General Knowledge Episode 2

Question 1

Why is damage to the exhaust system a danger?

Answer 1

Poisonous fumes can enter the cab or sleeping compartment

Question 2

When testing a parking brake, the vehicle should

Answer 2

BE placed in a low gear while the driver attempts to pull forward

Question 3

Which of the following is not a type of retarder

Answer 3

Air

Question 4

If using air tanks with manually operated drains, how often should you drain the tanks?

Answer 4

Every day

Question 5

The best drivers are those who watch and prepare for hazards. This is called ____ driving

Answer 5

Defensive

Question 6

IF a straight vehicle (not a trailer or articulation) goes into front-wheel skid, it will

Answer 6

Go straight ahead even if the steering wheel is turned

Question 7

A Pre-trip inspection includes ____ basic steps

Answer 7

Seven

Question 8

How can you avoid becoming drowsy on a trip?

Answer 8

Plan ahead, including stopping points

Question 9

If you brakes fail on a downgrade, you must first

Answer 9

Look outside your vehicle for another means of slowing you

Question 10

When exiting or entering on a curved freeway ramp, you should

Answer 10

Maintain a speed speed 5 - 10 mph under the spotted speed limit

Question 11

When loading a trailer, it is important to

Answer 11

Place the appropriate amount of weight over the axles

Question 12

If your tractor is equipped with ABS but your trailer is not, the ABS

Answer 12

Will still improve your steering control

Question 13

When driving through fog, a driver should

Answer 13

Use low beam headlights

Question 14

Convex (curved) mirrors

Answer 14

They show a wider area than flat mirrors show

Question 15

Which of these is true about radiator shutters and the winter-front during winter driving?

Answer 15

Ice should be removed from the radiator shutter

Question 16

If there are no warning gates or lights at a railroad crossing, you should

Answer 16

Look down the tracks in both directions to ensure that no trains are approaching

Question 17

You can see a marking on a vehicle ahead of you. The marking is a red triangle with an orange center. What does the marking mean?

Answer 17

It may be a slow-moving vehicle

Question 18

During the vehicle inspection test, you will be required to do all of the following, except

Answer 18

Crawl under the vehicle

Question 19

If your vehicle catches fire while you are driving, you should

Answer 19

Park in an open area

Question 20

You should use your horn when

Answer 20

If it helps you avoid a crash

Question 21

When merging

Answer 21

Use your mirror to make sure the gap in traffic is large enough for you to enter safely

Question 22

You are starting your vehicle in motion from a stop. As you apply power to the drive wheels, they start to spin. You should

Answer 22

Take your foot off the accelerator

Question 23

In mountain driving you will have to use a lower gear to drive safely on a grade. Which of these does NOT affect your choice of gear?

Answer 23

The Tread’s Depth

Question 24

You are driving a heavy vehicle. You must exit a highway using an off-ramp that curves downhill. You should

Answer 24

Slow down to a safe speed before the curve

Question 25

You are driving a heavy vehicle with a transmission. You have to stop the vehicle on the shoulder while driving on an uphill grade. Which of these is a good rule to follow when putting it back in motion up the grade?

Answer 25

Use the parking brake to hold the vehicle until the clutch engages

Question 26

Which of these are true about mirror adjusting?

Answer 26

You should adjust your mirrors before starting the trip

Question 27

During the straight line backing exercise, how many times are you permitted to exit the vehicle to check its position?

Answer 27

One time

Question 28

Eating while driving:

Answer 28

Creates a distraction for the driver

Question 29

Which statements about downshifting is true?

Answer 29

When you downshift for a curve, you should do so before you enter the curve

Question 30

If a tire fails, you should

Answer 30

Check your tires after coming to a complete stop