Pt 1 Flashcards by Christina Hartzler

A car suddenly cuts in front of you, creating a hazard. Which of these actions should you NOT take?

signal and change lanes to avoid hazard

honk your horn and stay close behind the car

slow down to prevent a crash

honk your horn and stay close behind the car

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a full stop is required at a railroad crossing when:

the crossing is in the city or town with frequent train transit

there is no flagman, warning signals or gate at the crossing

the nature of the cargo makes a stop mandatory under the State or Federal regulations

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A key principle to remember about loading cargo is to keep the load:

to the rear

balanced in the cargo area

to the front

balanced in the cargo area

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According to the driver’s manual, why should you limit the use of your horn?

you should always keep firm grip on the steering wheel with both hands

the horn is not a good way to let others know you are there

it can startled other drivers

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after starting the engine:

the coolant temperature gauge should begin a gradual rise to normal

the oil pressure gauge should take 3-5 minutes to rise to normal

the engine temperature gauge will take 3-5 minutes to rise to normal

the coolant tempter gauge should begin a gradual rise to normal

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As the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) goes up, what happens?

judgment and self-control are affected

the drinker more clearly sees how alcohol is affecting him/her

the effects of alcohol decrease

judgment and self-control are affected

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Controlled braking:

is used to keep a vehicle in a straight line when braking

can be used when you are turning sharply

involves locking the wheels for a short period of time

is used to keep a vehicle in a straight line when braking

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Drivers of trucks and tractor-trailers with cargo must check that the cargo is well secured within the first ___ miles of the trip

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For your safety, when setting out reflective triangles you should:

hold the triangles between yourself and oncoming traffic

turn on your flashers

keep them out of sight while you walk to the spots where you set them out

hold the triangles between yourself and oncoming traffic

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high beams should be:

dimmed at the time when you get within 100 feet of another vehicle

used when it is safe and legal to do so

turned on when oncoming driver does not dim his/her lights

used when it is safe and legal to do so

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how do you correct a drive-wheel acceleration skid?

apply more power to wheels

stop accelerating

downshift

stop accelerating

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how does the weight of the vehicle affect stopping distance?

empty trucks take longer to stop than if loaded, but this is not the normal case for buses

fully loaded trucks take longer to stop, or the buses loaded with passengers take less distance than empty ones

if brakes work, weight will have no effect on stopping distance

empty trucks take longer to stop than if loaded, but this is not the normal case for buses

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How far should a driver look ahead of the vehicle while driving?

12-15 seconds

18-21 seconds

5-8 seconds

12-15 seconds

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how much space in front of you is needed while driving on a highway?

1 second for each 20 feet of vehicle length

1 second for each 30 feet of vehicle length

1 second of each 10 feet of vehicle length

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Hydroplaning:

cannot occur when driving through a puddle

only occurs when there is a lot of water

is more likely if tire pressure is low

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If a straight vehicle (not trailer or articulation) goes into front-wheel skid, it will:

go straight ahead even if the steering wheel is turned

slide sideways and spin out

go straight ahead but will turn if you turn the steering wheel

go straight ahead even if the steering wheel is turned

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If you are being tailgated, you should:

flash your brake lights

signal the tailgater when it is safe to pass you

increase your following distance

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If you are convicted of driving a commercial vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs you will lose your CDL for ___

2 years

6 months

1 year

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If you have to make a vehicle inspection report you must sign

only when defects are noted that are certified to not need repair

only when when defects are noted that are certified to be repaired

when any defects are noted whether they are certified to be repaired or not

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if you must cross into the oncoming lane to make a turn, you should:

back to allow the oncoming traffic to pass

watch for an oncoming traffic

complete you turn without stopping

watch for an oncoming traffic

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If you need to leave the road in a traffic emergency, you should:

avoid braking until your speed has dropped to about 20mph

avoid shoulder because most will not support a large vehicle

try to get all wheels off the pavement

avoid braking until your speed has dropped to about 20mph

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In mountain driving you will have to use a lower gear to drive safely on a grade. What does NOT affect your choice of gear?

the length of the grade

tire tread’s depth

the weight of the load

tire tread’s depth

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most skids:

happen on ice

are caused by going too fast or trying to stop too quickly

do not happen with radial tires

are caused by going too fast or trying to stop too quickly

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one can recognize hazardous materials by looking on the container:

labels

covers

shapes

labels

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the bridge formula: permits the same maximum axle weight for any axle permits less maximum axle weight for axles that are closer together permits less maximum axle weight for the axles that are far apart

permits less maximum axle weight for axles that are closer together

The distance that you should look ahead of your vehicle while driving amounts to about ___ miles at normal highway speed. 1/8 1/4 1/2

