General Knowledge

Question 1

What color is the low air pressure warning light?

Answer 1

RED

Question 2

The minimum size of placards identifying hazardous materials is?

Answer 2

10 and 3/4 in

Question 3

If a tire fails you should

Answer 3

Check your tires after coming to a complete stop

Question 4

Driving in extremely hot weather can increase

Answer 4

Tire pressure

Question 5

If your vehicle is hydroplaning you should not

Answer 5

Apply the breaks

Question 6

If a load is 10 ft long it should be secured by how many tie downs ?

Answer 6

2

*at least 1 tied down for every 10 feet but always at least 2.

Question 7

What is Gross Vehicle Weight GVW

Answer 7

Total weight + load

Question 8

When traveling down a steep downgrade, the best way to use your breaks is to:

Answer 8

Apply for a few seconds, release for a few seconds—continue to repeat all the way down the hill

Question 9

When stopping brake pedal should be

Answer 9

Pressed down gradually

Question 10

Loading cargo onto a vehicle

Answer 10

May be done by another person than the driver, but the driver is responsible of the safety of the cargo

Question 11

After the engine is started, warning lights and buzzers should all:

Answer 11

Turn off right away

Question 12

A sign indicating maximum safe speed

Answer 12

Should be followed by all and no vehicle should travel faster

Question 13

Service brakes should be tested

Answer 13

Before every trip

Question 14

What is the average driver’s reaction time?

Answer 14

3/4 of a second

Question 15

When passing another vehicle you should assume

Answer 15

The other driver doesn’t see you

Question 16

A pull-up will be scores any time

Answer 16

An applicant stops and pulls forward to gain a better position

Question 17

Before beginning downhill, you should

Answer 17

Decelerate and downshift

Question 18

When only the tractor is equipped with ABS there is

Answer 18

a decreased risk of jackknifing

Question 19

What’s is the maximum fine for diving a CMV without a CDL?

Answer 19

$300

Question 20

What is a tire load?

Answer 20

The max safe weight a tire can carry

Question 21

Fuel records supporting IFTA quarterly fuel use tax returns must be kept by carriers for how many years?

Answer 21

4

Question 22

The most common type of foundation brake used is

Answer 22

A-can drum brake

Question 23

A dual ABS has

Answer 23

2 separate air baking systems, but use a single set of controls

Question 24

Blocking a load helps

Answer 24

Stabilize the load

Question 25

A medical examiners certificate is valid for:

Answer 25

2 years

Question 26

When using your mirrors, you should frequently look at your tires to:

Answer 26

Watch for tire fires

Question 27

How should you check your hydraulic brakes?

Answer 27

Pump 3x, apply pressure 5s

Break pedal should NOT Move

Question 28

How does doubling your spread affect your vehicles braking distance?

Answer 28

Multiplied by 4

Question 29

A vehicle equipped with ABS can be identified by

Answer 29

A yellow ABS malfunction lamp on the instrumental panel

Question 30

When using a turn signal, you should not

Answer 30

Allow the turn signal to stay on long after the turn has been completed

Question 31

When approaching a curve, do not use

Answer 31

The brakes throughout the curve

Question 32

What is the tread depth of the front tires

Answer 32

4/32 of an inch

Question 33

When doing an inspection, ensure that the brake pads are

Answer 33

Free of oil or grease

Question 34

When crossing railroad tracks you should

Answer 34

Not stop

Question 35

Steering that feels heavy is often a sign of

Answer 35

Front tire failure

Question 36

What may happen if the exhaust system is not working properly

Answer 36

Poisonous fumes may enter the cab

Question 37

To ensure you do not interfere with traffic while driving a heavy vehicle, you should drive

Answer 37

In the right lane

Question 38

When using mirrors while driving , you should

Answer 38

Look in the mirrors quickly