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Question Your Answer Correct Answer % who Answered this Question Correctly

What is a hazard?A hazard is any road condition or other vehicle that is a possible dange

r. A hazard is any road condition or other vehicle that is a possible danger. 91%

Why should you be in the proper gear before starting down a hill?You will not be able to shift into a lower gear once you are going down

the hill. You will not be able to shift into a lower gear once you are going down the hill. 88%

What is an advantage of going right instead of left around an obstacle?If you are blocked on both sides, a move to the right will not force any

one into an opposing traffic lane and a possible head on collision. If you are blocked on both sides, a move to the right will not force anyone into an opposing traffic lane and a possible head on collision. 76%

What can you do at an accident scene to prevent another accident?All of the above. All of the above. 90%

How many red reflective triangles should you carry?3 3 93%

Why put the starter switch key in your pocket during the pre-trip inspection?So no one moves the vehicle while you are inspecting underneath it.

So no one moves the vehicle while you are inspecting underneath it. 96%

If stopped on a hill, how can you start moving without rolling back?Partly engage the clutch before you take your right foot off the brake.

Partly engage the clutch before you take your right foot off the brake.85%

Which of the following statements is false.Gross Combination Weight (GCW). The total weight of a powered unit plus

trailers. Gross Combination Weight (GCW). The total weight of a powered un

it plus trailers. 53%

What must you check before transporting a sealed load?The load is properly secured. The load is properly secured. 70%

How do you find out how many seconds of following distance space you have?Wait until the vehicle ahead passes a clear landmark, then count off the

seconds until you reach the same spot. Wait until the vehicle ahead passes a clear landmark, then count off the seconds until you reach the same spot.80%

Which of the following is not a common cause of vehicle fires?Loose air lines. Loose air lines. 87%

Retarders keep you from skidding when the road is slippery.False False 83%

How far ahead does the manual say you should look while driving?12 to 15 seconds, at highway speeds its about a quarter of a mile.

12 to 15 seconds, at highway speeds its about a quarter of a mile. 80%

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



4 seconds. 4 seconds. 68%

You should let air out of hot tires so the pressure goes back to normal.False False 92%

What is black ice?A thin layer of ice that is clear enough that you can see the road under

neath it. It makes the road look wet. A thin layer of ice that is clear enough that you can see the road underneath it. It makes the road look wet. 91%

What is the most important reason for doing a pre-trip inspection?Safety for yourself and other road users. Safety for yourself and

other road users. 97%

Name some important steering system parts?Tie rod, spindle, pitman arm. Tie rod, spindle, pitman arm. 90%

What is the minimum tread depth for tires other than the front tires?2/32 2/32 78%

What are two main things to look for ahead while driving?Traffic and road conditions. Traffic and road conditions. 93%

If you go twice as fast, your stopping distance increase by how many times?

Four. Four. 85%

Empty trucks have the best braking.False False 91%

Name some suspension system defects.All of the above. All of the above. 93%

What three kinds of emergency equipment must you have?Fire extinguisher, spare electrical fuses , warning devices for parked v

ehicles. Fire extinguisher, spare electrical fuses , warning devices forparked vehicles. 76%

If a tire blows out, you should put the brakes on hard to stop quickly.False False 97%

Name two causes of tire fires?Under-inflated tires and duals that touch. Under-inflated tires and

duals that touch. 70%

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

False False 88%

Coffee and a little fresh air will help a drinker sober up.False False 97%

What is the minimum number of tiedowns for any flatbed load?Two Two 75%

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

Low beams, high beams, four-way flashers, turn signals. Low beams, high beams, four-way flashers, turn signals. 74%

Why are placards used?



To communicate the risk. To communicate the risk. 86%

What should you do if you become sleepy while driving?Stop to sleep. Stop to sleep. 98%

When should you downshift automatic transmissions?Before going down a hill. Before going down a hill. 82%

What is your most important way to see the sides and rear?Your mirrors. Your mirrors. 80%

What does communicating in safe driving mean?Letting others know you are there by using turn signals, four way flashe

rs and horn. Letting others know you are there by using turn signals, four way flashers and horn. 74%

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

False False 81%

How do you test hydraulic brakes for leaks?Pump the brake pedal three times, apply firm pressure for 5 seconds, the

pedal should not move. Pump the brake pedal three times, apply firm pressure for 5 seconds, the pedal should not move. 81%