1/4

the distance that you should look ahead of your vehicle while driving is about ___ at low speed 1 block 2 blocks 1/2 block

1 block

the primary cause of fatal crashes is: driving too fast driving at night driving while eating

driving too fast

The purpose of the retarders is to: help slow the vehicle while driving and reduce brake wear apply extra braking power to the non-drive axles help prevent skids

help slow the vehicle while driving and reduce brake wear

the road you are driving on becomes very slippery due to glare ice. which of these is a good thing to do in such a situation? stop driving as soon as you can safely do so keep varying your speed by accelerating and braking downshift to stop

stop driving as soon as you can safely do so

To determine blood alcohol concentration level for a person, is it necessary to know: how often they drink alcohol their weight their age

their weight

to help you to stay alert while driving, you should: schedule trips for hours that you are normally asleep take periodic breaks take cold medicine if you have a cold

take periodic breaks

tourists may be hazardous because? they may move slowly, unexpectedly change lanes or stop they drive rented cars police do not fine them

they may move slowly, unexpectedly change lanes or stop

Which of these is a good thing to remember about using mirrors? there are blind spots that your mirror cannot show you should look at a mirror for several seconds at a time convex mirrors makes things look larger and closer than they really are

there are blind spots that your mirror cannot show

Which of these is true about hauling hazardous materials? such a load should be marked with a four-inch circle, red colored labels on the containers cylinders with compressed gases should be transported under covers if there is no label on them containers should be marked with four-inch diamond-shaped hazard labels

containers should be marked with four-inch diamond-shaped hazard labels

Which of these is true about mirror adjusting? you should adjust you mirrors before starting the trip the mirrors could be adjusted correctly even if the trailer is not straight you should adjust you mirrors while driving

You should adjust you mirrors before starting the trip

Retarders can cause the driver wheels to skid when they have poor traction work when you apply the brake pedal causing extra brake wear

can cause the driver wheels to skid when they have poor traction

What is the best advice for drivers when a heavy fog occurs? park the truck until the fog disappears alternate you own high beams to improve your vision do not drive too slowly or other drivers may hit you

park the truck until the fog disappears

what is the proper way to hold a steering wheel? with both hands, on opposite sides of the wheel with both hands close together, near the bottom of the wheel with both hands close together, near the top of the wheel

with both hands, on opposite sides of the wheel

Which of these is true about tires and hot weather? you should inspect your tires every two hours or every 100 miles when driving in very hot weather a small amount of air could be let out, but air pressure remains stable if a tire is too hot to touch, you should drive on it to cool it off

you should inspect your tired every two hours or every 100 miles when driving in very hot weather

What is true about bad weather and driving conditions? when the temperature drops, the bridges freeze before the road driving conditions became more dangerous when temperature arises above freezing the road is more slippery when the rain continues than when rain begins

when the temperature drops, the bridges freeze before the road

Which of these statements about staying alert to drive is true? a half-hour break for coffee will do more to keep you alert than a half-hour nap if you must stop to take a nap, it should not be at a truck stop or other rest area and never on the side of the road sleep is the only thing that can overcome fatigue

sleep is the only thing that can overcome fatigue

When a coolant container is part of a pressurized system which of these is true? the radiator cap can be safely removed, and coolant added while the engine is hot you can check the coolant level of a hot engine you never need to check the antifreeze in such a system

you can check the coolant level of a hot engine

when are helpers needed to back your vehicle? whenever you have to back only if you have a trailer on your vehicle only if you need to park

whenever you have to back

when driving at night you should use your high beams when oncoming traffic is not within ___ feet? 400 500 300

