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Section 2 Flashcards

1
Q

What is the most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection?

A

Safety

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2
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What things should you check during a trip?

A

Gauges

Tires/Wheels

Brakes

Lights/Reflectors

Trailer coupling devices

Cargo securement devices

Brake and electrical connections to trailer

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3
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Name some key steering system parts.

A

Stering Wheel and shaft

Tie Rod

Gear Box and Pitman Arm

Drag Link

Steering Knuckle and arm

Spindle

Hydraulic reservoir and hoses

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4
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Name some suspension system defects.

A

Cracked spring hangers

Missing or broken leaf springs

Leaking shock absorbers

Air suspension parts that are damaged or leaking

Broken or missing Torque rod or arm

Loose cracked broken or missing frame members

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5
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What three kinds of emergency equipment must you have?

A
  1. Fire Extinguisher
  2. Spare Electrical Fuses
  3. Warning devices for parked vehicles 3 triangles or 6 fusees
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6
Q

What is the minimum tread depth for front tires?
For other tires?

A

Front: 4/32

Rear: 2/32

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7
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Name some things you should check on the front of your vehicle during the walk around inspection.

A

Engine Compartment.

Lights and reflectors.

Windshield and wipers

Front tires, wheels, axle, steering and suspension components

Driver compartment

Mirrors

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8
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What should wheel bearing seals be checked for?

A

Leaks

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9
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How many red reflective triangles should you carry?

A

3

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10
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How do you test hydraulic brakes for leaks?

A

Pump the brake pedal three times. Then apply firm pressure to the pedal and hold for five seconds. The pedal should not move.

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11
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Why put the starter switch key in your pocket during the Vehicle inspection?

A

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

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12
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Why should you back toward the driver’s side?

A

You have a better view of that side.

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13
Q

If stopped on a hill, how can you start moving without rolling back?

A

Feather the clutch and accelerator pedals

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14
Q

When backing, why is it important to use a helper?

A

There are blind spots you cannot always see.

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15
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What’s the most important hand signal that you and the helper should agree on?

A

Stop

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16
Q

What are the two special conditions where you should downshift?

A

Before starting down a hill and entering a curve

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17
Q

When should you downshift automatic transmissions?

A

Going down grades

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18
Q

Retarders keep you from skidding when the road is slippery.

True or False?

A

False

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19
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What are the two ways to know when to shift?

A

Engine speed and road speed

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20
Q

How far ahead does the manual say you should look?

A

12 to 15 seconds

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21
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What are two main things to look for ahead?

A

Traffic and signals

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22
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What’s your most important way to see the sides and rear of your vehicle?

A

Side view Mirrors

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23
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What does “communicating” mean in safe driving?

A

Letting other drivers know your intentions ahead of time

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24
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Where should you place reflectors when stopped on a divided highway?

A

10’, 100’, 200’ behind

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25
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What three things add up to total stopping distance?

A

Perception distance, Reaction distance, Braking distance

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26
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If you go twice as fast, will your stopping distance increase by two or four times?

A

Four

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27
Q

Empty trucks have the best braking.

True or False?

A

False

28
Q

What is hydroplaning?

A

Tires losing contact with road surface and floating across top of water or slush

29
Q

What is “black ice”?

A

Thin layer of ice that is clear enough that you can see the road underneath it.

30
Q

How do you find out how many seconds of following distance space you have?

A

One second for each 10 feet of vehicle length at speeds below 40 mph. At greater speeds, you must add 1 second for safety.

31
Q

If you are driving a 30-foot vehicle at 55 mph, how many seconds of following
distance should you allow?

A

4

32
Q

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

True or False?

A

False

33
Q

If you swing wide to the left before turning right, another driver may try to pass you on the right.

True or False?

A

True

34
Q

What is a hazard?

A

A hazard is any road condition or other road user (driver, bicyclist, pedestrian) that
is a possible danger.

35
Q

Why make emergency plans when you see a hazard?

A

In case it turns into an emergency and you have to react

36
Q

What are some tips to follow so you won’t become a distracted driver?

A

No texting

Pre program radio stations

review maps and gps before driving

adjust controls and mirrors prior to driving

avoid smoking and eating while driving

37
Q

How do you use in-vehicle communications equipment cautiously?