What are the two special conditions where you should downshift?Before starting down a hill and before entering a curve. Before s

tarting down a hill and before entering a curve. 83%

What are the two ways to know when to shift?Engine speed and road speed. Engine speed and road speed. 78%

You should use low beams whenever you can.False False 73%

You can safely remove the radiator cap as long as the engine is not overheated.False False 85%

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

True True 95%

What should you do before you drive if you are drowsy?Get sleep. Get sleep. 96%

What effects can wet brakes cause?All of the above. All of the above. 90%

How can you avoid the effects that wet brakes can cause?All of the above. All of the above. 58%

Stopping is not always the safest thing to do in an emergency.True True 83%

Common medicines for colds can make you sleepy.True True 98%

How often must you stop while on the road to check your cargo?Within 25 miles after beginning a trip, after every break, and every 3 h

rs, 150 miles. Within 25 miles after beginning a trip, after every break, and e



very 3 hrs, 150 miles. 70%

Name two situations where legal maximum weights may not be safe to haul?During bad weather or in mountains. During bad weather or in mountai

ns. 80%

Name the two basic reasons for covering cargo on an open bed?To protect people from spilled cargo, and to protect the cargo from weat

her. To protect people from spilled cargo, and to protect the cargo from weather. 73%

What things should you check during a trip?Watch gauges, mirrors, use your senses to check for problems. Look, list

en, and smell. Watch gauges, mirrors, use your senses to check for problems. Look, listen, and smell. 93%

What is the minimum tread depth for front tires?4/32 4/32 83%

When backing, why is it important to use a helper?Because there are blind spots you can not see. Because there are blind

spots you can not see. 97%

What is the most important hand signal that you and the helper should agree on?

Stop. Stop. 97%

What three things add up to total stopping distance?Perception Distance + Reaction Distance + Braking Distance. Percepti

on Distance + Reaction Distance + Braking Distance. 85%

Where should your reflectors be placed when stopped on a divided highway?10 feet, 100 feet, and 200 feet toward the approaching traffic.

10 feet, 100 feet, and 200 feet toward the approaching traffic. 82%

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

Total weight of the vehicle and cargo, length of the grade, steepness of

the grade, road conditions, weather. Total weight of the vehicle and cargo, length of the grade, steepness of the grade, road conditions, weather. 92%

For what three things related to cargo are drivers responsible?Inspecting your cargo, recognizing overloads, properly secured cargo.

Inspecting your cargo, recognizing overloads, properly secured cargo. 78%

What is a hazardous materials placard?Signs put on the outside of a vehicle which identify the hazard class of

the cargo. Signs put on the outside of a vehicle which identify the hazardclass of the cargo. 81%

Why make emergency plans when you see a hazard?

You will have more time to act if you see hazards before they become emergencies. You will have more time to act if you see hazards before they become emergencies. 88%

What is a pull-up?Pulling forward while backing a trailer to reposition it. Pulling

forward while backing a trailer to reposition it. 78%

Brake hard enough to feel a slowdown, when your speed has been reduced to 5 mphbelow your safe speed, release the brakes. When your speed has increased to your



safe speed, repeat these steps.This is the procedure for coming down long steep grades. This is

the procedure for coming down long steep grades. 77%

What is hydroplaning?When tires lose their contact with the road and have little or no tracti

on due to water on the road. When tires lose their contact with the road andhave little or no traction due to water on the road. 96%

What is an escape ramp?A ramp leading to a long bed of loose soft material to slow a runaway ve

hicle, sometimes in combination with an upgrade. A ramp leading to a long bed of loose soft material to slow a runaway vehicle, sometimes in combinationwith an upgrade. 90%

What should wheel-bearing seals be checked for?Leaks. Leaks. 86%

. The tendency for long commercial vehicles to swing wide on turns is called:a) Fishtailingb) Dovetailingc) Offtrackingd) Hydroplaning

Incorrect.

2. Water is the best way to put out a fire when the fuel is:a) Gasoline.b) Grease.c) Chemicals.d) None of the above.Correct Answer!

3. Three things factor into how quickly you can come to a full stop; those are:a) Perception distance, response distance, reaction distance.b) Perception distance, reaction distance, braking distance.c) Observation distance, reaction distance, slowing distance.

d) Road conditions, speed, perception distance.Correct Answer!

