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To prevent a load from shifting, there should be at least one tiedown for every __ feet of cargo. correct answers 10 You are driving a 40-foot vehicle at 35mph. The road is dry and visibility is good. What is the least amount of space you should keep in front of your vehicle to be safe? correct answers 4 seconds. Which of these statements about drinking alcohol is true? correct answers A few beers have the same effect on driving as a few shots of whiskey or a few glasses of wine. While driving, ice builds up on your wipers and they no longer clean the windshield. You should: correct answers Stop safely and fix the problem. Which of these statements about driving in areas with strong winds is true? correct answers Winds are a big problem when a truck comes out of tunnels. What is counter-steering? correct answers Turning the wheel back in the other direction after steering to avoid a traffic emergency. To help you stay alert while driving you should: correct answers Take short breaks before you get drowsy. You do not have a Hazardous Materials Endorsement on your Commercial Driver's License. You can drive a vehicle hauling hazardous materials when: correct answers The vehicle does not require placards. Cargo inspections: correct answers Should be performed as part of your pre-trip inspection, again within the first 50 miles of your trip, then again after you have driven 3 hours or 150 miles, and after every break you take during driving. Retarders: correct answers Can cause the drive wheels to skid when they have poor traction. You are driving a new truck with a manual transmission. What gear will you probably have to use to take a long, steep downhill grade? correct answers A lower gear than you would use to climb the hill. Which of these statements about speed management is true? correct answers You should choose a speed that lets you stop within the distance that you can see ahead. Which of these best describes how you should use the brake pedal on a steep downhill grade? correct answers Snubbing. Which of these statements about double clutching and shifting is true? correct answers You can use the tachometer to tell you when to shift.