DRIVER OPERATOR Questions with Correct Solutions

DRIVER OPERATOR Questions with Correct Solutions


Question:
1. Factors (4)

Answer:
-human factors -driver related factors -environmental factors -vehicle factors


Question:
2. Longitudinal transfer

Answer:
Front to back/back to front caused by acceleration or deceleration


Question:
3. Lateral transfer

Answer:
Side to side caused by turning


Question:
4. Three factors contributing to hydroplaning

Answer:
-water depth as little as 1/16 of an inch -worn tires/low pressure -vehicle speed


Question:
5. Failure to use a reasonable amount of care when such failure results in injury to another

Answer:
Negligence


Question:
6. Basic formula for vehicle spacing

Answer:
1 full second for every 10 feet of vehicle length for speeds up to 40 mph Speeds above 40 or
adverse conditions use formula then add one second


Question:
7. 2 axle truck at 55 mph stopping length

Answer:
371 feet

, Question:
8. Total hydroplaning may be expected at or about ____ MPH

Answer:
58


Question:
9. Apparatus bay lights ____ when backing into station

Answer:
On


Question:
10. Commercial vehicle gross weight rating

Answer:
26,001 pounds or more


Question:
11. Vicarious liability

Answer:
Legal liability placed on one person for the acts committed by another person


Question:
12. N endorsement

Answer:
Tank


Question:
13. The X endorsement authorizes drivers to drive:

Answer:
Hazmat plus tank


Question:
14. Truck or tractor having 3 or more axles max speed limit

Answer:
55 mph


Question:
15. 2 lane undivided highway max speed limit (unless otherwise posted)