4. If you park along side the road at night, you must:a) Keep your turn signals on all night.b) Set up warning cones or triangles within 10 minutes of pulling over.c) Turn on your four-way emergency flashers.d) Sound your horn every 20 minutes.Incorrect.

5. Whenever you drive at night, you should:a) Make sure you are well rested.b) Drink plenty of coffee.

c) Slow down.d) Always drive with your high beams on.Incorrect.

6. The phrase gross combination weight is figured by adding together:a) The cargo, the trailer, and the weight of the vehicle.b) The load and the trailer only.c) The trailer and the powered vehicle.d) The weight of the driver, the cargo, the trailer and the powered vehicle.



7. While driving, the driver should always be looking down the road:a) 20-30 seconds ahead.b) 2-5 seconds ahead.c) 5-10 seconds ahead.d) 12-15 seconds ahead.

1. When planning to make a left turn across an intersection and you are waitingin the middle of the intersection for the traffic to clear, your front tires should be turned:a) to the leftb) it depends on the sharpness of the turnc) straight aheadd) to the rightIncorrect.

2. Safety belts should be worn:a) only when driving at higher speedsb) loosely on your lapc) only when riding in the front seatd) at all times as a driver and as a passengerCorrect Answer!

3. When passing another vehicle, you can exceed the posted speed limit:a) only when you are passing a group of cars

b) neverc) whenever you are passing a card) when you are obstructing the passing laneCorrect Answer!

4. When driving in adverse conditions, the proper speed to travel is:a) the posted speed limitb) 55 mphc) 65 mphd) only as fast as is safe to driveIncorrect.

5. When you see a flashing yellow light at an intersection you should:

a) keep your speed up as not to disrupt the flow of trafficb) only slow down if other vehicles are presentc) slow down and cross the intersection carefullyd) stop then enter the intersection when safe to do soCorrect Answer!

6. You should drive on the shoulder to pass a car only:a) if the vehicle ahead of you is turning leftb) if traffic is really heavy and your turn or exit is in sightc) when the shoulder is wide enoughd) under no circumstance

7. When you are driving on the freeway and the vehicle in front of you is a larg

e truck, you should drive:a) no more than one car length behind so the driver can see youb) farther behind than you would for a passenger vehiclec) close behind the truck in bad weather because the driver can see better thanyoud) depends on the size of truckHow many red reflective triangles should you carry?

13



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Name some important steering system parts?

Rim, lug nuts, tire.Tie rod, spindle, pitman arm.Leaf spring, vehicle frame, tourque rod.Main spring, axle, spring shackle.Name two situations where legal maximum weights may not be safe to haul?

In large cities and over bridges.During bad weather or in mountains.Through tunnels and over bridges.At night or during rush hour traffic.

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

Oil, transmission, air compressor, radiator.

Low beams, high beams, four-way flashers, turn signals.Windshield, wipers, mirrors, hood latches.Tires, steering parts, suspension parts, headlights.

None of the above.

Can cause lack of braking power.What effects can wet brakes cause?

Can cause brakes to apply unevenly.

Can cause lack of braking power.Can cause pulling to one side or the other.All of the above.None of the above.

Why put the starter switch key in your pocket during the pre-trip inspection?

So you don't lose it.You will need it to inspect the trailer.So no one moves the vehicle while you are inspecting underneath it.You will need it to open the side box

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

TrueFalse

Question #8 of 65

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

TrueFalse


Pull forward.Keep backing.Stop.



Straighten out. Question #10 of 65

Brake hard enough to feel a slowdown, when your speed has been reduced to 5 mphbelow your safe speed, release the brakes. When your speed has increased to your safe speed, repeat these steps.

This is the procedure for a blown tire.This is the procedure for driving on slippery roads.This is the procedure for coming down long steep grades.All of the above.None of the above.

What are two main things to look for ahead while driving?

Road signs and detours.

Fire and flooding.Bridges and tunnels.Truck Stops and police.Traffic and road conditions.

How can you avoid the effects that wet brakes can cause?

Slow down.Gently put on the brakes. This presses linings against brake drums or discs andkeeps mud, silt, sand, and water from getting in.Place transmission in a low gear.Increase engine rpm and cross the water while keeping light pressure on the brakes.When out of the water, maintain light pressure on the brakes for a short distance to heat them up and dry them out.All of the above.None of the above.

You can safely remove the radiator cap as long as the engine is not overheated.

