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A. Keep your speed slow enough that you can stop within the range of your headlights
B. Wear sun glasses
C. Keep your instrument lights bright
D. Look directly at oncoming headlights only briefly
You should always be able to stop within the distance you can see ahead. At night, you can't see as far with low beams as you can with high beams. When you must use low beams, slow down.
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A. 10
B. 18
C. 15
Cargo should have at least one tie-down for each ten feet of cargo. Make sure you have enough tiedowns to meet this need.
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A. It may be made of soft gravel.
B. It is not useful if you are traveling too fast.
C. It may be located a few miles from the top of a downgrade.
D. It may turn uphill.
Your best hope is an escape ramp. If there is one, there will be signs telling you about it. Use it. Ramps are usually located a few miles from the top of the downgrade. Escape ramps save lives, equipment and cargo.
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A. It will give the tires more traction
B. It makes the road more slippery
C. It will make the tires stick to the road
Tar in the road pavement frequently rises to the surface in very hot weather. Spots where tar "bleeds" to the surface are very slippery.
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A. 6-9 seconds
B. 12-15 seconds
C. 9-12 seconds
Most good drivers look at least 12 to 15 seconds ahead. That means looking ahead the distance you will travel in 12 to 15 seconds.
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A. Protect people from spilled cargo
B. May be required by law
C. Protect cargo from weather
D. All answers are correct
There are two basic reasons for covering cargo: to protect people from spilled cargo, and to protect the cargo from weather. Spill protection is a safety requirement in many states. Be familiar with the laws in the states you drive in.
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A. A higher gear than you would use to climb the hill
B. A lower gear than you would use to climb the hill
C. The same gear you would use to climb the hill
Drivers of modern trucks may have to use lower gears going down a hill than would be required to go up the hill.
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A. Amphetamines can be used to help the driver stay alert
B. A driver can use any prescription drug while driving
C. Use of drugs can lead to accidents and / or arrest
Use of drugs can lead to traffic accidents resulting in death, injury, and property damage. Furthermore, it can lead to arrest, fines, and jail sentences. It can also mean the end of a person's driving career.
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A. You should check your mirrors twice for a lane change
B. Convex mirrors make things look closer than they really are
C. You should look at a mirror for several seconds at a time
D. There are blind spots that your mirror cannot show you
Convex mirrors present a view of people and objects that does not accurately reflect their size and distance from the vehicle.
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A. 1/3
B. 1/2
C. 1/4
On packed snow, reduce speed by a half, or more. If the surface is icy, reduce speed to a crawl and stop driving as soon as you can safely do so.
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A. Assume all clearances are high enough
B. If you aren't sure about the clearance, stop and make sure
C. Not worry about the clearance if you stay on the state or federal highways
D. All answers are correct
Hitting overhead objects is a danger. Make sure you always have overhead clearance.
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A. All answers are correct
B. After every break
C. Every 3 hours or 150 miles
D. Before starting
As part of your Vehicle inspection, make sure the truck is not overloaded and the cargo is balanced and secured properly. You need to inspect again: after you have driven for 3 hours or 150 miles, and after every break you take during driving.
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A. Stop accelerating
B. Apply more power to the wheels
C. Apply the brake
D. Downshift
Skids caused by acceleration usually happen on ice or snow. Taking your foot off the accelerator can easily stop them. If it is very slippery, push the clutch in. Otherwise, the engine can keep the wheels from rolling freely and regaining traction.
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A. Idea, predicts, decide, execute
B. Identify, predict, decide, execute
C. Identify, project, dedicate, execute
Identify, Predict, Decide, and Execute (IPDE) is the step-by-step process behind the principles of defensive driving and complexities of visual perception in traffic.
15 / 40
A. At a special brake testing center only
B. In a parking lot when the vehicle is not moving
C. When the vehicle is moving at about 5 mph
Wait for normal air pressure, release the parking brake, move the vehicle forward slowly about five mph, and apply the brakes firmly using the brake pedal. Note any vehicle "pulling" to one side, unusual feel, or delayed stopping action.
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A. A wet-looking road
B. A bridge
C. A shaded area
D. All of the above
Here are some signs of slippery roads: shaded areas, bridges, melting Ice, black Ice makes the road look wet, and just after rain begins.
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A. No
B. Yes, as long as the radiator isn't damaged
C. Yes, as long as there is no overflow
D. Yes
Never remove the radiator cap or any part of the pressurized system until the system has cooled. Steam and boiling water can spray under pressure and cause severe burns.
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A. Electrical fires
B. Burning fires
C. Burning cloth
D. All answers are correct
Class A is for trash, wood and paper, Class B is for liquids and gases, and Class C is for energized electrical sources, so all answers are correct.
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A. Aim at the base of the fire
B. Stay downwind of the fire
C. Keep it as close to the fire as possible
Here are some rules to follow in putting out a fire: When using the extinguisher stay as far away from the fire as possible and aim at the source or base of the fire not up in the flames.
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A. Steering in the opposite direction from what other drivers expect you to do
B. Turning the wheel in the opposite direction after steering to avoid a traffic emergency
C. Using the steering axle brakes to prevent over steering
D. Turning the steering wheel counter clockwise
Be prepared to "counter-steer," that is, to turn the wheel back in the other direction, once you've passed whatever was in your path. You should think of emergency steering and counter-steering as two parts of one driving action.
