General Knowledge I
When you are driving a snow packed road, you should reduce your speed by:
1/2(Half of your speed)
Which part if the kingpin should the locking jaws close around?
The Shank
The Safety Valve reduces pressure at what PSI?
150 PSI
What are two types of Jackknife?
Tractor and Trailer
What is the longest interstate highway in the U.S.
I-90 ( runs between Boston, Massachusetts and Seattle, Washington
What type of rig has more of a chance off tracking while turning?
Tractor with (2) 27 Foot Trailers
How much space should be between the upper and lower 5th wheel?
NONE, NADA, NICHTS, ZERO!!!!!
When is it ok to leave your truck unattended without applying the parking brake?
NEVER!!!
The purpose of a retarder is to:
Help slow the vehicle while driving and reduce brake wear.
Trucking industry began momentum after which war?
WWI
What is the most important reason for inspecting your truck or bus?
SAFETY!!!!
The color of the Emergency Line is____ and the Service Line is____
RED, BLUE
What are the three different brake systems?
Service, Parking, & Emergency
You are required to inspect your truck within how many miles of beginning a trip?
The first 50 miles
Which country has the biggest road network in the world?
U.S.A.
There should be a tie down for every_ feet of cargo.
10 Feet
A tractor with a______ trailer will require the shortest of stopping distance:
FULLY LOADED
The most common type of foundation brake on a heavy vehicle is?
S-CAM Drum
How far ahead should you look while driving?
12-15 seconds Ahead
In the film " CONVOY", what was the kind of truck that Rubberduck drove?
1970 Mack 712LST
The BAC (blood alcohol concentration) for commercial drivers to be intoxicated is:
BAC level of 0.04
The air leakage rate for a combination vehicle( engine off, brakes on) should be less than ___ psi per minute?
4
Parking or Emergency Brakes on trucks or buses can be held what type of pressure?
SPRING
You do this to correct a rear wheel acceleration skid:
Stop Accelerating
What is the maximum weight allowed on a tractor and trailer:
80,000 pounds