500

When driving at night, you should: adjust your speed to keep your stopping distance within you sight distance deem your lights within 300 feet of an oncoming vehicle look to the left side of the road when a vehicle is coming toward you

adjust your speed to keep your stopping distance within you sight distance

When driving in cold weather your tire tread should ___ be double the depth required in normal weather provide enough traction to push the rig over wet pavement and through snow be checked every 100 miles or every two hours

provide enough traction to push the rig over wet pavement and through snow

when going down a long steep downgrade you should always: use the braking effect of the engine brake when you exceed safe speed by 5mph use controlled braking

use the braking effect of the engine

When is it necessary to learn how a fire extinguisher works? only when the fire happens only when you re transporting flammable materials before the fire happens

before the fire happens

When loading a trailer, if the cargo is loaded all to the rear, it may result in: poor traction on drive wheels wheel lockup damage to steering axle

poor traction on drive wheels

When should you test your parking brakes? when backing while the vehicle is parked while moving at a low speed

while the vehicle is parked

When starting a bus on a level surface with good traction there is often no need for ___ slow acceleration a tire check parking brakes

parking brakes

when you are driving on a snow packed road, you should reduce your speed by: 1/3 1/2 1/4

1/2

Which may be a sign of tire failure? a loud hissing noise wheels skidding vibration

vibration

which of the following is NOT a characteristic of tire failure? cold steering vehicle's fishtail steering wheel twisting

cold steering

which of the statements about backing a heavy vehicle is NOT true? you should back and turn toward the driver's side whenever it is possible you should use a helper and communicate with him with hand signals because you cannot see, you should back slowly until you slightly bump into the dock

because you cannot see, you should back slowly until you slightly bump into the dock

Which of these is a good thing to do when steering to avoid a crash? steer with one hand so that you can turn the wheel more quickly don't turn any more than needed to clear eat is in your way apply the brakes while turning

don't turn any more than needed to clear eat is in your way

Which of these is NOT a danger of a rough acceleration? Damage of a coupling Tire damage Mechanical damage

Tire damage

Which of these is true about using drugs while driving use of amphetamine is allowed if you are using this drug to stay alert prescription drugs are allowed if a doctor says they will not affect the driving ability prescription or non-prescription drugs are allowed at any time of driving

prescription drugs are allowed if a doctor says they will not affect the driving ability

which of these rigs has a higher chance to off-track while making a turn? tractor with two 27-feet trailers 53-feet straight truck tractor with 45-feet trailer

tractor with 45-feet trailer

Which of these statements about certain types of cargo is true? unstable load such as hanging meat or livestock can require extra caution on curves oversize load can be hauled without special permit during times when the roads are not busy when liquids are hauled, the tank should always be loaded totally full

unstable load such as hanging meat or livestock can require extra caution on curves

Which of these statements about cold weather driving is true? exhaust system leaks are less dangerous in cold weather windshield washer antifreeze should be used an engine cannot overheat when the weather is very cold

windshield washer antifreeze should be used

Which of these statements about downshifting is true? when double-clutching, you should let the rpm's decrease while the clutch is released, and the shift lever is in neutral when you downshift for a hill, you should do so after you start down the hill when you downshift for a curve, you should do so before you enter the curve

when you downshift for a curve, you should do so before you enter the curve

Which of these statements about marking a stopped vehicle is true? the vehicles tail lights should be kept on to warn other drivers you must put out your emergency warning devices within 5 minutes if a hill or cut keeps drivers behind you from seeing the vehicle within 500 feet, the reflective triangle should be moved back to give adequate warning

if a hill or cut keeps drivers behind you from seeing the vehicle within 500 feet, the reflective triangle should be moved back to give adequate warning

which of these statements about speed management is true? when you double your speed, it will take twice the distance to stop empty trucks always stop in a shorter distance than fully loaded you should choose a speed that lets you stop within the distance that you can see ahead

you should choose a speed that lets you stop within the distance that you can see ahead

Which of these statements is true? most hazards are easier to see at night than during the day most people are more alert at night than during the day many heavy vehicle accidents occur between midnights and 6am

many heavy vehicle accidents occur between midnights and 6am

why is damage to the exhaust system a danger? poisonous fumes can enter the cab or sleeping compartment you can pollute the air with the exhaust smoke noise can damage the driver's ear

poisonous fumes can enter the cab or sleeping compartment

you are checking your wheels and rims for a pre-trip inspection. which of these statements is true? rust around wheel nuts may mean that they are loose mismatched lock rings can be used on the same vehicle a vehicle can be safely driven with one missing lug nut on a wheel

rust around wheel nuts may mean that they are loose

you are driving a heavy vehicle with a manual transmission. you have to stop the vehicle on the shoulder while driving on an uphill grade. which of these is a good rule to follow when putting it back in motion up the grade? keep the clutch slipping while slowly accelerating use the parking brake to hold the vehicle until the clutch engages let the vehicle roll backwards a few feet before you engage the clutch but turn the wheel so that the back moves away from the roadway

