Commercial License Flashcards
A pre-trip inspection should be completed:
A: at least once a week.
B: if any problems occurred the last the time the vehicle was operated.
C: before operating the vehicle.
C: before operating the vehicle
What should you do when you are driving at night?
A: Make sure you are driving slow enough so you can stop within the range of your headlights in an emergency.
B: Roll down your window so that the fresh air will help keep you awake.
C: If you are sleepy, drink coffee or other caffeine products.
A: Make sure you are driving slow enough so you can stop within the range of your headlights in an emergency.
Which of the following is the correct term for a long commercial vehicle’s tendency to swing wide on turns?
A: Sidetracking.
B: Offtracking.
C: Fishtailing.
B: Offtracking
When a coolant container is part of a pressurized system, you can:
A: check the coolant level of a hot engine.
B: safely remove the radiator cap and add coolant while the engine is hot.
C: use water only in the cooling system.
A: check the coolant level of a hot engine
When you are parked at the side of the road at night, you must:
A: warn others by turning on your 4-way emergency flashers.
B: put your warning devices out within 15 minutes.
C: use your left turn signal lights to give warning to other drivers.
A: warn others by turning on your 4-way emergency flashers.
While doing the pre-trip inspection on your vehicle’s steering and exhaust system you found the following problems. Which one, if any, should be fixed before you drive the vehicle?
A: Too many vertical stacks.
B: Oil on the tie rod.
C: Play in the steering wheel of more than 10 degrees (2 inches on a 20-inch steering wheel).
C: Play in the steering wheel of more than 10 degrees (2 inches on a 20-inch steering wheel).
Containerized loads:
A: are exempt from hazardous materials restrictions.
B: are exempt from weight limit restrictions.
C: generally are used when freight is carried part way by rail or ship.
C: generally are used when freight is carried part way by rail or ship.
You are exiting a highway using an offramp that curves downhill and you are driving a heavy vehicle. You should:
A: do nothing because the posted speed limit for the offramp is usually 10 miles per hour below the safe speed limit for the offramp.
B: slow to a safe speed before the curve.
C: downshift after you are in the curve.
B: slow to a safe speed before the curve.
Water can safely be used on which of these fires?
A: Electrical.
B: Gasoline.
C: Neither of the above.
C: neither of the above
Three things add up to the total stopping distance for your vehicle. They are:
A: perception distance, reaction distance, braking distance.
B: observation distance, reaction distance, slowing distance.
C: perception distance, response distance, reaction distance.
A: perception distance, reaction distance, braking distance.
You are about to go down a long, steep, downhill grade in a newer truck. You should:
A: use a lower gear than you would use to climb the uphill grade.
B: use the same gear you would use to climb the uphill grade.
C: use a higher gear than you would use to climb the uphill grade.
A: use a lower gear than you would use to climb the uphill grade.
Which of these items is checked in a pre-trip inspection?
A: Cargo securement.
B: Whether all vehicle lights are working and are clean.
C: Both of the above.
C: both of the above
If you are stopped on a one-way or divided highway, you should place reflective triangles at:
A: 10 feet, 100 feet, and 200 feet toward approaching traffic.
B: 25 feet, 100 feet, and 250 feet toward approaching traffic.
C: 50 feet, 100 feet, and 300 feet toward approaching traffic.
A: 10 feet, 100 feet, and 200 feet toward approaching traffic.
When a heavy fog occurs you should:
A: use high beams for best visibility.
B: park off to the right side of the road with you parking lights on.
C: park at a rest area or truck stop until the fog has lifted.
C: park at a rest area or truck stop until the fog has lifted.
You should plan ahead when you park your vehicle so that:
A: it will be very easy for you to check your vehicle before you get back on the road.
B: you are only required to pull forward when you leave.
C: you don’t need to back up more than ten feet.
B: you are only required to pull forward when you leave.