A

Hands free.

38
Q

How do you recognize a distracted driver?

A

drifting vehicles

inconsistent speed

drivers preoccupied with eating or talking to their passengers

39
Q

What is the difference between aggressive driving and road rage?

A

Aggressive driving is the act of operating a motor vehicle in a selfish, bold, or pushy manner, without regard for the rights or safety of others (i.e. changing lanes frequently and abruptly without notice).

Road rage is operating a motor vehicle with the intent of doing harm to others or physically assaulting a driver or their vehicle.

40
Q

What should you do when confronted with an aggressive driver?

A

get out of their way

avoid eye contact

41
Q

What are some things you can do to reduce your stress before and while you drive?

A

Listen to easy listening music

42
Q

You should use low beams whenever you can.
True or False?

A

False

43
Q

What should you do before you drive if you are drowsy?

A

Sleep

44
Q

What effects can wet brakes cause?

How can you avoid these problems?

A

Increased braking distances

lightly ride brakes occasionally to keep them dry

45
Q

You should let air out of hot tires so the pressure goes back to normal.

True or False?

A

False

46
Q

You can safely remove the radiator cap as long as the engine isn’t overheated.

True or False?

A

False

47
Q

What factors determine your selection of a “safe” speed when going down a long, steep downgrade?

A

Total weight of the vehicle and cargo.
Length of the grade.
Steepness of the grade.
Road conditions.
Weather.

48
Q

Why should you be in the proper gear before starting down a hill?

A

You may not be able to get into lower gear or back into any gear

49
Q

Describe the proper braking technique when going down a long, steep downgrade.

A

Apply the brakes just hard enough to feel a definite slowdown. When your speed has been reduced to approximately five mph below your “safe” speed, release the brakes. (This brake application should last for about three seconds.) When your speed has increased to your “safe” speed, repeat steps 1 and 2.

50
Q

What type of vehicles can get stuck on a railroad-highway crossing?

A

Low slung units (lowboy, car carrier, moving van, possum-belly livestock trailer).
Single-axle tractor pulling a long trailer with its landing gear set to accommodate a tandem-axle tractor.

51
Q

How long does it take for a typical tractor-trailer unit to clear a double track?

A

more than 15 seconds

52
Q

Stopping is not always the safest thing to do in an emergency.

True or False?

A

True

53
Q

What are some advantages of going right instead of left around an obstacle?

A

If the shoulder is clear, going right may be best. No one is likely to be driving on the shoulder but someone may be passing you on the left. You will know if you have been using your mirrors

54
Q

What is an “escape ramp?”

A

Ramp made of gravel and sand placed along steep grades to aid runaway trucks

55
Q

If a tire blows out, you should put the brakes on hard to stop quickly.

True or False?

A

False

56
Q

How do you know if your vehicle has antilock brakes?

A

Tractors, trucks, and buses will have yellow ABS malfunction lamps on the instrument panel.
Trailers will have yellow ABS malfunction lamps on the left side, either on the front or rear corner.

57
Q

What is the proper braking technique when driving a vehicle with antilock brakes?

A

Steady

58
Q

How do antilock brakes help you?

A

Allows you to maintain control while braking

59
Q

What are some things to do at an accident scene to prevent another accident?

A

Flashers

Triangles

Move to the side of the road

60
Q

Name two causes of tire fires.

A

Under-inflated tires and duals that touch.

61
Q

What kinds of fires is a B:C extinguisher not good for?

A

Ordinary combustible

62
Q

When using your extinguisher, should you get as close as possible to the fire?

A

No

63
Q

Name some causes of vehicle fires.

A

Tires

After accidents

electrical system

Fuel

Cargo

64
Q

Common medicines for colds can make you sleepy.

True or False?

A

True

65
Q

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

True or False?

A

False

66
Q

What is a hazardous materials placard?

A

Placards are signs put on the outside of a vehicle that identify the hazard class of the cargo. A placarded vehicle must have at least four identical placards. They are put on the front, rear, and both sides.

67
Q

Why are placards used?

A

Placards are used to warn others of hazardous materials.

NC CDL (6 decks)

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