Driving Safely
Endorsements
Miscellaneous
Hit the Brakes!
Cargo Knowledge
100

With older trucks, a rule for choosing gears is to use the same gear going down a hill that you would need to climb the hill. What is the rule for most modern trucks?

Drivers of modern trucks may have to use lower gears going down a hill than would be required to go up the hill.

100

ENDORSEMENT CODE FOR DOUBLES AND TRIPLES

T

100

____ feet is the standard length for semi-trailers.

53 feet

100

ABS only activates when: 

The wheels are about to lock up.

100

What are the minimum number of tie-downs required to safely secure cargo?

2

200

Where to place your triangles if you are stopped for more than ten minutes on the shoulder of a divided highway?

10 feet, 100 feet, 200 feet to the rear

200

THE ENDORSMENT CODE FOR TANK

N

200

The best way to memorize a thorough pre-trip inspection is to>

Do it the same way each time.

200

Air brakes are really three different systems. List them. (Must get 2 of the 3).

Service brake, parking brake, and emergency brake.

200

What are 3 vehicles that require special care when driving because they are less stable? (Must get 2 of the 3)

Trailers carrying swinging meat, tankers, or livestock trailers

300

What 3 situations are you required to use your turn signals?

Turns, lane changes, or when merging into traffic

300

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

H

300

You must be this old to drive interstate (out of state).

21

300

Why do empty trucks sometimes require a greater stopping distance than loaded trucks?

An empty vehicle has less traction

300

What does GCWR stand for?

Gross Combination Weight Rating?

400

What is the minimum number of seconds a driver should be looking down the road?

12-15 seconds

400

Endorsement code for passenger

P

400

How many days must you have held a commercial driver's learners permit before being eligible for a CDL  

14

400

When should the air compressor start and stop pumping?

It should start at about 100 psi and stop at about 125 psi.

400

What is how often should you check the securement of a load?

Every three hours or 150 miles

500

2 special conditions where you should downshift are:

  • Before entering a curve and before starting downhill
500

HAZMAT/TANK

500

CDL stands for?

Commercial Drivers License.

500

What are the four components that make up the total stopping distance of a CMV? (Must get 2 of the 4)

Perception Distance + Reaction Distance + Brake Lag Distance + Braking Distance = Total Stopping Distance

500

After beginning a trip the driver should inspect the cargo within:

  • The first 50 miles