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CLASS F-GA WRITTEN EXAM NEWEST 2026/2027 COMPLETE
EXAM 150 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||SURE PASS!!!
What kinds of fires is a B:C extinguisher not good for? -
ANSWER-Fires in combustible metals, wood, paper, ordinary
combustibles.
When using your extinguisher, should you get as close as
possible to the fire? - ANSWER-No. When using the
extinguisher, stay as far away from the fire as possible. Aim at
the source or base of the fire, not up in the flames.
Name some causes of vehicle fires. - ANSWER-tires, spilled fuel,
short circuits due to damaged insulation, flammable cargo
Common medicines for colds can make you sleepy. True or
False - ANSWER-True
What should you do if you become sleepy while driving? -
ANSWER-stop in a safe place and sleep
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Coffee and a little fresh air will help a drinker sober up. True or
False - ANSWER-False. Only time will sober you up.
What is a hazardous materials placard? - ANSWER-placards are
signs put on the outside of a vehicle that identify the hazard
class of the cargo
Why are placards used? - ANSWER-to warn others of hazardous
materials
What is "sleep debt"? - ANSWER-If you don't sleep enough, you
"owe" more sleep to yourself.
What are the danger signals of drowsy driving? - ANSWER-your
eyes close or go out of focus by themselves, you have trouble
keeping your head up, you can't stop yawning, you have
wondering disconnected thoughts, you don't remember driving
the last few miles
What four things related to cargo are drivers responsible for? -
ANSWER-1: Inspecting your cargo.
2: Recognizing overloads & poorly balanced weight.
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3: Knowing Cargo is properly secured & does not obscure your
view ahead or to the sides.
4: Knowing your cargo does not restrict your access to
emergency equipment.
How often must you stop while on the road to check your
cargo? - ANSWER-Within the first 50 miles; after you have
driven for 3 hours or 150 miles; after every break you take
during driving
How is Gross Combination Weight Rating different from Gross
Combination Weight? - ANSWER-The GCWR is the maximum
GCW specified by the manufacturer for a specific combination
of vehicles plus its load, whereas the GCW is the total weight of
a powered unit, plus trailer(s), plus the cargo.
What is the most important reason for doing a vehicle
inspection? - ANSWER-Safety. Safety for yourself and other
road user.
What things should you check during a trip? - ANSWER-Watch
gauges, mirrors, and use your senses to check for
problems...LOOK, LISTEN, AND SMELL.
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Name some key steering system parts. - ANSWER-steering
wheel, tie rod, steering shaft, hydraulic fluid reservoir, gear
box, pitman arm, drag link, steering knuckle, spindle, steering
arm, power steering cylinder
Name some suspension system defects - ANSWER-spring
hangers that allow movement of axle from proper position,
cracked or broken spring hangers, missing or broken leaves in
any leaf spring, leaking shock absorbers, air suspension systems
that are damaged and or leaking, any parts of the suspension or
frame that is cracked or broken
What three kinds of emergency equipment must you have? -
ANSWER-fire extinguisher, 3 reflective triangles, spare fuses
What is the minimum tread depth for front tires? For other
tires? - ANSWER-You need at least 4/32-inch tread depth in
every major groove on front tires. You need 2/32 inch on other
tires. No fabric should show through the tread or sidewall.
Name some things you should check on the front of your
vehicle during the walk around inspection? - ANSWER-
Condition of front axle, Condition of steering system, Condition
of windshield, Lights and reflectors.
CLASS F-GA WRITTEN EXAM NEWEST 2026/2027 COMPLETE
EXAM 150 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+||SURE PASS!!!
What kinds of fires is a B:C extinguisher not good for? -
ANSWER-Fires in combustible metals, wood, paper, ordinary
combustibles.
When using your extinguisher, should you get as close as
possible to the fire? - ANSWER-No. When using the
extinguisher, stay as far away from the fire as possible. Aim at
the source or base of the fire, not up in the flames.
Name some causes of vehicle fires. - ANSWER-tires, spilled fuel,
short circuits due to damaged insulation, flammable cargo
Common medicines for colds can make you sleepy. True or
False - ANSWER-True
What should you do if you become sleepy while driving? -
ANSWER-stop in a safe place and sleep
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Coffee and a little fresh air will help a drinker sober up. True or
False - ANSWER-False. Only time will sober you up.
What is a hazardous materials placard? - ANSWER-placards are
signs put on the outside of a vehicle that identify the hazard
class of the cargo
Why are placards used? - ANSWER-to warn others of hazardous
materials
What is "sleep debt"? - ANSWER-If you don't sleep enough, you
"owe" more sleep to yourself.
What are the danger signals of drowsy driving? - ANSWER-your
eyes close or go out of focus by themselves, you have trouble
keeping your head up, you can't stop yawning, you have
wondering disconnected thoughts, you don't remember driving
the last few miles
What four things related to cargo are drivers responsible for? -
ANSWER-1: Inspecting your cargo.
2: Recognizing overloads & poorly balanced weight.
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3: Knowing Cargo is properly secured & does not obscure your
view ahead or to the sides.
4: Knowing your cargo does not restrict your access to
emergency equipment.
How often must you stop while on the road to check your
cargo? - ANSWER-Within the first 50 miles; after you have
driven for 3 hours or 150 miles; after every break you take
during driving
How is Gross Combination Weight Rating different from Gross
Combination Weight? - ANSWER-The GCWR is the maximum
GCW specified by the manufacturer for a specific combination
of vehicles plus its load, whereas the GCW is the total weight of
a powered unit, plus trailer(s), plus the cargo.
What is the most important reason for doing a vehicle
inspection? - ANSWER-Safety. Safety for yourself and other
road user.
What things should you check during a trip? - ANSWER-Watch
gauges, mirrors, and use your senses to check for
problems...LOOK, LISTEN, AND SMELL.
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Name some key steering system parts. - ANSWER-steering
wheel, tie rod, steering shaft, hydraulic fluid reservoir, gear
box, pitman arm, drag link, steering knuckle, spindle, steering
arm, power steering cylinder
Name some suspension system defects - ANSWER-spring
hangers that allow movement of axle from proper position,
cracked or broken spring hangers, missing or broken leaves in
any leaf spring, leaking shock absorbers, air suspension systems
that are damaged and or leaking, any parts of the suspension or
frame that is cracked or broken
What three kinds of emergency equipment must you have? -
ANSWER-fire extinguisher, 3 reflective triangles, spare fuses
What is the minimum tread depth for front tires? For other
tires? - ANSWER-You need at least 4/32-inch tread depth in
every major groove on front tires. You need 2/32 inch on other
tires. No fabric should show through the tread or sidewall.
Name some things you should check on the front of your
vehicle during the walk around inspection? - ANSWER-
Condition of front axle, Condition of steering system, Condition
of windshield, Lights and reflectors.