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A. One and one-half times the weight of the cargo tied down
B. Three times the weight of the cargo tied down
C. The weight of the cargo tied down
D. Twice the weight of the cargo tied down
Tie-downs must be of the proper type and proper strength. Federal regulations require the aggregate working load limit of any securement system used to secure an article or group of articles against movement must be at least one and one-half times the weight of the article or group of articles.
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A. Only in states where it is required by law
B. Only when traveling on a highway
C. Any time you are in a moving vehicle
Use Your Seatbelt! The driver's seat should have a seat belt. Always use it for safety.
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A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 1
Cargo should have at least one tie-down for each ten feet of cargo. Make sure you have enough tiedowns to meet this need. For a 20-foot load you would need at least 2 tie downs.
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A. The load can shift
B. They have a high center of gravity
C. Both above
D. No answers are correct
Dry bulk tanks require special care because they have a high center of gravity, and the load can shift. Be extremely cautious (slow and careful) going around curves and making sharp turns.
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A. On a wet road you should reduce your speed by about 1/3
B. On packed snow you should reduce your speed by about 1/2
C. When the road is slippery it will take longer to stop, and it will be harder to turn without skidding
D. All answers are correct
It will take longer to stop, and it will be harder to turn without skidding, when the road is slippery. Reduce speed by about one-third on a wet road. On packed snow, reduce speed by a half, or more. If the surface is icy, reduce speed to a crawl and stop driving as soon as you can safely do so.
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A. All answers are correct
B. Hard steering
C. Damage to the tires
D. Damage to the steering axle
Poor weight balance can make vehicle handling unsafe. Too much weight on the steering axle can cause hard steering. It can damage the steering axle and tires.
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A. a small sample of whatever is inside.
B. a picture of whatever is inside.
C. that you don't exceed gross weight or axle weight limits.
D. all of the above.
You cannot inspect sealed loads, but you should check that you don't exceed gross weight and axle weight limits.
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A. Nothing
B. Water
C. Dirt
Gasoline fires may be extinguished by smothering with wet rags, woolen cloth, sand, earth or ashes.
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A. leaks
B. tears
C. twisted axles
D. broken leaf springs
Check wheel bearing seals to make sure they are not leaking.
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A. Should only be used on slick roads
B. Should never be used
C. Involves steady pressure on the brake pedal
D. Involves locking the wheels
With the stab braking method, you apply your brakes all the way and release brakes when wheels lock up.
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A. a fire extinguisher.
B. warning devices.
C. a spare jacket.
D. spare electrical fuses.
Vehicles must be equipped with emergency equipment. Look for: fire extinguisher(s), spare electrical fuses (unless equipped with circuit breakers), and warning devices for parked vehicles.
32 / 40
A. Stop and turn your vehicle around before entering the road
B. Make sure the road is clear, and continue to return to the road
C. Reduce your speed to 20 mph or less before returning to the road
If possible, avoid using the brakes until your speed has dropped to about 20 mph, and gently return to the road.
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A. Pushing the brake lightly and rapidly
B. To have your foot over the brake and ready to push it if necessary
C. Pushing on the brake just enough to make the brake lights to come on
Covering the brake involves taking your right foot off the accelerator and holding it over the brake pedal. Your foot should hover over the pedal and not rest on it in any way.
34 / 40
A. Stay off the brake until the vehicle slows down on its own
B. Quickly steer onto the shoulder
C. Begin controlled or stab braking
D. Begin light braking
It's natural to want to brake in an emergency, however, braking when a tire has failed could cause loss of control. Once the vehicle has slowed down brake very gently, pull off the road, and stop.
35 / 40
A. Containers
B. Baffles
C. Bulkheads
Some liquid tanks are divided into several smaller tanks by bulkheads. When loading and unloading the smaller tanks, the driver must pay attention to weight distribution.
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A. Come to a full stop at the top of the ramp
B. Slow down to a safe speed before the turn
C. Wait until you are in the curve before downshifting
D. Slow to the posted speed limit for the off-ramp
When exiting the expressway: Make necessary traffic checks, use proper signals, decelerate smoothly in the exit lane.
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A. If you must leave the road, try to get all wheels off the pavement or at least one side of vehicle's tires off the road
B. Use hard braking if you are moving at a speed greater that 20-mph
C. Most shoulders will not support a large vehicle
D. Brake gently to avoid skidding
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A. Novelty lights
B. Low beams
C. High beams
D. Emergency flashers
Some drivers make the mistake of always using low beams. This seriously cuts down on their ability to see ahead. Use high beams when it is safe and legal to do so. Use them when you are not within 500 feet of an approaching vehicle.
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A. All answers are correct
B. Trailer jackknife
C. Lack of braking power
D. Wheel lockup
When driving in heavy rain or deep standing water, your brakes will get wet. Water in the brakes can cause the brakes to be weak, to apply unevenly, or to grab. This can cause lack of braking power, wheel lockups, pulling to one side or the other, and jackknife if you pull a trailer.
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A. Small loads do not have to have tie downs
B. Two tie downs
C. One tie down
No matter how small the cargo, it should have at least two tie-downs.
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