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Why might your brakes start to fade going downhill? ✔Correct Answer-Because they are
overheating
Who is responsible for making sure all lights and mirrors are clean? ✔Correct Answer-The vehicle
driver
When is it safe to remove the radiator cap? ✔Correct Answer-When the cap is cool enough to
touch with a bare hand
When backing up, which side should you back towards? ✔Correct Answer-The left-hand side
How many tiedowns should a cargo be held with? ✔Correct Answer-At least one for every 10 feet
of cargo
What's the most important reason for making sure that you signal well before you make a turn?
✔Correct Answer-To dissuade other vehicles from trying to pass you
If you smell exhaust fumes in the cab, what should you do? ✔Correct Answer-Stop immediately
When beginning a long downgrade, which of these is the only thing which should NOT be a factor in
choosing your speed? ✔Correct Answer-How far you are ahead or behind your schedule
Which of these substances can impair your ability to drive safely? ✔Correct Answer-Some cold
medicines
Where can you find the maximum weight loading for pressure for a tire? ✔Correct Answer-Printed
on the tire
Why do vehicles hauling hazardous materials need warning labels? ✔Correct Answer-So
emergency services know what they are dealing with in an accident
Which of these conditions are the ones when you should downshift in advance? ✔Correct Answer-
Before entering a curve and entering a downgrade
How often should you check your gauges (air pressure, temperature ect.)? ✔Correct Answer-As
often as practicable
What should you do when caring for a conscious accident victim? ✔Correct Answer-Keep them
warm
What's the most important tool you have to monitor the condition of your vehicle when underway?
✔Correct Answer-Your eyesight, your hearing and sense of smell
What is the minimum tread depth for tires that are not front tires? ✔Correct Answer-2/32 of an
inch
, Approaching on and off ramps, you should remember... ✔Correct Answer-That posted maximum
speed may not be suitable for your vehicle
When pulling away in snow or icy conditions, what technique should you employ? ✔Correct
Answer-Very gradual, slow acceleration
If you experience a fire whilst your vehicle is moving, where is the only place you should pull over?
✔Correct Answer-An open area
Which of these is NOT a situation where you should use your low beam headlights? ✔Correct
Answer-Driving through tree shadows
Which of these is the only thing which should NOT cause you concern when checking your tires?
✔Correct Answer-Tires from different manufactures
If you're driving a 30-foot vehicle below 40 miles per hour, how much time should you leave between
yourself and the vehicle in front? ✔Correct Answer-3 seconds
If you feel yourself start to become sleepy while driving, what should you do? ✔Correct Answer-
Stop and sleep
Crossing railroad tracks, you should change gear... ✔Correct Answer-You shouldn't
What is the ideal position for your hands on the steering wheel (imagining the steering wheel as the
hands of a clock)? ✔Correct Answer-3 and 9
How far into your trip should you make your first inspection of your cargo? ✔Correct Answer-
Within 50 miles
In very hot weather, how often should you inspect your tires? ✔Correct Answer-Every 2 hours/100
miles
Which of these will NOT prevent distracted driving? ✔Correct Answer-Pre-loosening the lid of your
coffee flask
What is the safest way to control your speed on a downgrade? ✔Correct Answer-Using engine
braking
Before descending a hill, it's essential to be in the right gear because... ✔Correct Answer-You won't
be able to drop to a lower gear once you start descending
When you first approach your vehicle, which of these should you look out for? ✔Correct Answer-
Low wires, low hanging tree limbs, and people in the vicinity
Which of these is NOT an essential feature of a spare tire? ✔Correct Answer-Same manufacturer as
other truck tires
When double clutching, what should you do if you have difficulty getting into your next gear?
✔Correct Answer-Return to neutral and bring up your engine speed to road speed then try again