VEHICLE SAFETY AND INSPECTION GUIDELINES
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
|WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION!!
1. When parked on the side of a level straight four-lane divided highway or
road where should you place the triangles
50 feet to the rear, 100 to the rear, 100 to the front
10 feet to the front, 100 feet to the rear, 200 feet to the rear
10 feet to the rear, 100 feet to the rear, 200 feet to the rear
None of the above
2. Which of these is NOT part of the basic method for shifting up?
Releasing the clutch and pressing the accelerator at the same time.
Releasing the clutch.
Pushing in the clutch and shifting into a higher gear at the same
time.
Accelerating while pressing the clutch and turning towards the
drivers side.
3. You just stop on a hill or curve on a two way road. How far should you
place reflective triangles?
Within 500 feet behind you.
As far behind as necessary so others can see you.
4. When approaching a pedestrian or bicyclist, always assume:
You have the right of way.
,They don't see you and could suddenly move in front of your
vehicle.
There are more pedestrians/bicyclists with them that you cannot
see.
, All of the above.
5. Which of these statements is a good rule to follow when backing your
vehicle?
rely on mirrors for all information on your path of travel
use the highest reverse gear while backing
back and turn toward the passenger's side
use a helper whenever possible
6. Which of these is NOT caused by rough acceleration?
Tire damage.
Mechanical damage.
Damage to the coupling.
7. The safest way to make a wide right turn is to:
Not make a turn and find another place to turn
Turn wide as you complete the turn
Turn wide before you start the turn
Use the entire intersection
8. Name some exhaust system parts.
Mufflers, mounting brackets and vertical stacks
Pitman arm, hydraulic fluid reservoir and tie rod
Drag link, spindle and gear box
Main spring, axle and font axle hanger
, 9. To test the air service brake system, you should brake firmly when moving
slowly forward. The brakes are okay if you notice:
an unusual feel.
the vehicle "pulls" to one side.
a delayed stopping action.
none of the above.
10. What do retarders do?
May cause your vehicle to skid more easily
Reduce brake wear and tear
Apply braking power to the drive
All of the above
11. It takes a typical tractor-trailer at least ___ seconds to clear a single track
railroad highway grade crossing.
- 10
-18
- 14
12. When should you utilize ___ for better visibility in rural areas instead of ___ in
urban settings?
fog lights, standard headlights
high beams, low beams
daytime running lights, turn signals
low beams, hazard lights
13. When driving in fog, you should:
ACTUAL QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
|WITH COMPLETE SOLUTION!!
1. When parked on the side of a level straight four-lane divided highway or
road where should you place the triangles
50 feet to the rear, 100 to the rear, 100 to the front
10 feet to the front, 100 feet to the rear, 200 feet to the rear
10 feet to the rear, 100 feet to the rear, 200 feet to the rear
None of the above
2. Which of these is NOT part of the basic method for shifting up?
Releasing the clutch and pressing the accelerator at the same time.
Releasing the clutch.
Pushing in the clutch and shifting into a higher gear at the same
time.
Accelerating while pressing the clutch and turning towards the
drivers side.
3. You just stop on a hill or curve on a two way road. How far should you
place reflective triangles?
Within 500 feet behind you.
As far behind as necessary so others can see you.
4. When approaching a pedestrian or bicyclist, always assume:
You have the right of way.
,They don't see you and could suddenly move in front of your
vehicle.
There are more pedestrians/bicyclists with them that you cannot
see.
, All of the above.
5. Which of these statements is a good rule to follow when backing your
vehicle?
rely on mirrors for all information on your path of travel
use the highest reverse gear while backing
back and turn toward the passenger's side
use a helper whenever possible
6. Which of these is NOT caused by rough acceleration?
Tire damage.
Mechanical damage.
Damage to the coupling.
7. The safest way to make a wide right turn is to:
Not make a turn and find another place to turn
Turn wide as you complete the turn
Turn wide before you start the turn
Use the entire intersection
8. Name some exhaust system parts.
Mufflers, mounting brackets and vertical stacks
Pitman arm, hydraulic fluid reservoir and tie rod
Drag link, spindle and gear box
Main spring, axle and font axle hanger
, 9. To test the air service brake system, you should brake firmly when moving
slowly forward. The brakes are okay if you notice:
an unusual feel.
the vehicle "pulls" to one side.
a delayed stopping action.
none of the above.
10. What do retarders do?
May cause your vehicle to skid more easily
Reduce brake wear and tear
Apply braking power to the drive
All of the above
11. It takes a typical tractor-trailer at least ___ seconds to clear a single track
railroad highway grade crossing.
- 10
-18
- 14
12. When should you utilize ___ for better visibility in rural areas instead of ___ in
urban settings?
fog lights, standard headlights
high beams, low beams
daytime running lights, turn signals
low beams, hazard lights
13. When driving in fog, you should:
