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1. equal distributes Correct Ans-equal weights on all rear tires eliminates twisting and
stress on the frame .uniform crosswise loading also prevents axle housing and wheel
bearing overloading.
2. securing loads Correct Ans-secure the entire load to prevent shifting or loss of any
portion of the load .
3. load projections front Correct Ans-the load on any vehicle or combination of vehicles
may not extend more then 3 feet beyond the front wheels.
4. load projections side Correct Ans-no load shall extend past the sides of the vehicle .
5. load projections rear Correct Ans-the load on a vehicle may not extend more than 15
feet beyond the center line of the last axle
6. explosives Correct Ans-every vehicle transporting any explosives shall display a sign
in each side front and rear with the word explosive in letters not less than 6 inches high
on a background of sharply contrasting colors. vehicle must be equipped with 2 fire
extinguisher filled and ready to use.
7. combination of vehicles Correct Ans-draw bars and coupling devices must be in
accordance with the motor vehicle act and regulations
8. following distance Correct Ans-all drivers should be constantly on the defensive to
prevent a rear-end collision with other vehicles .
9. lateral positioning Correct Ans-lateral positioning requires that you minimize risk .
, 10. this means keeping as much space as possible between your vehicle and all hazards
having collision potential.
11. simplifying situations Correct Ans-separating one hazard from another
12. traffic tempo Correct Ans-the driver must set his speed according to the existing
conditions but at the same time fit his vehicle's speed to match the traffic tempo
13. outside mirrors Correct Ans-commercial vehicle such as buses trucks tractor trailers
must rely on outside mirrors for their rear vision.
14. mirror use Correct Ans-effective mirror use is proper adjustment
15. mirror adjustment Correct Ans-side mirrors must show just enough of the vehicles to
see the rear duals at the pavement and 200 feet back.
16. overhead mirror Correct Ans-heads of passengers and through windows
17. crossover mirror Correct Ans-front edge of vehicle and as far forward to the right as
possible
18. mirror checks Correct Ans-check mirror every 5 seconds
19. always check before any lane change or turns
20. mirrors don't show Correct Ans-what is directly behind you
21. danger zones Correct Ans-the danger zone of any vehicle can be described as the
area directly in front of the vehicle in which the vehicle cannot stop .as speed increased
the danger zone increases .