General Knowledge I
When is it necessary to learn how a fire extinguisher works?
Before the fire happens
The slack adjuster needs to be adjusted if the free play is more than:
1 Inch
WHEN COUPLING, THE PROPER POSITION OF THE FIFTH WHEEL IS?
TILTED DOWN TOWARD THE END OF THE TRAILER
Why should you limit your use of the air horn.
It can startle other drivers
What is the longest interstate highway in the U.S.
I-90 ( runs between Boston, Massachusetts and Seattle, Washington
The primary cause of fatal crashes is:
Driving too fast
It is not safe to drive a vehicle that has a brake drum with cracks longer than _the width of the friction area
1/2
Air equipped trailers made before 1975
Often do not have spring brakes
Most skids are caused by:
Going to fast or stopping quickly
IN THE 1977 FILM " SMOKEY AND THE BANDIT", WHO PLAYED BANDIT?
BURT REYNOLDS
Stab braking should not be used on vehicle with:
Antilock Brakes
THE AIR BRAKE LAG DISTANCE AT 55 MPH ON DRY PAVEMENT ADDS ABOUT_____ FEET?
32 FEET
After you have coupled the trailer, you should start raising the landing gear by using:
Low Gear
What is not a danger to rough acceleration
Tire Damage
Where is the world largest truck stop
IOWA 80 Truck Stop (Walcott, Iowa) 900 Truck Parking spaces.
When parked on the side of the road at night, you must:
Turn on your 4 way flashers aka HAZARDS
When does your low pressure warning light and buzzer come
Before 55 PSI
When you turn suddenly while pulling doubles, which trailer is most likely to turn over.
Rear Trailer
How do you recognize hazardous materials by looking on the container
Labels
What truck company has a BULLDOG mascot on the hood of their trucks?
MACK TRUCKS
What is a Round Yellow sign with Black on it.
A Railroad Crossing Ahead
RxR
An air brake system is fully charged at what PSI:
125 PSI
This type of ofvehicle require the longest amount of stopping distance
BOBTAIL
Backing a commercial vehicle is
Always Dangerous
What Does CB mean, for a CB Radio?
Citizen Band
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