
| what are retarders? | Retarders help slow a vehicle reducing need for breaks |
| What are the two ways to know when to shift? | RPMs or speed. |
| How far ahead does the manual say you should look? | 12 to 15 seconds |
| What are two main things to look ahead for? | Traffic and road condition |
| What's your most important way to see the sides and rear? | mirrors |
| What does "communicating" mean in safe driving? | Signaling your intention |
| Where should your reflectors be placed when stopped on a divided highway? | 10 feet 100 feet and 200 feet toward the approaching traffic. |
| What three things add up to total stopping distance? | perception distance, reaction distance, braking distance. |
| If you go twice as fast, will your stopping distance increase by twice or four times? | 4 times |
| Empty trucks have the best braking. True or false? | false |
| What is hydroplaning? | Tires water-skiing across the road. |
| What is "black ice?" | A thin layer of ice that you can see the road through. |
| How do you find out how many seconds of following distance space you have? | 1 second for every 10 feet of vehicle length under 40 mph, over 40 mph add a second per 10 feet. |
| If you are driving a 30-foot vehicle at 55 MPH, how many seconds of following distance should you allow? | 4 |
| You should decrease your following distance if somebody is following you too closely. True or false? | false |
| What is a hazard? | Any road condition or other road user that is a possible danger. |
| Why make emergency plans when you see a hazard? | To be prepared if you have to take action in an emergency. |
| What are some tips to follow so you won't become a distracted driver. | Pre-program radio stations, clear the vehicle of unnecessary objects, don't attempt to read or write while you drive. |
| How do you use in-vehicle communications equipment cautiously? | Position the cell phone in easy reach, pull over and stop when possible, hang up in tricky traffic situation |
| How do you recognize distracted drivers? | Vehicles drifting into other lanes, or traveling at inconsistent speeds, drivers that are preoccupied with objects. |
| What is the difference between aggressive driving and road rage? | Aggressive driving is selfish bold and pushy, road rage is intent to do harm to someone else. |
| What should you do when confronted with an aggressive driver? | Make every attempt to get out of their way, avoid eye contact, call the police if you can. |
| What are some things you can do to reduce you stress before and while you drive? | Easy listening music, be realistic about your travel time, give others the benefit of the doubt. |
| You should use low beams whenever you can. True or False? | false |
| What should you do before you drive if you are drowsy? | sleep |
| What effects can wet brakes cause, how can you avoid these problems? | Wet brakes can be weak or grab, don't drive through deep puddles or running water if you can avoid it |
| You should let air out of hot tires so the pressure goes back to normal True or False? | False. Air pressure will be too low when tires cool off. |
| You can safely remove the radiator cap as long as the engine isn't overheated. True or False? | false |
| What factors determine your selection of a "safe" speed when driving down a long steep downgrade? | Total weight of the vehicle and cargo, length of the grade, steepness of the grade, road conditions and weather. |
| Why should you be in the proper gear before starting down a hill? | You will not be able to shift into a lower gear once you are going. Forcing an automatic transmission into a lower gear at high speed could damage the transmission. |
| Describe the proper braking technique when going down a long, steep downgrade. | apply the brakes just hard enough to feel a definite slowdown; when speed has been reduced to approximately five mph below your "safe" speed, release the brakes; repeat when speed has increased to your "safe" speed. |
| What type of vehicles can get stuck on a railroad-highway crossing? | low slung units(car carrier, moving van, possum belly livestock trailer,single axle tractor pulling a long trailer with it's landing gear set to accommodate a tandem axle tractor. |
| How long does it take for a typical tractor-trailer unit to clear a double track? | 15 seconds |
| Stopping is not always the safest thing to do in an emergency. True or False? | false |
| What are some advantages of going right instead of left around an obstacle? | No oncoming traffic, clear shoulder, won't force someone else into oncoming traffic. |
| What is an "escape ramp"? | A path off the roadway that aids in slowing drivers who have lost their brakes on downgrades. |
| If a tire blows out, you should put the brakes on hard to stop quickly. True or False? | false |
| How do you know if your vehicle has antilock brakes? | They will have yellow malfunction lamps on the instrument panels and yellow malfunction lamps on the trailers. Dollies after 1998 are required to have a lamp on the left side. |
| What is the proper braking technique when driving a vehicle with antilock brakes? | Use only the force necessary to stop safely an stay in control. |
| How do antilock brakes help you? | Help you avoid wheel lock up and maintain control |
| Common medicines for colds can make you sleepy. True or False. | True. |
| What should you do if you do become sleepy while driving? | Stop at a safe place and sleep. |
| Coffee and a little fresh air will help a drinker sober up. True or false? | false |
| What is a hazardous materials placard? | Placards are signs put on the outside of a vehicle that identify the hazard class of the cargo. |
| Why are placards used? | They are used to warn others of hazardous materials. |
| What is "sleep debt"? | A building up of lack of sleep. |
| What are the danger signals of drowsy driving? | Droopy or out of focus eyes, trouble keeping head up, can't stop yawning, don't remember last few miles, drifting off road, trouble staying in lane and obeying traffic rules. |
| What four things related to cargo are drivers responsible for? | 1:Inspecting your cargo. 2:Recognizing overloads & poorly balanced weight. 3:Knowing Cargo is properly secured & does not obscure your view ahead or to the sides. 4:Knowing your cargo does not restrict your access to emergency equipment. |
| How often must you stop while on the road to check your cargo? | Within the first 50 miles after beginning a trip |
| How is Gross Combination Weight Rating different from Gross Combination Weight? | A. GCWR is the maximum GCW specified by the manufacturer for a specific combination of vehicles plus its loads. B. GCW is the total weight of a powered unit plus trailers plus the cargo. |
| what is a pullup? | pulling foward while backing a trailer to reposition it |
| How do you find out how many seconds of following distance space you have? | Wait until the vehicle ahead passes a clear landmark, then count off the seconds until you reach the same spot. |
| What is the minimum number of tiedowns for any flatbed load? | 2 |
| Name the two basic reasons for covering cargo on an open bed? | To protect people from spilled cargo, and to protect the cargo from weather. |
| Name two causes of tire fires? | Under-inflated tires and duals that touch. |
| What must you check before transporting a sealed load? | The load is properly secured. |
| After starting your vehicle, air pressure should build from? | from 50 to 90 psi within 3 minutes. |
| what are front end header boards? | Front end header boards can protect the driver from cargo in case of a crash or a sudden stop. |
| A commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) is defined as? | A. A vehicle with a gross weight over 26,001 lbs. B. A vehicle transporting hazardous materials C. A vehicle transporting 16 or more passengers |
| When is the road likely to be more slippery? | When it has just begun to rain |
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