General Knowledge
How far ahead should you be looking while driving in town?
1 block
Air braking takes more time than hydraulic braking because
Air takes longer to flow through the lines
Exempt from needing a commercial drivers license
Farm equipment, emergency vehicles, and recreational vehicles
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Tread depth for steer tires
4/32
Purpose of a retarder
Help slow the vehicle while driving and reduce brake wear
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Perception distance
The distance your vehicle travels from the time your eyes see a hazard to the time your brain recognizes it.
The pad life on the brake linings should be atleast
1/4 inch thick
Purpose of a baffle
Control the load surge
Most common cause of serious vehicle skids
Driving too fast for road conditions
What is the minimum length for mud flaps in Kentucky?
8 inches of the surface of the roadway
Two situations in which the legal maximum weights may not be safe to haul
During bad weather; In mountains
Air leakage rate for a single vehicle with the engine off and the brake applied
3 psi
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How long does it take a typical tractor trailer to cross a single railroad track/double railroad track?
14 for single More than 15 for double
What is an escape ramp?
Ramps that are located a few miles from the top of a downgrade to help you stop.
Controlled braking
Is used to keep your vehicle in a straight line when braking
If you are being tailgated you should
Increase your following distance
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To engage the parking brake under normal conditions
Let the air out the of the spring brakes/brake chamber
Two ways to know when to shift
Engine speed and road speed
Containerized loads
Are typically used for freight carried partway by rail or ship
Smith 5 Keys
Aim high in steering
Get the big picture
Keep your eyes moving
Leave yourself an out
Make sure they see you
GVWR
Maximum GVW specified by the manufacturer for a single vehicle, including its load.
What is a supply pressure gauge/what is an application pressure gauge?
Supply pressure gauge shows how much is in the tanks. Application pressure gauge shows how much is being applied to the breaks.
Modulating control valve
Used to adjust the spring brakes
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 down the hill.
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My favorite handgun manufacturer
Bonus points for guessing exact model I use for CCDW
Glock
Glock 43