Class f License Test Questions and Answers

Front tire depth must be? - 4/32nd tread depth Rear tire depth must be? - 2/32nd tread depth Steering wheel play of ______________ can be difficult to steer. - 10 inches or 2 degrees If _____ or more leaves in the leaf springs are missing the vehicle is considered out of service. - 1/4th What emergency equipment is needed for the apparatus? - Spare electric fuses, fire extinguisher, and 3 warning devices (reflective or flare) How to test for a hydraulic leak? - Pump breaks 3 times and apply firm pressure for 5 seconds. How do you test the parking break? - Fasten seatbelt, set parking break, place vehicle in low gear, pull forward against parking break. How do you test the brakes? - Go 5mph, push brake firmly and ensure it doesn't pull to one side. Good drivers typically look how far ahead? - 12-15 seconds Retarders ___________ the need for using breaks? - reduce Retarders should not be used in what weather conditions? - icy, wet, snowy When traveling down hill or entering a curve what should you do? - Slow down & shift down Perception distance + Reaction distance + Braking distance +Brake lag distance = - Total stopping distance What's the average reaction time of rivers? - 3/4 - 1 second Where do you place warning devices on a two-way street? - 10 feet from front or rear corners and 100 feet behind and ahead of the apparatus. What's the stopping distance for a vehicle traveling 55mph? - 450 feet What can you do to warn other drivers? - Flash lights and use horn when legal. What's the most important objective when selecting a speed for operating an apparatus? - Consider the length of steepness of grade, road conditions, weight of vehicle/cargo, and weather conditions. When following another vehicle allow for how much space between you and it? - 1 second for every 10 feet of length plus and additional second when traveling over 40 mph or when road is slippery. Wet brakes can cause the brakes to apply _________? - Unevenly What should you do when turning? - Do not start wide left when turning right because drivers may try to pass you on the right side. When should you not use high beams? - When oncoming traffic is within 500 ft or you're following someone within 500 feet. When returning to the road from the shoulder you should? - turn sharply enough to g