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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Truck escape ramps: | Are designed to protect vehicles from damage. |
| Which of these can cause the vehicle to skid? | All of the above. |
| You are driving a vehicle that could safely be driven at 55 MPH on an open road. But traffic is now heavy, moving at 35 MPH although the speed limit is 55. The safest speed for your vehicle in this situation is most likely: | 35 MPH |
| Every time you park your vehicle and shut the engine off you should: | Apply the parking brake. |
| Which of these describes how you should use the brake pedal on a steep downhill grade? | Release the brake when you are 5 MPH below your safe speed, then let your speed come back up to your safe speed and repeat braking again, (bring you speed down 5 MPH below your safe speed.) |
| For an average commercial vehicle, being driven at 55 MPH on dry pavement it will take about ____ to bring the vehicle to a stop. | The length of a football field. |
| Which of these statements about certain types of cargo is true? | Unstable loads such as hanging meat or livestock require extra caution on curves. |
| Which of these statements about backing a heavy vehicle is true? | Backing is always dangerous. |
| When should you wear seat belts? | Any time you are in a moving vehicle. |
| The most common cause of serious vehicle skids is: | Driving too fast for road conditions |
| If you are being tailgated, you should: | Increase the space in front of you. |
| The parking brake should be tested while the vehicle is: | Parked |
| A drivers trip log, if required: | Must be shown immediately when an officer requests it |
| Should the pre-trip inspection report from the last driver be reviewed during your pre-trip inspection? | Yes |
| If you are stopped at a roadside rest and found to have a BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration) of .02 you will: | Be placed out of service for 24 hours |
| When roads are slippery, you should: | Make turns as gently as possible. |
| While driving, you see a small (1 foot square) cardboard box ahead in your lane. You should: | Steer around it when it is safe to do so. |
| Which of these pieces of emergency equipment should be carried at all times in your vehicle? | All of the above. |
| What is counter steering? | Turning the wheel in the opposite direction after steering to avoid a traffic emergency |
| You do not have a hazardous materials endorsement on your commercial drivers license. When can you drive a vehicle hauling hazardous materials? | Only when the vehicle does not require placards. |
| You are driving a new truck with a manual transmission. What gear will you probably have to use to take a long downhill grade? | A lower gear that you would use to climb the hill |
| High beams should be: | Used whenever it is safe and legal to do so. |
| An en-route inspection should include checking: | All of the above. |
| Where or when should you test the stopping action of your service brakes? | When the vehicle is moving at about 5 MPH. |
| Stab braking: | Involves locking the wheels. |
| Which of these statements about using turn signals is true? | When turning, you should signal early. |
| Retarders: | Can cause the vehicle to skid when the road is slippery. |
| Which of these statements about staying alert to drive is true? | The only thing that can cure fatigue is sleep. |
| You are driving on a two lane road. An oncoming driver drifts into your lane and is headed straight for you. Which of these is generally the best action? | Steer to the right |
| You should avoid driving through deep puddles or flowing water. But if you must, which of these steps can help keep your brakes working? | Gently pressing the brake pedal while driving through the water. |
| Which of these statements about brakes is true. | The heavier a vehicle or the faster it is moving, the more heat the brakes have to absorb to stop it. |
| What should you do when your vehicle hydroplanes? | Release the accelerator |
| Which fires can you use water to put out? | Tire fires. |
| Your vehicle is in a traffic emergency and may collide with another vehicle if you do not take action. Which of these is a good rule to remember at such a time? | Heavy vehicles can almost always turn more quickly than they can stop |
| Which of these is a sign of tire failure? | All of the above. |
| Which of these statements about drinking alcohol is true? | A few beers have the same effect on driving as a few shots of whisky. |
| Which of these can help you stay alert while driving? | Taking short breaks before you are drowsy. |
| Which one of these is not part of the check of the engine compartment done for a pre trip inspection? | Valve clearance. |
| According to the driver's manual, why should you limit the use of your horn? | It can startle other drivers. |
| You are traveling down a long, steep hill. Your brakes get so hot that they fail. What should you do? | Look for an escape ramp or escape route |
| How far should a driver look ahead of the vehicle while driving? | 12-15 seconds |
| Which of these statements about cargo loading is true? | State laws dictate legal weight limits. |
| Which of these statements about marking a stopped vehicle is true? | If a hill or curve keeps drivers behind you from seeing the vehicle within 500 feet, the rear reflective triangle should be moved back down the road to give adequate warning. |
| You are driving a 40 foot vehicle at 45 MPH. Driving conditions are ideal (dry pavement, good visibility). What is the least amount of space that you should keep in front of your vehicle to be safe? | 5 seconds |
| The amount of liquid to load into a tank depends on: | All of the above |
| You are starting your vehicle in motion from a stop. As you apply power to the drive wheels, they start to spin. You should: | Take your foot off the accelerator. |
| You should use your mirrors to check: | All of the above. |
| The proper way to hold a steering wheel is at clock positions ____ and ____. | 3 and 9 |
| Cargo inspections: | Should be performed after every break you take while driving. |
| Your brakes can get wet when you drive through a heavy rain. What can this cause when the brakes are applied? | All of the above |
| How do you test hydraulic brakes for leaks? | With the vehicle stopped, pump the pedal three times, apply firm pressure for 5 seconds, then hold and see if the pedal moves. |
| Which of these is a good rule to follow when driving at night. | Keep your speed slow enough that you can stop within the range of your headlights |
| A vehicle is loaded with very little weight on the drive axle. What may result? | Poor traction |
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