TrueFalse

Where should your reflectors be placed when stopped on a divided highway?

20 feet, 150 feet, and 300 feet toward the approaching traffic.10 feet, 100 feet, and 200 feet toward the approaching traffic.15 feet, 75 feet, and 150 feet toward the approaching traffic.30 feet, 100 feet, and 150 feet toward the approaching traffic.

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

2 seconds.3 seconds.4 seconds.5 seconds.

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

Take a cold shower.Get sleep.



Drink coffee.Do a little execise.

What is the minimum tread depth for front tires?

1/322/324/326/32

Which of the following statements is false.

Gross Combination Weight (GCW). The total weight of a powered unit plus trailers.Gross Combination Weight (GCW). The total weight of a powered unit plus trailers plus the cargo.Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR). The maximum GCW specified by the manufacturer for a specific combination of vehicles plus its load.They are all true.

What should you do if you become sleepy while driving?

Turn up the radio.Drink caffinated beverages.

Roll down the windows.Stop to sleep.

What is an advantage of going right instead of left around an obstacle?

If the shoulder is paved, going right may be best. No one is ever on the shoulder, someone could be passing you on the left.There is no advantage.It is much easier to turn a truck to the right than it is to the left. It is good to make a habit out of going the same way every time.If you are blocked on both sides, a move to the right will not force anyone into an opposing traffic lane and a possible head on collision.

If you go twice as fast, your stopping distance increase by how many times?

Two.Three.Four.Five.None of the above.

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

Leave the trailer brakes on and drag the tires releasing the brake after you are moving forward.Put blocks behind the tires.

Increase Engine rpm's and let the clutch out quickly.Partly engage the clutch before you take your right foot off the brake.None of the above.

What is black ice?

Ice that turns black in extreme temperatures.Ice that is more slippery than white ice.A thin layer of ice that is clear enough that you can see the road underneath it. It makes the road look wet.



A thick layer of ice that is hard to see on a black top road.None of the above.

How do you test hydraulic brakes for leaks?

Pump the brake pedal five times, apply firm pressure for 3 seconds, the pedal should not move.Hold the brake down for 5 seconds and listen for leaks.Pump the brake pedal three times, apply firm pressure for 5 seconds, the pedal should not move.Move slowly forward and step on the brake hard.Any of the above.

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

TrueFalse

Question #16 of 65You should decrease your following distance if somebody is following you too closely.TrueFalse

Empty trucks have the best braking.

TrueFalse


Length of the grade and steepness of the grade only.Total weight of the vehicle and cargo.Total weight of the vehicle and cargo, length of the grade, steepness of the grade, road conditions, weather.Total weight of the vehicle, steepness of the grade, weather.

Question #20 of 65


TrueFalse

What is a hazardous materials placard?

Signs put on the outside of a vehicle which identify the hazard class of the cargo.

Signs put on the back of a vehicle which identify the hazard class of the cargo.Signs put on the outside of a vehicle which identify the hazard class and weight of the cargo.Signs put on the inside of a vehicle which identify the hazard class of the cargo.

What is an escape ramp?A ramp commonly found on freeways in California used to get around major accidents.Another term for an off-ramp.



A ramp leading to a long bed of loose soft material to slow a runaway vehicle, sometimes in combination with an upgrade.None of the above.Question #1 of 65

Why make emergency plans when you see a hazard?You will have more time to act if you see hazards before they become emergencies.You will have less time to act if you see hazards before they become emergencies.So you will have a plan to communicate the risk.Because all hazards turn into emergencies.None of the above.

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

TrueFalse

Name the two basic reasons for covering cargo on an open bed?

To protect people from spilled cargo, and to protect the environment from spilled cargo.To protect the environment from spilled cargo, and to protect the cargo from wea

ther.To protect people from spilled cargo, and to protect the cargo from weather.To keep cargo secure from possible thieves and to keep cargo a secret.

What is hydroplaning?

A term used for quickly planning an alternate route due to heavy rain.When tires lose their contact with the road and have little or no traction due to water on the road.The amount of traction a truck has due to the weight of the vehicle on slipperysurfaces.A water spill on the road that came from a water truck.


Pull forward.Keep backing.Stop.Straighten out.

Name two causes of tire fires?

Under-inflated tires and poor retreads.Under-inflated tires and duals that touch.Hot brakes and under-inflated tires.Duals that touch and road debris.

