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1. How long should the mud flaps on a Long enough to reach within 8 in of the roadway
truck and trailer be?
2. If you're driving in town, how far about a single block
will your recommended 12-15 sec-
ond planning ahead measure in dis-
tance?
3. A bridge formula restricts the axle are closer together
weight for axles which...
4. How soon should oil pressure rise to within seconds
a normal level after starting the en-
gine?
5. If starting from a standstill on a hill, partly engage the clutch before you take your right
what's the best way to get moving? foot off the brake
6. Driving on a highway, it is recom- 12-15 sec
mended that you monitor a quarter
of a mile ahead. At highway speeds,
this equates to...?
7. Descending a long downgrade, -escape ramp
which of these will help you if you -a turn going uphill
have brake difficulties? -an open field
(all of the above)
8. If you are tested and found to have You will be taken out of service for 24 hrs
a blood alcohol concentration below
0.04% but above 0.0, what will hap-
pen?
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9. Federal, State, and local regulations all of them
concerning cargo weight, secure-
ment, and cover vary widely. Which
should you obey?
10. What are two of the most common Under-inflation and duals that touch
causes of tire fires?
11. The minimum number of tiedowns 2
on a load is...?
12. If your load protrudes more than 4 -a red flag at least 12X12 in (day)
feet beyond the rear of your vehicle, -a special permit
which of these do you need in Texas? -a burning red visible light (night)
(all of the above)
13. If an accident victim is bleeding apply direct pressure to the wound
heavily, what should you do to help?
14. If there is an obstacle in the road it will avoid driving into oncoming traffic
and you have a choice of directions
around it, why should you choose to
go right?
15. How can you avoid temporary night look at the sidelines instead
blindness from other drivers' lights?
16. If you have to stop on a divided At 10ft, 100ft and 200ft , all facing approaching traffic
highway, how should you place your
warning triangles?
17. How should you position your trailer straight with your cab
to check the alignment of your mir-
rors?
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Study online at https://quizlet.com/_4a8mpm
1. How long should the mud flaps on a Long enough to reach within 8 in of the roadway
truck and trailer be?
2. If you're driving in town, how far about a single block
will your recommended 12-15 sec-
ond planning ahead measure in dis-
tance?
3. A bridge formula restricts the axle are closer together
weight for axles which...
4. How soon should oil pressure rise to within seconds
a normal level after starting the en-
gine?
5. If starting from a standstill on a hill, partly engage the clutch before you take your right
what's the best way to get moving? foot off the brake
6. Driving on a highway, it is recom- 12-15 sec
mended that you monitor a quarter
of a mile ahead. At highway speeds,
this equates to...?
7. Descending a long downgrade, -escape ramp
which of these will help you if you -a turn going uphill
have brake difficulties? -an open field
(all of the above)
8. If you are tested and found to have You will be taken out of service for 24 hrs
a blood alcohol concentration below
0.04% but above 0.0, what will hap-
pen?
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9. Federal, State, and local regulations all of them
concerning cargo weight, secure-
ment, and cover vary widely. Which
should you obey?
10. What are two of the most common Under-inflation and duals that touch
causes of tire fires?
11. The minimum number of tiedowns 2
on a load is...?
12. If your load protrudes more than 4 -a red flag at least 12X12 in (day)
feet beyond the rear of your vehicle, -a special permit
which of these do you need in Texas? -a burning red visible light (night)
(all of the above)
13. If an accident victim is bleeding apply direct pressure to the wound
heavily, what should you do to help?
14. If there is an obstacle in the road it will avoid driving into oncoming traffic
and you have a choice of directions
around it, why should you choose to
go right?
15. How can you avoid temporary night look at the sidelines instead
blindness from other drivers' lights?
16. If you have to stop on a divided At 10ft, 100ft and 200ft , all facing approaching traffic
highway, how should you place your
warning triangles?
17. How should you position your trailer straight with your cab
to check the alignment of your mir-
rors?
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