Test 3 general Flashcards
2) Which of these statements about double clutching and shifting is true?
You can use the tachometer to tell when to shift
1) you must cross into the oncoming lane as you make a turn, you should:
Allow enough space to get completely across the intersection
3) the best drivers are those who watch and prepare for hazards. This is called:
Defensive
4) if you do not have a CB radio, what is the first thing you should do at an accident scene?
Protect the area
5) the commercial driver supplement suggest several things to do when you pass a vehicle. Which of these is not one of them?
At night, turn in your light been before you star to pass and leave them on until you have completely passed the vehicle
6) controlled braking:
Is used to keep a vehicle in a straight line when braking
7) one reason that dry bulk tanks require special care is:
The load can shift
8) you are driving a 40 foot vehicle at 35 mph. The road is dry and visibility is good. What is the least amount of space that you should keep in front of your vehicle to be safe?
4 seconds
9) whenever you double your speed, it takes about_times as much distance to stop.
Four
10) optional safety equipment may include emergency phone numbers, tire chains, and:
Tire changing equipment
11) “perception distance” is the distance your vehicle travels from the time:
The eyes see a hazard to the time the foot pushes the brake pedal
12) if you have a heavy load that is slowing you down on an upgrade, you should:
Shift into a lower gear
13) 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
14) which of these May be a sign of tire failure?
Wheels fishtailing
15) strong winds most affect driving:
Upon exiting tunnels
16) you are checking your tires for a pre-trip inspection. Which of these statements is true?
Tires of mismatched sides should not be used on the same vehicle
17) what should you do if a car coming toward you at night keeps it’s high beams on?
Look to the right lane or edge marking of the road
18) 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 had come to a stop, then move back onto the pavement when it is safe
19) how many missing or broken leaves in any leaf spring will cause a commercial vehicle to be placed out of service?
One-fourth of the total number
20) what will help an engine cool in hot weather?
Making sure the engine has the right amount of oil
21) 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
22) which of these is not a danger of rough acceleration?
Tire damage
23) which of these is a good thing to do when steering to avoid a crash?
Apply the breaks while turning
24) in mountain driving, you will have to use lower gears go drive safely on the grades. Which of these does not affect your choice of gears?
Tire tread type
25) which of these statements about backing a heavy vehicle is not true?
Because you can’t see, you should back slowly until you slightly bump into the duck
26) how far should a driver look ahead of the vehicle while driving?
12-15 seconds
27) which of these is not a type of retarder?
Robotic
28) which of these is not true about engine belts in hot weather?
Cracking is likely together but is not safety threat
29) which of these is not true?
A drinker can control how fast his or her body absorbs and gets rid of alcohol
30) you should try to park so that:
You can pull forward when you leave
31) the engine braking effect is greatest when the engine is_the governed RPM’S and the transmission is in the_gears.
Near, lower
32) Which of these is not proper use of vehicle lights?
Flashing your brake lights to get someone off your tail
33) what should you do before driving in mountains?
Know the escape ramp locations on your route
34) which of these statements about shipping hazardous materials is true?
A four-inch, diamond-shaped hazardous materials label must be on the container
35) if a straight vehicle ( no trailer or articulation ) goes into a front-wheel skid, it will:
Go straight ahead even if the steering wheel is turned
36) retarders
Can cause the drive wheels to skid when they have poor traction
37) which of these is the proper way to signal to change lanes?
Signal early before you turn. And change lanes slowly and smoothly
38) when stopped on a one-way or divided highway, you should place reflective triangles at:
10 feet, 100 feet, and 200 feet toward approaching traffic
39) for your safety, when setting out reflection triangles you should:
Hold the triangles with the reflective side between yourself and oncoming traffic
40) what is the first thing you should do if your brakes fall while going down a hill?
Get off the road as soon as possible
41) the distance that you should look ahead of your vehicle while driving amounts to about_mile at highway speed.
1/4
42) which statement is true?
Many heavy vehicle accidents occur between midnight and 6 am.
43) what is the best advise for drivers when a heavy fog occurs?
Park at a rest area or truck stop until the fog has lifted
44) which of these is true about hazardous materials?
All hazardous materials present a health and safety threat
45) how do you correct a rear wheel braking skid?
Stop accelerating
46) you are checking your brakes and suspension system for a pre-trip inspection. Which of these statement is true?
Brake shoes should not have oil, grease, or brake fluid on them
47) which of these system should receive extra attention during a winter weather inspection?
Exhaust
48) which of these is a good thing to remember about drinking alcohol?
Alcohol first affects judgement and self-control, which are
Necessary for safe driving
49) when starting to move up a hill from a stop:
Partly engage the clutch and then release the parking brake
50) CDL medical certificates must be renew every:
Two years
