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Chapter 2 Test Flashcards

1
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Which of the following factors are important to the design of trucks and trailers?

  • axle weight restrictions.
  • distance of travel.
  • The work they will do.
  • The age of the driver.
  • The type of cargo to be transported.
  • The weight they will carry.
  • The location of the fuel tanks.
A
  • axle weight restrictions.
  • distance of travel.
  • The work they will do.
  • The type of cargo to be transported.
  • The weight they will carry.
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2
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Which of the following are the primary controls of a truck?

  • Brake pedal.
  • fifth wheel.
  • heater defroster.
  • steering wheel.
  • Circuit breaker panel.
  • Accelerator pedal.
  • gear selector
A
  • Brake pedal.
  • steering wheel.
  • Accelerator pedal.
  • gear selector.
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Which of the following are the secondary controls of a truck?

  • gear selector.
  • Electrical switches.
  • windshield wiper washer system.
  • steering wheel.
  • Horn.
A
  • Electrical switches.
  • windshield wiper washer system.
  • Horn.
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Which of the following statements about truck engines are true?

  • internal combustion engines that use gasoline are also called compression ignition engines.
  • internal combustion engines that use diesel fuel are also called Spark ignition engines.
  • Trucks commonly use internal combustion engines that burn a mixture of fuel and air.
  • internal combustion engines that use diesel fuel are also called compression ignition engines.
  • internal combustion engines that use gasoline are also called Spark ignition engines.
A
  • Trucks commonly use internal combustion engines that burn a mixture of fuel and air
  • internal combustion engines that use diesel fuel are also called compression ignition engines
  • internal combustion engines that use gasoline are also called Spark ignition engines
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5
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Which of the following are alternatives to burning fossil fuels in some truck engines?

  • acetylene
  • biodiesel
  • oxygen
  • ethanol
  • natural gas
A
  • biodiesel
  • ethanol
  • natural gas
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6
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Match the terms .

  • Suspension
  • steer axle
  • cab over engine
  • differential
  • fifth wheel
  • transmission
  • conventional tractor
A) might be steel springs or air springs
B) has a hood 
C) flat front 
D) might be set forward or setback 
E) located between the rear tires 
F) located right behind the engine 
G) might be greasy
A 
A-suspension 
D-steer axle 
C-cab over engine 
E-differential 
G-fifth wheel 
F-transmission 
B-conventional tractor
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Match the terms.

  • Tandem axle
  • tridem axle
  • tri-axle

A) arrangement of three axles with a shared suspension
B) arrangement of three axles with separate suspensions
C) arrangement of two axles

A

C-Tandem axle
A-tridem axle
B-tri-axle

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8
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The position of the steer axle on a truck tractor can be either:

  • set-forward
  • off-set right
  • set-back
  • off-set left
A
  • set-forward

- set-back

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9
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Which of the following information items are typically found on a vehicle certification label?

  • Axle weight ratings
  • tire size
  • cargo weight
  • registered weight rating
  • gross weight rating
  • compliance certification
A
  • Axle weight ratings
  • tire size
  • gross weight rating
  • compliance certification
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10
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Which of the following statements about trailers are true?

  • Trailers carry all their weight on their own axles
  • a semi trailer only carries part of its weight on its own axles
  • a semi trailer is converted to a full trailer using a converter dolly
  • a portion of the weight of a semi trailer is carried on the towing vehicle
  • a semi is a type of truck tractor
A
  • Trailers carry all their weight on their own axles
  • a semi trailer only carries part of its weight on its own axles
  • a semi trailer is converted to a full trailer using a converter dolly
  • a portion of the weight of a semi trailer is carried on the towing vehicle
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11
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Which of the following statements about truck trains are true?

  • A B-train uses a pintle hook and a fifth wheel between the two trailers
  • A long combination vehicle (or LCV) can include two or three trailers
  • A B-train uses only a fifth wheel between the two trailers
  • An A-train made up of two 53-foot trailers is called a turnpike double, long combination vehicle (or LCV)
  • An A-train uses only a fifth wheel between the two trailers
  • An A-train uses a pintle hook and a fifth wheel between the two trailers
A
  • A long combination vehicle (or LCV) can include two or three trailers
  • A B-train uses only a fifth wheel between the two trailers
  • An A-train made up of two 53-foot trailers is called a turnpike double, long combination vehicle (or LCV)
  • An A-train uses a pintle hook and a fifth wheel between the two trailers
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12
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Which of the following statements about ABS are true?

  • ABS causes wheels to Lock during breaking
  • ABS always stops a tractor trailer in a shorter distance
  • ABS helps provide greater steering control
  • ABS doesn’t shorten the stopping distance of a tractor trailer
  • ABS helps prevent wheels from locking while breaking breaking
A
  • ABS helps provide greater steering control
  • ABS doesn’t shorten the stopping distance of a tractor trailer
  • ABS helps prevent wheels from locking while breaking breaking
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13
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Which of the following statements about tractor trailer stability control systems are true?

  • Stability control systems are only used on trailers
  • stability control systems allow tractor-trailer drivers to travel through curves at higher speed
  • stability control systems can automatically apply and release the brakes
  • stability control systems monitor the position of the steering wheel
A
  • stability control systems can automatically apply and release the brakes
  • stability control systems monitor the position of the steering wheel
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14
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Which of the following components can be found under the hood of a typical truck tractor?

  • Fan
  • air compressor
  • differential
  • air tank
  • battery
  • air filter
  • power steering reservoir
  • radiator
  • circuit breaker
A
  • Fan
  • air compressor
  • air filter
  • power steering reservoir
  • radiator
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15
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Which of the following statements about truck engine compartments are true?

