General Knowledge Flashcards
What color is the low air pressure warning light?
RED
The minimum size of placards identifying hazardous materials is?
10 and 3/4 in
If a tire fails you should
Check your tires after coming to a complete stop
Driving in extremely hot weather can increase
Tire pressure
If your vehicle is hydroplaning you should not
Apply the breaks
If a load is 10 ft long it should be secured by how many tie downs ?
2
*at least 1 tied down for every 10 feet but always at least 2.
What is Gross Vehicle Weight GVW
Total weight + load
When traveling down a steep downgrade, the best way to use your breaks is to:
Apply for a few seconds, release for a few seconds—continue to repeat all the way down the hill
When stopping brake pedal should be
Pressed down gradually
Loading cargo onto a vehicle
May be done by another person than the driver, but the driver is responsible of the safety of the cargo
After the engine is started, warning lights and buzzers should all:
Turn off right away
A sign indicating maximum safe speed
Should be followed by all and no vehicle should travel faster
Service brakes should be tested
Before every trip
What is the average driver’s reaction time?
3/4 of a second
When passing another vehicle you should assume
The other driver doesn’t see you
A pull-up will be scores any time
An applicant stops and pulls forward to gain a better position
Before beginning downhill, you should
Decelerate and downshift
When only the tractor is equipped with ABS there is
a decreased risk of jackknifing
What’s is the maximum fine for diving a CMV without a CDL?
$300
What is a tire load?
The max safe weight a tire can carry
Fuel records supporting IFTA quarterly fuel use tax returns must be kept by carriers for how many years?
4
The most common type of foundation brake used is
A-can drum brake
A dual ABS has
2 separate air baking systems, but use a single set of controls
Blocking a load helps
Stabilize the load
A medical examiners certificate is valid for:
2 years
When using your mirrors, you should frequently look at your tires to:
Watch for tire fires
How should you check your hydraulic brakes?
Pump 3x, apply pressure 5s
Break pedal should NOT Move
How does doubling your spread affect your vehicles braking distance?
Multiplied by 4
A vehicle equipped with ABS can be identified by
A yellow ABS malfunction lamp on the instrumental panel
When using a turn signal, you should not
Allow the turn signal to stay on long after the turn has been completed
When approaching a curve, do not use
The brakes throughout the curve
What is the tread depth of the front tires
4/32 of an inch
When doing an inspection, ensure that the brake pads are
Free of oil or grease
When crossing railroad tracks you should
Not stop
Steering that feels heavy is often a sign of
Front tire failure
What may happen if the exhaust system is not working properly
Poisonous fumes may enter the cab
To ensure you do not interfere with traffic while driving a heavy vehicle, you should drive
In the right lane
When using mirrors while driving , you should
Look in the mirrors quickly
