Driving Safely
With older trucks, a rule for choosing gears is to use the same gear going down a hill that you would need to climb the hill. What is the rule for most modern trucks?
Drivers of modern trucks may have to use lower gears going down a hill than would be required to go up the hill.
ENDORSEMENT CODE FOR DOUBLES AND TRIPLES
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____ feet is the standard length for semi-trailers.
53 feet
ABS only activates when:
The wheels are about to lock up.
What are the minimum number of tie-downs required to safely secure cargo?
2
Where to place your triangles if you are stopped for more than ten minutes on the shoulder of a divided highway?
10 feet, 100 feet, 200 feet to the rear
THE ENDORSMENT CODE FOR TANK
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The best way to memorize a thorough pre-trip inspection is to>
Do it the same way each time.
Air brakes are really three different systems. List them. (Must get 2 of the 3).
Service brake, parking brake, and emergency brake.
What are 3 vehicles that require special care when driving because they are less stable? (Must get 2 of the 3)
Trailers carrying swinging meat, tankers, or livestock trailers
What 3 situations are you required to use your turn signals?
Turns, lane changes, or when merging into traffic
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
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You must be this old to drive interstate (out of state).
21
Why do empty trucks sometimes require a greater stopping distance than loaded trucks?
An empty vehicle has less traction
What does GCWR stand for?
Gross Combination Weight Rating?
What is the minimum number of seconds a driver should be looking down the road?
12-15 seconds
Endorsement code for passenger
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How many days must you have held a commercial driver's learners permit before being eligible for a CDL
14
When should the air compressor start and stop pumping?
It should start at about 100 psi and stop at about 125 psi.
What is how often should you check the securement of a load?
Every three hours or 150 miles
2 special conditions where you should downshift are:
HAZMAT/TANK
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CDL stands for?
Commercial Drivers License.
What are the four components that make up the total stopping distance of a CMV? (Must get 2 of the 4)
Perception Distance + Reaction Distance + Brake Lag Distance + Braking Distance = Total Stopping Distance
After beginning a trip the driver should inspect the cargo within: