General Knowledge Test 2 Flashcards
The only proven way to overcome sleep debt is to _________.
None of the above.
Coffee and a little fresh air will help an alcohol drinker sober up.
False.
Cargo should have at least one tiedown for each ____ feet of cargo.
10.
It is a good idea for a driver to try and help out others by signaling when it is safe for them to pass.
False.
Why put the vehicle ignition key in your pocket while performing a pre-trip inspection?
So no one moves the vehicle while you are inspecting underneath it.
Name some things you should check on the front of your vehicle during the walk-around inspection?
Check the low beams, high beams, 4-way flashers, and turn signals.
What is a pull-up?
A pull-up is pulling forward while backing a trailer to reposition it.
What does communicating in safe driving mean?
Letting others know you are there, by using turn signals, 4-way flashers, and the horn.
What should you do if a tire is too hot to touch?
Wait until it cools.
What is the minimum number of tie-downs needed for any flatbed load?
Two.
Off-ramp and on-ramp posted speed limits are usually safe for large and heavy vehicles.
False.
Name two causes of tire fires?
Under-inflated tires and duals that touch can cause tire fires.
What is an escape ramp?
An escape ramp leads to a long bed of loose soft material to slow a runaway vehicle, sometimes in combination with an upgrade.
When you are driving in heavy traffic, what is the safest speed?
The speed of other vehicles.
Dim your lights within _____ feet of an oncoming vehicle and when following another vehicle within _____ feet.
500 - 500.
You should decrease your following distance if a vehicle is following you too closely.
False.
Which of the following does NOT cause front-wheel skids?
Not enough weight on the tandem trailer axle.
How do you test hydraulic brakes for leaks?
Pump the brake pedal three times, apply firm pressure for 5 seconds, the pedal should not move.
The most common skid is one in which the drive wheels lose traction through excessive braking or acceleration.
True.
After starting your vehicle, air pressure should build from 50 to 90 psi within how many minutes?
3-4.
Triple your driving speed from 20 mph to 60 mph and the impact and braking distance will increase by _______.
9 times.
The BEST advice for driving in fog is?
Do not drive in fog.
Front end header boards can protect the driver from cargo in case of a crash or a sudden stop.
True.
If you see a hazard ahead that will require slowing down, you should ________ to warn the drivers behind you.
Flash your brake lights.
