Study for the Alaska CDL Exam Questions And Answers Well Elaborated.

True or False: you should always get out of the way of aggressive/dangerous drivers. - correct answer True If stopped on a hill, how can you start without the vehicle rolling backward? - correct answer Partly engage the clutch before releasing the break slowly. Name 2 times when you should downshift: - correct answer- Before starting down a hill - Before entering a curve True or False: you should always use low-beam headlights when possible. - correct answer False How do you find out how many seconds of "following distance" you have while driving? - correct answer Wait until a car passes a landmark, then count how many seconds until you pass the same landmark. What can you do at an accident scene to prevent another accident? (list four things) - correct answer- Activate your 4-way emergency flashers - Set out emergency warning devices to warn other traffic - If you vehicle is involved, try to get it to the side of the road - If you are stopping to help, park away from the accident What are 5 ways to prevent effects that wer brakes can cause? - correct answer1. Slowing Down 2. Gently apply the breaks 3. Place transmission in a lower gear 4. Increase engine RPM and cross water while keeping light pressure on the brakes 5. When out of the water, maintain light pressure on the breaks for a short distance to heat them up and dry them off. What are your responsibilities as a driver when hauling cargo? - correct answer- Inspecting cargo - Recognizing overloads - Properly securing cargo - Makng sure the cargo does not restrict emergency equipment What should you look for when inspecting wheel-bearing seals? What is a wheel-bearing seal? - correct answer-Seals & Leaks -A wheel-bearing seal keeps your wheel bearing lubricant within the wheel end, and keeps all debris, dirt, & contaminants out when on the road What is the Heavy Vehicle Formula? - correct answer Take 1 second for every 10 foot of vehicle; 1 second for speeds over 40 mph; additional second forspeeds over 40mph or adverse conditions What is Gross Combination Weight (GCW)? - correct answer The total weight of a powered unit, plus trailers, plus cargo What are 3 kinds of emergency equipment you're required to have? - correct answer- Fire extinguisher - Spare electrical fuses (unless equipped with circuit breakers) - Warning devices for parked vehicles What is a pull-up? - correct answer The act of pulling forward while backing a trailer to reposition it. True or False: you should use high-beam headlights whenever ut us safe to do so. - correct answer True What is a truck escape ramp? - correct answer It leads to a long bed of loose, soft, material to slow a runaway vehicle, sometimes in combination with an upgrade. True or False: you should downshift an automatic transmission before going down a hill. - correct answer True What are hazardous Material Placards? - correct answer They are signs put on the outside of the hevicle that identifies the hazard class of the cargo. What are 3 examples of steering system parts? - correct answer- Tie rods - Spindle - (pitman) arms What is the definition of aggressive driving? - correct answer The act of operating a vehicle, without any regard for the rights or the safery of others. What is stopping distance (equation)? - correct answer(Perception Distance) + (Reaction Distance) + (Breaking Distance) = Stopping Distance True or False: car carriers are very low to the ground and are more likely to get stuck at a highway railroad crossing. - correct answer True True or Flase: retarders can cause skidding when the road is slippery - correct answer True Where should your emergency warning devices be placed when stopped on an undivided highway? - correct answer Place within 10 feet of the front or rear corners to mark the location of the vehicle, and 100 feet behind AND ahead of the vehicle. What is the minimum legal tread depth for front steer tires? - correct answer4/32 True or False: it is always safe to remove the radiator cap as long as the engine is not overheated - correct answer False What are some examples of suspension system defects? Name the 3 primary ones. - correct answer- Broken leaves in springs - Cracked or Broken spring hangers - Leaking shock absorbers Your CDL will be disqualified after _______ or more convictions of any state law for using a handheld mobile telephone while operating the commercial motor vehicle. - correct answer2 What is a B:C type of fire extinguisher? - correct answer It is designed to work on electrical fires & burning liquids. Where do you put emergency devices on a divided highway? (measurement) - correct answer At 10 ft, 100 ft, and 200 ft toward the approaching traffic How far should you be looking while driving at highway speeds? - correct answer12 to 15 seconds ahead (about a quarter mile) What is the minimum legal tread depth for tires other than the front tires? - correct answer2/32 Dim your lights within _________ ft of an oncoming vehicle and when following another vehicle within _________ft. - correct answer500, 500 How often must you stop your vehicle while on the road to check your cargo? - correct answer You should stop within 25-50 miles after beginning a trip, after every break, and every 3 hours (150 miles). What is the definition of a road hazard? - correct answer Any road condition or road user that is a possible danger If you go twice as fast, your stopping distance increases by __________ times. - correct answer4 True or False: you should check that the legal weight limits are NOT exceeded before transporting a sealed load. - correct answer True True or False: loose air supply lines would commonly cause a vehicle fire - correct answer False What is the safest seed to drive when in heavy traffic? - correct answer The speed of other vehicles True or False: front end header boards can protect the driver from cargo in case of a crash or sudden stop - correct answer True True or False: Bridges freeze BEFORE regular roads in the cold - correct answer True What signifies that your ABS is not working correctly? - correct answer If a vehicle comes with ABS, the light should come on and off. If the ABS is NOT working correctly, the light will stay on. True or False: the most common skid is one in which the drive wheels lose traction through excessive braking on acceleration. - correct answer True True or False: off-ramp and on-ramp posted speed limits are calculated for large and heavy vehicles. - correct answer False Short breaks can keep you alert, the best time to take them is.... - correct answer Before you feel really tired. When backing a tractor-trailer you turn the steering wheel RIGHT to make the trailer go ____________. - correct answer LEFT How long does it take the typical tractor-trailer unit to clear a double railroad track? - correct answer15 seconds WHO must repair any items in the report that affect safety & certify on the report that repairs were or were unnecessary? - correct answer The Motor Carrier Triple your driving speed and the impact and braking distance will be ______ times greater. - correct answer9 After starting your vehicle, air pressure should build from 50 to 90 PSI within how many minutes? - correct answer3-4 minutes A proper oil pressure range with the engine "operating" is ______-_______PSI. - correct answer35-75 What does ABS do? - correct answer ABS should prevent brake-induced skids or jackknifes, but not skids caused by spinning the drive wheels or going to fast in a turn. What is "communicating" in sage driving practices? - correct answer Letting others know you're there, by using turn signals, 4-way flashers, & your horn. True or False: Always shift gearrs while crossing railroad tracks. - correct answer FALSE! Never shift gears while crossing railroad tracks. True or False: the vehicle that trucks & buses most often crash into is located in front of them. - correct answer True What should you inspect at the front of the vehicle? - correct answer- The Low Beams - High Beams - 4-Way Flashers - Turn Signals What are the 4 basic types of retarders? - correct answer Exhaust, engine, hydraulic, and electric What is a retarder? - correct answer A retarder is a chemical agent that slows down a chemical reaction Cargo should have at least one tie-down for each _____ft of cargo, with a minimum of ______ tie-downs per load. - correct answer Cargo should have at least one tie-down for each 10ft of cargo, with a minimum of 2 tie-downs per load. What are 4 examples of actions that can cause skids? - correct answer- Over-Breaking - Over-Steering - Over-Accelerating