General Knowledge 1

Question 1

You are traveling down a long, steep hill. Your brakes get so hot they fail. What do you do?

Answer 1

Look for an escape ramp or escape route.

Question 2

The center of gravity of a load:

Answer 2

Can make a vehicle more likely to tip over on curves if it is high

Question 3

To prevent a load from shifting, there should be at least one tie-down for every _____ feet of cargo?

Answer 3

10 feet

Question 4

What is the proper way to hold a steering wheel?

Answer 4

With both hands placed on opposite sides of the wheel

Question 5

You are driving a 40-foot vehicle at 35 mph. The road is dry, and visibility is good. What is the least amount of space or following distance you should keep in front of your vehicle to be safe?

Answer 5

4 seconds

Question 6

What is true about drinking alcohol and driving?

Answer 6

A few beers have the same effect on driving a a few shots of whiskey or a few glasses of wine.

Question 7

While driving, ice builds up on your wipers and they no longer clean the windshield. You should:

Answer 7

Stop safely and fix the problem

Question 8

What is counter-steering?

Answer 8

Turning the wheel back in the other direction after steering to avoid a traffic emergency

Question 9

What is important to remember when driving in strong winds?

Answer 9

Winds are a big problem when exiting tunnels

Question 10

To help you stay alert while driving, you should:

Answer 10

Take short breaks before you get drowsy

Question 11

If you do not have “Hazardous Materials Endorsement” on your Commercial Driver’s License. You can drive a vehicle hauling hazardous materials only when:

Answer 11

The vehicle does not require placards

Question 12

Cargo inspections:

Answer 12

Should be performed after every break you take while driving

Question 13

Engine retarders:

Answer 13

Can cause the drive wheels to skid when they have poor traction.

Question 14

You are driving a new truck with a manual transmission. What gear will you probably have to use to descend a long, steep hill?

Answer 14

A lower gear than you would use to climb the hill

Question 15

What is important about marking a stopped vehicle?

Answer 15

If a hill or curve keeps drivers behind you from seeing the vehicle within 500 feet, move the rear reflective triangles bac down the road to give adequate warning.

Question 16

If a vehicle is loaded with very little weight on the drive axle. What will happen?

Answer 16

Poor traction

Question 17

What is important about speed management ?

Answer 17

You should choose a speed that lets you stop within the distance that you can see ahead.

Question 18

What best describes how you should use the brake pedal on a steep downhill grade?

Answer 18

Repeated strong pressure, then release.

Question 19

What is important about double clutching and shifting?

Answer 19

You can use the tachometer to tell you when to shift

Question 20

What is important about using turn signals?

Answer 20

When turning, you should signal early

Question 21

Every time you leave your vehicle you should?

Answer 21

Apply the parking brake

Question 22

What is important about cargo loading ?

Answer 22

State laws dictate legal weight limits

Question 23

Which of these is a good thing to do when driving at night?

Answer 23

Keep your speed slow enough that you can stop within the range of your headlights.

Question 24

If your vehicle catches on fire while you are driving, you should:

Answer 24

Park in an open area

Question 25

How far ahead of the truck should a driver look while driving?

Answer 25

12-15 seconds

Question 26

You are checking your tires for a pre-trip inspection. What do you look for?

Answer 26

Tires of mismatched sizes should not be used on the same vehicle

Question 27

How do you test hydraulic brakes for leaks?

Answer 27

Firmly push down on the brake pedal for 5 seconds and see if it moves

Question 28

You can see a marking on a vehicle ahead of you. The marking is a red triangle with an orange center. What does the marking mean?

Answer 28

It may be a slow moving vehicle

Question 29

An enroute inspection should include checking for:

Answer 29

Tire and brake overheating, and cargo securement

Question 30

You are driving in the far right lane of a four lane, undivided highway. You come over a hill and find a car stopped ahead in your lane. You do not have room to stop. The hill blocks your view to the rear. The shoulder is clear. Which of these is most likely the best action to take?

Answer 30

Steer to the right

Question 31

Where should you test the stopping action of your service brakes?

Answer 31

When the truck is driving at about 5 mph

Question 32

Which of these is not part of the pre-trip inspection of the engine compartment?

Answer 32

Valve clearance

Question 33

What is important about backing a heavy vehicle?

Answer 33

You should avoid backing whenever you can.

Question 34

Cargo covers:

Answer 34

Protect other drivers from spilled cargo and are a safely requirement in some states.

Question 35

For this question, You are driving a long vehicle that makes wide turns. You want to make a left turn from Elm Street onto Oak Street. There are two left turn lanes (marked “A” and “B”) on Elm Street. Oak Street is a four-lane street with two lanes in each direction. You should:

Answer 35

Use left turn lane "B"

Question 36

High beams should be:

Answer 36

Used when it is safe and legal to do so

Question 37

What is the MOST IMPORTANT thing to remember about emergency braking?

Answer 37

If the wheels are skidding, you cannot control the vehicle

Question 38

What is important about managing space?

Answer 38

When the road is slippery, you need much more space to stop

Question 39

What is important to remember about drugs?

Answer 39

Use of drugs can lead to accidents and/or arrest.

Question 40

When you park on the side of a level, straight, two-lane road. Where should you place the three reflective triangles?

Answer 40

One within 10 feet of the rear of the vehicle, one about 100 feet to the rear, and one about 150 feet to the front of the vehicle.

Question 41

The road you are driving on becomes very slippery due to glare ice. Which of these is a good thing to do in this situation?

Answer 41

Stop driving as soon as you can safely do so

Question 42

To correct a drive-wheel braking skid, you should:

Answer 42

Stop braking, turn quickly, and counter steer

Question 43

What is important to remember about tires and hot-weather driving?

Answer 43

You should inspect your tires every two hours or 100 miles when driving in hot weather

Question 44

Your truck is in a traffic emergency. If you do not take action you may collide with another vehicle. What is a good rule to remember?

Answer 44

You can almost always turn to miss an obstacle more quickly than you can stop

Question 45

Which fire can be put out with water?

Answer 45

Tire fire

Question 46

What should you do when your vehicle hydroplanes?

Answer 46

Release the accelerator

Question 47

What should you know about downshifting?

Answer 47

When you downshift for a curve, you should do so before entering the curve.

Question 48

You are starting your vehicle from a complete stop. As you apply power to the drive wheels, they start to spin. You should:

Answer 48

Take your food off the accelerator

Question 49

When the roads are slippery, you should:

Answer 49

Make turns as gently as possible