General Knowledge

Question 0

The heavier the vehicle or the faster it is moving, the breaks need to do what in order to stop it?

Answer 0

Absorb more heat

Question 1

Take turns how when roads are slippery?

Answer 1

As gentle as possible.

Question 2

Truck escape ramps help

Answer 2

Avoid damage to vehicles

Question 3

If your wheels spin when trying to start from a dead stop, do what

Answer 3

Release the accelerator

Question 4

The distance you should look ahed of your vehicle amounts to about what? (In miles)

Answer 4

1/4 mile

Question 5

When you downshift for a curve, do so when?

Answer 5

Before entering the curve

Question 6

Over acceleration, turning too sharply, or not having enough weight on the front axel can cause the vehicle to do what?

Answer 6

Skid

Question 7

Drugs can lead to

Answer 7

Accidents and arrests

Question 8

What will tell you a vehicle is carrying hazardous materials?

Answer 8

HAzardous materials placard on vehicle, four inch diamond, the name of a hazard class on shipping paper

Question 9

Drove onto a shoulder to avoids a crash and are now traveling 40 mph on the shoulder. Do what?

Answer 9

Come to a Stop before attempting to renter the roadway.

Question 10

Opposed to electrical or gas fires, tire fires can be put out with wha

Answer 10

Water

Question 11

Tire condition, traffic gaps, and the location of the rear of the vehicle can all be checked how?

Answer 11

Mirrors

Question 12

On a wet road, reduce speed by about what?

Answer 12

1/3

Question 13

On snow, reduce speed by at lest what?

Answer 13

1/2

Question 14

On wet roads it will be harder to stop or turn without what happening?

Answer 14

Skidding

Question 15

You can almost always do what to quickly avoid an accident or obstacle?

Answer 15

Turn to miss it

Question 16

Inspect tires every ______ miles in hot weather?

Answer 16

100

Question 17

If the wheels are skidding, you cannot do what?

Answer 17

Control the vehicle

Question 18

Do what to correct a drive wheel breaking skid?

Answer 18

Release break, turn quickly and counter steer

Question 19

Heavy steering, bangs and vibration are all signs of

Answer 19

Tire failure

Question 20

Hold the wheel where?

Answer 20

Either side, 4 and 8

Question 21

Keep your speed low enough to be able to stop where at night?

Answer 21

Within your headlights view

Question 22

Winds are especially dangerous when….

Answer 22

Exiting a tunnel

Question 23

To help stay alert while driving….

Answer 23

Take breaks before you become drowsy

Question 24

Without a hazRdous materials endorsement, you may only transport hazardous materials if

Answer 24

The vehicle does not require a placard

Question 25

To turn right set the corner of Whitford and Crump, you must turn wide. Do what to correctly swing the vehicle?

Answer 25

Slightly turn left when entering the intersection then cut hard to the right

Question 26

The road becomes slippery due to glare ice. Do what?

Answer 26

Stop driving as soon as possible

Question 27

Retarder scan cause the drive wheels to what due to poor traction?

Answer 27

Skid

Question 28

What range of gear would you need to take a long steep downgrade in comparison to climbing the same grade?

Answer 28

A lower grade than used to climb it.

Question 29

Oil level, valve clearance, hose condition and worn wiring... Which is not part of a Pre trip inspection

Answer 29

Valve clearance

Question 30

A red triangle with an orange center on a vehicle ahed of you May mean....

Answer 30

The vehicle is moving slowly

Question 31

Always use high beams when it is....

Answer 31

Safe and legal to do so.

Question 32

In a double turn lane situation, use the inner or outer lane when driving a long vehicle?

Answer 32

Outer lane

Question 33

Cargo securement, break and tire overheating are all parts of which inspection?

Answer 33

En-route inspection

Question 34

Avoid moving in which direction whenever possible.

Answer 34

Reverse

Question 35

Tires of mismatched sizes should never be used where?

Answer 35

Anywhere on the same vehicle

Question 36

Electrical shorts, under inflated tires and loos fuel connections can all lead to what?

Answer 36

Fires

Question 37

Countersteerinig is what?

Answer 37

Turning the wheel back In the other direction after turning to avoid a hazard or accident

Question 38

Who dictates legal weight limits?

Answer 38

States

Question 39

Signal early when making a

Answer 39

Turn

Question 40

Choose a speed which allows you to stop within what distance

Answer 40

What you can see ahead.

Question 41

High center of gravity increases what?

Answer 41

Rollover chances

Question 42

When a curve or hill blocks sight of a stopped vehicle, do what with your triangle marker?

