General Knowledge I
When you are driving a snow packed road, you should reduce your speed by:
1/2(Half of your speed)
Which part if the kingpin should the locking jaws close around?
The Shank
The Safety Valve reduces pressure at what PSI?
150 PSI
What are two types of Jackknife?
Tractor and Trailer
What is the oldest Trucking manufacturer in the U.S.
AUTOCAR ( 1897--PRESENT DAY) MACK TRUCKS ARE THE 2ND OLDEST (1900-PRESENT DAY,IN CASE YOU THOUGHT THIS WAS THE ANSWER)
What type of rig has more of a chance off tracking while turning?
Tractor with (2) 27 Foot Trailers
How much space should be between the upper (apron) and lower 5th wheel?
NONE, NADA, NICHTS, NIKTO, ZERO!!!!!
What are Spring Brakes held by?
AIR
The purpose of a retarder is to:
Help slow the vehicle while driving and reduce brake wear.
What is the average number of Truck Drivers in the USA?
3.5 Million
What is the most important reason for inspecting your truck or bus?
SAFETY!!!!
The color of the Emergency Line is____ and the Service Line is____
RED, BLUE
What are the three different brake systems?
Service, Parking, & Emergency
You are required to inspect your truck within how many miles of beginning a trip?
The first 50 miles
What is the actors name that played "Rubberduck" in the 1978 film " CONVOY" ?
Kris Kristofferson
There should be a tie down for every_ feet of cargo.
10 Feet
A tractor with a______ trailer will require the shortest of stopping distance:
FULLY LOADED
The most common type of foundation brake on a heavy vehicle is?
S-CAM Drum
How far ahead should you look while driving?
12-15 seconds Ahead
What is the percentage of freight, moved by Trucks in the USA?
70%
The BAC (blood alcohol concentration) for commercial drivers to be intoxicated is:
BAC level of 0.04
The air leakage rate for a combination vehicle( engine off, brakes on) should be less than ___ psi per minute?
4
Parking or Emergency Brakes on trucks or buses can be held what type of pressure?
SPRING
You do this to correct a rear wheel acceleration skid:
Stop Accelerating
What is the maximum weight allowed on a tractor and trailer:
80,000 pounds/ (12,000 lbs. on Steer Axle/ 34,000 lbs. on Drive Axle/ 34,000 lbs. Tandem Axle)