Always be prepared for hazards: name three things that are potential hazards
distracted drivers, debris in roadway, work zones, drop offs, on ramps and exit ramps, drivers in a hurry, blocked vision, impaired drivers, confused drivers
100
Speeding __ mph or more above the speed limit is a serious violation.
15
100
Federal and state law requires drivers to inspect their vehicles before _____ trip. If a vehicle is found unsafe it can be put out of order.
every
100
Properly adjusted mirrors should show four vehicle lengths behind the passenger vehicle or bus, along the sides of the vehicle and the rear tires touching the ground. Where are the blind spots are usually located:
What is directly in back of the rear bumper?
The blind spot behind the passenger vehicle or bus extends 50 to 150 feet and could extend up to 400 feet depending
on the length and width of the vehicle.
100
A driver should look _______ ahead of the vehicle while driving.
What is 12–15 seconds
200
Name three ways to avoid emergencies or collisions:
being prepared for hazards, ensuring adequate space between you and another vehicle, reducing speed, steering to avoid collision, finding an escape route, leaving the road, braking safely
200
Your CDL license is valid to drive what types of vehicle(s)?
What is a passenger vehicle of 15 people or less.
200
The tree types of inspections are _____________, ____________, and _____________.
pre-trip, during the trip, and after the trip
200
If you have passengers aboard, you should never fuel your vehicle _________.
What is in a closed building.
200
You are exiting a highway using an offramp that curves downhill and you are driving a heavy vehicle. You should:
What is slow to a safe speed before the curve.
300
What do these actions describe?
Protect the area, Notify the authorities, Care for the injured,
Collect required information, and Report to authorities.
What are Collision Procedures?
300
Name two serious violations besides speed limit
reckless driving, improper or erratic lane change, following too closely, and a moving violation related to a fatal crash.
300
Name at least three of the eight major things to check during a pre-trip inspection.
The three types of emergency equipment that you must have in your vehicle are are __________, __________, and ____________.
What is a fire extinguisher, spare electrical fuses, and three triangle reflectors?
300
With this method, apply the brakes as hard as you can without locking the wheels and keep steering wheel movements very small. If you need to make a larger steering adjustment or if the wheels lock, release the
brakes. Reapply the brakes as soon as you can.
What is controlled braking?
400
What are two things should you remember if there is a tire failure?
Know that a tire has failed, Hold the steering wheel firmly, Stay off the brake, After stopping, check all the tires
400
If you refuse a blood or breath test while driving a commercial motor vehicle you will receive a __ year disqualification.
1
400
When looking at the tires it is illegal to use regrooved, recapped, or __________ tires on the front wheels of a _____.
retreaded, bus
400
If the event of a vehicle break down, what is the safest way to evacuate passengers?
Keep youth on bus unless evacuation is necessary, If so, a safe place will be at least 100 feet off the road in the direction of oncoming traffic.
400
You are about to go down a long, steep, downhill grade in a newer truck. You should:
What is use a lower gear than you would use to climb the uphill grade.
500
If you are stopped on a one-way or divided highway, you should place reflective triangles at:
What is 10 feet, 100 feet, and 200 feet toward approaching traffic.
500
Driving a commercial motor vehicle with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of ____ percent you will receive a 1 year disqualification.
What is 0.04?
500
When inspecting the tires, look for at least a _/32" of tread on the front and a _/32" of tread depth on other tires.
4, 2
500
Stop at Railroad Crossings. Stop ________feet before the nearest railroad track. Look and listen both ways for trains.
What is 15 to 50 FT
500
The three things that add up to the total stopping distance for your vehicle are __________, ___________ and _________.
What is perception distance, reaction distance, braking distance.