Brake hard enough to feel a slowdown, when your speed has been reduced to 5 mphbelow your safe speed, release the brakes. When your speed has increased to your safe speed, repeat these steps.

This is the procedure for a blown tire.This is the procedure for driving on slippery roads.This is the procedure for coming down long steep grades.All of the above.None of the above.



For what three things related to cargo are drivers responsible?Inspecting your cargo, recognizing overloads, properly secured cargo.Inspecting your cargo, hauling cargo and securing the cargo.Weighing the cargo, securing the cargo, delivering the cargo.None of the above.

How often must you stop while on the road to check your cargo?

Within 25 miles after beginning a trip, after every break, and every 3 hrs, 150miles.Within 50 miles of the start of the trip.Within 25 miles after beginning a trip, after every break, and every 2 hrs, 100miles.Within 30 miles of the start of the trip and after every break only thereafter.

What three kinds of emergency equipment must you have?

Fire extinguisher, spare electrical fuses , warning devices for parked vehicles.Warning devices for parked vehicles , first aid kit, flares.First aid kit, fire extinguisher, flares.Flares, fire extinguisher, spare electrical fuses.None of the above.When should you downshift automatic transmissions?

Half way down a hill.At the bottom of a hill.Never.Before going down a hill.None of the above.

What things should you check during a trip?

Manifest and shipping papers.Check for load stability by slightly swerving from left to right within your lane.Check for local radio stations and billboard advertisements.

Map, directions, and weather report.Watch gauges, mirrors, use your senses to check for problems. Look, listen, andsmell.


Length of the grade and steepness of the grade only.Total weight of the vehicle and cargo.Total weight of the vehicle and cargo, length of the grade, steepness of the grade, road conditions, weather.Total weight of the vehicle, steepness of the grade, weather.None of the above.


TrueFalse

Why are placards used?

To prevent terrorisim.



So hazmat is not mixed with food.It is the law.To communicate the risk.

How far ahead does the manual say you should look while driving?

5 to 8 seconds, at highway speeds its about an 8th of a mile.9 to 12 seconds, at highway speeds its about a quarter of a mile.12 to 15 seconds, at highway speeds its about a quarter of a mile.15 to 20 seconds, at highway speeds its about a half of a mile.

Common medicines for colds can make you sleepy.

TrueFalse

How can you avoid the effects that wet brakes can cause?

Slow down.Gently put on the brakes. This presses linings against brake drums or discs andkeeps mud, silt, sand, and water from getting in.Place transmission in a low gear.Increase engine rpm and cross the water while keeping light pressure on the brakes.

When out of the water, maintain light pressure on the brakes for a short distance to heat them up and dry them out.All of the above.None of the above.

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

TrueFalse

What is the minimum number of tiedowns for any flatbed load?

One

TwoFourSix

What are the two ways to know when to shift?

Every 3 to 5 seconds or engine speed.Engine speed and road speed.Road speed and wind speed.Engine speed and the shift indicator light.

What can you do at an accident scene to prevent another accident?

Put on your flashers.Set out reflective triangles to warn other traffic.If your vehicle is involved in the accident, try to get it to the side of the road.If you are stopping to help, park away from the accident.All of the above.

What is your most important way to see the sides and rear?

Rear view cameras.



Your mirrors.Roll the window down.A helper.All of the above.

You should use low beams whenever you can.

TrueFalse

Name some suspension system defects.

Broken leaves in leaf spring.

Cracked or broken spring hangers.Leaking shock absorbers.All of the above.None of the above.

What should wheel-bearing seals be checked for?

Color changes.

Smoke.

Leaks.Gasoline.All of the above.

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

You will not be able to shift into a lower gear once you are going down the hill.Because you will need to be in the same gear at the bottom of the hill.It is the law in most states.There is no need to do this.Because the clutch is made to be used on even surfaces.

What is a pull-up?

A manuver performed by a tow truck to pick up an overturned truck.An exercise that must be performed at a D.O.T. physical exam in order to get a C.D.L.When pulling off the shoulder you pull up until the trailer is straight.Pulling forward while backing a trailer to reposition it.

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

TrueFalse

Name two causes of tire fires?

Under-inflated tires and poor retreads.Under-inflated tires and duals that touch.Hot brakes and under-inflated tires.Duals that touch and road debris.

What are the two special conditions where you should downshift?

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