Chspter 5 Quiz Flashcards
What methods should be considered to avoid difficult tractor-trailer backing in a tight space?
- Using a longer trailer.
- Driving forward to adjust position whenever necessary.
- Using a longer tractor.
- Driving around the block.
- Driving forward to adjust position whenever necessary.
- Driving around the block.
What of the following is the critical step that allows you to safely back a tractor trailer into a tight space?
- Using wheel chocks.
- Plan ahead.
- Back from the blindside.
- Using the radio.
- Plan ahead.
Which of the following statements correctly describes the preferred method for backing a tractor-trailer?
- Backing off the road so that you can drive forward onto the road.
- Driving forward off the road so that you can back out onto the road.
- Backing off the road so that you can drive forward onto the road.
The most important factor for safely backing a tractor-trailer is your:
- Visibility
- Angle
- Speed
- Height
- Visibility
Which of the following statements about blindside backing is true?
- blindside backing is the safest backing method.
- Blindside backing is easier with a longer tractor.
- Blindside backing provides the best view.
- You should perform blindside backing only when there is no alternative approach.
- You should perform blindside backing only when there is no alternative approach.
What are the steps a driver should complete or check before backing up?
- Adjust the steering wheel position.
- activate the warning flashers.
- Check the mirror set up.
- Sound the horn.
- Open the windows.
- Inform warehouse staff of your arrival.
- Turn off audio devices.
- Get out and look at the backing space.
- activate the warning flashers.
- Check the mirror set up.
- Sound the horn.
- Open the windows.
- Turn off audio devices.
- Get out and look at the backing space
To back a tractor-trailer successfully the driver needs to:
- Get the tractor as close as possible to the target location.
- Have a plan.
- Get into the correct starting position.
- Get the front of the trailer as close as possible to the target location.
- Get the back of the trailer as close as possible to the target location.
- Have a plan.
- Get into the correct starting position.
- Get the back of the trailer as close as possible to the target location
Which is the preferred method for backing a tractor-trailer?
- Making short turns with tight steering angles.
- Using as little space as possible.
- Getting as close as possible to solid objects.
- Making wide turns with lower steering angles
- Making wide turns with lower steering angles
Match the following items in a way that describes tractor-trailer backing:
- Tight turn
- First step
- Space
- Wide turn
A - Use as much as you have
B - Limited view of a trailer
C - Better view of the trailer
D - Plan your approach
B - Tight turn
D - First step
A - Space
C - Wide turn
Every tractor trailer is capable of jackknifing far enough to cause damage.
- True
- False
- True
Backing maneuvers should be performed:
- in the lowest reverse gear.
- As quickly as possible.
- At a walking pace.
- In the highest reverse gear.
- At a walking pace.
The layout shown in this image describes a driver performing which backing maneuver?
- Alley dock (90°) backing.
- Angle backing.
- Offset backing.
- Parallel parking.
- Parallel parking.
When using a signaler while backing the signaler must:
- Be at the front of the tractor.
- be visible to the tractor-trailer driver.
- Be at the front of the trailer.
- stay on the left side.
- be visible to the tractor-trailer driver.
Who is responsible for backing safety when using a signaler to assist in the completing of the packing maneuver?
- The signaler.
- The shipper.
- The trucking company.
- The truck driver.
- The truck driver.
What should the truck driver do before responding to directions provided by the signal or?
- Make sure the signaler speaks English.
- Make sure the signals given will be understood.
- Make sure the signaler has a drivers license.
- Make sure the signaler gets out-of-the-way.
- Make sure the signals given will be understood.
What should a tractor-trailer driver who is using a signaler for backing into a tight space do when the signaler can no longer be seen?
- Slow down.
- Stop.
- Sound the horn.
- Stop.
Straight backing is used when you park where you have enough room to pull completely forward and straighten out before reversing. Describe the procedure.
- Reverse at idle toward your parking spot, guiding the front of the trailer to get the rear of the trailer where you want it. Pull-up if you need to and remember that you need to cross the center-point to the change direction.
- Drive forward keeping your steering turned until the front of your tractor hits the line between your visual reference and the spot you are parking into.
- Stop when your tractor and trailer are in line and turn your steering straight ahead. Get out and look. Check that the space is clear, nobody is in the area and no vehicles are likely to approach and block your path.
- Roll forward in low gear and with the engine idling. Once your tractor’s drive axles are centred with the parking spot, turn your steering fully away from the parking spot and continue forward.
- Choose a visual reference that is directly away from the parking spot.
- Turn the steering all the way in the opposite direction and continue rolling forward.
6 - Reverse at idle toward your parking spot, guiding the front of the trailer to get the rear of the trailer where you want it. Pull-up if you need to and remember that you need to cross the center-point to the change direction.
3 - Drive forward keeping your steering turned until the front of your tractor hits the line between your visual reference and the spot you are parking into.
5 - Stop when your tractor and trailer are in line and turn your steering straight ahead. Get out and look. Check that the space is clear, nobody is in the area and no vehicles are likely to approach and block your path.
2 - Roll forward in low gear and with the engine idling. Once your tractor’s drive axles are centred with the parking spot, turn your steering fully away from the parking spot and continue forward.
1 - Choose a visual reference that is directly away from the parking spot.
4 - Turn the steering all the way in the opposite direction and continue rolling forward
What is a critical process for successfully coupling a tractor to a trailer?
