General Knowledge

Question 1

You are driving on a straight, level highway at 50mph. There are no vehicles in front of you. Suddenly a tire blew out of your vehicle, what should you do?

Answer 1

Stay off the brake until the vehicle has slowed down

Question 2

If a straight vehicle(not trailer or articulation) goes into front wheel skid, it will

Answer 2

Go straight ahead even if the steering wheel is turned.

Question 3

You are driving at 55 mph on dry pavement. About how much total stopping distance will you need to bring it to a stop?

Answer 3

The length of a football field

Question 4

A key principle to remember about loading cargo is to keep the load

Answer 4

Balanced in the cargo area

Question 5

Bow do you correct a drive- wheel acceleration skid

Answer 5

Stop accelerating

Question 6

You should avoid driving through puddles or flowing water. But if you must. What can help to keep your brakes working

Answer 6

Gently putting on the brakes while driving through the water

Question 7

A good thing to remember when crossing or entering traffic with a heavy vehicle

Answer 7

Heavy vehicles need larger gaps in traffic than cars