Class A/B Knowledge Flashcards

1
Q

When driving a vehicle equipped with an Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS), you should:

A

Brake as you would in a vehicle not equipped with ABS.

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2
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Who is responsible for ensuring cargo is loaded properly?

A

The driver.

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3
Q

When loading cargo, it is important to:

A

Know the weight capacity rating of the suspension system.

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4
Q

Cargo should be covered:

A

To protect people from spillage.

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5
Q

Laws about securing loads and regulating CMV weights may vary from state to state. During
interstate travel:

A

The law of the state the vehicle is in takes precedence.

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6
Q

When loading cargo, weight should be placed:

A

As low as possible

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7
Q

Who is responsible for inspecting a vehicle’s cargo?

A

The driver

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8
Q

Loading cargo onto a vehicle:

A

May be done by a person other than the driver, but the driver is responsible for the
safety of the cargo.

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9
Q

What is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)?

A

The maximum permitted total weight of a vehicle and its cargo

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10
Q

Cargo being transported should be checked:

A

Before the trip and again within the first 50 miles of the trip.

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11
Q

If transporting 30 feet of cargo on a flatbed trailer, you should use a minimum of ____ to
restrain the cargo.

A

Three tie-downs

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12
Q

A poor balance of weight in a trailer:

A

Can make handling unsafe.

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13
Q

You should always use at least ____ to secure cargo on a flatbed trailer.

A

Two tie-downs

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14
Q

Bracing is used to:

A

Prevent items from moving in a trailer.

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15
Q

An item that is 40 feet long placed on a flatbed trailer should be secured by at least ____
tie-down(s).

A

Four

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16
Q

If transporting livestock, drivers should be concerned about:

A

The vehicle’s weight shifting as the animals move.

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17
Q

A truck may need to be under the legal maximum weight limit when being driven:

A

On a mountainous road.

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18
Q

Too little weight on a steering axle can result in:

A

Poor traction.

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19
Q

Dry bulk tanks require special care because:

A

They have high centers of gravity.

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20
Q

You should cover cargo:

A

To protect the cargo from weather.

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21
Q

When carrying a sealed load, the driver:

A

Should ensure the weight of the cargo does not violate weight limits.

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22
Q

A second conviction of operating a CMV with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of
0.04 percent will result in:

A

The loss of your CDL for life.

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23
Q

While still below the legal limit, a driver operating a CMV with a detectable amount of alcohol in
their system will:

A

Result in an out-of-service order for 24 hours.

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24
Q

You may:

A

Not have more than one license.

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25
Q

If you are disqualified from driving:

A

You must notify your employer within two business days.

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26
Q

While operating a CMV:

A

You are always required to wear a safety belt.

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27
Q

It is illegal to operate a CMV with a minimum blood alcohol content (BAC) of:

A

0.04 percent.

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28
Q

If asked by a law enforcement officer to take a test to determine your blood alcohol
concentration (BAC):

A

You will lose your CDL if you refuse to take the test.

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29
Q

Your CDL will be revoked if:

A

Your privilege to operate your personal vehicle is revoked.

If

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30
Q

If convicted of a traffic violation, you must inform your employer:

A

Within 30 days.

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31
Q

While driving a CMV:

A

You may not hold a cell phone to make a call.

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32
Q

During the steering box portion of the vehicle inspection test, you should not:

A

Assume all cotter keys are present.

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33
Q

During a vehicle inspection, ensure that the landing gear is:

A

Fully raised.

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34
Q

When performing a pre-trip inspection and looking into the fifth wheel gap, you should:

A

Make sure the locking jaws are fully closed around the kingpin.

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35
Q

Move over laws require:

A

All vehicles to vacate the lane closest to an emergency vehicle that is stopped with its
lights flashing.

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36
Q

Emergency equipment in a vehicle is:

A

Required.

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37
Q

Mirror adjustment can only be checked properly if:

A

The trailer is straight.

