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0
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How many red reflective triangles should you carry?

A

3

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What should wheel bearing seals be checked for?

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Leaks

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2
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How do you test hydraulic breaks for leaks?

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Pump the breaks pedal 3 times

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3
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Why put the starter key in your pocket during the pre-trip inspection?

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So no-one can start the truck while you are under it during your inspection

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4
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If stopped on a hill how can you start moving without rolling back?

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Engage the clutch

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5
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When backing why is it important to use a helper?

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Because there are blind spots that you cannot see

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6
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What is the most important hand signal that you and your helper should agree in?

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Stop

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7
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What are the two most important conditions where you should downshift?

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Before starting down a hill and before entering a curve

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8
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When should you downshift automatic transmissions?

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When going down grades

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9
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Retarders keep you from skidding when the roads are slippery?

T or F

A

False

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10
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What are the two ways you know when to shift

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Engine speed
&
Road speed

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11
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What are the two main things to look for ahead?

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Traffic
&
Road conditions

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12
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What is you most important way to see the sides and rear of your vehicle?

A

Your mirrors and their adjustments

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13
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What does “communicating” mean in safe driving?

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Letting people know where you are and what your doing to prevent accidents

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14
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What 3 things add up to total stopping distance?

A 
Perception distance
\+
Reaction distance
\+
Braking distance
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15
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If you go twice as fast, will your stopping distance increase by two or four times?

A

4x

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16
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Empty trucks have the best braking.

T or F

A

False

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17
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What is hydro planning?

A

When tires lose their contact with the road and have little or no traction

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18
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What is black ice?

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A thin layer of ice that is clear enough that you can see the road underneath it

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19
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How do you find out many seconds of following distance space you have?

A 
Find a clear land mark and count 
1 one thousand 
2 one thousand 
3 one thousand
4 one thousand 
And so on............
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20
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You should decrease your following distance if somebody is following you to closely?

T or F?

A

False

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21
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If you swing wide to the left before turning right, another driver may try to pass you on the right.

T or F?

A

True

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22
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What three kinds of emergency equipment must you have?

A

Fire extinguisher
Triangles
&
Spare electrical fuses

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23
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What is the minimum tread depth for the front tires?

Other tires?

A

4/32
&
2/32

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24
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What should you do when confronted with an aggressive driver?

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Get out of their way
Do not challenge them
Avoid eye contact
Ignore gestures and refuse to act to them
Report the driver(car license plate #, location, and direction)

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25
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You should use low beams whenever you can.

T or F

A

False

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26
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What should you do before you drive if you are drowsy?

A

Get some sleep

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27
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You should let air out of hot tires so the pressure goes back to normal.

T or F?

A

False

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28
Q

You can safely remove the radiator cap as long as the engine is not overheated.

T or F?

A

False

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29
Q

What factors determine you selection of a “safe” speed when going down a long, steep grade?

A 
Total weight
Length of grade 
Steepness of grade
Road condition
&
Weather
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30
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Why should you be in the proper gear before starting down a hill?

A

Because you may not be able to shift into a lower gear once started

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31
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Describe the proper braking technique when going down a long, steep grade?

A

Apply brake til you feel a definite slow down
Once 5 below your safe speed release brake
Repeat steps 1-2

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32
Q

What types of vehicles can get stuck on a railroad- highway crossing?

A

Low slung units

Single-axle tractor pulling a long trailor with its landing gear set to accommodate a tandom axle tractor

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33
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How long does it take for a typical tractor-trailor unit to clear a double track?

A

More than 15 seconds

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34
Q

Stopping is not always the safest thing to do in an emergency.

T or F?

A

True

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35
Q

What are some advantages of going right around an obstacle?

A

Because the shoulder on the right is usually paved and clear and there may be somebody passing you on the left.

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36
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What is an escape ramp

A

Soft gravel with a slight upgrade

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37
Q

If a tire blows out, you should put the brakes on hard to stop quickly.

T or F?

A

False

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38
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How do you know if your vehicle has anti-lock brakes?

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Vehicle will have yellow ABS light on dashboard

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39
Q

What is the proper braking technique when driving a vehicle with anti-lock brakes?

A

Drive regular and don’t apply brakes as hard

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40
Q

What are the danger signals of drowsy driving?