Answer 42

Move it further down the road to give better warning

Question 43

At 55 miles an hour you need a distance equal to what to come to a complete stop?

Answer 43

A football field

Question 44

Normally, what increments should triangle reflectors be placed at too mark a stopped vehicle? (Feet)

Answer 44

10, 100, 200

Question 45

Why limit the use of your horn?

Answer 45

It may startle other drivers.

Question 46

Rough acceleration can cause what?

Answer 46

Mechanical damage

Question 47

In a front wheel skid, the vehicle will do what even if your wheels are turned?

Answer 47

Go straight ahead

Question 48

Unstable cargo requires extra caution where due to shifting

Answer 48

Curves

Question 49

When approaching a ramp or curve, slow to what speed and when?

Answer 49

A safe speed before the curve or ramp

Question 50

Flashing your break lights to warn a driver behind you that you are preparing to stop, or of an upcoming obstacle, and using your headlights during the day to improve visibility are all safe ways to use vehicle lighting.

Answer 50

True

Question 51

Always keep cargo loads

Answer 51

Balanced

Question 52

If a tire fails at highway speed, do what if possible?

Answer 52

Stay off the breaks until the vehicle has slowed on its own

Question 53

Heavy vehicles require larger gaps in traffic than cars.

Answer 53

True

Question 54

What is the only way to overcome fatigue?

Answer 54

Sleep

Question 55

Mirrors may have what which might not show you something?

Answer 55

Blind spots

Question 56

Steering wheel play more than 10 degree, exhaust leaks and power steering fluid are all cause for alarm in a pre-trip inspection

Answer 56

True

Question 57

You may be able to recover failed hydraulic breaks by doing what?

Answer 57

Pumping the gas petal

Question 58

Break fade can be caused by breaks becoming too....

Answer 58

Hot

Question 59

Never remove a radiator cap unless the engine is

Answer 59

Cool

Question 60

To avoid vehicle roll-back on a hill, use what? (Manual trans)

Answer 60

Parking break until the clutch engages

Question 61

To avoid rollover, never steer how when avoiding something in your way?

Answer 61

Further than needed

Question 62

Rust around wheel nuts may mean what?

Answer 62

The nuts are too loose.

Question 63

What diminishes as BAC rises

Answer 63

Judgement and self control

Question 64

If you leave the road for a traffic emergency, avoid breaking until when

Answer 64

Your speed hAs dropped below 20

Question 65

Stop driving whenever you become sleepy rather than remembering hour limitations

Answer 65

True

Question 66

Doing what while driving through water may help the breaks stay functional?

Answer 66

Leaving them on gently while driving through the water

Question 67

What is uses to stop runaway vehicles and avoid damage/injury to other drivers/vehicles?

Answer 67

Escape ramps

Question 68

Avoiding high speeds, correct oil level and v-belt tension can help an engine from doing what?

Answer 68

Overheating.

Question 69

Lights, wiper blades and cargo securement should all be checked during what?

Answer 69

Pre-trip inspection

Question 70

When backing turn towards which side when possible?

Answer 70

Drivers

Question 71

In cold weather, use what windshield wash

Answer 71

antifreeze

Question 72

What type of breaking is used to keep a vehicle in a straight line?

Answer 72

Controlled breaking

Question 73

How do you correct a rear-wheel acceleration skid?

Answer 73

Stop accelerating

Question 74

Do what for your safety when placing reflectors on the road?

Answer 74

Hold them between you and oncoming traffic.

Question 75

Retarders purposes are to do what?

Answer 75

Slow the vehicle with less break wear.

Question 76

Look how many seconds ahead while driving?

Answer 76

12-15

Question 77

Hydroplaning is more likely with over or under inflated tires?

Answer 77

Under

Question 78

If you are being tailgated,

Answer 78

Increase following distance in front of you.

Question 79

Weight of a vehicle (weight onboard) changes it's

Answer 79

Height

Question 80

A road becomes slippery. Slow down how?

Answer 80

Gradually

Question 81

Driving a 40 foot vehicle at 50mph, following distance should be how many seconds?

Answer 81

5

Question 82

You will have time it plan your escape if a hazard becomes an emergency if you.....

Answer 82

Stay alert to hazards

Question 83

If you are moving slowly in traffic due to your heavy vehicle, do not do what to other drivers.

Answer 83

Signal them to pass you

Question 84

If your are Hydroplaning, attempt to correct it by

Answer 84

Releasing the accelerator

Question 85

Blown circuit breakers can cause fires.

Answer 85

False.