use the parking brake to hold the vehicle until the clutch engages

You are driving a truck with a manual transmission. What gear will you probably have to use to take a long, steep downhill grade? the same gear you would use to climb the hill a lower gear than you would use to climb the hill a higher gear than you would use to climb the hill

a lower gear than you would use to climb the hill

You are checking your tires for a pre-trip inspection. Which of these statements is true? 2/32-inch tread depth is safe for front tired tires of mismatched sizes should not be used together in the same vehicle radial and bias-ply tires can be used together on the same vehicle

tires of mismatched sizes should not be used together in the same vehicle

You are driving a vehicle at 55 mph on dry pavement. About how much total stopping distance will you need to bring it to a stop? twice the length of the vehicle the length of a football field half the length of a football field

the length of a football field

you are driving in an area with few streetlights, if you cannot see well with your headlights, which of the actions may help: find another route that is better lit even if it is out of your way use your high beams when legal and keep your interior lights off turn you interior lights on and adjust your instrument lights

use your high beams when legal and keep your interior lights off

You are driving on a straight, level highway at 50mph. There are no vehicles in front of you. Suddenly a tire blew out of your vehicle, what should you do first? begin light braking begin emergency braking stay off the brake until the vehicle has slowed down

stay off the brake until the vehicle has slowed down

You are driving on a two-lane road. An oncoming driver drifts into your lane and is headed straight for you. What is the best action to take? steer onto the left shoulder hand braking steer to the right

steer to the right

you are inspecting hydraulic brakes. you should pump the brake pedal three times then apply firm pressure to the pedal for five seconds. if the brakes are working properly, the pedal should: not move sink to the floor depress slightly

not move

You do not have a hazardous materials endorsement on your commercials driver's license. You are asked to deliver hazardous materials in a placarded vehicle. You should: haul the load but file a report with the DOT after the trip haul the load but only to the nearest place where a driver with a Hazmat endorsement can take over refuse to haul the load

refuse to haul the load

you may hang up on a railroad track if: the tracks have a steep approach you try to shift gear when crossing if you cross the double tracks too slowly

the tracks have a steep approach

You must stop on a hill or curve on a two-lane-two-way road. How far should you place reflective triangles? as far as necessary so others can see you within 200 feet behind you within 500 feet behind you

within 500 feet behind you

You should always turn on your emergency four-way flashers when you ___ cross railway tracks park on the side of the road drive through the mountains

park on the side of the road

you should avoid driving through deep puddles or flowing water. but if you must, which of these steps can help to keep your brakes working? gently putting on the brakes while driving through the water turning on your brake heater applying hard pressure on both the brake pedal and accelerator after coming out of the water

gently putting on the brakes while driving through the water

You should stop driving: after 9 hours whenever you become sleepy after 5 hours

whenever you become sleepy

you should try to park so that: you can pull forward when you leave your vehicle is parked by trees park along curb next to another vehicle

you can pull forward when you leave

Your vehicle has hydraulic brakes. While traveling on a level road, you press the brake pedal and find that it goes to the floor. Which of these statements is true? pumping the brake pedal may bring the pressure up so you can stop the vehicle shifting into neutral will help to slow the vehicle the parking brake will not work either because it is a part of the same hydraulic system

pumping the brake pedal may bring the pressure up so you can stop the vehicle

Your vehicle will be put out of service is ___ or more leaves in any leaf spring are missing 1/3 1/2 1/4

1/4

Which of these is NOT a good rule to follow when caring for injured persons at an accident scene? move severely injured person if there is a danger due to fire or passing traffic if a qualified person is helping them, stay out of the way unless asked to assist keep injured persons cool

keep injured persons cool

Which of these statements about drugs is true? amphetamines can be used to help the driver stay alert a driver can use any prescription drugs while driving use of drugs can lead to an accident and/or arrest

use of drugs can lead to an accident and/or arrest

Which of these is a good thing to remember when crossing or entering traffic with a heavy vehicle? the best way to cross the traffic is to pull the vehicle partway across the road and block one lane while waiting for the other to clear heavy vehicles need larger gaps in traffic than cars because heavy vehicles are easy to see, you can count on other drivers to move out of your way slow down for you

heavy vehicles need larger gaps in traffic than cars