General

Question 1

an en-route inspection should include checking for:

Answer 1

brake overheating

Question 2

should mismatched tires be used on the same vehicle

Answer 2

false

Question 3

what do you check the steering wheel for in a pre -trip inspection?

Answer 3

steering wheel play of more than 10 degrees (2 inches on a 20 inch steering wheel)

Question 4

you are checking your wheels and rims for a pre trip Inspection, how can you tell the wheel nuts are loose?

Answer 4

rust

Question 5

Wich of these is not part of a pre trip Inspection of the engine compartment

engine oil level

valve clearance

Answer 5

valve clearance

Question 6

Wich of these pieces of emergency equipment should always be carried in your vehicle?

tire chains

fire extinguisher 🔥

Answer 6

🔥 extinguisher 🔥

Question 7

you are checking your brakes and suspension Wich of these statements is true?

one missing leaf spring Is not dangerous

brake shoes should not have oil, grease or brake fluid on them.

Answer 7

brake shoes should not have oil, grease or brake fluid on them

Question 8

Wich of these items is checked in a pre trip Inspection?

that all tires are made by the same manufacturer

whether all vehicle lights are working and clean

Answer 8

lights are clean and working

Question 9

your vehicle has hydraulic brakes.you press the brake pedal and find that it goes to the floor. What do you do?

Answer 9

pumping the brake pedal may bring the pressure up to stop the vehicle

Question 10

you are starting your vehicle to move forward from a stop. as you apply power to the drive wheels they spin, you should:

take your foot off the accelerator

apply the brakes

Answer 10

take your foot off the accelerator

Question 11

in a heavy vehicle with manual transmission,you have to stop the vehicle on the shoulder while driving on an uphill grade.what is a good rule to follow when pulling back in motion?

Answer 11

use parking brake to hold vehicle untill clutch engages

Question 12

you should back toward the passenger side if possible? t/f

Answer 12

back toward the DRIVERS side

Question 13

what is proper way to hold the steering wheel?

Answer 13

both hands on opposite sides of the wheel

Question 14

retarders?

apply extra braking power to the no drive axles

help slow the vehicle while driving and reduce brake wear

Answer 14

retarders help slow vehicles and reduce brake wear

Question 15

double clutching and shifting?

downshift after starting a hill

downshift before entering a curve

Answer 15

downshift before entering a curve

Question 16

distance you should look ahead when driving

Answer 16

1/4 mile

Question 17

when to place reflective triangles on level highway

one 10 feet to the rear , one 100 feet to rear, one 100 ft I. front

one 10 ft from rear one 100 ft from rear, one 200 ft to the rear

Answer 17

one 10 ft from rear one 100 ft from rear, one 200 ft to the rear

Question 18

you are driving at 55 mph on dry pavement how much total stopping distance?

football field

twice length of vehicle

Answer 18

football feild

Question 19

hydroplaning

occurs when there is alot of water only

is more likely if the pressure is low

Answer 19

more likely if pressure is low

Question 20

how to brake if you are driving through puddles

brake quickly

slowly

Answer 20

slowly and gently

Question 21

Wich is true

on a wet road reduce speed by 1/3

on packed snow, reduce speed by 1/3

Answer 21

wet road reduce speed 1/3

Question 22

40ft vehicle at 35 mph should keep how much space?

3sec
4sec
5 sec

Answer 22

4 sec

Question 23

how far should a driver look ahead while driving

5-8 seconds

12-15seconds

Answer 23

12-15 seconds

Question 24

true or false

weight of a vehicles load can change it’s height

Answer 24

true