General Knowledge Episode 7

Question 1

Overweight, oversized loads

Answer 1

Requires special permits

Question 2

Antifreeze helps to keep engine functioning properly

Answer 2

Regardless of the Weather

Question 3

When using road speed to know when to switch gears, you should

Answer 3

Learn what speeds each gear is good for and shift up when necessary

Question 4

When driving in cold weather your tire tread should

Answer 4

Provide enough traction to push the rig over wet pavement and through snow

Question 5

When driving, the steering wheel should be

Answer 5

Held with both hands on opposite sides of the wheel

Question 6

Which of these is not required knowledge for drivers seeking a hazardous material endorsement?

Answer 6

Basic chemistry

Question 7

When driving

Answer 7

You should always use turn signals to warn others about your intentions.

Question 8

You are driving a 40 foot vehicle at 55 mph. The road is dry, and visibility is good. When is the least amount of space that you need to have in front of your vehicle?

Answer 8

5s

Question 9

The brake pedal is part of which braking system?

Answer 9

The service brake system

Question 10

You are driving on a two-lane road. An oncoming driver drifts into your lane and is headed straight for you. Which of these is most often the best action to take?

Answer 10

Steer to right

Question 11

The purpose of the retarders is to:

Answer 11

Help slow the vehicle whole driving and reduce brake wear

Question 12

If the spring brakes are on, you should

Answer 12

Not use the brake pedal

Question 13

When you are parked on the side of the road at night you must

Answer 13

Turn on your four-way-emergency flashers to warn others

Question 14

Backing of the commercial vehicle is

Answer 14

Always Dangerous

Question 15

When carrying a wide load, you should

Answer 15

Obtain Special permits and follow special rules

Question 16

How do you correct a drive-wheel acceleration skid?

Answer 16

Stop accelerating

Question 17

When you are driving on a snow packed road, you should reduce your speed by

Answer 17

1/2

Question 18

Which of these statements about speed management is true?

Answer 18

You should choose a speed that lets you stop within the distance that you can see ahead

Question 19

Controlled braking is

Answer 19

Sqeezing the brakes firmly without locking them up

Question 20

To avoid a crash, you had to drive onto the right shoulder. You are driving at 40 mph on the shoulder. How should you move back into the pavement?

Answer 20

If the shoulder is clears stay on the right until your vehicle comes to a stop then move back into the pavement when it is safe

Question 21

If an aggressive driver is involved in a crash on the road ahead of you, you should

Answer 21

Stop after the crash scene and report the drivers aggressive behavior to the police

Question 22

Which of these statements about overhead clearance is true?

Answer 22

The weight of a vehicle changes height

Question 23

You are driving a 40-foot vehicle at 35 mph. The road is dry, and visibility is good. What is the least amount of space you should keep in front of your vehicle to be safe?

Answer 23

4s

Question 24

Which of these statements about cargo landing is true?

Answer 24

A state law dictates legal weight limits

Question 25

Controlled braking

Answer 25

Is used to keep a vehicle in a straight line when braking

Question 26

Space to the ____ your vehicle is most important to manage

Answer 26

Front of

Question 27

____ is a thin layer of ice that forms on road surfaces

Answer 27

Black ice

Question 28

When operating a vehicle with a dual brake system, a driver should

Answer 28

Wait to begin driving until the air compressor builds up a minimum pressure of 100 psi in both the primary and secondary systems

Question 29

Which of the following is NOT recommended for a left turn?

Answer 29

Start at the inside lane and swing right as you turn

Question 30

Escape ramps

Answer 30

Should be used by any driver who loses braking power