Section 1
While driving, ice builds up on your wipers and they no longer clean the windshield. You should:
A. Keep driving, and reach out the window and knock the ice off
B. Keep driving, and turn your defroster off
C. Pull over in a safe place and remove the ice
C. Pull over in a safe place and remove the ice
Before the ice buildup becomes dangerous you should stop in a safe location and clear off the ice. With ice on the wiper blade it might not clear the windshield enough for safe driving.
Is it legal to drive with one-fourth of a vehicle's leaf springs broken or missing?
A. Yes
B. No
C. It doesn't make any difference if you drive slowly
B. No
Check for missing or broken leaves in any leaf spring. If one-fourth or more are missing, it will put the vehicle "out of service", but any defect could be dangerous.
The distance that you should scan ahead in a congested area is about?
A. 32 Feet
B. One Block
C. Two vehicle lengths ahead
B. One Block
Most good drivers look at least 12 to 15 seconds ahead. At lower speeds, that's about one block. At highway speeds it's about a quarter of a mile.
A vehicle is loaded with very little weight on the drive axle. What may result:
A. Poor traction
B. A need to disconnect the steering axle brakes
C. Damage to drive axle tires
D. Better handling
A. Poor Traction
Too little weight on the driving axles can cause poor traction. The drive wheels may spin easily.
Truck escape ramps:
A. Are designed to protect vehicles from damage
B. Should not be used unless you have first tried all other ways to save your vehicle after brake failure on a downgrade
C. Cannot be used by certain types of heavy vehicles
A. Are designed to protect vehicles from damage.
Escape ramps are made to stop runaway vehicles safely without injuring drivers and passengers.
What is counter steering?
A. Turning the steering wheel counter clockwise
B. Steering in the opposite direction from what other drivers expect you to do
C. Using the steering axle brakes to prevent over steering
D. Turning the wheel in the opposite direction after steering to avoid a traffic emergency
D. Turning the wheel in the opposite direction after steering to avoid a traffic emergency
Be prepared to "counter-steer," that is, to turn the wheel back in the other direction, once you've passed whatever was in your path. You should think of emergency steering and counter-steering as two parts of one driving action.
You are driving on a straight, level highway at 50 mph. There are no vehicles in front of you. Suddenly a tire blows out on your vehicle. What should you do first?
A. Stay off the brake until the vehicle slows down on its own
B. Quickly steer onto the shoulder
C. Begin light braking
D. Begin controlled or stab braking
A. Stay off the brake until the vehicle slows down on its own
It's natural to want to brake in an emergency, however, braking when a tire has failed could cause loss of control. Once the vehicle has slowed down brake very gently, pull off the road, and stop.
What is the I.P.D.E. method of driving?
A. Identify, Project, Dedicate, Execute
B. Idea, Predict, Decide, Execute
C. Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute
C. Identify, Predict, Decide, Execute
Identify, Predict, Decide, and Execute (IPDE) is the step-by-step process behind the principles of defensive driving and complexities of visual perception in traffic.
Which of these statements about using mirrors is true?
A. You should look at a mirror for several seconds at a time
B. Convex mirrors make things look closer than they really are
C. There are blind spots that your mirror cannot show you
D. You should check your mirrors twice for a lane change
C. There are blind spots that your mirror cannot show you
Convex mirrors present a view of people and objects that does not accurately reflect their size and distance from the vehicle.
No matter how small the cargo is, it should have at least: One tie down, Two tie downs, Small loads do not have to have tie downs
A. One tie down
B. Two tie downs
C. Small loads do not have to have tie downs
B. Two tie downs
No matter how small the cargo, it should have at least two tie-downs.
Gross vehicle weight rating or GVWR means the following:
A. Total weight of a single vehicle
B. Total weight of a single vehicle plus its load
C. Both above
D. No answers are correct
B. Total weight of a single vehicle plus its load
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) is the value specified by the manufacturer as the loaded weight of a single vehicle.
Which of these statements about tires and hot weather driving is true?
A. You should inspect your tires more often because they are more likely to fail
B. If a tire is too hot to touch you should drive on it to cool it off
C. Recapped tires are less likely to fail in hot weather than new tires
A. You should inspect your tires more often because they are more likely to fail
Inspect the tires more often than usual, or every two hours or every 100 miles when driving in very hot weather.
Which of these statements about backing a heavy vehicle is true?
A. You should avoid backing whenever you can
B. When you use a helper, they should use a clear spoken signal
C. It is safer to back toward the right side of the vehicle than toward the drivers side
A. You should avoid backing whenever you can
Because you cannot see everything behind your vehicle, backing is always dangerous. Avoid backing whenever you can. When you have to back, here are a few simple safety rules: Start in the proper position, look at your path, use mirrors on both sides, back slowly, back and turn toward the driver's side whenever possible, and use a helper with clear hand signals whenever possible.
