Section 1
Do you have to wear your seat belt when driving a commercial vehicle?
Yes
If a tire blows out on your vehicle, you should put the brakes on hard to stop quickly.
False!
Empty trucks have the best braking.
NO.
It is an uphill ramp designed for runaway trucks
You should use your low beams whenever you can. True or False
False
Name the three skills tests you must pass in order to get your commercial driver license
Vehicle Inspection
Basic Vehicle Control
On-road test
Name 2 causes of tire fires.
under-inflated tires
dual tires that touch
If you are driving a 30 foot vehicle at 55mph how many seconds of following distance do you need?
4 seconds
Describe proper braking technique for a long, steep, downgrade.
Use the engine as the principal braking method. Downshift before starting down hill. Don't overheat the brakes by keeping them on constantly
Why should you be in the proper gear before starting downhill?
You must go slowly so your brakes can hold you without getting hot. If you brake too hard, they will start to fade and you won't be able to stop.
Explain what interstate driving is.
When you drive and cross state boundary lines (drive in multiple states)
How do you know how many minutes of following space you have?
Pick a land mark.
When the vehicle in front of you passes it, begin counting off seconds. When you reach the landmark, stop counting. That is how many seconds of following distance you have.
What 3 things add up to total stopping distance?
perception distance
reaction distance
braking distance
How far ahead does the manual say you should look?
12 to 15 seconds in the city (about 1 block) - on the highway 12-15 seconds is about a quarter of a mile
The advantage of going right, instead of left around an obstacle is...
If a distracted/sleepy driver wakes up, they might drive into you if you go left. Also, usually the shoulder will be clear and no one should be trying to pass you there.
Explain intrastate driving
When you only drive in a single state (no crossing of borders into other states)
What are two ways to know when to shift?
Engine speed (rpm)
and
Road speed (mph)
What is the most important hand signal you and a helper should agree on?
STOP
Why make emergency plans when you see a hazard?
because it will help you take action faster if you already have a plan of what to do if a hazard develops
What are two main things to look ahead for?
traffic changes, traffic lights, vehicles slowing down or stopping
Are you allowed to talk or text on a cell phone while operating a commercial vehicle?
What exception is there to this rule?
No texting ever.
The only exception to not making phone calls is if the call is hands free, and you do not have to press more than one button.
How do you use in vehicle communication safely? (name all three ways)
keep it close
keep it hands free
keep it turned off
What should wheel bearing seals be checked for?
Leaks, puddles of oil on the ground
If you are stopped on a hill, how can you start without rolling back?
If you have a manual clutch transmission vehicle, partly engage the clutch before you take your foot off the brake and touch the gas pedal. Speed up very slowly.
Stopping is always the safest thing to do in an emergency. True or False
False