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A. You should avoid traveling next to others whenever possible.
B. Strong winds make it easy to stay in your lane.
C. Always keep your vehicle to the right side of your lane.
Commercial vehicles are often wide and take up most of a lane. Safe drivers will manage what little space they have. You can do this by keeping your vehicle centered in your lane and avoid driving alongside others.
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A. Damage to the transmission
B. Loss of engine braking effect
C. Loss of steering control
Forcing an automatic transmission into a lower gear at high speed could damage the transmission and also lead to loss of all engine braking effect.
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A. flash your brake lights.
B. signal the tailgater when it is safe to pass you.
C. increase your following distance.
If you find yourself being tailgated: avoid quick changes, signal early, reduce speed very gradually, increase your following distance, and don't speed up.
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A. Turning on your headlights during times when visibility is reduced
B. Flashing your brake lights to stop someone from tailgating
C. Flashing your brake lights to warn someone behind you that you are slowing down
If you find yourself being tailgated, here are some things you can do to reduce the chances of a crash: avoid quick changes, increase your following distance, don't speed up, and don't turn on your taillights or flash your brake lights.
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A. Your blood alcohol level (BAC) is determined by how fast you drink, how much you drink, and how much you weigh.
B. A drinker can control how fast his or her body absorbs and gets rid of alcohol.
C. Alcohol goes directly from the stomach to the blood stream.
BAC is determined by the amount of alcohol you drink, how fast you drink, and your weight. Alcohol goes directly into the blood stream from the stomach. The liver can only process one-third an ounce of alcohol per hour.
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A. Police and weigh stations
B. Traffic and road conditions
C. Road signs and traffic
Driving too fast is a major cause of fatal crashes. You must adjust your speed depending on driving conditions. These include traction, curves, visibility, traffic and hills.
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A. Dirty snow
B.
C. A thin layer of ice clear enough that you can see the road underneath it
D.
E. Rain and snow mixed
Black ice is a thin layer that is clear enough that you can see the road underneath it. It makes the road look wet. Any time the temperature is below freezing, and the road looks wet, watch out for black ice.
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A.
B. you can pull forward when you leave.
C.
D. your vehicle is protected by trees or some overhang.
E. there is at least one curb next to your vehicle.
Avoid backing whenever you can. When you park, try to park so you will be able to pull forward when you leave.
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A. You should use your turn signal to mark your vehicle when it is pulled off the side of the road
B. You do not need to use your signal when changing lanes on a four-lane highway
C. When turning, you should cancel the signal just before you make the turn
D. When turning, you should signal early
Signal early and leave the signal on until the maneuver is complete. Signal well before you turn. It is the best way to keep others from trying to pass you.
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A. two red flags
B. one red flag
C. two red lights
If the load is more than two feet wide and extends more than four feet behind the rear of the vehicle, two square red flags must be placed at the end of the load.
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A. between the hours of 10 a.m. and midnight.
B. between the hours of 4 a.m. and 6 p.m.
C. for the hours you are normally awake.
If possible, try to schedule trips for the hours you are normally awake. Many heavy motor vehicle accidents occur between midnight and 6 a.m.
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A. Assume the other driver does not see you.
B. Constantly blow your horn while passing the vehicle.
C. At night, flash your lights from low to high beam and back while you pass the vehicle.
Whenever you are about to pass a vehicle, pedestrian, or bicyclist, assume they don't see you. They could suddenly move in front of you. When it is legal, tap the horn lightly or, at night, flash your lights from low to high beam and back. And, drive carefully enough to avoid a crash even if they don't see or hear you.
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A. Get off the road as soon as possible.
B. Shut off the engine.
C. Call or radio for help.
Escape ramps have been built on many steep mountain downgrades. Escape ramps are made to stop runaway vehicles safely without injuring drivers and passengers. Escape ramps use a long bed of loose, soft material to slow a runaway vehicle, sometimes in combination with an upgrade.
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A. Set the parking brake and pull forward gently.
