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General Knowledge Flashcards

1
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What is the most important factor for doing a vehicle inspection?

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Safety

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2
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How are hydraulic brakes tested for leaks?

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With the vehicle stopped, pump the brakes three times. Then apply firm pressure to the pedal and hold for five seconds. The pedal should not move.

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3
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What is the number of emergency reflective triangles you should have on board your vehicle?

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3

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4
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What is an escape ramp?

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Made to stop a runaway vehicle safely without injuring drivers and passengers?

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5
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What are three things that add up to total stopping distance?

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Perception distance, reaction distance, braking distance.

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6
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What are the 2 types of vehicles that can get stuck on a railroad-highway crossing?

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A single-axle tractor pulling long trailers with landing gear set to accommodate a tandem-axle tractor and low slung units such as car carriers, lowboy, possum-belly livestock trailer and moving vans.

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7
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What is the proper braking technique for going down a long steep downgrade?

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There are 3 steps for proper braking technique. Step 1. Apply pressure to the brakes enough to feel a slowdown. Step 2. once your speed has been reduced to 5 mph below your “safe” speed, release the brakes. Step 3. once your speed has increased to your “safe” speed, repeat steps 1 and 2.

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8
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What are the key steering system parts?

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Steering arms, steering wheel, steering wheel shaft, tie rod, drag link, steering ring knuckle, pitman arm and a steering gear box.

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9
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What are some suspension system defects?

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Cracked or broken spring hangers. Spring hangers that allow movement of the axle from proper position. Missing or broken leaves in any leaf spring. Leaking shock absorbers. Spring hangers that are cracked, damaged or missing. Air suspension systems that are damaged and or leaking. loose, cracked, broken or missing frame members.

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10
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It is important to always check your tires, what are some issues you may encounter?

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Too much or too little air pressure, cuts or damage, tread separation, dual tires that come in contact with each other or part of the vehicle, and mismatched sizes.

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What are some exhaust system defects?

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Loose, broken or missing pipes, mufflers, or tailpipes, missing brackets, clamps, bolts or nuts, exhaust system parts rubbing against fuel system parts, tires or other moving part on the vehicle.

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12
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True or false, An empty truck takes more time to break than a fully loaded one?

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True- An empty truck takes longer to stop as an empty truck has less traction than a fully loaded truck.

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13
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What is the minimum tread depth for front tires?

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You need at least 4/32- inch tread depth in every major groove on front tires. You need 2/32 inch on other tires. No fabric should show through the tread or sidewall.

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14
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When backing up, why is it important to use a helper?

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There are blind spots that you can not see. That’s why a helper is important. The helper should stand near the back of your vehicle where you can see the helper. Before you begin backing up, work out a set of hand signals that you both understand. Agree on a signal for “stop.”

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15
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How far ahead does CDL Manual say you should look?

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12 to 15 seconds ahead.

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16
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True or False - it is ok to safely remove the radiator cap as long as the engine isn’t overheating?

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False - never remove the radiator cap from a vehicle unless it is cool to the touch.

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17
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You are driving along and are confronted by an aggressive driver, what do you do?

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Never engage, avoid eye contact and when safe report them to proper authorities with license plate number, vehicle description, location and direction of travel.

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18
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What is black ice?

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A thin layer of ice that makes the road look wet.

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19
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When stopped on a decided highway, where should your reflector’s be placed?

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10 feet, 100 feet, and 200 feet towards approaching traffic.

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20
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There are three types of emergency equipment you must have, what are they?

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3 Red reflective triangles, spare electrical fuses, and properly charged and rated fire extinguisher

21
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Name some warning signs of fatigue?

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Difficulty focusing, frequently blinking or heavy eye lids, frequent yawning, rubbing eyes, day dreaming or disconnected thoughts, trouble keeping head up and drifting between lanes.

22
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What type of vehicles are required to have antilock braking systems?

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Truck tractors with air brakes built on or after 3/1/1997, other air brake vehicles (trucks, buses, trailers and converter Dollie’s) built on or after 3/1/1998, hydraulically braked trucks and buses with gross vehicle weight rating of 10,000 pounds or more built on or after 3/1/1999.

23
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What are some road hazards?

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Work zones, foreign objects, off-ramps/on-ramps and drop- offs.

24
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How much space should you leave between you and the vehicle in front of you?

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1 second for every 10 feet of trailer under 40mph between you and the vehicle in front of you.

