Trucking Rodeo FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2025/2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS || 100% GUARANTEED PASS <BRAND NEW VERSION>

Trucking Rodeo FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE 2025/2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS || 100% GUARANTEED PASS &lt;BRAND NEW VERSION&gt; 1. What is the fording depth for all FMTVA1P2s? - ANSWER 30 inches 2. What is the maximum speed when in cross country mode? - ANSWER 40 mph 3. What does it mean if the inclinometer is in the red zone? - ANSWER The vehicle is in danger of flipping over 4. When driving in sand or mud, you should do all of the following EXCEPT: - ANSWER Sraddle sand mounds 5. The M1078A1P2 has an optional_____ winch, and the M1083A1P2 and M1085A1P2 have an optional _____ winch. - ANSWER 11k, 15k 6. Which statement below is not true? - ANSWER All FMTVA1P2 vehicles have been retrofitted with the Allison 5th Generation transmission shift pad. 7. How long is the standard 44 passenger bus? - ANSWER 37ft 8. What volt system does a bus operate on? - ANSWER 12 9. T/F Throttle control should NEVER be used as cruise control - ANSWER True 10. Where is there not an emergency exit? - ANSWER Front 11. What form is used for a road test? - ANSWER DA Form 6125 12. T/F Buses are required to stop at all railroad crossings - ANSWER True 13. What is the gross vehicle weight of a 44 pax bus? - ANSWER 24,000 lbs. 14. T/F The driver is responsible for PMCS - ANSWER True 15. How often should operational checks be performed? - ANSWER Before every use 16. How many personnel are authorized to ride in the cab 915A3? - ANSWER 2 17. The first step in coupling the tractor to the senitrailor is to: - ANSWER Ensure the semitrailor is choked 18. If your tractor started to jackknife, which should you do? - ANSWER release the accelerator pedal and steer in the direction of the skid 19. When was the pneumatic (inflated) tire for trucking applications? - ANSWER 1919 20. The diesel engine was introduced into the truck market in what year? - ANSWER 1924 21. What regulated the railroad industry and was granted authority over interstate trucking? - ANSWER Interstate Commerce Act of 1887 22. US Congress passed what in 1935? - ANSWER Motor Carrier Act 23. Treatment for 3rd degree burns - ANSWER signs for breathing, elevate the burned body parts above heart level. 2.Gently cover the area of the burn with cool moist sterile bandage or cloth. 24. Is the loss of 2 pints of blood at one time serious or possibly fatal? - ANSWER yes. 25. T/F Bus drivers are required to obey existing civilian laws - ANSWER True 26. T/F A caution notice indicates possible danger to personnel? - ANSWER False 27. How can you tell the cab is latched after lowering it? - ANSWER The button on the front side of the cab will be pressed in 28. The water temperature must be ______ for ______ minutes before engine shutdown under usual conditions - ANSWER at 165° F for 1-3 minutes 29. What condition must exist for the starter push button to operate? - ANSWER The master power switch is set to "on" 30. The engine may overheat when working on environments with extreme heat. What is the fastest way to cool an engine down? - ANSWER By placing a transmission in neutral and idling 31. A driver's reputation relies on? PG 1 a. Driving record b. professionalism c. self-discipline d. all of the above - ANSWER d. all of the above 32. The Truck Driving Championships influence how many drivers annually? PG 2 a. hundreds b. thousands c. tens of thousands d. over 100,000 - ANSWER c. Tens of thousands 33. The TDC was established by the ATA in? PG 2 a. 1933 b. 1937 c. 1935 d. 1924 - ANSWER b. 1937 34. Which is not an objective of the TDC? PG 2 a. to drive accident free b. to perfect their crafts c. to improve the media's and the general public's image of truck drivers and the motor carrier industry d. none of the above - ANSWER d. none of the above 35. In order for drivers to perform at their peak, they rely on? PG 6 a. knowledge b. experience c. skills d. all of the above - ANSWER d. all of the above 36. Which boosted the growth of trucking? PG 7 a. WWII b. industrial revolution c. WWI d. regulation - ANSWER c. WWI 37. What is another way to try to extinguish your trucks fire if the material in your extinguisher is exhausted? - ANSWER Throw sand on the fire 38. If a driver is driving a combination vehicle and detects a fire in the trailer, MOST importantly why should