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show Any operator of a: •CMV with a GCWR of 26,001 lbs. or more. •vehicle required by federal regulation to be placarded while transporting hazardous material. •vehicle designed to carry 16 or more persons, including the driver  
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show Class A - Combination vehicles with a GCWR of 26,001 or more pounds Class B - Single Vehicles with a GCWR of 26,001 or more lbs.  
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What endorsements are available to CDL operators and what is their letter designation?   show
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What is the minimum tire tread depth on a CMV?   show
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Will broken leaf springs put a truck out of service (OOS) on a road side inspection?   show
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What are the 3 types of emergency equipment required on a CMV?   show
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What are the two main causes of tire fires on a CMV?   show
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show •Loose or missing lug nuts •Wetness stemming from the center hub  
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What is the safest way to begin a backing maneuver?   show
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show It is safest to choose the proper gear before descending a hill. Choose a gear that will keep the vehicle at a safe speed, without requiring the driver to ride the brakes.  
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How can you communicate with other drivers while driving?   show
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What is an effective way to find out if roads may be icing up?   show
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Is it always safe to travel at the maximum posted speed?   show
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What is “hydroplaning”?   show
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When should you first inspect your vehicle?   show
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show Your vehicle should be inspected after the first 50 miles and also every 150 miles or every 3 hours.  
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Of the following, which are the most critical vehicle items you should check when doing an inspection?   show
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What is the correct amount of tread needed on your tires?   show
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show 2 inches/10 degrees  
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show It is important to maintain the same routine every time you preform a pretrip vehicle inspection because you are least likely to forget something.  
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show A report written by the driver that notes the condition of the truck and any items that may need to be repaired.  
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If a vehicle is equipped with circuit breakers, should you carry spare fuses?   show
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show Spring leaves with more than 1/4 missing or broken  
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Should I check the level of my oils during a test?   show
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show Windshield wipers  
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show Triangles and a fire extinguisher  
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show Pump the brake pedal three times, then firmly push the pedal for 5 seconds.  
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Can a truck still be driven if a safety issue is found during insepection?   show
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show Damage check, cleaning, wiper/wiper arm check  
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What is the best hand position when driving?   show
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show You should check your mirrors before, during, and after your lane change.  
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show What is a special condition in which you should downshift your vehicle?  
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show To help retain vehicle power and maintain vehicle control  
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show On wet, icy, or snow-covered roads  
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At highway speeds, what distance should a driver look ahead?   show
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show Warning devices should be placed at 10, 100, and 200 feet in the direction of oncoming traffic.  
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show Before the curve, turn, or hill that prevents drivers from seeing your vehicle  
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show Your speed should be slowed by about half when driving on packed snow.  
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When driving in hot weather, how often should you check your tires?   show
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Why should you only remove your radiator cap when the system is cool?   show
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show After every 3 hours or 150 miles you drive and after every break  
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What does the acronym GVW stand for?   show
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Where can you find a tire’s load?   show
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Which of the following is not a likely effect of overloading a truck?   show
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show To avoid tipping over when swerving/avoiding a hazard  
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show To prevent sliding/movement of the cargo  
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What is the required strength of tie-downs?   show
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What is the main purpose of header boards?   show
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Which of the following does not have a high center of gravity?   show
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show When driving and loading  
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Which of the following is not a true statement regarding covered cargo?   show
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show Diamond  
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show Confused drivers — drivers who don’t understand how to drive a vehicle  
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What are the most important considerations you should take when selecting a safe speed?   show
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In relation to impaired driving, what does the acronym BAC stand for?   show
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show Find somewhere safe and suitable to stop and take a nap.  
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Regarding fire safety, which of the following is the correct list of items you should check during your pre-trip inspection?   show
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In the event of a fire, which would be the first thing you would do?   show
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You come upon an accident and somebody is severely injured. Which of the following should you not do?   show
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show Turning round a sharp corner  
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show Sharply braking  
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What is the difference between a vehicle emergency and a traffic emergency?   show
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Which of these is not a sign of an impaired driver?   show
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show You should be able to hear a train approaching in your own approach to the tracks.  
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