Questions and CORRECT Answers
What is the minimum tread depth for the tires? - CORRECT ANSWER - 4/32-inch front
2/32-inch rear
Within how long after stopping on the road should you put out your emergency warning devices?
- CORRECT ANSWER - 10 minutes
How far apart must emergency warning devices be placed on a one way or divided highway? -
CORRECT ANSWER - 10 feet, 100 feet, 200 feet
What does the total stopping distance include? - CORRECT ANSWER - Perception
Distance, Reaction Distance, Break Lag Distance, Braking Distance
How long is the average reaction time? - CORRECT ANSWER - 3/4 of a second
T/F - Empty trucks require a greater stopping distance - CORRECT ANSWER - True -
Less Traction
If you cannot make a right turn without swinging into another lane, how should you make the
turn? - CORRECT ANSWER - Swing wide as you complete the turn.
What should you do when encountering a distracted driver? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Give the driver plenty of room and maintain a safe following distance.
When should you dim your headlights? - CORRECT ANSWER - Within 500 feet of an
approaching vehicle
When following within 500 feet of another vehicle
, What happens to brakes when they become wet? - CORRECT ANSWER - They can be
weak, apply unevenly or grab.
How far ahead should a driver look? - CORRECT ANSWER - 12 to 15 seconds ahead
What happens if you loose your ABS breaking? - CORRECT ANSWER - Drive normally
but get your system serviced soon
What is controlled braking? - CORRECT ANSWER - Applying the brakes as hard as you
can without locking the wheels
What is not part of the steering system? - CORRECT ANSWER - Torque Rod
Cargo should have a tiedown for every ____ feet of Cargo - CORRECT ANSWER - 10
How much of the width of drums or discs can be cracked? - CORRECT ANSWER - 1/2
the width
At what brake air pressure will the engine governor cut off? - CORRECT ANSWER -
120-140 PSI
What type of trailers can get stuck on raised crossings? - CORRECT ANSWER - Low
slung units and single axle tractor pulling long trailer.
How much play can you have at the center of a belt? - CORRECT ANSWER - 3/4 inch
When inspecting the engine, how should you look for leaks? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Look for puddles on the ground