General Knowledge

Question 1

GVWR

Answer 1

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

Question 2

CDL needed for:

Answer 2

1. Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more
2. Combination vehicle with a gross combination weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more

Question 3

Blood alcohol concentration (BAC)

Answer 3

It is illegal to operate a CMV if your BAC is .04 or more

Question 4

Front tire tread depth

Answer 4

At least 4/32-inch

Question 5

Back tire tread depth

Answer 5

At least 2/32-inch

Question 6

Emergency safety equipment

Answer 6

Spare electrical fuses, three red reflective triangles, 6 fusees, and a properly charged and rated fire extinguisher

Question 8

Testing service brake stopping action

Answer 8

Go about 5 mph and push brake firmly

Question 9

Method for shifting up

Answer 9

1. Release accelerator, push in clutch and shift to neutral at the same time
2. Release clutch
3. Let engine and gears slow down to the rpm required for the next gear
4. Push in clutch and shift to the higher gear at the same time
5. Release clutch and press accelerator at the same time

Question 10

Method for shifting down

Answer 10

1. Release accelerator, push in clutch, and shift to neutral at the same time
2. Release clutch
3. Press accelerator, increase engine and speed to the rpm required in the lower gear
4. Push in clutch and shift to lower gear at the same time

Question 11

Special conditions when you should downshift

Answer 11

1. Before starting downhill
2. Before entering a curve

Question 12

Retarders

Answer 12

Help slow a vehicle, reducing the need for using your brakes

Question 13

Types of retarders

Answer 13

1. Exhaust
2. Engine
3. Hydraulic
4. Electric

Question 14

Emergency flashers

Answer 14

If you must stop on the side of the road, you must put your flashers on within 10 minutes

Question 15

Warning devices when stopping on the side of the road (one way or divided highway)

Answer 15

Place warning devices 10 feet, 100 feet, and 200 feet toward the approaching traffic

Question 16

Warning devices when stopping on the side of the road (two-lane road carrying traffic or undivided highway)

Answer 16

Place warning devices within 10 feet of the front or rear corners to mark the location of the vehicle and 100 feet behind and ahead of the vehicle

Question 17

Stopping distance

Answer 17

Perception distance + Reaction distance + Braking distance = Total stopping distance

Question 18

Reaction distance

Answer 18

The average driver has a reaction time of 3/4 second to 1 second. At 55mph this accounts for 61 feet traveled.

Question 19

Braking distance

Answer 19

The distance your vehicle will travel while you are braking. At 55mph on dry pavement with good brakes, it can take about 216 feet.

Question 20

Total stopping distance

Answer 20

At 55mph, your vehicle will travel a minimum of 419 feet.

Question 21

Aggressive driving

Answer 21

The act of operating a motor vehicle in a selfish, bold, or push manner, without the regard for the rights of safety of others

Question 22

Road rage

Answer 22

Operating a motor vehicle with the intent of doing harm to others or physically assaulting a driver or their vehicle

Question 23

Passive crossings

Answer 23

This type of crossing does
not have any type of traffic control device

Question 24

Active crossings

Answer 24

This type of crossing has a
traffic control device installed at the crossing to
regulate traffic at the crossing. These active
devices include flashing red lights, with or without
bells and flashing red lights with bells and gates.