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A commercial motor vehicle should be on high beam setting whenever possible.
True or False
What is
True
Road rage is defined as operating a motor vehicle with the intent of doing harm to others.
True or False
What is
True
Black ice is
a)Black snow that has hardened on the road
b)Frozen water that has turned black and has formed a layer over the road
c)A thin layer of ice on the road
What is
c)A thin layer of ice on the road
Before entering a curve, you should
a)Downshift
b)Break
c)Speed-up
What is
a)Downshift
When driving is important to
a)Keep your eyes focused on the road ahead
b)Look to the front, sides, and rear of your vehicle
c)Avoid checking your mirrors frequently
What is
b)Look to the front, sides, and rear of your vehicle
When making a turn, when should you cancel your turn signal?
a)Right before changing lanes
b)Right before completing the turn
c)After the turn is completed
What is
c)After the turn is completed
What is the maximum amount of play that is safe on a 20-inch steering wheel?
a)Two inches
b)Three inches
c)One inch
What is
a)Two inches
If you identify a distracted driver on the road, you should
a)Honk to alert them
b)Flash your high beams at them
c)Give them plenty of room
What is
c)Give them plenty of room
The first step of a pre-drive inspection is to
a)Check for fuel level in the gas tanks
b)Check the oil level
c)Review the previous inspection report
What is
c)Review the previous inspection report
If being tailgated, you should
a)Keep a steady speed so that the tailgater understands that you are driving at a safe speed limit
b)Increase the amount of space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you
c)Change lane immediately
What is
b)Increase the amount of space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you
If a vehicle is equipped with power steering, the hoses should be checked for leaks.
True or False
What is
True
You will often have to drive your vehicle under bridges and overpasses. If approaching such an opening,
a)Assume the posted clearance height is inaccurate
b)Assume the posted clearance height is always accurate
c)Assume your vehicle will be able to safely clear the opening
What is
a)Assume the posted clearance is inaccurate
Never assume the posted height clearances are accurate. The road could have been repaved after the sign was posted or there could have been packed snow on the ground when the clearance was first measured.
A ramp's posted speed limit
a)Is suitable for some vehicles, but may be too slow for a large CMV
b)Is suitable for some vehicles, but may be too fast for a large CMV
c)Must be followed regardless of the type of vehicle you drive
What is
b)Is suitable for some vehicles, but may be too fast for a large CMV
If you are twice convicted of violating any state law regarding hand-held mobile phone use
a)You will get a citation, but your CDL license will not be suspended
b)Your CDL license will be suspended
c)The citation record will only count for the state where the infraction occurred
What is
b)Your CDL license will be suspended
When passing another vehicle, you should
a)Assume the other driver doesn't see you
b)Honk to alert the other driver
c)Assume that the other driver would easily see a large commercial motor vehicle on the road
What is
a)Assume the other driver doesn't see you
If driving through flowing water or a large puddle, you should
a)Apply the brakes gently
b)Pump your brakes
c)You should never drive through a puddle and much less through flowing water
What is
a)Apply the brakes gently
What is the best way to stop if your brakes fail while you are driving down hill?
a)You should steer onto an escape route
b)You should steer into an open field if available
c)You should steer into a side road that flattens out or turn uphill
d)All of the above
What is
d)All of the above
You always want to steer into a safe escape route
If driving so slowly that you would impede other drivers, you should
a)Turn on your four-way flashers
b)Move over to the side of the road and let other drivers pass by
c)None of the above
What is
a)Turn on your four-way flashers
What are placards
a)Handicapped signs
b)Diamond shaped signs placed on the outside of vehicles to identify "cargo hazards"
c)Triangles that are reflective and are used to warn other motorists that a CMV is stopped on the road
What is
b)Diamond shaped signs placed on the outside of vehicles to identify "cargo hazards"
If a driver is stopped on the road and is using reflective warning triangles to warn other motorists
a)The triangles should be held between the driver and oncoming traffic
b)The triangles should be held behind the driver and passing traffic
c)The triangles should be held overhead so that passing drivers can see them
What is
a)The triangles should be held between the driver and oncoming traffic
What is reaction distance
a)The distance it takes a driver to calm down after aggressive driving
b)The distance it takes a driver to calm down after road rage
c)The distance you will have traveled between realizing you must brake and when you physically hit the brakes
What is
c)The distance you will have traveled between realizing you must brake and when you physically hit the brakes
When backing with a trailer, it is always recommended that the driver backs the vehicle towards the left side or the driver's side of the vehicle because
a)The driver will have the best possible view
b)The driver will have the best possible view of the rear of the vehicle
c)Both a and b
What is
c)Both a and b
When driving a CMV you should always
a)Use your turn signals to warn others about your intentions
b)Rely on hand signals to warn others about your intentions
c)Engage in complex conversations to stay alert
What is
a)Use your turn signals to warn others about your intentions
If you must stop on the side of the highway, how far behind your vehicle should you place your warning devices
a)At 10, 100, and 200 feet
b)At 50, 150, and 200 feet
c)At 100, 200, and 500 feet
What is
a)At 10, 100, and 200 feet
In an emergency, if you must leave the roadway to drive on the shoulder you should
a)Try to keep one set of wheels on the pavement to maintain better control of your vehicle
b)Stay on the shoulder until your vehicle has come to a complete stop
c)Stop safely before returning to the road, if possible
d)All of the above
What is
d)All of the above