a driver disconnection the power unit if safe to do so? - ANSWER The power source and fuel are removed from the fire 39. The most effective way to fight a fire is? - ANSWER Aim the extinguishing agent at the base of the flames and at the near edge of the fire, approach the fire working with the wind at your back, move the extinguisher back and forth in a sweeping motion and leave yourself a route to escape 40. What is the safest direction to approach a fire from? - ANSWER Unwind 41. What is the acronym developed to help people remember how to use a portable fire extinguisher? - ANSWER PASS 42. If a truck has an electrical fire, what must be done besides attempting to control the flames? - ANSWER Disconnect the battery, if safe to do so 43. Drivers can take steps to minimize the potential for fire at the scene of an accident. Which of the following is one of those steps? A) always disconnect the battery B) sweep the extinguisher back and forth over the vehicle to prevent fire C) keep the vehicle's hood closed, windows up, and vents closed D) make sure all the engines of damaged vehicles are turned off - ANSWER D) make sure all the engines of damaged vehicles are turned 44. Drivers can take steps to minimize the potential for fire at the scene of an accident. Which of the following is one of those steps? A) always disconnect the battery B) sweep the extinguisher back and forth over the vehicle to prevent a fire from starting C) no smoking D) position fuses to direct traffic away from a fuel spill - ANSWER C) no smoking 45. Fire extinguisher in truck usually extinguish fires by? - ANSWER Smothering 46. A wood fire is defined as what type of fire? - ANSWER Class A 47. T or F: Class B extinguishers are used to put out fires involving wood and paper products. - ANSWER False 48. A Class C fire is a fire involving? - ANSWER Fires in energized electrical equipment 49. The best to check tire temperature is? - ANSWER Back of hand over and near the tire 50. T or F: FMCSA required extinguisher a tire fire, which of the following is likely to re-flash the fire? - ANSWER False 51. When using a FMCSA required extinguisher to extinguish a tire fire, which of the following is likely to re-flash the fire? - ANSWER Heat buildup deep inside the tire carcass 52. What procedure should you take if you have discovered a flat tire on your unit and found the tire to be hot? - ANSWER Stay with the vehicle until tire has cooled 53. Which is not a way to minimize the risk of electrical fire? A) Be sure the battery is properly secured B) Bypass or interfere with normal functioning of fuses and circuit breakers C) Look for worn, deteriorated, or charred insulation on wiring D) Not installing personal electrical equipment - ANSWER B) Bypass or interfere with normal functioning of fuses and circuit breakers 54. How can a truck driver minimize an electrical fire? - ANSWER Look for charred wiring 55. It is important to check wiring as a fire prevention measure: - ANSWER To insure insulation is in good condition 56. Which is not a sign of hypothermia A) shivering, mental confusion B) cold skin, pale or blue fingers and toes C) slurred speech D) fatigued, weariness E) fingers creep F) abnormally slow breathing G) loss of coordination - ANSWER Fingers creep 57. T/F When suffering from hypothermia, heat applied to the arms or legs forces cold blood back toward the heart, lungs, and brain, causing the core body temperature to drop, which can be fatal. - ANSWER True 58. For first aid treatment of a frostbite victim, which of the following is NOT acceptable? A) cover the frozen body part B) provide warm fluid to drink C) place hot water bottle on frozen body part D) have the patient move/exercise the effected body part - ANSWER C) place a hot water bottle on the frozen body part 59. T/F For hypothermia apply direct heat, massage the body and give the victim a little alcohol to help treat the effects. - ANSWER False 60. Which of the following is NOT a general rule for first aid treatment for frostbite A) give the patient a warm fluid drink B) immerse the body part in warm water C) immerse the body part in cold water D) none of the above - ANSWER D) none of the above 61. True or False Never rub or massage the parts of the body suffering from hypothermia - ANSWER True 62. Most reactions to insect bites are mild, but these insects are typically the most troublesome A) bees B) fire ants C) hornets D) all of the above - ANSWER D) all of the above