General Knowledge 1
How often should you check your cargo?
Within the first 50 miles after beginning a trip
Every 150 miles or every three hours
After every break you take during driving
Tires should should be replaced when (looking for 3)
When the tread separates
When there are broken valve stems
If the tread depth on your front tires is less than 4/32 deep or 2/32 on rear tires
To correct a drive-wheel braking skid you should?
Release the brake and steer/counter-steer.
In the event of a tire failure you should?
Stay off the brake and hold the steering wheel firmly.
When going down a hill you should always?
Be in the right gear before starting down the hill.
A commercial motor vehicle (CMV) is defined as
A vehicle with a gross weight over 26,001 lbs. A vehicle transporting hazardous materials
A vehicle transporting 16 or more passengers
When driving a truck you need to be mind full of your height. What is one key factor that will always affect your height?
What is the reason the exhaust system should be checked?
A leaking exhaust system can allow poisonous fumes into the cab.
You should brake during the curve.
The best time to test your parking brake is?
When the vehicle is parked.
Suspension systems
Keep the axles in place
In the event of an accident you should remember never do what?
Never move the victims unless staying put puts them in greater danger.
When is the road likely to be more slippery?
When it has just begun to rain.
What is the first thing to do if your vehicle catches fire while driving?
Pull off the road and park in an open area.
How much space should you maintain in front of you at highway speeds?
Seven seconds for a 60 foot vehicle.
At 55 miles-per-hour it takes about 6 seconds to stop a fully loaded truck and the braking distance is
About the length of a football field or 100 yards
When accelerating try to always?
Speed up smoothly and gradually and avoid jerking.
Brakes, tires, springs and shocks are designed to work best when the truck is?
Loaded.
Why do safe drivers maintain space around their vehicles?
In case you must stop suddenly
In case there are cars following too closely
In case there is an obstacle in the road
When shifting gears you should?
Shift at the best RPM range for your vehicle.
What is a TRUE statements about downshifting when going down a hill when you have lost your breaks?
Your vehicle is going down a long hill and your brakes begin to fail. What should you do?
Look for an escape ramp or an escape route
If you must stop on the shoulder of the road, you should place warning devices at the front and rear of your vehicle. But never place them where?
On the other side of a divided highway.
When using turn signals, you should always?
Signal when you want to change lanes
Signal before you exit
Signal when you are merging into traffic
When making a left hand turn you should always?
Wait until you reach the center of the intersection before you turn.