Freeman's Questions
This is the first thing you should do if a tire blows out.
What is hold the steering wheel firmly?
Placards are used for...
What is warning others of hazardous materials?
This stands for "GVWR"
What is Gross vehicle Weight Rating ?
This classification includes Flammable solids such as matches and magnesium
what is class 4?
Before changing lanes, a driver should check mirrors, signal, and perform this final safety check.
What is checking blind spots?
A driver is descending a long grade and notices the vehicle accelerating despite proper brake application. The most likely mistake occurred before reaching the hill.
What is failing to select the proper gear before starting the descent?
What action help restore traction during a drive-wheel braking skid?
Release the brakes and let the wheel roll
the number of tie-downs for a 60 ft load
Placards must be AT LEAST ___ big
(answer in inches or millimeters)
What is 9.84" or 250mm
Cargo must be secured by a min. of ____ tiedowns no matter the length of the load
What is "two"
What should you do when confronted by an aggressive driver?
Make every attempt to get out of their way and avoid eye contact.
This braking technique uses engine resistance by downshifting to help slow the vehicle on long downgrades.
What is engine braking?
While traveling 55 mph on a wet roadway, a fully loaded tractor trailer begins hydroplaning. Steering remains responsive, but the trailer starts to drift slightly. What should the driver do first?
What is ease off the accelerator and avoid braking until traction returns?
what is the proper response to a front-wheel skid?
Stop turning and stop braking until front wheel regain traction.
If your brakes fail, this system may help slow your vehicle.
What is the emergency brake?
True or False:
All vehicles carrying hazardous materials need to have placards
What is false?
This person is responsible to NOT exceed gross weight and axle limits
What is the driver?
The type of class fire extinguisher you use on gasoline oil grease or other greasy liquids
what is a class B fire extinguisher?
During a skid, you should turn the wheel in this direction.
What is the direction of the skid?
You're hauling an empty trailer in 35 mph crosswinds. This may be a greater concern than traction.
What is rollover risk?
What is over-steering?
Turning the steering wheel more sharply than needed, causing the truck to lose traction.