B. Set the parking brake at highway speeds.
C. Move back slowly and set the parking brake.
To test the parking brake: fasten safety belt, set parking brake, place vehicle into a low gear, and gently pull forward against parking brake to make sure the parking brake holds.
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A. A vehicle defect that is found during inspection and corrected can prevent problems later.
B. Federal and state regulations require you to inspect your vehicle.
C. Both of the above
A vehicle defect found during an inspection could save you problems later. You could have a breakdown on the road that will cost time and dollars, or even worse, a crash caused by the defect. Also, Federal and state laws require that drivers inspect their vehicles.
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A. Amount of fuel in the vehicle
B. Whether all vehicle lights are working and clean
C. Cargo securement
During your pre-trip inspection you will need to check cargo securement, and vehicle lights to make sure the vehicle is safe to go on the road. Fuel is a responsibility of the driver to transport the cargo and is not checked on the pre-trip inspection.
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A. The steering box should not have mismatched, bent, or cracked lug nuts.
B.
C. The steering box should not be missing any nuts, bolts, or cotter keys.
D. Up to 1/4 of the steering parts may be broken.
E.
Check for missing nuts, bolts, cotter keys, or other parts.
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A. Protect the area and notify the authorities.
B. Care for the injured and collect required information.
C. Both of the above are required procedures
When you're in an accident and not seriously hurt, you need to act to prevent further damage or injury. The basic steps to be taken at any accident are to: protect the area, notify authorities, and care for the injured.
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A. it could damage the starting mechanism.
B. any of the above could occur.
C. someone could start and move the truck.
D. someone could steal the truck.
Shut off engine and take key with you so someone else won't move truck while you are under it.
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A. Drive alongside other drivers
B. Decrease the distance that you look ahead of your vehicle
C. Make turns as gently as possible
It will take longer to stop, and it will be harder to turn without skidding, when the road is slippery. So, making gentle turns is key when the roads are slippery.
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A. It takes 7 seconds to clear a single track and more than 10 seconds to clear a double track.
B. It takes 14 seconds to clear a single track and more than 15 seconds to clear a double track.
C. It takes 10 seconds to clear a single track and more than 12 seconds to clear a double track.
It takes a typical tractor trailer unit at least 14 seconds to clear a single track and more than 15 seconds to clear a double track.
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A. You should back and turn toward the driver's side whenever possible.
B. Both of the above are true.
C. Backing is always dangerous.
Because you cannot see everything behind your vehicle, backing is always dangerous. Avoid backing whenever you can. When you have to back, here are a few simple safety rules: start in the proper position, look at your path, use mirrors on both sides, back slowly, back and turn toward the driver's side if possible, use a helper whenever possible.
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A. apply the parking brake.
B. leave it in gear (if it has a manual transmission).
C. turn the steering wheel as far to the left as you can.
Never leave your vehicle unattended without applying the parking brakes or chocking the wheels. Your vehicle might roll away and cause injury and damage.
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A.
B. accelerator, brakes, and clutch pedals.
C. steering wheel and transmission controls.
D. both of the above.
Check all of the following for looseness, sticking, damage, or improper setting: steering wheel, clutch, and accelerator.
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A. Leaf spring, vehicle frame, and torque rod
B. Main spring, axle, and spring shackle
C. Tie rod, spindle, and pitman arm
The pitman arm, spindle, tie rod, and steering gear box are all parts of the steering system.
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A. try to get all the wheels off the pavement.
B. avoid braking until your speed has decreased to about 20 mph.
C. tap repeatedly on the brakes.
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. take a cold shower.
B. wait for it to wear off.
C. drink coffee.
The liver can only process one-third an ounce of alcohol per hour, which is considerably less than the alcohol in a standard drink. This is a fixed rate, so only time, not black coffee or a cold shower, will sober you up.