- The proper use of the parking brakes.
- Following a systematic routine.
- The distance you stop from trailer.
- The proper use of a signaler.
- Following a systematic routine.
What items on the tractor do you inspect before coupling to a trailer?
- Air lines and gladhands.
- Electrical cable.
- Landing gear.
- Kingpin.
- 5th wheel platen.
- Air lines and gladhands.
- Electrical cable.
- 5th wheel platen
What conditions can make it difficult to Couple a tractor to a trailer?
- Ground conditions.
- Tight spaces.
- Temperature.
- Obstructions.
- Lack of lubrication.
- Traction.
- Height differences.
- Ground conditions.
- Tight spaces.
- Obstructions.
- Traction.
- Height differences
What conditions do you check on the tractor before you couple to a trailer?
- Position of the 5th wheel lock handle.
- The size of the 5th wheel.
- The condition of the 5th wheel.
- The position of the slider.
- Air pressure.
- The tilt of the 5th wheel.
- That the jaws are locked.
- Position of the 5th wheel lock handle.
- The condition of the 5th wheel.
- The position of the slider.
- The tilt of the 5th wheel.
When coupling a tractor to a trailer, you stop the tractor to check:
- The alignment of the 5th wheel and the trailer.
- Whether or not the lights are working.
- The height of the 5th wheel and the trailer.
- whether or not the trailer is loaded.
- The alignment of the 5th wheel and the trailer.
- The height of the 5th wheel and the trailer.
When coupling a tractor to a trailer you should reverse the tractor:
- At a walking pace.
- As quickly as possible.
- In the highest reverse gear.
- In the Lewis reverse gear.
- At a walking pace.
When coupling a tractor to a trailer, before you get out of the cab, you should:
- Check the lights are on.
- Check that the parking brakes are applied.
- Make sure the transmission is in reverse gear.
- check that the horn is working.
- Check that the parking brakes are applied.
When you are coupling a tractor to a trailer, what steps must you complete before backing toward the trailer?
- Activate the hazard warning lamps.
- Adjust the trailer landing gear.
- Briefly sound the horn.
- Slide the 5th wheel into the correct position.
- Get out and have a look at the area.
- Activate the hazard warning lamps.
- Briefly sound the horn.
- Get out and have a look at the area.
When coupling a tractor to a trailer, the tractor should contact:
- The side of the 5th wheel.
- Any part of the 5th wheel.
- The lower half of the 5th wheel.
- The upper half of the 5th wheel
- The lower half of the 5th wheel.
What is the correct sequence for engaging the 5th wheel?
- Reverse the tractor to engage the 5th wheel.
- Apply the parking brakes.
- Place the transmission into neutral.
- Test the engagement by trying to pull forward.
1 - Reverse the tractor to engage the 5th wheel.
4 - Apply the parking brakes.
3 - Place the transmission into neutral.
2 - Test the engagement by trying to pull forward.
After coupling a tractor to a trailer:
- The landing gear handle must be stowed.
- You must confirm that the 5th wheel jaws are locked.
- The landing gear must be raised all the way.
- The 5th wheel must be manually locked.
- You must confirm that the 5th wheel release handle is in the locked position.
- The landing gear must be lowered all the way.
- You must confirm that the 5th wheel jaws are open.
- The landing gear handle must be stowed.
- You must confirm that the 5th wheel jaws are locked.
- The landing gear must be raised all the way.
- The 5th wheel must be manually locked.
- You must confirm that the 5th wheel release handle is in the locked position.
- The landing gear must be lowered all the way.
- You must confirm that the 5th wheel jaws are open.
What is the correct sequence for testing the trailer air brake connections?
- Open (push in) the trailer supply valve.
- Apply the service brakes and listen for the leaks.
- Shut off the engine and listen for air leaks.
- Wait until pressure reaches normal level.
2 - Open (push in) the trailer supply valve.
4 - Apply the service brakes and listen for the leaks.
3 - Shut off the engine and listen for air leaks.
1 - Wait until pressure reaches normal level
Describe proper coupling procedure.
- Check the air brake system.
- Engage the 5th wheel.
- Test the brakes.
- Inspect the tractor.
- Align the trailer.
- Chock the trailer wheels.
- Confirm 5th wheel is locked.
- Connect air and electrical systems.
- Raise the landing gear.
- Inspect the trailer.
- Secure the vehicle.
10 - Check the air brake system. 6- Engage the 5th wheel. 11 - Test the brakes. 1- Inspect the tractor. 2- Align the trailer. 5- Chock the trailer wheels. 7- Confirm 5th wheel is locked. 8- Connect air and electrical systems. 9- Raise the landing gear. 4- Inspect the trailer. 3- Secure the vehicle
Describe proper uncoupling procedure.
- Park the trailer.
- Store the handle.
- Clear the trailer.
- Lower the landing gear.
- Remove the connection/unlock the 5th wheel.
- Select a location and check ground condition.
- Disengage the 5th wheel.
- Apply parking brake and chock the trailer wheels.
- Set the suspension.
2 - Park the trailer.
6 - Store the handle.
9 - Clear the trailer.
5 - Lower the landing gear.
7 - Remove the connection/unlock the 5th wheel.
1 - Select a location and check ground condition.
8 - Disengage the 5th wheel.
3 - Apply parking brake and chock the trailer wheels.
4 - Set the suspension
