Special Requirements
The mud flap provision does not apply
To pole trailers or to a truck tractor when it is being operated alone and without being in combination with a semitrailer.
A vehicle is loaded with most of the weight on the steering axle. What may result?
Hard steering and possible damage to the tired.
The brake system that applies and releases the brakes when the driver uses the brake pedal is the brake system.
Service
What is the shape of hazardous materials labels?
Diamond-shaped.
How far ahead should you look while driving in town?
One block
What are the towing requirements?
The connection must not exceed 15 feet from one vehicle to another. When a rope,chain, or cable is used as a connection a white flag not less than 12" square must be attached to it.
You are asked to deliver hazardous material in a placarded vehicle. You should:
Refuse to haul the load.
It is accepted that too much heat caused by using your brakes too often can also cause:
Brake fade or failure.
Which poor weather condition can cause the most dangerous driving?
Ice.
Medical certificates must be renewed every
2 years.
What are the rules for passing two-wheeled vehicle?
Allow at least 6 feet to the left and do not share the lane with the vehicle.
Escape ramps are:
Used to stop a runaway vehicles.
What is the first thing you should do when a low air pressure warning comes on:
Stop and safely park as soon as possible.
Many buses have curved mirrors. These mirrors:
Make things seem smaller and further away than they really are.
How far ahead should you look?
12-15 seconds
10 feet behind, 100 feet behind, 200 feet behind.
For your safety, when setting out reflective triangles you should:
Hold the triangles between yourself and oncoming traffic.
When you apply the brakes, the brake shoes/linings are pressed against the:
Brake drum
To stop for railroad tracks, you should stop feet before the nearest track.
15 to 50.
Before transporting a sealed load, you must check that
The load is properly secured
Where do flags need to be setup on a two-way roadway when lamps are not required?
100 feet in front, 10 feet behind, 100 feet behind.
If you are being tailgated, you should:
Increase your following distance.
The driver must be able to see a low-pressure warning which comes on before pressure in the service air tank falls below:
60 psi
Buses are greatly affected by winds:
When coming out of tunnels.
If you go twice as fast, your stopping distance will increase by
Four times