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Question 1

As a general rule, look about ______ ahead of you while driving.

A. 1-2 seconds

B. 6-7 seconds

C. 12-15 seconds

D. 20 seconds

Answer 1

C. 12-15 seconds

Question 2

Distance scanning helps you:

A. Avoid abrupt stops

B. Identify hazards early

C. Avoid radical speed changes

D. All of the above

Answer 2

D. All of the above

Question 3

How often should you check your mirrors while driving?

A. Every 2 seconds

B. Every 4 seconds

C. Every 10 seconds

D. Every 20 seconds

Answer 3

B. Every 4 seconds

Question 4

If you need to see down the sides and towards the rear of the trailer, what mirror should you use?

A. Convex mirros

B. Plane (west coast) mirrors

C. Fender mirrors

D. Any of the above would work equally well

Answer 4

B. Plane (west coast) mirrors

Question 5

What is a potential sign of a distracted driver?

a. The car in front of you has its cruise control set and maintains a consistent speed

b. The truck in front of you stays in its lane and maintains a consistent speed

c. The SUV behind you cut off another driver and is now swerving and tailgating you

d. All of the above

Answer 5

C. The SUV behind you cut off another driver and is now swerving and tailgating you

Question 6

When adjusting your mirrors, what should you see in the inside vertical edge of your plane (west coast) mirrors?

A. The trailer body

B. Part of the trailer

C. A point on the ground 30 feet away

D. A point on the ground 35 feet away

Answer 6

A. The trailer body

Question 7

When changing lanes, check your mirrors:

A. Before you change lanes

B. After you signal and as you begin the lane change

C. After you complete the lane change

D. All of the above

Answer 7

D. All of the above

Question 8

Which of the following are potential hazards you must be aware of while driving?

A. Stopped vehicles

B. Pedestrians

C. Accidents

D. All of the above

Answer 8

D. All of the above

Question 9

Which of the following scenarios could indicate a distracted pedestrian?

A. Someone looking straight ahead at oncoming traffic

B. Someone looking down while reading a text on a cell phone

C. Someone looking both ways before entering a crosswalk

D. All of the above

Answer 9

B. Someone looking down while reading a text on a cell phone

Question 10

Which type of mirror is designed to eliminate as much as your blind spot as possible?

A. Convex mirrors

B. Plane (west coast) mirrors

C. Fender mirrors

D. Rear view mirrors

Answer 10

A. Convex mirrors