Main Flashcards
How many daily hours of sleep does an adult need to maintain alertness?
8-9
Who is responsible for ensuring cargo is loaded properly?
the driver
When loading cargo, it is important to:
Know the weight capacity rating of the suspension system.
Cargo should be covered:
To protect people from spillage.
Laws about securing loads and regulating CMV weights may vary from state to state.
During interstate travel:
The law of the state the vehicle is in takes precedence.
When loading cargo, weight should be placed:
As low as possible.
Who is responsible for inspecting a vehicle’s cargo?
the driver
Loading cargo onto a vehicle:
May be done by a person other than the driver, but the driver is responsible for
the safety of the cargo.
What is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)?
The maximum permitted total weight of a vehicle and its cargo
Cargo being transported should be checked:
Before the trip and again within the first 50 miles of the trip.
If transporting 30 feet of cargo on a flatbed trailer, you should use a minimum of ____
to restrain the cargo.
Three tie-downs
A poor balance of weight in a trailer:
Can make handling unsafe.
You should always use at least ____ to secure cargo on a flatbed trailer.
Two tie-downs
Bracing is used to:
Prevent items from moving in a trailer
An item that is 40 feet long placed on a flatbed trailer should be secured by at least
____ tie-down(s).
Four
If transporting livestock, drivers should be concerned about:
The vehicle’s weight shifting as the animals move.
A truck may need to be under the legal maximum weight limit when being driven:
On a mountainous road.
Too little weight on a steering axle can result in:
Poor traction.
Dry bulk tanks require special care because:
They have high centers of gravity.
You should cover cargo:
To protect the cargo from weather.
When carrying a sealed load, the driver:
Should ensure the weight of the cargo does not violate weight limits.
A second conviction of operating a CMV with a minimum blood alcohol concentration
(BAC) of 0.04 percent will result in:
The loss of your CDL for life.
While still below the legal limit, a driver operating a CMV with a detectable amount of
alcohol in their system will:
Result in an out-of-service order for 24 hours.
If you are disqualified from driving:
You must notify your employer within two business days.
While operating a CMV
You are always required to wear a safety belt.
It is illegal to operate a CMV with a minimum blood alcohol content (BAC) of:
0.04 percent.
If asked by a law enforcement officer to take a test to determine your blood alcohol
concentration (BAC):
You will lose your CDL if you refuse to take the test.
Your CDL will be revoked if:
Your privilege to operate your personal vehicle is revoked
If convicted of a traffic violation, you must inform your employer:
Within 30 days.
While driving a CMV
You may not hold a cell phone to make a call.
During the steering box portion of the vehicle inspection test, you should not:
Assume all cotter keys are present.
During a vehicle inspection, ensure that the landing gear is:
Fully raised
When performing a pre-trip inspection and looking into the fifth wheel gap, you should:
Make sure the locking jaws are fully closed around the kingpin.
Move over laws require:
All vehicles to vacate the lane closest to an emergency vehicle that is stopped
with its lights flashing
Emergency equipment in a vehicle is:
Required
Mirror adjustment can only be checked properly if
The trailer is straight.
If unable to tell if the road is becoming icy and slippery, a driver:
May open their window and feel the front of the side mirror for ice.
What happens when a vehicle hydroplanes?
The tires lose contact with the road.
A cardboard box on the roadway:
May contain a heavy object that could damage your vehicle.
A stopped bus
Is a concern, whether passengers are visible or not.
Headlights:
Should be on the high beam setting whenever possible.
What is road rage?
Operating a motor vehicle with the intent of doing harm to others
Black ice is:
A thin layer of ice on the road.
Before entering a curve, you should:
Downshift.
When driving, it is important to:
Look to the front, sides, and rear of your vehicle.
When making a turn, when should you cancel your turn signal?
After the turn is completed
The maximum amount of play that is safe on a 20-inch steering wheel is
Two inches.
If you identify a distracted driver on the road, you should:
Give them plenty of room.
When conducting a pre-drive inspection:
The previous inspection report should be reviewed, if applicable
In low temperatures, bridges usually freeze:
Before other parts of the roadway.
If being tailgated, you should:
Increase the amount of space between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of
you.
If a vehicle is equipped with power steering, the hoses should be checked:
For leaks.
You will often have to drive your vehicle under bridges and overpasses. If approaching
such an opening, you should:
Assume the posted clearance height is inaccurate.
A ramp’s posted speed limit:
Is suitable for some vehicles, but may be too fast for a large CMV.
Parked delivery trucks may be hazardous because:
People are often in a hurry when exiting such trucks and may not look for other
vehicles.
How do ice cream trucks become hazardous to other drivers?
Children often run toward an ice cream truck without looking for other traffic
When a vehicle is started, warning lights and buzzers:
Should turn off within a few seconds.
After two violations of any state law regarding hand-held mobile phone use
Your CDL will be disqualified.
One way to avoid becoming an aggressive driver is to
Set realistic expectations regarding travel time.
When passing another vehicle, you should:
Assume the other driver doesn’t see you
