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While driving where should you be looking ahead of your vehicle?
-Straight forward at all times
-Toward the left side of the roadway
-Toward the right side of the roadway
-Both far and near, then back and forth
Both far and near, then back and forth
What is the main difference between aggressive driving and road rage?
-intent to do harm or physical assault
-level of anger
-outcome of situation
-all of the above
intent to do harm of physical assault
What action should you take when your vehicle begins to hydroplane?
- accelerate very lightly
-Brake gently to start slowing your vehicle
-release the accelerator
-let go of the wheel so it can correct itself again
release the accelerator
which of the following are correct methods for knowing when you should shift up?
-road speed and engine speed
-wind speed and shift indicator lights
-every 3-5 seconds and road speed
-road speed and shift indicator lights
road speed and engine speed
During which of the following situations should you have your four-way flashing lights on?
-during a severe storm
-parked by the side of the road
-crossing railroad tracks
-none of the above
Parked by the side of the road
Which of the following is not a benefit of making plans when you spot a hazard?
-To avoid having to do action like sudden breaking that is much more likelu to cause an accident
-Improving the safety of other drivers on the road as well as your own by being prepared
-Giving you more time to hang up your phone call or finish something you might have been eating or drinking
-Giving you more time to do something before the situation turns into an emergency
Improving the safety of others as well as your own by being prepared
The minimum tire depth for front tires should be?
-4/32 inch
-1/32 inch
-1/2 inch
-3/8 inch
4/32 inch
An anti-lock braking system will?
-shorten your stopping distance
-increase a vehicles ultimate stopping power
-keep your brakes from locking up when you break hard
-allow your brakes to lock only when breaking hard
keep your brakes from locking when you brake hard
Which of the following can assist you with staying alert while you are driving?
-schedule trips for hours while you usually sleep
-take short breaks before you feel drowsy
-drink coffee
-keep cab warm and cozy
take short breaks before you feel drowsy
Which of these are you not responsible for when it comes to your cargo?
-inspecting the cargo
-making sure the cargo is secured
-ensuring the freshness of the cargo
-recognizing possible overload
ensuring the freshness of the cargo
Which of the following circumstances should you make use of your vehicles horn?
-when a car is in your vehicles way
-when you are planning to change lanes
-when you observe an accident on the road ahead of your current position
-when using the horn may help you avoid an accident by calling attention
when using the horn may help you avoid an accident by calling attention
You should inspect wheel bearing seals for...
-leaking
-broken leaf springs
-twisted axel
-tears
Leaking
Which of the following should you do when confronted with an aggressive driver?
-ignore rude gestures and refuse to act negatively
-avoid eye contact
-if you can safely do it, call the police from a cellphone
-all the above
All the above
You should place your starter key into your pocket while you are preforming pre-trip inspection because...
-someone could steal the truck
-someone could start and move the truck
-it could damge the starting mechanism
-all of the above
Someone could start and move the truck
When preforming a pre-trip inspection why is it a good idea to do it exactly the same way every time?
-most companies require you to do so
-you will be less likely to forget something
-you should not do it the same way every time. This may make you too comfortable in your inspection
-the law requires you to do it the same way every time
you will be less likely to miss something
What is the method for checking hydraulic brakes for leaks?
-pump the brake pedal 5 times and apply pressure for 3 seconds- the pedal should not move
-pump the brake pedal 3 times and apply pressure for 5 seconds- the pedal should not move
- hold the brake down for 5 seconds and listen for leaks
-move slowly forward and step on the brake hard
Pump the brake pedal 3 times and apply pressure for 5 seconds- the pedal should not move
What constitutes the proper braking technique in a vehicle that has anti-lock brakes?
-the same way you've always braked but now you can fully apply brakes fully in an emergency stop
-the same way you've always braked but you do not need to press the brakes fully in an emergency stop
-you should press more forcefully on the brakes at all times that you do in a vehicle without anti-lock brakes
-you should always brake much more lightly than a vehicle without anti-lock brakes
the same way you've always braked but now you can fully apply the brakes in an emergency stop
When stopped on a hill, what is the proper procedure to start moving without rolling back?
-partly engage the clutch before taking your right foot off the brake
-put locks behind the tires
-increase RPMs and let the clutch out quickly
-leave the trailer brakes on and drag the tires releasing the brake after you are moving
Partly engage the clutch before taking your right foot off the brake
Total stopping distance is a combination of...
-braking distance & stopping distance
- perception distance & reaction distance & braking distance
-reaction distance & viewing distance & braking distance
- reaction distance & braking distance
Perception distance & reaction distance & braking distance
What is important to check before you transfer a sealed load?
- that the sealed numbers on the placard match
- that the seal on the load is authentic
- that the load is properly balanced and secured in the vehicle
-that the seal on the load is secure
that the load is properly secured in the vehicle
Whats the greatest amount of play that should be in your steering wheel?
-1 inch/ 10 degrees
-5 inches/ 5 degrees
-2 inches/ 10 degrees
-None
2 inches/ 10 degrees
How many seconds does it take a normal tractor trailer to clear track?
-14 seconds
-more than 30 seconds
-10 seconds
-more than 15 seconds
more than 15 seconds
Where should you place your warning devices if you must stop on a one-way or divided highway?
-10,100, and 200 feet toward approaching traffic
-10,200, and 300 feet toward approaching traffic
-20, 50, and 100 feet toward approaching traffic
-50,100, and 150 feet toward approaching traffic
10, 100, and 200 feet toward approaching traffic
What is the best way to figure out how many seconds of following distance you have?
- get 1/4 closer to the car in front of you, then back off again. Multiply how long this took you took by 4 seconds for following distance.
-wait until a vehicle passes a shadow or landmark and count the seconds until you pass it
-text a friend and tell them to get back to you in ten seconds and see how long that seemed to take compared to how far you traveled
-use the stopwatch on your phone to try to determine how long before you reach a mile marker after the car in front of you appeared to reach it
wait until a vehicle passes a shadow or landmark and count the seconds until you pass it
What is the most important and obvious reason to always conduct a pre-trip inspection of your CMV?
-safety
-make sure your paint is not chipped
-employer liability
-see if your vehicle needs a wash
Safety