Rail Road
What is a passive rail road crossing?
An unmarked rail road
What happens with excessive brake use?
Brakes fade or fail
What is not always the safest thing to do in an emergency?
Stopping
What are signs of drowsy driving?
Yawning
nodding
swerving
Two basic reasons for covering cargo?
protect the people
protect the cargo
What trailers can get stuck on raised crossings?
Low slung units, possum belly live stock trailer, single axle trailer, low boy
What is an escape ramp?
A long bed of loose soft material to slow a run away vehicle.
How do anti lock brakes help you?
Avoid wheel lock up
What is a placard?
Diamond shape hazard/ warning label
How often must you stop while on the road to check cargo?
3 hours or 150 miles
How far should you stop before the nearest track?
15-50 feet
Why should you be in the proper gear before going down a hill?
You will not be able to shift into a lower gear
How do you use a fire extinguisher?
Stay as far away
aim at the base of the fire
sweeping motion
What is sleep debt?
Sleep you are owed
What four things related to cargo are drivers responsible for?
over load
inspecting
secure
restrictions
Who allows you to cross while rail road lights are flashing?
A police officer or a railroad worker
What conditions determine your safe speed?
weight of vehicle
length of grade
steepness
road conditions
weather
What are advantages of going right instead of left around an obstacle.
oncoming traffic or cars on the shoulder
What do you need to haul hazard material
haz mat
When would legal maximum weights not be safe?
bad weather and mountains
How long does it take a tractor trailer unit to cross a single track and double track?
14 seconds/15 seconds
What way would you turn your wheels for down hill /up hill parking
towards curb turn wheel to right
up hill turn your wheel to the left
What are causes of vehicle fires?
After accidents, tires, electrical, fuel and cargo
What is the legal blood alcohol content level for a school bus driver?
0
What is the minimum number of tie downs on a flat bed load
Two