Tank vehicles are used to carry any liquid and are dangerous to drive because:
A. High center of gravity
B. Danger of load surge
C. High center of gravity and danger of load surge
D. No answers are correct
C. High center of gravity and danger of load surge
Hauling liquids in tanks requires special skills because of the high center of gravity and liquid movement.
How often should you check your mirrors?
A. Every 1/4 Mile
B. Every 8 to 10 Seconds
10 Seconds
C. When turning or changing lanes
B. Every 8 to 10 Seconds
You should check your mirrors every 8 to 10 seconds to know what is going on around your vehicle at all times.
Which of these statements about double clutching and shifting is true?
A. Double clutching should not be used when the road is slippery
B. Double clutching should only be used with a heavy load
C. You can use the tachometer to tell you when to shift
C. You can use the tachometer to tell you when to shift
Use either the tachometer or the speedometer and upshift/downshift at the right rpm or road speed.
Gross combination weight rating or GCWR means the following?
A. The total weight of single vehicle
B. The total weight of single plus its load
C. The total weight of a powered unit plus trailer(s)
D. The total weight of a powered unit plus trailer(s) plus the cargo
D. The total weight of a powered unit plus trailer(s) plus the cargo
The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the value specified by the manufacturer of the power unit and the towed unit(s), including load, or any combination thereof.
Which of these statements about managing space is true?
A. Many accidents are caused by drivers keeping too much space in front of their vehicles
B. Smaller vehicles require more space to stop than larger ones
C. When the road is slippery you should keep more space in front of your vehicle
C. When the road is slippery you should keep more space in front of your vehicle
Remember that when the road is slippery, you need much more space to stop, and should keep more space in front of your vehicle.
The road you are driving on becomes very slippery due to glare ice, which of these is a good thing to do in such a situation?
A. Stop driving and park where it is safe to do so
B. Downshift to stop
C. Apply the brakes often to keep the linings dry
A. Stop driving and park where it is safe to do so
If the surface is icy, reduce speed to a crawl and stop driving as soon as you can safely do so.
Which of these statements about downshifting is true?
A. When you downshift for a curve, you should do so before you enter the curve
B. When you downshift for a hill , you should do so after you start down the hill
C. When double clutching, you should let the RPM's degrease while the clutch is released, and the shift lever is in neutral
A. When you downshift for a curve, you should do so before you enter the curve
Slow down to a safe speed, and downshift to the right gear before entering the curve. This lets you use some power through the curve to help the vehicle be more stable while turning. It also allows you to speed up as soon as you are out of the curve.
When checking the bus seats, what are you looking for?
A. To see if they have been removed
B. To ensure they are securely fastened to the bus
C. To ensure the seat and back portions are not loose
D. All answers are correct
D. All answers are correct
The seats must be safe for riders. All seats must be securely fastened to the bus, and not lose or missing.
You are checking your steering and exhaust systems for a pre-trip inspection. Which of these statements is true?
A. Steering wheel play of more than 10 degrees can make it hard to steer
B. Leaks in the exhaust system are not a problem if they are outside the cab
C. Some leakage of power steering fluid is normal
A. Steering wheel play of more than 10 degrees can make it hard to steer
Steering wheel play of more than 10 degrees (approximately 2 inches movement at the rim of a 20-inch steering wheel) can make it hard to steer.
If you have a hazardous fire, you should?
A. Use dirt to put it out
B. Call the proper authorities
C. Use the fire extinguisher
B. Call the proper authorities
When you discover a fire, call for help. You may use the fire extinguisher to keep minor truck fires from spreading to cargo before firefighters arrive.
Blocking your cargo to keep it from sliding must be done:
A. Front of cargo
B. Back of cargo
C. Side of cargo
D. All answers are correct
D. All answers are correct
Blocking is used in the front, back, and/or sides of a piece of cargo to keep it from sliding. Blocking is shaped to fit snugly against cargo. It is secured to the cargo deck to prevent cargo movement.
You should use your mirrors to check:
A. The condition of the tires and cargo '
B. Where the rear wheels of your vehicle are while you make turns
C. Traffic gaps before you merge
D. All answers are correct
D. All answers are correct
If you're carrying open cargo, you can use the mirrors to check it. Special situations require more than regular mirror checks including; lane changes, turns, merges, and tight maneuvers. Use your mirrors to make sure the gap in traffic is large enough for you to enter safely.