A 
Yawning
Can't keep eyes open 
Keep nodding off
Can't remember driving the last few miles
Miss signs and miss your turn
End up to close to cars in front of you 
Drift into other lanes
You keep hitting rumble strips
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41
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Name some things you should check on the front of your vehicle during the walk around inspection

A

Cracked chipped missing windows
Headlights
Turn signals
Four ways

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42
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Why should you back toward the drivers side

A

So you can see better

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43
Q

How far does the manual say you should look ahead

A

12-15 second
1/4 of a mile
1 city block

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44
Q

Where should you reflectors be placed when stopping on a divided highway?

A

10 ft
100 ft
200 ft toward approaching traffic

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45
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If you are driving a 30 ft vehicle at 55 mph, how many seconds of following distance should you allow?

A

4 seconds

46
Q

What is a hazard?

A

Any condition that causes your trip to be unsafe

47
Q

Why make emergency plans when you see a hazard

A

So you can always be prepared

48
Q

What are some tips to follow so you will not become a distracted driver

A

Don’t let electronical devices and other people distract you

49
Q

How do you use in-vehicle communications cautiously?

A

If possible pull to the side of the road and put your cell phone in easy reach

50
Q

How do you recognize distracted drivers

A 
Using a cell phone or other devices
Eating or drinking
Reaching for something
Stopping for green lights
Switching lanes without looking 
Frequently slowing, speeding up, slowing
Mistaking the gas pedal for the brake pedal
Running stop signs or red lights 
Driving to close
Drifting between lanes
51
Q

What is the most important reason for doing vehicle inspections?

A

For your safety and the safety of others on the road

52
Q

What things should you check during a trip

A

Watch gushes for signs of trouble
Use your senses to check for problems(look, listen, smell, and feel)
Check critical items when you stop

53
Q

Name some key steering system parts

A

Tie rod
Spindle
Pitnam are

54
Q

Name some suspension system defects

A

Missing or broken leaves in any leaf spring

Leaking shock absorbers

55
Q

What is the difference between aggressive driving and road rage?

A

Aggressive-selfish, bold, or pushy manner

Road rage- intent of doing harm to others

56
Q

What effects can wet brakes cause?

How can you avoid these problems?

A

Apply unevenly, weak, and grab

Slow down, gear down
Gently pally the brakes
Increase rpms continue through water while keeping lite pressure in the brakes

57
Q

How do anti lock brakes help you?

A

Abs help you avoid wheel lock up and maintain control.

58
Q

What are some things to do at an accident scene to prevent another accident?

A

Protect the area
Notify authorities
Care for the injured

59
Q

Around which hazard classes must you never smoke?

A

Classes:

  1. ) explosives
  2. 1) flammable gas
  3. ) flammable liquids
  4. ) flammable solids
  5. ) oxidizes
60
Q

Which 3 hazard classes should not be loaded into a trailer that has a heater/air conditioner unit?

A

Class:

  1. ) explosives
  2. ) flammable solids
  3. ) oxidizers
61
Q

Should the floor liner required for divisions 1.1 or 1.2 materials be stainless steel

A

No

62
Q

A hazard materials I.D. Number must appear on the (. ) and on the (. ). The I.D. Number must also appear on the cargo tanks and the bulk packaging.

A

Front of truck
Back of trailer or box
And each sides of trailer or box

63
Q

Where must you keep shipping papers describing the hazardous materials?

A

In the door of the tractor and in the immediate reach of the driver

64
Q

At the shippers dock you are given a paper for 100 cartons of battery acid. You already have 100 pounds of dry silver cyanide on board.
What precautions do you take?

A

You can’t load.

65
Q

Name a hazard class that uses transport that uses transport indexes to determine the amount that can be loaded in a single vehicle

A

Radioactive materials which is class 7

66
Q

Name two causes if tire fires

A

Under inflated tires and duals that touch

67
Q

When using your extinguisher should you get as close a possible to the fire

A

NO

68
Q

Common medications for cold can make you sleep

T or F

A

True

69
Q

What should you do if you become sleepy while you are driving

A

Find a safe place to stop and get some sleep

70
Q

Coffee and a little fresh air will help a drinker sober up

T or F

A

False

71
Q

What is a hazardous materials placard

A

Diamond shaped labels to warn dock workers and drivers of the risk

72
Q

How often must you stop while on the road to check your cargo

A

Within the first 50 miles and every 3 hours or 159 miles

73
Q

How is gross combination weight rating different from gross combination weight

A

They are the same

74
Q

What is the minimum number of tie downs for any flatbed load

A

2

75
Q

What is the minimum number of tie downs for a 20ft load

A

2

One tiedown for every 10ft

76
Q

Name to two basic reasons for covering cargo on an open bed

A

Protect ppl from spilled cargo

Protest cargo from weather

77
Q

Why must air tanks be drained

A

So the water in the tanks don’t freeze and cause brake failure

78
Q

All vehicles with air brakes must have a low air pressure warning signal

T or F

A

True

79
Q

What are spring brakes

A

Hold the parking brake on

80
Q

Front wheel brakes are good under all conditions

To or ;

