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Emergency equipment in a vehicle is: ✔Correct Answer-required
If convicted of a traffic violation, you must inform your employer: ✔Correct Answer-Within 30 days
While driving a CMV: ✔Correct Answer-You may not hold a cell phone to make a call.
Name some suspension system defects ✔Correct 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 broden
What three kinds of emergency equipment must you have? ✔Correct Answer-Fire extinguishers
Spare electrical fuses
3 reflective triangles or at least 6 fuses or 3 liquid burning flares
What is the minimum tread depth for the front tires? For other tires? ✔Correct Answer-4/32 each
groove for front and 2/32 for other tires
Name some things you should check on the front of your vehicle during the walk around inspection?
✔Correct Answer--Condition of front axel
-Condition of steering system
-No loose, worn, bent, damaged or missing parts
-Test steering wheel for looseness
-Condition of windshield (clean if dirty and check for damage)
-Check wipers for proper spring tension
-Check wiper blades for damage, "stiff" rubber, and securement
-Lights and reflectors
-Parking, clearance, and identification lights clean, operating, and proper color
-Reflectors clean and proper color.
-Right front turn signal light clean, operating, and proper color
What should wheel bearing seals be checked for? ✔Correct Answer-Hub oil level and no leaks.
How many red reflective triangles should you carry? ✔Correct Answer-3
How do you test hydraulic breaks for leaks? ✔Correct Answer-Pump the brake pedal three times
and apply firm pressure to the pedal, hold for five seconds. The pedal should not move.
Why put the starter switch key in your pocket during the pre-trip inspection? ✔Correct Answer-So
somebody does not start the truck and roll over you during an inspection
Why should you back toward the driver's side? ✔Correct Answer-So you can see better. Backing
toward the right side or "blind side" is very dangerous because you can't see as well.
If stopped on a hill, how can you start moving without rolling back? ✔Correct Answer-If you have a
manual transmission partially engage the clutch. Use the parking brake when necessary and release
,once you have enough engine power going forward.. With a tractor-trailer equipped with a trailer
brake hand valve it can also be engaged to prevent roll backs.
When you are backing, why is it best to use a helper ✔Correct Answer-There are blind spots you
cannot see
What is the most important hand signal that you and your helper should agree on? ✔Correct
Answer-Stop
What are the two special conditions where you should downshift? ✔Correct Answer-Before
starting down a hill.
Before entering curve
When should you downshift automatic transmissions ✔Correct Answer-when going down grades
Retarders keep you from skidding when the road is slippery. True or False? ✔Correct Answer-False
What are 2 ways to know when to shift? ✔Correct Answer-RPM's or speed
How far ahead does the manual say you should look? ✔Correct Answer-12 to 15 seconds ahead,
which means the distance you would travel in 12 to 15 seconds. At slower speeds, that's about a
block. At highway speeds it's about a quarter of a mile.
What are two main things to look for ahead? ✔Correct Answer-Traffic and road conditions
What's your most important way to see the sides and rear of your vehicle? ✔Correct Answer-
Mirrors
What does "communicating" mean in safe driving? ✔Correct Answer-Telling other drivers what you
are going to do. Signaling, brake lights, hazard lights, driving slowly, use of horn flash lights.
Where should you place reflectors when stopped on a divided highway ✔Correct Answer-On a
divided highway, you should place it 10,100, and 200 feet behind you.
What three things add up to total stopping distance? ✔Correct Answer-Perception Distance+
Reaction Distance+ Braking distance= Total stopping distancejj
If you go twice as fast, will your stopping distance increase by two or four times? ✔Correct Answer-
4
Empty trucks have the best braking. True or False? ✔Correct Answer-FALSE. The brakes, tires,
springs, and shock absorbers on heavy vehicles are designed to work best when the vehicle is fully
loaded. Empty trucks require greater stopping distances because an empty vehicle has less traction.
What is hydroplaning? ✔Correct Answer-Like water-skiing- the tires lose contact with the road and
have no traction.
What is black ice and how do you deal with it? ✔Correct Answer-The best thing that you can do is
to prevent it. Slow down to a speed at which you can control the car. If you do skid, slowly take your
foot off the gas pedal. If your rear wheels skid to the right, turn your front wheels to the right. If the
rear wheels skid to the left, turn left. Do not steer too far though as that will make the car skid in the
, other direction. Do not slam on your brakes. Once your car regains traction, straighten out your
wheels.
How do you find out how many seconds of following distance space you have? ✔Correct Answer-
One second for each 10 feet at speeds below 40MPH. At greater speeds you must add a second for
safety
If you are driving a 30-foot vehicle at 55 MPH how many seconds of following distance should you
allow? ✔Correct Answer-
You should decrease your following distance if somebody is following you too closely. True or False?
✔Correct Answer-False
If you swing wide to the left before turning right, another driver may try to pass you on the right.
True or False? ✔Correct Answer-False
What is a hazard? ✔Correct Answer-any road condition or other road user that is a possible danger
Why make emergency plans when you see a hazard? ✔Correct Answer-You will have more time to
act if you see hazards before they become emergencies.
Mirror adjustment can only be checked properly if: ✔Correct Answer-The trailer is straight.
If unable to tell if the road is becoming icy and slippery, a driver: ✔Correct Answer-May open their
window and feel the front of the side mirror for ice.
. How many daily hours of sleep does an adult need to maintain alertness? ✔Correct Answer-8-9
Who is responsible for ensuring cargo is loaded properly? ✔Correct Answer-The driver
When loading cargo, it is important to ✔Correct Answer-Know the weight capacity rating of the
suspension system.
. Cargo should be covered ✔Correct Answer-To protect people from spillage.
Laws about securing loads and regulating CMV weights may vary from state to state. During
interstate travel ✔Correct Answer-The law of the state the vehicle is in takes precedence
Loading cargo onto a vehicle ✔Correct Answer-May be done by a person other than the driver, but
the driver is responsible for the safety of the cargo.
When loading cargo, weight should be placed ✔Correct Answer-as low as possible
. What is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)? ✔Correct Answer-The maximum permitted
total weight of a vehicle and its cargo
Cargo being transported should be checked ✔Correct Answer-Before the trip and again within the
first 50 miles of the trip.
If transporting 30 feet of cargo on a flatbed trailer, you should use a minimum of ____ to restrain the
cargo. ✔Correct Answer-3 straps