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38
Q

If unable to tell if the road is becoming icy and slippery, a driver:

A

May open their window and feel the front of the side mirror for ice.

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39
Q

What happens when a vehicle hydroplanes?

A

The tires lose contact with the road.

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40
Q

A cardboard box on the roadway:

A

May contain a heavy object that could damage your vehicle.

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41
Q

A stopped bus:

A

Is a concern, whether passengers are visible or not.

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42
Q

Headlights:

A

Should be on the high beam setting whenever possible.

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43
Q

What is road rage?

A

Operating a motor vehicle with the intent of doing harm to others

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44
Q

Black ice is:

A

A thin layer of ice on the road.

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45
Q

Before entering a curve, you should:

A

Downshift.

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46
Q

When driving, it is important to:

A

Look to the front, sides, and rear of your vehicle.

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47
Q

When making a turn, when should you cancel your turn signal?

A

After the turn is completed

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48
Q

The maximum amount of play that is safe on a 20-inch steering wheel is:

A

Two inches.

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49
Q

If you identify a distracted driver on the road, you should:

A

Give them plenty of room.

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50
Q

When conducting a pre-drive inspection:

A

The previous inspection report should be reviewed, if applicable.

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51
Q

In low temperatures, bridges usually freeze:

A

Before other parts of the roadway.

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52
Q

If being tailgated, you should:

A

Increase the amount of space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you.

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53
Q

If a vehicle is equipped with power steering, the hoses should be checked:

A

For leaks.

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54
Q

You will often have to drive your vehicle under bridges and overpasses. If approaching such an
opening, you should:

A

Assume the posted clearance height is inaccurate.

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55
Q

A ramp’s posted speed limit:

A

Is suitable for some vehicles, but may be too fast for a large CMV.

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56
Q

Parked delivery trucks may be hazardous because:

A

People are often in a hurry when exiting such trucks and may not look for other vehicles.

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57
Q

How do ice cream trucks become hazardous to other drivers?

A

Children often run toward an ice cream truck without looking for other traffic.

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58
Q

When a vehicle is started, warning lights and buzzers:

A

Should turn off within a few seconds.

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59
Q

After two violations of any state law regarding hand-held mobile phone use:

A

Your CDL will be disqualified.

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60
Q

One way to avoid becoming an aggressive driver is to:

A

Set realistic expectations regarding travel time.

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61
Q

When passing another vehicle, you should:

A

Assume the other driver doesn’t see you.

62
Q

A tread depth of ____ should be in every major groove of a front tire.

A

4/32 of an inch

63
Q

One way to prevent drowsiness while driving is to:

A

Get adequate sleep the night before the trip.

64
Q

A tread depth of ____ should be in every major groove of a tire that is not in the front of a
commercial motor vehicle.

A

2/32 of an inch

65
Q

If driving so slowly that you could impede other drivers, you should:

A

Drive while using your four-way flashers.

66
Q

If driving through flowing water or a large puddle, you should:

A

Gently apply the brakes.

67
Q

If one-fourth of the leaves in a leaf spring are missing when a vehicle is inspected:

A

The vehicle will be put out-of-service until it is fixed.

68
Q

What is the best way to stop if your brakes fail while you are driving downhill?

A

Steer onto an escape ramp.

69
Q

A broken exhaust system:

A

Can allow poisonous fumes to enter the cabin.

70
Q

What are placards?

A

Signs placed on a vehicle to identify cargo hazards

71
Q

A pre-trip inspection:

A

Should be done in the same way every time.

72
Q

Distracted driving:

A

Can be avoided by not engaging in complex conversations while driving.

73
Q

If a driver has stopped on the road and is placing triangles to warn other motorists:

A

The triangles should be held between the driver and oncoming traffic.

74
Q

When approaching a vehicle for a pre-trip inspection, a driver should look under the vehicle:

A

To see if there are any fresh fluids on the ground.

