Truck driving Exam UPDATED Study
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Under what conditions must you evacuate the bus - CORRECT ANSWER Fire smell
of leaking fuel, could be hit by another vehicle, pathos a tornado or flood
After unloading at school, why should you walk Through the bus? - CORRECT
ANSWER Through the bus? Check for hiding/sleeping students and any items left
behind
Defined the danger zone how far does the danger zone extend around the bus? - CORRECT
ANSWER Danger zone is the area on all sites of the bus where students are in the most
danger of being hit 10 feet all around
You still have normal brake functions if you're abs is not working - CORRECT
ANSWER True If your abs fails your still have regular brakes
How should you break when you drive a tractor trailer combination with ABS? - CORRECT
ANSWER Normally
If you are away from your vehicle for a short time, you do not have to use the parking brake
true or false? - CORRECT ANSWER False never leave your vehicle without applying
the parking break your vehicle could roll away and cause serious injuries and damage
The use of brakes on a long steep downgrade is only a supplement to the breaking effect of
the engine. true or false? - CORRECT ANSWER True
How often should you drain your tanks? - CORRECT ANSWER At the end of each
day
, Front wheel brakes are good under all conditions true or false? - CORRECT
ANSWER True test have shown front wheel skids from breaking or not likely even on
ice make sure that Control is in the normal position
What are spring breaks? - CORRECT ANSWER What are spring breaks? All trucks
truck tractors and buses must be equipped with emergency brakes and parking brakes. They
must be held on by mechanical force Because Air pressure can leak away spring breaks are
usually used to meet these needs
All vehicles with air brakes must have a low air pressure warning signal true or false? -
CORRECT ANSWER True A low warning signal is required on all vehicles with air
brakes. It alerts the driver when air pressure drops below 60 psi
Why must air tanks be drained? - CORRECT ANSWER Compressed air usually has
some water or oil in it, which is bad for the brake system and colder weather this could cause
the water to freeze
What is a supply pressure gauge used for? - CORRECT ANSWER Tells you how much
pressure is in tanks
Name two situations were legal maximal weights may not be - CORRECT
ANSWER Bridges and roadways
How is Gross Combination Weight Rating different from Gross Combination Weight? -
CORRECT ANSWER GVWR is the value specified by the manufacture as the loaded
weight of a single vehicle. GCWR the value specified by manufacturer of the power unit
How often must you stop while on the road to check your cargo? - CORRECT
ANSWER After having driven for three hours or 150 miles. And after every break
What four things related to cargo are drivers responsible for? - CORRECT
ANSWER Is specting your cargo, recognizing overloads and poorly balance weight,
knowing your cargo is secured properly and does not obsure your view ahead or the sides,
and knowing your load doesn't restrict your access to emergency equipment.
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Under what conditions must you evacuate the bus - CORRECT ANSWER Fire smell
of leaking fuel, could be hit by another vehicle, pathos a tornado or flood
After unloading at school, why should you walk Through the bus? - CORRECT
ANSWER Through the bus? Check for hiding/sleeping students and any items left
behind
Defined the danger zone how far does the danger zone extend around the bus? - CORRECT
ANSWER Danger zone is the area on all sites of the bus where students are in the most
danger of being hit 10 feet all around
You still have normal brake functions if you're abs is not working - CORRECT
ANSWER True If your abs fails your still have regular brakes
How should you break when you drive a tractor trailer combination with ABS? - CORRECT
ANSWER Normally
If you are away from your vehicle for a short time, you do not have to use the parking brake
true or false? - CORRECT ANSWER False never leave your vehicle without applying
the parking break your vehicle could roll away and cause serious injuries and damage
The use of brakes on a long steep downgrade is only a supplement to the breaking effect of
the engine. true or false? - CORRECT ANSWER True
How often should you drain your tanks? - CORRECT ANSWER At the end of each
day
, Front wheel brakes are good under all conditions true or false? - CORRECT
ANSWER True test have shown front wheel skids from breaking or not likely even on
ice make sure that Control is in the normal position
What are spring breaks? - CORRECT ANSWER What are spring breaks? All trucks
truck tractors and buses must be equipped with emergency brakes and parking brakes. They
must be held on by mechanical force Because Air pressure can leak away spring breaks are
usually used to meet these needs
All vehicles with air brakes must have a low air pressure warning signal true or false? -
CORRECT ANSWER True A low warning signal is required on all vehicles with air
brakes. It alerts the driver when air pressure drops below 60 psi
Why must air tanks be drained? - CORRECT ANSWER Compressed air usually has
some water or oil in it, which is bad for the brake system and colder weather this could cause
the water to freeze
What is a supply pressure gauge used for? - CORRECT ANSWER Tells you how much
pressure is in tanks
Name two situations were legal maximal weights may not be - CORRECT
ANSWER Bridges and roadways
How is Gross Combination Weight Rating different from Gross Combination Weight? -
CORRECT ANSWER GVWR is the value specified by the manufacture as the loaded
weight of a single vehicle. GCWR the value specified by manufacturer of the power unit
How often must you stop while on the road to check your cargo? - CORRECT
ANSWER After having driven for three hours or 150 miles. And after every break
What four things related to cargo are drivers responsible for? - CORRECT
ANSWER Is specting your cargo, recognizing overloads and poorly balance weight,
knowing your cargo is secured properly and does not obsure your view ahead or the sides,
and knowing your load doesn't restrict your access to emergency equipment.