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A. Coffee and fresh air can sober a person up
B. A few beers have the same effect on driving as a few shots of whisky
C. Some people aren't affected by drinking
All of the following drinks contain the same amount of alcohol: A 12-ounce glass of 5% beer. A 5-ounce glass of 12% wine. A 1 1/2-ounce shot of 80 proof whiskey.
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A. drivers listening to overly loud music.
B. vehicles constantly traveling above the speed limit.
C. vehicles exiting the roadway.
D. drivers having conversations with passengers.
Watch for: vehicles that may drift over the lane divider lines or within their own lane; vehicles traveling at inconsistent speeds; drivers who are preoccupied with maps, food, cigarettes, cell phones, or other objects; drivers who appear to be involved in conversations with their passengers.
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A. The amount of sleep you get each day
B. The money you owe hotels after resting there
C. The cumulative effect of not getting enough sleep
If you don't sleep enough, you "owe" more sleep to yourself. This debt can only be paid off by sleeping. You can't overcome it with willpower, and it won't go away by itself. The average person needs seven or eight hours of sleep every 24 hours.
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A. Special transit permits
B. Driving limited to certain times
C. All answers are correct
D. Flashing lights
Over-length, over-width, and/or overweight loads require special transit permits. Driving is usually limited to certain times. Special equipment may be necessary such as "wide load" signs, flashing lights, flags, etc.
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A. Follow the vehicle in front of you.
B. If you have a light load, go faster than you would with a heavy load.
C. Based on your vehicle and its cargo, select a speed that is safe within the posted limit.
Your most important consideration is to select a speed that is not too fast for the: total weight of the vehicle and cargo, length of the grade, steepness of the grade, road conditions, and weather.
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A. objective.
B. defensive.
C.
D.
E. offensive.
Always be prepared to act based on your plans. In this way, you will be a prepared, defensive driver who will improve your own safety as well as the safety of all road users.
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A. Someone may be passing to the left.
B. Both of these answers are correct.
C. You can avoid a head-on collision.
If an oncoming driver has drifted into your lane, a move to your right is best. If that driver realizes what has happened, the natural response will be to return to their own lane. No one is likely to be driving on the shoulder, but someone may be passing you on the left.
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A. Send a text message to a friend to text you back in ten seconds. See how far you have traveled in that time.
B. Get 1/4 closer to the vehicle in front of you, then back off again. Multiply how long this took you by four to give the following distance.
C. Wait until the vehicle ahead of you passes a shadow or landmark. Then count the seconds until you reach it.
D. Use the stopwatch on your cell phone to determine how long it takes you to reach a mile marker after the vehicle in front of you has passed it.
To know how much space you have, wait until the vehicle ahead passes a shadow on the road, a pavement marking, or some other clear landmark. Then count off the seconds like this: "one thousand-and-one, one thousand-and-two" and so on, until you reach the same spot.
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A. accelerate so you get through the light.
B. continue at your current speed.
C. start to slow down so you will be ready to stop.
If a traffic light has been green for a long time it will probably change before you get there. Start slowing down and be ready to stop.
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A.
B. "Faster."
C. "Turn up the music."
D. "Go."
E. "Stop."
F.
Before you begin backing, work out a set of hand signals that you both understand. Agree on a signal for "stop."
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A. Yes, but only if the coolant recovery container is part of the pressurized system.
B. Yes, as long as the engine isn't overheated.
C. No, never.
Some vehicles have sight glasses, see-through coolant overflow containers, or coolant recovery containers. These permit you to check the coolant level while the engine is hot. If the container is not part of the pressurized system, the cap can be safely removed, and coolant added even when the engine is at operating temperature.
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A. only at the front of a piece of cargo.
B. at the front, back, and/or sides of a piece of cargo.
C. at the cargo deck.
Blocking is used in the front, back, and/or sides of a piece of cargo to keep it from sliding. Blocking is shaped to fit snugly against cargo. It is secured to the cargo deck to prevent cargo movement.
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A. Steering
B. Brakes
C. Clutch
Forcing an automatic transmission into a lower gear at high speed could damage the transmission and also lead to loss of all engine braking effect.
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