A

True

81
Q

How do you know if your vehicle is equipped with anti lock brakes

A

Yellow ABS light in the dashboard

& check the certification label for the date manufactured to determine if your vehicle is equipped with ABS

82
Q

How can you test the low pressure warning signal

A

Turn on let air build up
Shut off
Turn key just til power comes on step on and off of brake
Light must come on before 60psi

83
Q

Why should you be in the proper gear before going down a hill

A

Because you might not be able to shift into another gear once started

84
Q

The use of brakes on a long steep grade is only a Supplement to the effect of the engine brake

A

True

85
Q

If you are away from your vehicle only a short time you do not need to use the parking brake

T or F

A

False

86
Q

How often should you drain your air tanks

A

Daily

87
Q

How do you brake when you drive a tractor trailor combination with abs

A

Brake normally

88
Q

You still have normal brake functions if your abs is not working

T or F

A

True

89
Q

How are bulkheads different that baffles

A

Bulkheads are solid

Baffles have hole so liquids flow through all the tanks

90
Q

Should tank vehicle take curves on Ramos or off Ramos at the posted speed limits

A

No

91
Q

How are smooth bore tankers different to drive than those with baffles

A

Smooth bore have nothing inside to slow down the motion of the liquids so you have to start more slowly and start braking sooner so you aren’t slamming on your brakes and the liquid come flying forward and push you past where you need to stop

92
Q

Drivers placard their vehicle to (. ) the risk

A

Communicate to others of

93
Q

What kind if fires is a b:c extinguisher not good for

A 
Combustible metals 
Wood
Paper 
&
Ordinary combustibles
94
Q

Name sone cause of vehicle fire

A 
Electrical
Spilled fuel at an accident
Improper use of flares
Under inflated tire
&
Duals that touch
95
Q

Why are placards used

A

To let all others around know what you are hauling and how fan serous it is

96
Q

What is sleep debt

A

Not aware of being drowsy

97
Q

What four things related to cargo are the drivers responsible for

A

Inspecting cargo
Recognizing overloads and properly balance weight
Knowing your cargo is properly secured
Knowing your cargo does not restrict your access to emergency equipment

98
Q

Name two situations where legal maximum weights may not be safe

A

Mountains
&
Weather (bad)

99
Q

What can happen if you don’t have enough weight on the front axle

A

Can make the steering axle too light to steer safely

100
Q

What must you check before transporting a a sealed load

A

Check that you do not exceed gross weight and axle weights

101
Q

What is a supply pressure gauge used for

A

How much pressure you have in the air tanks

102
Q

What is a dual air brake system

A

A 2 brake system
1 in front
&
1 in back

103
Q

What are slack adjusters

A

A adjusting but on the backside of a brake drum uses for adjusting the brakes

104
Q

How can you check if the spring bakes come on automatically

A

Park on level ground chock wheels shut of truck
Pump brakes til air gets to 40-20 psi
This should cause the spring brakes to come in automatically

105
Q

What are the maximum leakage rates

A

Less than 2 psi per minute

106
Q

What factors can cause brakes to fade or fail

A

Excessive heat caused by using them to much and not relying in the engine brake

107
Q

What three things determine how much liquid you can load

A

The amount the liquid will expand in transit
Weight of the liquid
Legal limits

108
Q

What is outage

A

Room left for expanding liquids

109
Q

How can you help control surge

A

Keep steady pressure on the brakes
Don’t release brakes to soon
Brake far in advance and increase following distance

110
Q

What two reasons make special care necessary when driving tank vehicles

A

High enter of gravity

Liquid movement

111
Q

Shippers package on order to (. ) the materials

A

Contain the material
Communicate the risk
Assure safe drivers and equipment

112
Q

What three things do you need to know to decide which placards ( if any) you need?

A 
Hazard class if materials 
The amount of hazardous materials shipped 
& 
The total weight of all hazardous materials in your vehicle

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