General Knowledge
A place to legally stop overnight along the highway (sometimes in the median) with immediate re-entry to the highway.
What is a rest stop?
What position does the key need to be in for the applied and fan down brake tests?
The blue air line.
Which color air line is for the service brake?
Secured at top and bottom.
Where should the shock absorber be secured from?
Slow down or move over.
What do you do when an emergency vehicle is stopped on the side of the road?
A place to refuel, shower, do laundry, and park overnight (typically close to an interstate on/off ramp).
What is a truck stop?
Check for the dash to be backlit.
How do you know if the low beams are working properly?
The red air line.
Which color air line is for the supply line?
3/4 inch of play
What is the maximum amount of play authorized on serpentine belts?
Fifth Gear.
Which gear is the correct gear for right hand turns?
Identify the tractor as 80" or wider.
What do the three indicator lights on the tractor mean?
120-140 psi.
At what pressure does the air compressor governor cut off?
Around the shank of the king pin.
Where should the locking jaw close?
1/4 inch of material.
What is the minimum thickness allowed for brake shoes?
Sixth gear.
Which gear is the correct gear for left hand turns?
Another name for a refrigerated trailer.
What is a reefer trailer?
Approximately 40psi.
At what pressure does the TPV pop out?
Fixed and sliding.
What are two types of 5th wheels?
When the engine is hot or running.
When should you never open the coolant reservoir?
While Over Train Tracks.
When should you never stop or shift?
Piece of equipment that connects two trailers.
What is a dolly?
Properly mounted and secured, not cracked/bent/broken, not leaking, fully charged, and with the pin in place.
What condition must the ABC Fire Extinguisher be in?
When the trailer is too high, and the king pin goes over the top of the skid plate.
What is high hooking?
Control arm hangers, control arm, U-bolt, shock absorber, and air bag.
What are the drive axle suspension components?
Turns on/off marker lights to signal other drivers.
What does a marker interruptor do?