General Knowledge Episode 8

Question 1

Which of these is NOT a good rule to follow when caring for injured persons at an accident scene?

Answer 1

Keep an injured persons cool

Question 2

What is counter steering?

Answer 2

Turning the wheel back in the other direction after steering to avoid a traffic emergency

Question 3

Most serious skids result from

Answer 3

Driving too fast for conditions

Question 4

During the vehicle inspection, checking of ____ will NOT prevent a fire

Answer 4

Battery fluid level

Question 5

When are helpers needed to back your vehicle?

Answer 5

Whenever you have to back

Question 6

To use the stab braking method in a emergency situation, you should

Answer 6

Apply the brakes completely until the wheels lock up, release the brakes until the wheels start rolling, then repeat the process

Question 7

Why does vehicle speed naturally increase on a downgrade?

Answer 7

Gravity

Question 8

When starting a bus on a level surface with good traction there is often no need for

Answer 8

Parking brakes

Question 9

When carrying a wide load, you should

Answer 9

Obtain special permits and follow special rules

Question 10

What is true about using a heater?

Answer 10

When driving in winter weather, you should check that the heater is working properly before starting your trip

Question 11

Which of these statements about the pre trip is true?

Answer 11

If you need to tilt a cab, secure loose things so that they could not fall or break anything.

Question 12

Which of these is true about tire pressure?

Answer 12

Air pressure in tires increases with the temperature

Question 13

The tread depth on front steering wheel tires should be

Answer 13

Not less Than 4/32 inches

Question 14

If you have to make a vehicle inspection report you must sign it

Answer 14

When any defects are noted whether they are certified to be repaired or not

Question 15

If you are stopped at a roadside rest area and found to have a BAC (Blood Alcohol Contraction) of 0.002 you will

Answer 15

Be placed out of service for 24 hours

Question 16

Which of these is true about the use of drugs while driving?

Answer 16

Prescription drugs are allowed if a doctor says they will not affect the driving ability

Question 17

If being shipped on either a flatbed trailer or a trailer without sides, cargo must be

Answer 17

Strapped down

Question 18

When Checking tire condition during the vehicle inspection, you should

Answer 18

Ensure that the tires have even wear

Question 19

Which of these would NOT help if windshield is covered with ice?

Answer 19

Dust brush

Question 20

When doing an inspection, ensure that the brake pads are

Answer 20

Free of oil or grease

Question 21

When backing it is best to

Answer 21

Use a helper if possible

Question 22

The distance that you should look ahead of your vehicle driving is about __ at low speed.

Answer 22

1 Block

Question 23

The center of gravity of a load

Answer 23

Can make a vehicle more likely to tip over on curves if it is high

Question 24

When changing lanes

Answer 24

You should move your vehicle slowly

Question 25

Foundation brakes are used

Answer 25

At each wheel

Question 26

In general, if you are convicted of a traffic violation in your personal car

Answer 26

You must tell your employer within 30 days

Question 27

One can recognize hazardous materials by looking on the container

Answer 27

Labels

Question 28

A car suddenly cuts in front of you, creating a hazard. Which of these actions should you NOT take?

Answer 28

Honk your horn and stay close behind the car

Question 29

If you experience a loss of hydraulic pressure, you should do all of the following except

Answer 29

Accelerate

Question 30

When inspecting engine compartment belts during the vehicle inspection test

Answer 30

The applicant must identify which items are not belt-driven, if any