General Knowledge Episode 4

Question 1

What is another name for front-end header boards

Answer 1

headache racks

Question 2

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

Answer 2

If th wheels are skidding, you cannot control your vehicle

Question 3

Which of these statements about certain types of cargo is true?

Answer 3

Unstable load such as hanging meat or livestock can require extra caution on curves

Question 4

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

Answer 4

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

Question 5

Failing to drain the tanks in an brake system can result in

Answer 5

Water freezing and causing brake failure

Question 6

What should be true about other drivers

Answer 6

Short term daily rental truck drivers are often not use to the limited vision, which makes these drivers a hazard

Question 7

Brake drums (Or Discs) must not have cracks longer than ____ The width of the

Answer 7

1/2

Question 8

The primary cause of fatal crashes is

Answer 8

Driving to fast

Question 9

You are required to inspect your truck within how miles after beginning the trip?

Answer 9

50

Question 10

Which if these pieces of emergency equipment should always be carried in your vehicle?

Answer 10

Warning devices for parking vehicle

Question 11

Which of the following statements about speed management is true?

Answer 11

If you double your speed, stopping distance will be increased by 4 time

Question 12

The steering wheel should be

Answer 12

Held with both hands

Question 13

You should wear a seat belts in a moving vehicle

Answer 13

All the time

Question 14

What does ABS do?

Answer 14

Prevents wheel Lock-up

Question 15

Which of these is a good thing to do when steering to avoid a crash?

Answer 15

Don’t turn any more than needed to clear what is in your way

Question 16

When driving at highway speeds, you should watch the road about _____ ahead of your vehicle

Answer 16

One quarter mile (1/4 Miles)

Question 17

Heavy vehicle’s often move slower than others. Which of these is NOT a good rule to follow while driving a heavy vehicle?

Answer 17

SIGNAL OTHERS DRIVERS WHEN IT is safe to pass you

Question 18

An Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) will

Answer 18

Not decrease your stopping distance

Question 19

You are driving in an area with few streetlights, if you cannot see well with your headlights, which of the actions may help

Answer 19

Use your high beams when legal and keep your interior lights off

Question 20

You should always use at least _____ to secure cargo on a flatbed trailer

Answer 20

Two tie-down’s

Question 21

When driving at night you should use your high beams when oncoming traffic is not within _____ feet?

Answer 21

500

Question 22

When driving with a load, the driver should

Answer 22

Stop and check on the cargo within the first 50 miles of the trip

Question 23

Most drivers are the least alert

Answer 23

At Night

Question 24

You may get hung up on a railroad track if

Answer 24

The tracks have a steep approach

Question 25

Brake Drums (or Discs) must NOT have cracks longer than _____ the width of the friction area

Answer 25

1/2

Question 26

What is the best advice for drivers when a heavy fog occurs?

Answer 26

Park the truck until the fog disappears

Question 27

If you realize you may be running late to your destination, you should

Answer 27

Drive at a safe speed and arrive when you arrive

Question 28

A driver should always

Answer 28

Have an emergency plan

Question 29

You are driving a vehicle that could be driven safely at 55 mph on an open road. But traffic is heavy and other vehicle drive at the speed of 35 mph, though the speed limit is 55 mph, the safest speed for your vehicle is more likely to be

Answer 29

35 mph

Question 30

A hazard Is

Answer 30

Is any road condition or other road user that is possible danger