Test 3 general

Question 0

2) Which of these statements about double clutching and shifting is true?

Answer 0

You can use the tachometer to tell when to shift

Question 1

1) you must cross into the oncoming lane as you make a turn, you should:

Answer 1

Allow enough space to get completely across the intersection

Question 2

3) the best drivers are those who watch and prepare for hazards. This is called:

Answer 2

Defensive

Question 3

4) if you do not have a CB radio, what is the first thing you should do at an accident scene?

Answer 3

Protect the area

Question 4

5) the commercial driver supplement suggest several things to do when you pass a vehicle. Which of these is not one of them?

Answer 4

At night, turn in your light been before you star to pass and leave them on until you have completely passed the vehicle

Question 5

6) controlled braking:

Answer 5

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

Question 6

7) one reason that dry bulk tanks require special care is:

Answer 6

The load can shift

Question 7

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?

Answer 7

4 seconds

Question 8

9) whenever you double your speed, it takes about_times as much distance to stop.

Answer 8

Four

Question 9

10) optional safety equipment may include emergency phone numbers, tire chains, and:

Answer 9

Tire changing equipment

Question 10

11) “perception distance” is the distance your vehicle travels from the time:

Answer 10

The eyes see a hazard to the time the foot pushes the brake pedal

Question 11

12) if you have a heavy load that is slowing you down on an upgrade, you should:

Answer 11

Shift into a lower gear

Question 12

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?

Answer 12

Figure B

Question 13

14) which of these May be a sign of tire failure?

Answer 13

Wheels fishtailing

Question 14

15) strong winds most affect driving:

Answer 14

Upon exiting tunnels

Question 15

16) you are checking your tires for a pre-trip inspection. Which of these statements is true?

Answer 15

Tires of mismatched sides should not be used on the same vehicle

Question 16

17) what should you do if a car coming toward you at night keeps it’s high beams on?

Answer 16

Look to the right lane or edge marking of the road

Question 17

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?

Answer 17

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

Question 18

19) how many missing or broken leaves in any leaf spring will cause a commercial vehicle to be placed out of service?

Answer 18

One-fourth of the total number

Question 19

20) what will help an engine cool in hot weather?

Answer 19

Making sure the engine has the right amount of oil

Question 20

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?

Answer 20

It may be a slow moving vehicle

Question 21

22) which of these is not a danger of rough acceleration?

Answer 21

Tire damage

Question 22

23) which of these is a good thing to do when steering to avoid a crash?

Answer 22

Apply the breaks while turning

Question 23

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?

Answer 23

Tire tread type

Question 24

25) which of these statements about backing a heavy vehicle is not true?

Answer 24

Because you can’t see, you should back slowly until you slightly bump into the duck

Question 25

26) how far should a driver look ahead of the vehicle while driving?

Answer 25

12-15 seconds

Question 26

27) which of these is not a type of retarder?

Answer 26

Robotic

Question 27

28) which of these is not true about engine belts in hot weather?

Answer 27

Cracking is likely together but is not safety threat

Question 28

29) which of these is not true?

Answer 28

A drinker can control how fast his or her body absorbs and gets rid of alcohol

Question 29

30) you should try to park so that:

Answer 29

You can pull forward when you leave

Question 30

31) the engine braking effect is greatest when the engine is_the governed RPM’S and the transmission is in the_gears.

Answer 30

Near, lower

Question 31

32) Which of these is not proper use of vehicle lights?

Answer 31

Flashing your brake lights to get someone off your tail

Question 32

33) what should you do before driving in mountains?

Answer 32

Know the escape ramp locations on your route

Question 33

34) which of these statements about shipping hazardous materials is true?

Answer 33

A four-inch, diamond-shaped hazardous materials label must be on the container

Question 34

35) if a straight vehicle ( no trailer or articulation ) goes into a front-wheel skid, it will:

Answer 34

Go straight ahead even if the steering wheel is turned

Question 35

36) retarders

Answer 35

Can cause the drive wheels to skid when they have poor traction

Question 36

37) which of these is the proper way to signal to change lanes?

Answer 36

Signal early before you turn. And change lanes slowly and smoothly

Question 37

38) when stopped on a one-way or divided highway, you should place reflective triangles at:

Answer 37

10 feet, 100 feet, and 200 feet toward approaching traffic

Question 38

39) for your safety, when setting out reflection triangles you should:

Answer 38

Hold the triangles with the reflective side between yourself and oncoming traffic

Question 39

40) what is the first thing you should do if your brakes fall while going down a hill?

Answer 39

Get off the road as soon as possible

Question 40

41) the distance that you should look ahead of your vehicle while driving amounts to about_mile at highway speed.

Answer 40

1/4

Question 41

42) which statement is true?

Answer 41

Many heavy vehicle accidents occur between midnight and 6 am.

Question 42

43) what is the best advise for drivers when a heavy fog occurs?

Answer 42

Park at a rest area or truck stop until the fog has lifted

Question 43

44) which of these is true about hazardous materials?

Answer 43

All hazardous materials present a health and safety threat

Question 44

45) how do you correct a rear wheel braking skid?

Answer 44

Stop accelerating

Question 45

46) you are checking your brakes and suspension system for a pre-trip inspection. Which of these statement is true?

Answer 45

Brake shoes should not have oil, grease, or brake fluid on them

Question 46

47) which of these system should receive extra attention during a winter weather inspection?

Answer 46

Exhaust

Question 47

48) which of these is a good thing to remember about drinking alcohol?

Answer 47

Alcohol first affects judgement and self-control, which are

Necessary for safe driving

Question 48

49) when starting to move up a hill from a stop:

Answer 48

Partly engage the clutch and then release the parking brake

Question 49

50) CDL medical certificates must be renew every:

Answer 49

Two years