General Knowledge
What 3 safety features are required to be on a commercial motor vehicle?
Fire extinguisher; Warning devices; Spare fuses
If oil and water collects in the air tanks, what can happen to the brakes?
The brakes could fail
Dry bulk tans and hanging meat...
Are unstable loads
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The distance you should look ahead while driving at highway speeds.
1/4 mile
What three things add up to your total stopping distance?
Perception distance, reaction distance, and braking distance.
Parking on the side of a one way or divided highway. Where do the triangles go?
10 ft 100 ft 200 ft behind the vehicle
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How do you check hydraulic brakes for leaks?
Pump the pedal three times, apply firm pressure and hold for five seconds. The pedal should not move.
One can recognize hazardous materials by looking at the containers...
Label
An air brake system is fully charged at?
120-125 psi
How can you avoid wet brake problems?
Slow down, shift into a low gear, and gently apply the brakes.
What will happen if a tire blows out at highway speeds?
Vibrating feeling
Air loss rate for a straight truck with the engine off and the brake released.
2 psi
When driving through roadway work zones, you should
Watch for pavement drop-offs
If you are driving a 30 ft vehicle at 55 mph, how many seconds of following distance should you allow?
4 seconds
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Least favorite district in the Bluegrass
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The total weight of the powered unit, the trailer, and the cargo is called?
Gross combination weight
The S-Cam...
Forces the brake shoes against the inside of the brake drum.
How far can the department of transportation make a child walk to their assigned bus pickup location?
1/2 mile
What are the spring brakes?
Emergency brakes that apply and stop the truck in the event of an emergency. They are forced on if the air pressure drops to a level of 20-40 psi.
Favorite District in the Bluegrass
Mt. Sterling
How should you test the stopping action of your service brakes?
When the vehicle is slowing moving forward at around 5 mph.
What is the proper method for braking on a steep downhill grade?
Selecting the proper gear, brake until your speed is about 5 mph below your safe speed then release your brakes and repeat.
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What is reaction distance?
The distance you travel from the time the brain tells the foot to push the brake pedal to the time the foot actually pushes the pedal.
What are the 3 different brakes associated with a commercial motor vehicle with air brakes
service brake, parking brake, emergency brake
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