Test 1 general Flashcards
2) Which of these is a good thing to do when driving at night?
Keep your speed slow enough that you can stop within the range of your headlights
1) When a coolant container is part of a pressurized system, which of these is true?
You can check the coolant level of a not engine
3) Which of these statements about double-clutching and shifting is true?
You can use the tachometer to tell you when to shift
4) you should avoid driving through deep puddles or flowing water. But if you must, which of these steps can help your brakes working?
Gently putting in the brakes while driving trough water
5) stab braking
Should be used on vehicles without antilock brake systems
6) “implied consent” means:
You have given your consent to be tested for alcohol in your blood
7) which of these should be tested while the vehicles is stopped?
Hydraulic brake
8) you wish to turn right from one two-lane, two-way street to another. Your vehicle is so long that you must swing wide to make the turn. Which of these figures shows how the turn should be made?
Figure B.
9) you must complete a written vehicle inspection report each day and you must sign:
The previous driver’a report when any defects are noted
10) which of the below is not characteristic of a front tire failure?
Vehicle fishtail
11) what is the proper way to hold a steering wheel ?
With both hands, on opposite sides of the wheel
12) which of these is true about mirror adjustment?
You should adjust your mirrors prior to staring a trip
13) what is counter-steering?
Turning the wheel back in the other direction after steering to avoid a traffic emergency
14) the distance that you should look ahead of your vehicle while driving amounts to about_mile at highway speed.
1/4
15) why will your vehicle’s speed naturally increase on downgrades?
Gravity
16) which of these pieces of emergency equipment should be carried in your vehicle?
Warning devices for parked vehicles
17) during a vehicle inspection, checking the_will not prevent fire.
Battery fluid level
18) you should signal continuously while turning because:
You need both hands in the wheel to turn safely
19) why is a broken exhaust system dangerous?
Poison fumes could enter the cab or sleeper berth
20) you can see a marking on a vehicle ahead of you. The marking is a red triangle with an orange center. What does the marking means?
It may be a slow moving vehicle
21) the purpose of retarders is to:
Help slow the vehicle while driving and reduce brake wear
22) most serious skids result from:
Driving too fast for conditions
23) when you are parked at the side of the road at night, you must:
Turn on your 4-way emergency flashers to warn others
24) you are checking your steering and exhaust system in a pre-trip inspection. Which is these problems, if found, should be fixed before the vehicle is driven?
Steering wheel play of more than 10 degrees ( 2 inches on a 20-inch steering wheel)
25) CDL medical certificates must be renew every:
Two years
26) you do not have a HAZMAT endorsement on your commercial driver license. You can drive a vehicle hauling materials when:
The vehicle does not require placards
27) to avoid a crash, you had to drive onto the right shoulder. You are now driving at 40 mph on the shoulder. How should you move back onto the pavement?
If the shoulder is clear, stay on it until your vehicle has come to a stop. Then move back onto the pavement when it is safe
28) containerized loads:
Are generally used when freight is carried part way by rail or ship
29) in your mirror, you see a car approaching from the rear. The next time you check your mirror, you do not see the car. You wish to change lanes. You should:
Wait to change lanes until you are sure the car is not in your blind spot
30) whenever you double your speed, your vehicle has about_times the destructive power if it crashes.
Four
31) your are staring your vehicle in motion from a stop. As you apply power to the drive wheels, they star to spin. You should:
Take you foot off the accelerator
32) placards must be:
Placed on all four sides of a vehicle
33) you are driving a new truck with a manual transmission. What gear will probably have to use to take a long, steep downhill grade?
A lower gear than you would use to climb the hill
34) a car suddenly cuts n front of you, creating a hazard. Which of these actions should you not take?
Honk and stay close behind the car
35) what should you do if you are unsure whether you have enough overhead clearance?
Find another route that will not require driving under the object
36) you are driving a heavy vehicle. You must exit a highway using an offramp that curves downhill. You should:
Slow down to a safe speed before the curve
37) 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?
The length of a football field
38) which of these is not part of the pre-trip inspection of the engine compartment?
Valve clearance
39) truck scape ramps:
Help avoid damage to vehicles
40) on which fires can you use water?
Tires
41) what is the term for a commercial vehicle’s habit of swinging wide turns?
Off-tracking
42) backing a commercial vehicle is:
Always dangerous
43) convex ( curved ) mirrors:
Show a wider area than flat mirrors show
44) your brakes can get wet when you drive through a heavy rain. What can this cause when the breaks are applied?
Trailer jackknife
45) if you are being tailgated, you should:
Increase your following distance
46) when driving in cold weather, your tire tread should:
Provide enough traction to steer and push he vehicle through snow
47) which of these statements about staying alert to drive is true?
Sleep is the only thing that can overcome fatigue
48) you are checking your brakes and suspension system for a pre-trip inspection. Which of these statements is true?
Brake shoes should not have oil, grease, or brake fluid on them
49) for a first offense of driving commercial vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs, you will lose your CDL for a least_
1 year
50) a full stop is required at a railroad grade crossing when:
The nature of the cargo makes a stop mandatory under state or federal regulations
