General Knowledge Test 2

Question 1

The only proven way to overcome sleep debt is to _________.

Answer 1

None of the above.

Question 2

Coffee and a little fresh air will help an alcohol drinker sober up.

Answer 2

False.

Question 3

Cargo should have at least one tiedown for each ____ feet of cargo.

Answer 3

10.

Question 4

It is a good idea for a driver to try and help out others by signaling when it is safe for them to pass.

Answer 4

False.

Question 5

Why put the vehicle ignition key in your pocket while performing a pre-trip inspection?

Answer 5

So no one moves the vehicle while you are inspecting underneath it.

Question 6

Name some things you should check on the front of your vehicle during the walk-around inspection?

Answer 6

Check the low beams, high beams, 4-way flashers, and turn signals.

Question 7

What is a pull-up?

Answer 7

A pull-up is pulling forward while backing a trailer to reposition it.

Question 8

What does communicating in safe driving mean?

Answer 8

Letting others know you are there, by using turn signals, 4-way flashers, and the horn.

Question 9

What should you do if a tire is too hot to touch?

Answer 9

Wait until it cools.

Question 10

What is the minimum number of tie-downs needed for any flatbed load?

Answer 10

Two.

Question 11

Off-ramp and on-ramp posted speed limits are usually safe for large and heavy vehicles.

Answer 11

False.

Question 12

Name two causes of tire fires?

Answer 12

Under-inflated tires and duals that touch can cause tire fires.

Question 13

What is an escape ramp?

Answer 13

An escape ramp leads to a long bed of loose soft material to slow a runaway vehicle, sometimes in combination with an upgrade.

Question 14

When you are driving in heavy traffic, what is the safest speed?

Answer 14

The speed of other vehicles.

Question 15

Dim your lights within _____ feet of an oncoming vehicle and when following another vehicle within _____ feet.

Answer 15

500 - 500.

Question 16

You should decrease your following distance if a vehicle is following you too closely.

Answer 16

False.

Question 17

Which of the following does NOT cause front-wheel skids?

Answer 17

Not enough weight on the tandem trailer axle.

Question 18

How do you test hydraulic brakes for leaks?

Answer 18

Pump the brake pedal three times, apply firm pressure for 5 seconds, the pedal should not move.

Question 19

The most common skid is one in which the drive wheels lose traction through excessive braking or acceleration.

Answer 19

True.

Question 20

After starting your vehicle, air pressure should build from 50 to 90 psi within how many minutes?

Answer 20

3-4.

Question 21

Triple your driving speed from 20 mph to 60 mph and the impact and braking distance will increase by _______.

Answer 21

9 times.

Question 22

The BEST advice for driving in fog is?

Answer 22

Do not drive in fog.

Question 23

Front end header boards can protect the driver from cargo in case of a crash or a sudden stop.

Answer 23

True.

Question 24

If you see a hazard ahead that will require slowing down, you should ________ to warn the drivers behind you.

Answer 24

Flash your brake lights.

Question 25

ABS brake systems are good because they help prevent power and turning skids.

Answer 25

False.

Question 26

If you must stop on the shoulder of any road, you must put out your emergency warning devices within ___ minutes?

Answer 26

10.

Question 27

How do antilock brakes help you?

Answer 27

ABS helps keep the wheels from locking up.

Question 28

A proper oil pressure range with the engine “operating” is ________.

Answer 28

35–75 PSI.

Question 29

Most heavy vehicles with manual transmissions require double clutching while shifting gears.

Answer 29

True.