General Knowledge Episode 3

Question 1

When the roads are slippery you should

Answer 1

Make turns as gently as possible

Question 2

If you are convicted of driving a commercial vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you will lose your CDL for

Answer 2

1 Year

Question 3

Which of the following is not an example of a driving hazard?

Answer 3

An open road

Question 4

When stopping

Answer 4

The brake pedal should be pressed down gradually

Question 5

Which of these is true about tires and hot weather?

Answer 5

You should inspect your tires every two hours or every 100 miles when driving in very hot weather

Question 6

When a construction worker is close to the road, you should

Answer 6

Decrease your speed

Question 7

To help you stay alert while diving, you should

Answer 7

Take periodic breaks

Question 8

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 8

Take your foot off the accelerator

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Slow down to a safe speed before the curve

Question 10

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 10

Tire tread’s depth

Question 11

Merging with the road is safest if you…

Answer 11

Wait for a large enough Gap in the Traffic to enter the road

Question 12

Which of these statements about types of cargo is true?

Answer 12

Unstable load such as hanging meat or livestock

Question 13

If the brakes “pull” to one side or other when you use them, its a sign that:

Answer 13

The brakes need to be checked

Question 14

What is another name for front-end header boards?

Answer 14

Headache racks

Question 15

A driver can have

Answer 15

Only one license

Question 16

What color is the low air pressure warning light?

Answer 16

Red

Question 17

Which of these is the most important thing to remember about emergency braking?

Answer 17

If the wheels are skidding, you cannot control your vehicle

Question 18

Which of these is the most important thing to remember about emergency brake?

Answer 18

If the wheels are skidding, you cannot control your vehicle

Question 19

Which of these statements about cold weather driving is true?

Answer 19

Windshield washer anti-freeze should be used

Question 20

You are checking your brakes and suspension system for a pre - trip inspection. Which of these statements is NOT true?

Answer 20

Brake shoes should have brake fluid on them

Question 21

How should you check the hydraulic brake?

Answer 21

Pump the brakes three times, then apply firm pressure to the brake pedal for five seconds. The brake pedal should not move

Question 22

Which of the statements about backing a heavy vehicle is NOT true?

Answer 22

Because you cannot see, you should back slowly until you slightly bump into the dock

Question 23

Which of these statements about hazard of vehicle fire is true?

Answer 23

Poor cargo ventilation may cause cargo to Catch on fire

Question 24

To prevent brake fade you should

Answer 24

Select the gear which will keep your vehicle at a safe speed on a deep downgrade

Question 25

A driver should stop after a short distance after changing a tire to

Answer 25

Ensure that the wheel nuts are tight on the newly-changed tire

Question 26

Placards should be used

Answer 26

Any time a vehicle is carrying hazardous materials

Question 27

Sometimes, when checking the automatic transmission fluid level

Answer 27

Your vehicle may have to be left running

Question 28

The distance that you should look ahead of your vehicle while driving amounts to about ___ miles at normal highway speed.

Answer 28

1/4

Question 29

Most heavy vehicles require ____ to change gears

Answer 29

Double clutching

Question 30

A driver should stop after a short distance after changing a tire to

Answer 30

Ensure that the wheel nuts are tight on the newly-changed tire