  • you can get seriously injured or burned by engine parts or reaching into areas around the engine
  • you should check the driver belt tension with the engine running
  • the components under the hood of each truck are laid out the same way
  • moving parts like pulleys, drive belts, and the fan can cause injury
  • visual checks of components under the hood can be made with the engine stopped or running
A
  • you can get seriously injured or burned by engine parts or reaching into areas around the engine
  • moving parts like pulleys, drive belts, and the fan can cause injury
  • visual checks of components under the hood can be made with the engine stopped or running
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16
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Which of the following is a component of a typical truck engine?

  • Piston
  • muffler
  • Driveshaft
  • cylinder head
  • crankshaft
  • engine block
A
  • Piston
  • cylinder head
  • crankshaft
  • engine block
17
Q

Which of the following statements about turbo chargers are true?

  • The turbocharger makes a truck go faster
  • the turbocharger makes a truck’s engine smoke more
  • the turbocharger is connected to the exhaust and intake systems
  • the turbocharger makes a truck engine more fuel efficient
A
  • the turbocharger is connected to the exhaust and intake systems
  • the turbocharger makes a truck engine more fuel efficient
18
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Which of the following statements about engine lubricating oil systems are true?

  • The oil gets dirty and needs to be changed at regular intervals
  • any type of oil can be used in a truck engine when the level is found to be low
  • keeping oil at the proper fill level is important
  • drivers need to smell the engine oil to know if it needs to be changed
  • high engine oil pressure is dangerous
A
  • The oil gets dirty and needs to be changed at regular intervals
  • keeping oil at the proper fill level is important
19
Q

Which of the following statements about engine cooling systems are true?

  • Lack of coolant can cause engine damage
  • coolant level is checked using the dipstick
  • the coolant gets dirty and needs to be changed at regular intervals
  • engine coolant is a mixture of water and antifreeze
  • coolant level is checked by removing the radiator cap when the Engine is hot
A
  • Lack of coolant can cause engine damage

- engine coolant is a mixture of water and antifreeze

20
Q

Which of the following statements about vehicle fluids are true?

  • The antifreeze in windshield washer fluid in engine coolant are the same
  • engine lubricating oil level should be within the range shown on the dipstick
  • water can be used to top of the cooling system
  • engine lubricating oil can also be used to fill the power steering system
  • the engine cooling system fill cap must be removed slowly when the engine is hot
A
  • engine lubricating oil level should be within the range shown on the dipstick
  • water can be used to top of the cooling system
  • the engine cooling system fill cap must be removed slowly when the engine is hot
21
Q

Which types of brakes are used on tractor trailers?

  • Air brakes
  • hydraulic brakes
  • disc brakes only
  • drum brakes only
  • drum and disc brakes
A
  • Air brakes

- drum and disc brakes

22
Q

Which of the following statements about gladhand connecters used on tractor trailer air brake systems are true?

  • The red coloured gladhand is normally position closer to the centre of the trailer
  • red colour indicates the supply or emergency circuit
  • blue colour indicates the supply or emergency circuit
  • red colour indicates the service or control circuit
  • blue colour indicates the service or control circuit
A
  • red colour indicates the supply or emergency circuit

- blue colour indicates the service or control circuit

23
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Which of the following statements about trailer landing gear are true?

  • the landing gear handle is always turned clockwise to raise the landing gear
  • the landing gear speed can be changed by pulling out or pushing in the crank handle
  • the landing gear can only be operated when the trailer is connected to the tractor
  • the landing gear can only be operated when the parking brakes are applied
  • the landing gear has high and low speeds
A
  • the landing gear speed can be changed by pulling out or pushing in the crank handle
  • the landing gear has high and low speeds
24
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Which of the following statements about fifth wheel trailer couplers are true?

  • The lower coupler is located on the back of the tractor
  • the king pin is located on the lower coupler
  • the king pin is located on the upper coupler
  • tension is required between the tractor and trailer to unlock the fifth wheel
  • the position of the handle shows whether the latch is open or closed
A
  • The lower coupler is located on the back of the tractor
  • the king pin is located on the upper coupler
  • the position of the handle shows whether the latch is open or closed
25
Q

Which of the following statements about engine brakes are true?

  • Engine brakes are part of the antilock brake system (or ABS)
  • engine brakes activate automatically in emergencies
  • the driver controls the amount of drag produced by the engine brake
  • the driver uses a switch to activate the engine brake
A
  • the driver controls the amount of drag produced by the engine brake
  • the driver uses a switch to activate the engine brake
26
Q

A differential lock:

  • improves traction on slippery surfaces
  • forces tires to turn at the same speed
  • should be used when braking on slippery roads
  • allows each tire to rotate a different speeds during turns
A
  • improves traction on slippery surfaces

- forces tires to turn at the same speed

27
Q

Identify wheel system components.

  • Dual wheels
  • retread
  • wide base tire
  • disc wheel
  • spoke wheel
A-a way of reusing a tire casing 
B-an alternative to dual tires 
C-two tires mounted beside each other 
D-uses 8 or 10 nuts
E-uses five or six nuts
A 
C-Dual wheels 
A-retread 
B-wide base tire 
D-disc wheel 
E-spoke wheel
28
Q

Identify suspension systems.

  • Air spring
  • leaf spring

A-is more stable
B-provides a smooth ride in loaded conditions

A

B-Air spring

A-leaf spring

29
Q

ABS will keep your wheels from locking and always shorten your stopping distance.

  • True
  • false
30
Q

As part of a stability control system, the brakes are applied rather than released through signals from an electronica control unit.

  • True
  • false

Trucking (4 decks)

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