75
Q

What is reaction distance?

A

The distance you will travel between realizing you must brake and when you physically
hit the brakes

76
Q

A pre-trip inspection should include:

A

A check of the engine oil level.

77
Q

When starting the engine of a truck with a trailer, you can tell that your vehicle’s ABS is not
working if:

A

The yellow light on the left rear of the trailer stays on.

78
Q

When starting an engine, oil pressure should come up to a normal level:

A

Within seconds.

79
Q

How can you check for a leak in hydraulic brakes?

A

Pump the brake pedal three times, then hold down the pedal for five seconds. If the pedal
moves, there may be a problem.

80
Q

When passing a row of parked vehicles, a driver should:

A

Watch for signs of a person exiting a vehicle.

81
Q

When backing with a trailer, turning toward the driver’s side is encouraged because:

A

The driver will have the best possible view.

82
Q

In very hot weather, tires should be checked regularly because:

A

Air pressure may increase with the temperature.

83
Q

When stopping a manual transmission vehicle, you should:

A

Push the clutch in when the engine is close to idle.

84
Q

When driving:

A

You should always use turn signals to warn others about your intentions.

85
Q

When backing with a trailer, you should begin by:

A

Turning the steering wheel in the direction opposite of the turn.

86
Q

When backing up, follow a turning trailer by:

A

Changing the direction of the steering wheel.

87
Q

The most important reason to inspect your vehicle before a trip is:

A

To ensure safety.

88
Q

If you remain in neutral for too long while switching gears:

A

You may have trouble putting the vehicle into the next gear.

89
Q

If you must stop on the side of a highway, how far behind your vehicle should warning devices
be placed?

A

10, 100, and 200 feet

90
Q

Scan the road ____ ahead of your vehicle.

A

12 to 15 seconds

91
Q

In an emergency, if you must leave the roadway to drive on the shoulder, you should:

A

Stop safely before returning to the road, if possible.

92
Q

You should check and adjust your mirrors:

A

Before driving.

93
Q

When inspecting a power steering-equipped vehicle, you should be sure that:

A

The fluid is at the proper level.

94
Q

When adjusting your mirrors before a trip:

A

Part of your vehicle should be visible in the mirrors.

95
Q

To warn drivers behind you that you will be slowing down, you should:

A

Tap your brake pedal a few times to illuminate your brake lights.

96
Q

When it is difficult to see and you are traveling near other drivers, you should:

A

Use low beam lights.

97
Q

When driving on a wet road, you should reduce your speed by:

A

About one-third.

98
Q

When driving on packed snow, you should reduce your speed by:

A

One-half or more.

99
Q

You should maintain at least ____ of following distance per every 10 feet of your vehicle
when you are traveling more slowly than 40 mph.

A

One second

100
Q

Accelerating roughly is:

A

Discouraged, as it may cause damage to the vehicle.

101
Q

When stopping:

A

The brake pedal should be pressed down gradually.

102
Q

If you must drive in reverse, it is helpful to:

A

First exit the truck and walk the path to look for obstacles.

103
Q

Dual tires should:

A

Not come into contact with one another.

104
Q

If you are turning left at an intersection where there are two available turn lanes:

A

It is best to use the right lane.

105
Q

Most heavy vehicles require ____ to change gears.

A

Double clutching

106
Q

Slow down and be extra careful:

A

When approaching a work zone.

107
Q

The two indicators that determine when you should upshift are:

A

Engine speed and road speed.

108
Q

Leaking shock absorbers:

A

Indicate a potentially dangerous defect.

109
Q

If you need to travel down a hill, you should switch into a lower gear:

A

Before you start moving downhill.

110
Q

For safety purposes, when should you turn off a retarder?

A

When the roadways are slippery

111
Q

Texting while driving is especially dangerous because:

A

It is both a mental and physical distraction.

112
Q

When checking your vehicle’s lights before driving:

A

The engine should be turned off.

