Practice Exam Flashcards
Retarders:
A cause extra break wear
B allow you to disconnect the steering axle brake
C can cause the driver wheels to skid when they have poured traction
D cannot be used on interstate highways
C can cause the drive wheels to skid when they have poor traction
The drivers manual suggest several things to do when you pass a vehicle. Which of these it is not a thing to do?
A lightly tap your horn
B at night, turn on your highbeams before you start to pass and leave them on until you have completely passed the vehicle.
C Drive carefully to avoid a crash
D assume the other driver does not see you.
B at night, turn on your highbeams before you start to pass and leave them on until you have completely passed the vehicle
The correct position to place your hands on the steering will is that clock positions______ and _______
A 6 and 12
B 4:30 and 7:30
C 3 and 9
D 1 and 11
C 3 and 9
Which of these is not a good rule to follow when driving on a slippery road?
A make turns as gently as possible
B use the engine brake or speed retarder
C don’t drive alongside other vehicles
D start gently and slowly
B use the engine brake in speed retarder
Which of the following statements about speed management is true?
A empty trucks always stop it in a shorter distance then loaded once
B at the speed of a vehicle doubles it’s stopping distance also doubles
C choose a speed that lets you stop within the distance you can see ahead
D you should always break during curves
C choose a speed that lets you stop within the distance you can see ahead
Which of these will result in best control of curves?
A Breaking during the curve
B Breaking in downshifting during the curve
C slowing to a safe speed before entering the curve, then coasting through the curve
D slowing to a safe speed before entering the curve, then Exceller rating slightly during the curve
D slowly to a safe speed before entering the curve, then accelerating slightly during the curve
You’re driving on a slippery road during the day. What does the drivers manual say about determining how much space you should keep ahead of your truck?
A allow the same amount of space as you would at night
B allow much more space than is needed for ideal driving conditions
C allow one second to the space needed for good road conditions
D add one vehicle length for every 10 mph
B allow much more space than is needed for ideal driving conditions
Which of these statements about managing space to the sides of your vehicle is true?
A you should keep your vehicle to the right side of your lane
B high winds are not a problem for vehicles as heavy as doubles and triples
C you should avoid traveling next to other vehicles whenever possible
D all of the above are true
C you should avoid traveling next to other vehicles whenever possible
Your brakes may get wet when driving through a heavy rain storm. What problems can this cause when the brakes are applied?
A Wheel lock up
B trailer jackknife
C lack of braking power
D all of the above
D all of the above
The regulations require that cargo inspections:
A are not the responsibility of the driver
B should be performed at the end of every change of duty status
C are only required of hazardous materials are being hauled
D should be performed every six hours or 300 miles
B should be performed at the end of every change of duty status
Which of these statements about certain types of cargo is true?
A unstable load such as hanging me or livestock can require extra caution on curves
B oversize loads can be hauled without special permits during times when the roads are not busy
C Loads that consist of liquids in bulk are usually not stable me a present vehicle hot handling problems
D both a & c
A unstable load such as Hanley me or livestock can require extra caution on curves
Why should you not fan your brakes on and off during long downgrades?
A Air usage is less when you fan
B brake lines do not get hot when Fanning
C The short time off the brakes does not allow break cooling
D none of the above
C The short time off the brakes does not allow break cooling
If you cannot complete a turn without entering another traffic lane, you should turn wide as you:
A enter the turn
B get to the middle of the turn
C complete the turn
D any of the above, it does not matter
C complete the turn
What will happen if the emergency airline between the tractor and the trailer comes apart?
A The trailer brakes will not work
B The tractor breaks will come on immediately
C The trailer brakes will come on as soon as the airlines come apart
C The trailer brakes will come on as soon as the airlines come apart
Another name for the trailer hand valve is:
A Johnson bar
B trolley valve
C both are correct
C both are correct
