General Knowledge Episode 9

Question 1

WHICH OF THESE STATEMENTS ABOUT VEHICLE FIRE IS TRUE?

Answer 1

A burning tire should be cooled with water

Question 2

Which of these statements about double clutching and shifting is true?

Answer 2

You can use the tachometer to tell you when to shift

Question 3

Stab braking should not be used on vehicles with

Answer 3

Anti-Lock brakes

Question 4

During the steering box portion of the vehicle inspection test, you should not:

Answer 4

Assume all cotter keys are present

Question 5

Which of these is true about notifying the authorities after an accident occurs?

Answer 5

If you have a cellular phone or CB radio you should notify the authorities before exiting the vehicle

Question 6

Which of these statements about using turn signals is true?

Answer 6

When turning, you should signal early

Question 7

What are placards?

Answer 7

Signs to identify cargo hazards

Question 8

The BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration) for commercial drivers to be considered intoxicated when driving a commercial vehicle is

Answer 8

0.04

Question 9

After traveling under an overpass during the driving skills test, you may be asked to recall

Answer 9

The posted clearance

Question 10

When conducting a vehicle inspection, you will need to identify all of the following, except

Answer 10

The water compressor belt

Question 11

You are checking your brakes and suspension system for a pre-trip inspection. Which of these statements is true?

Answer 11

Brakes shoes should not have oil, grease, or brake fluid on them.

Question 12

Which may be a sign of tire failure?

Answer 12

Vibration

Question 13

You should stop driving

Answer 13

Whenever you become sleepy

Question 14

When you are passing a vehicle, pedestrian, or bicycle you should assume that

Answer 14

They may be moving in the traffic lane

Question 15

When traveling with cargo, you must be sure the cargo is secure

Answer 15

Every 150 miles or three hours of driving

Question 16

Areas of the road that are Shaded

Answer 16

Will remain slick after ice on other areas of the road has melted

Question 17

Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) means the following?

Answer 17

The value specified by the manufacturer as the load weight of a single vehicle.

Question 18

When using a helper while backing a vehicle, where should they stand?

Answer 18

Near the back of the truck

Question 19

Which of these items is NOT checked for a pre-trip inspection?

Answer 19

Amount of fuel of a vehicle

Question 20

How many red reflective triangles are you required to carry?

Answer 20

3

Question 21

What happens if the air pressure in a system’s air tanks falls below 60 psi?

Answer 21

A warning light will come on

Question 22

You are driving a truck with a manual transmission. What gear will you probably have to use to take a long, steep downhill grade?

Answer 22

A Lower Gear than you would use to climb the hill

Question 23

When driving down a steep grade

Answer 23

Shift into a lower gears as a way to slow down your vehicle

Question 24

What keeps an engine cool in hot weather driving?

Answer 24

Enough engine oil Level

Question 25

You should try to park so that

Answer 25

You can pull forward if you leave

Question 26

To best reduce the distractions of a cell phone, you should:

Answer 26

Turn the phone off before driving

Question 27

You must keep the papers about hauling hazardous materials

Answer 27

In the pouch of the driver door

Question 28

Cargo inspection

Answer 28

Should be performed after every break you take while driving

Question 29

You should always turn on your emergency four-way flashers when you

Answer 29

Park on the side of the road

Question 30

Which of the following is not a part of an air brake system?

Answer 30

An axle brake system