GKPT2 Flashcards
What is counter steering?
Turning the wheel in the opposite direction. After steering to avoid a traffic accident.
You are driving on a straight,level highway at 50mph. There are no vehicles in front of you . Suddenly a tire blows out on your vehicle. What should you do?
Stay off the break until the vehicle slows down on its own.
What is the I.P.D.E method of driving?
Identify, Predict, Decide, and Execute.
True statement about mirrors???
There are blind spots that your mirror can not show you.
No matter how small the cargo is, it should have at least:
Two tie downs.
You have left the road in an emergency condition, and it is impossible for you to come to a stop prior to returning to the road. What is the best action to take?
Reduce your speed to 20mph or less before returning to the road. (Avoid using breaks.)
Tie downs must be of the proper type and strength. The combined strength of the cargo tie downs must be strong enough to lift.
One and a half times, the weight of the cargo tied down.
Your brakes can get wet when you drive through heavy rain. What can this cause when the brakes are applied?
Wheel lockup, trailer jack knife, lack of breaking power.
How far should a driver look ahead of the vehicle while driving?
12-15 seconds.
Three statements about speed management.
On a wet road, you should reduce speed by about 1/3.
On packed snow, you should reduce your speed by about 1/2.
When the road is slippery, it will take longer to stop, and it will be harder to turn without skidding.
You are driving a new truck with a manual transmission. What gear will you like you probably have tonuse to take a long down hill grade?
A lower gear than you would use to climb the hill.
Which of these is a good rule to follow when using a fire extinguisher?
Ain’t at the base of the fire.
Too much weight on the steering axle can cause ?
Hard steering, damage to the steering axle, and damage to the tires.
Cover the break means?
To have your foot over the breaker and ready to push it if necessary.
What is a true statement about drugs?
The use of drugs can lead to accidents and/or arrest.
To prevent shifting, there should be at least one tie down for every ______ feet of cargo
10.
Where or when should you test the stopping action of your service brakes?
When the vehicle is moving at about 5mph.
You are driving a heavy vehicle and must wxit a highway using an off-ramp that curves downhill. You should?
Slow down to a safe speed before the turn.
When should you wear a seat belt?
Any time you are in a moving vehicle .
On what kind of fire can you use an ABC fire extinguisher
All fires.
Some traffic emergencies may require you to leave the road what is a good thing to remeber?
If you mist leave the road, try to get all wheels off if the pavement or atheist one side of the vehicles tires off the road.
Dry bulk takes require special care because:
They have a high center of gravity, The load can shift .
What would you use to put out a gasoline fire?
Dirt.
Some liquid tanks are divided into several smaller tanks by:
Bulkheads.
When driving a commercial vehicle with a height over 13 feet you should:
If you aren’t sure about the clearance, stop and make sure.
You must inspect your cargo?
Before starting, every 3 hours or 150 miles, after every break.
Cargo covers?
Protect people from spilled cargo, protect cargo from weather and may be required by law.
What is a good rule to follow when driving at night?
Keep your speed slow enough to stop within range of your headlights.
Stab braking involves.
Involves locking the wheels.
Your vehicle has hydraulic brakes. While traveling on a level road, you press the brake pedal and find that it goes to the floor. What should you do?
Pump the brake pedal it may bring the pressure up so you can stop the vehicle.
You are driving a heavy vehicle with a manual transmission. You must stop the vehicle on the shoulder while driving on an upgrade. What is a good rule to follow when putting it back in motion?
Use the parking brake to hold the vehicle until the clutch engages.
If you are being tailgated, you should.
Increase the space in front of you.
You are checking your wheels and rims for a pre-trip inspection. What is a true statement
Rust around wheel nuts may mean that they are loose.
If you are confronted by an aggressive driver, what should you do?
Avoid eye contact, call the police from your cellphone if you can do it safely, ignore rude gestures, and refuse to react negatively.
What is a common cause of tire fires?
Underinflated tires.
Do empty trucks have the best brakes
No
How far should you look while driving?
12 to 15 seconds.
What should you NOT do if you experience a tire failure?
Brake hard and immediately.
What might happen if you swing wide to the left before you turn right?
Someone might try to pass you on your right.
What will help someone who is drunk sober up?
Time.
Total stopping distance equals.
Perception distance + reaction distance + braking distance.
Convex mirros
Show a wider area than flat mirrors.
Containerized loads
Are typically used for freight carried partway by rail or ship.
How many reflective triangles should you carry
3
How’s does bleeding tar affect the road surface and driving conditions.
Tar rises to the road surface in very hot weather, causing the roads to become very slippery.
Dry bulk tanks and hanging meat
Are unstable.
A GPS device
Should be designed for truck navigation.
A major cause of fatal crashes is?
Driving to fast for road conditions.
How do you correct a rear wheel acceleration skid
Stop accelerating
You don’t want to be a distracted driver ,so you.
Avoid using your cell phone until you reach your destination.