25
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What is hydroplaning?

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When water or slush collects on the road way and your tires can’t make contact with the surface of the road and you loose control of the vehicle.

26
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True or False - stopping is the safest thing to do in an emergency?

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False - you may not always have room to stop during an emergency, so steering around the obstacle may be a quicker more safe option.

27
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What are the two special conditions where you should downshift?

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Before starting down a hill and before entering a curve.

28
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True or False - you should turn wide left before turning right?

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False - Don’t turn wide to the left as you start your turn. A following driver may think you are turning left and try to pass you on the right causing an accident.

29
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Before starting down a hill, what is the proper gear that your vehicle should be in?

A

Shift into a low gear.

When starting down a hill it is important to down shift to a speed you can handle without needing to use the brakes.

30
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If you are driving twice as fast, your stopping distance increases by two or four times?

A

Four

Whenever your speed is double, it will take your vehicle four times the distance to stop, not to mention your vehicle will have four times the amount of destructive power if it crashes.

31
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What are some things that needs to be checked on the front of your vehicle during your walk around inspection?

A

Low beams are on, turn signals and hazard lights work properly.

32
Q

You wear corrective glasses or contact lenses. When is it ok to drive without them?

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Never

33
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True or False - Aggressive drivers and road rage are the same thing?

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False - Road rage is when someone operating a motor vehicle with the intent to do harm to others or physically assault a driver or their vehicle. Where an aggressive driver is a more selfish pushy driver, who has no regards for the rights or safety for others.

34
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Which of the following is a cause of a vehicle fire?

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Under-inflated tires, electrical system issues, spilled fuel and flammable cargo with poor ventilation.

35
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What are two causes for tire fires?

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Under-inflated tires and dual tires that touch.

36
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As a truck driver, how often should you inspect the securement of your cargo?

A

Within the first 50 miles of a trip and every 150 miles or every three hours (whichever comes first)

37
Q

When backing up you should always back up towards the driver side?

A

True - for optimal line of view always back up towards the driver side.

38
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If you become tired while driving what should you do?

A

Pull over and get some rest.

39
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What are some signs of a distracted driver?

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Vehicles drifting between the lines into other lanes, using cell phones without hands free devices, vehicles driving at inconsistent speeds and drivers who are involved in conversations with passengers.

40
Q

True or False - B:C type fire extinguishers are designed to work on electrical fires and burning liquids?

A

True

41
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If you are driving a 40-foot vehicle at 55 mph, how many seconds of following distance should you allow?

A

5 seconds ( you should leave at least 1 second for each 10 feet of vehicle and speeds below 40mph. If speeds are greater than 40mph you should add 1 second to the distance. There for a 40-foot vehicle traveling above 40mph should leave at least 5 seconds of distance between the vehicle in front of them.

42
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What is a glare?

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Being blinded for a short time by a bright light.

43
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True or False - you’ve had a couple beers, having a cup of coffee and some fresh air will sober you up?

A

False

44
Q

Two things that every good driver looks ahead for are?

A

Traffic and road conditions.

45
Q

Why is it a good idea to put the starter switch key in your pocket during pre-inspection?

A

So no one moves the vehicle while you are inspecting underneath.

46
Q

It is foggy out, the best advice for driving in fog is?

A

Don’t drive in fog.
If you must drive in fog: obey all fog-related warning signs. Slow down before you enter fog. Use low-beam headlights and fog lights for best visibility even in daytime, and be alert for other drivers who may have forgotten to turn on their lights. Turn on 4-way flashers. This will give vehicles approaching you from behind a quicker opportunity to notice your vehicle. Watch for vehicles on the side of the roadway. Seeing taillights or headlights in front of you may not be a true indication of where the road is ahead of you. The vehicle may not be on the road at all. Use roadside highway reflectors as guides to determine how the road may curve ahead of you. Listen for traffic you cannot see. Avoid passing other vehicles.

47
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What is the best way to use in vehicle communication equipment safely?

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Use hands free devices at all time.

48
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What are causes of a skid?

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Over braking-braking too hard and locking up your wheels. Over steering-turning the wheel more sharply then the vehicle can turn. Over accelerating-supplying too much power to the drive wheels. Finally driving too fast, most serious skids are the result of driving too fast.

49
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True or False - Night driving is less dangerous because there are less vehicles on the road?

A

False - less time to respond due to not seeing as well.

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