Engine Operations
If the engine does not start within 15-20 seconds, you must turn the ignition off for at least this amount of time before trying again.
What is 1 minute?
When releasing the clutch to put the vehicle in motion, a decrease in RPMs indicates you have reached this point.
What is the friction point?
This phenomenon occurs when the rear wheels follow a shorter, different path than the front wheels during a turn.
What is off-tracking?
This is considered the simplest backing maneuver & is fundamental to learning all other backing maneuvers.
What is straight line backing?
In warm weather, the oil pressure gauge should come up to operating level within this many seconds after starting the engine.
What is 3-5 seconds?
To test the tractor-trailer hook-up, you should pull gently against these locked brakes.
What are the trailer brakes?
The three factors that determine off-tracking.
What is the distance between the kingpin & rear trailer wheels (the greater the distance, the more off-tracking occurs), amount of sideways drag of the rear tires, & the radius of the curve?
When exiting a highway on a curved off-ramp, trucks should generally travel at a speed at least this much lower than the posted ramp speed limit.
What is 5 mph?
What is engine cool down?
Extra: appropriate cool down period will vary based on engine type as well as the nature of the trip & cargo hauled.
Part of the drive train that allows the driver to disconnect or connect the engine of the transmission.
What is the clutch?
When executing a right turn, getting the much of the rig past the corner before turning the wheel will help account for off-tracking.
What is one-half?
If you are unsure what is behind your vehicle while backing, you should stop & perform this action.
What is G.O.A.L = Get Out And Look?
The first thing that should be done prior to starting the engine.
What is apply the parking brake? (if not already applied)
Excessive idling (more than a few minutes) can waste fuel and cause...
What is unnecessary wear on the engine?
This type of turn involves your vehicle to swing wide into an extra lane in the cross street while make the right turn. (Preferred method)
What is a button hook turn?
What 3 factors will determine how much time is needed to get your vehicle up to speed to safely merge with oncoming traffic on an interstate.
What are the weight of load, the ramps length & the degree of turn on ramp?
In a manual transmission, how far do you depress the clutch when starting the engine.
What is all the way to the floor?
What must be tested every time a trailer or dolly is connected to a tractor.
What is coupling?
A type of turn that is less hazardous to execute.
What is a left turn? (you have better visibility on the left side of your vehicle)
When backing & drifting occurs, try to correct the drift by turning the steering wheel in this direction.
What is steer in the direction of the drift?