113
Q

When testing a parking brake, the vehicle should:

A

Be placed in a low gear while the driver attempts to pull forward.

114
Q

When parked on the side of the road, you should:

A

Use your four-way flashers.

115
Q

If driving a vehicle with a manual transmission, you can prevent your vehicle from rolling
backward when starting from a stop by:

A

Partly engaging the clutch before removing your foot from the brake pedal.

116
Q

In cool weather, as the temperature begins to rise and ice begins to melt:

A

The road will become even more slippery.

117
Q

How does doubling your speed from 20 mph to 40 mph affect your vehicle’s braking distance?

A

It quadruples.

118
Q

When backing, it is best to:

A

Use a helper, if possible.

119
Q

A truck should be parked:

A

So that it can be pulled forward to leave the space.

120
Q

In hot weather, spots on the pavement where tar is bleeding:

A

Are very slippery.

121
Q

When near a railroad crossing:

A

You may not hear a train, even if one is approaching.

122
Q

When approaching a railroad crossing, you should:

A

Not rely solely on warning signals to indicate if a train is approaching.

123
Q

When using your mirrors, you should frequently look at your tires to:

A

Watch for tire fires.

124
Q

What should you do if your vehicle gets stuck on railroad tracks?

A

Get out of the vehicle and call for assistance.

125
Q

To avoid a hazard, you:

A

May need to swerve your vehicle out of the way.

126
Q

You must put out emergency warning devices within ____ of stopping on the side of the
road.

A

10 minutes

127
Q

Texting while driving a CMV is:

A

Prohibited.

128
Q

If a driver begins to feel fatigued while driving, they should:

A

Stop and rest.

129
Q

How could you reduce your stress while driving?

A

Listen to calming music

130
Q

If an aggressive driver confronts you, you should not:

A

Challenge them.

131
Q

If a tire fails, you should:

A

Stay off the brakes.

132
Q

After an accident, flares should be used with caution because:

A

There may be fuel spilled on the ground that could catch fire.

133
Q

If you have an engine fire, you should:

A

Turn off the engine as soon as possible.

134
Q

If an approaching driver is using their high beam headlights, you should:

A

Look to the right side of your lane until the vehicle has passed.

135
Q

When trying to put out an electrical fire, you should:

A

Use a B:C extinguisher.

136
Q

If you’re not sure what to do to extinguish a fire in your vehicle, you should:

A

Wait for the firefighters.

137
Q

When entering a foggy area, you should:

A

Slow down.

138
Q

When using a fire extinguisher on a fire, you should:

A

Stand as far away from the fire as possible.

139
Q

The only way to sober up after consuming alcohol is to:

A

Wait.

140
Q

Over-the-counter medication:

A

Can affect a person’s ability to drive safely.

141
Q

If you are driving at a reduced speed in a construction zone when you spot a construction
worker near the road, you should:

A

Further reduce your speed.

142
Q

If a vehicle is carrying hazardous cargo, placards must be placed:

A

On the front, rear, and sides of the vehicle.

143
Q

If you realize you may be running late to your destination, you should:

A

Deal with it and drive at a safe speed.

144
Q

Joggers who are wearing headsets:

A

May not be aware of what is happening around them.

145
Q

A person working on a disabled vehicle on the shoulder of a road:

A

May be focused on the repair and not paying attention to roadway traffic.

146
Q

What is the purpose of a vehicle inspection report?

A

It tells the motor carrier about problems that may need to be fixed.

147
Q

An open automobile window in cold weather may indicate that the driver is:

A

Driving impaired.

148
Q

While driving, you should:

A

Develop plans to get out of any dangerous situation that could arise.

149
Q

If an aggressive driver is involved in a crash on the road ahead of you, you should:

A

Stop after the crash scene and report the driver’s aggressive behavior to the police.

150
Q

The radiator cap:

A

Should not be removed when the coolant is hot.