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A. Get out and inspect the areas.
B. Look out the window.
C. Check your mirrors regularly.
It's important to know what's going on behind and to the sides. Check your mirrors regularly. Check more often in special situations.
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A. frequent changes of speed.
B. purposely straddling two lanes of traffic.
C. purposely blocking another vehicle from changing lanes.
Aggressive driving is the act of operating a motor vehicle in a selfish, bold, or pushy manner, without regard for the rights or safety of others. The frequent changes of speed is a distracted driver trait.
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A. You do not need to put out reflective triangles unless the vehicle will be stopped for 30 minutes or more
B. If a hill or curve keeps drivers behind you from seeing the vehicle within 500 feet, the rear reflective triangle should be moved back down the road to give adequate warning
C. The vehicles taillights should be kept on warning other drivers
If line of sight view is obstructed due to hill or curve, move the rear-most triangle to a point back down the road so warning is provided up to 500 feet.
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A. Within the first 50 miles
B. Every three hours or 150 miles
C. After each break you take
D. All of the above
Inspect the cargo and its securing devices again within the first 50 miles after beginning a trip, and you will need to inspect again after you have driven for 3 hours or 150 miles and after every break you take during driving.
5 / 40
A. It can only be paid off by sleeping.
B. It can be overcome with willpower and non-sleep aids.
C. It will go away by itself over a period of time.
’t sleep enough, you "owe" more sleep to yourself. This debt can only be paid off by sleeping.
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A. Downshift to stop
B. Apply the brakes often to keep the linings dry
C. Stop driving and park where it is safe to do so
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. excessive speeding (15 mph or more above the posted limit) and improper lane changes.
B. both of the above.
C. reckless driving and following a vehicle too closely.
Serious traffic violations are excessive speeding, reckless driving, improper or erratic lane changes, following a vehicle too closely, traffic offenses committed in a CMV in connection with fatal traffic accidents, etc.
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A. Use a smaller following distance
B. Apply the brakes during turns
C. All the above
D. Slow down gradually
I It will take longer to stop, and it will be harder to turn without skidding, when the road is slippery. Wet roads can double stopping distance at any speed, reduce speed, and slow down gradually on a wet road.
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A. Car carrier
B. Lowboy
C. Moving van
D. All of the above
These trailers can get stuck on raised crossings: Low slung units (lowboy, car carrier, moving van, possum-belly livestock trailer). Single-axle tractor pulling a long trailer with its landing gear set to accommodate a tandem-axle tractor.
10 / 40
A. the same maximum axle weight for any axle spacing.
B. less maximum axle weight for axles that are far apart.
C. less maximum axle weight for axles that are close together.
A bridge formula permits less maximum axle weight for axles that are closer together. This is to prevent overloading bridges and roadways
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A. Poor trailer ventilation can cause flammable cargo to catch fire.
B. Carrying a properly charged fire extinguisher will help prevent fires.
C. Underinflated tires will NOT cause a vehicle fire.
The following are some causes of vehicle fires: spilled fuel, improper use of flares, under-inflated tires , duals that touch, short circuits, loose connections, improper fueling, loose fuel connections, flammable cargo, improperly sealed or loaded cargo or with poor ventilation.
12 / 40
A. When double clutching, you should let the RPM's decrease while the clutch is released, and the shift lever is in neutral
B. When you downshift for a hill, you should do so after you start down the hill
C. When you downshift for a curve, you should do so before you enter the curve
Slow down to a safe speed, and downshift to the right gear before entering the curve. This lets you use some power through the curve to help the vehicle be more stable while turning. It also allows you to speed up as soon as you are out of the curve.
13 / 40
A. your truck will probably pull toward the driver's side.
B. you can see better, watching the vehicle's rear from the side window.
C. it's more comfortable for turning your neck.
D. all of the above are true.
Back to the driver's side so that you can see better. Backing toward the right side is very dangerous because you can't see as well. If you back and turn toward the driver's side, you can watch the rear of your vehicle by looking out the side window.
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A. turn on the headlights and four-way flashers.
B. turn off the engine and take the key with you.
C. Both of these answers are correct.
Make sure the parking brake is set, turn off the engine, and take the key with you. Turn on headlights (low beams) and four-way emergency flashers and get out of the vehicle.
15 / 40
A. A loud bang
B. Vibration
C. Steering that feels heavy
D. All answers are correct
When driving a loud bang, vibrations, or heavy steering can indicate that a tire has failed.
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A. Wood
B. Electrical
C. Gasoline
D. Grease
The B:C type fire extinguisher is designed to work on electrical fires and burning liquids, not on wood.
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A. The total weight of single vehicle
B. The total weight of a powered unit plus trailer(s)
C. The total weight of single plus load
D. The total weight of a powered unit plus trailer(s) plus the cargo
The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the value specified by the manufacturer of the power unit and the towed unit(s), including load, or any combination thereof.
18 / 40
A. You can sober up in less time.
B. You see more clearly how alcohol is affecting you.
C. Judgment and self-control are affected.
Alcohol affects more and more of the brain as BAC builds up. The first part of the brain affected controls judgment and self-control.
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A. Many accidents are caused by drivers keeping too much space in front of their vehicles
B. When the road is slippery you should keep more space in front of your vehicle
C. Smaller vehicles require more space to stop than larger ones
Remember that when the road is slippery, you need much more space to stop, and should keep more space in front of your vehicle.
20 / 40
A. All answers are correct
B. Drive slowly
C. Turn on you flashers / hazard lights
D. Use your brake lights to warn drivers behind you
Driving in work zones require extra care, and because of the workers risking their lives to keep the road in good condition you should drive slowly, use your hazards, and use your brake lights as communication devices.
21 / 40
A. Is only a problem if the vehicle is overloaded
B. Can make a vehicle more likely to tip over on curves
C. Should be kept as high as possible
When more cargo is piled up in a truck, the "center of gravity" moves higher up from the road. The truck becomes easier to turn over.
22 / 40
A. Check for overloads
B. Check if cargo is secured
C. All answers are correct
D. Check for poorly balanced weight
As part of your Vehicle inspection, make sure the truck is not overloaded and the cargo is balanced and secured properly.
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A. The total weight of your vehicle and its cargo
B. All of the above
C. The road conditions
D. The steepness of the grade
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. Steer to the right.
B. Prepare for impact.
C. Brake hard.
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 his or her own lane.
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A. The legal maximum weight allowed by a state can be considered safe for all driving conditions
B. If the shipper loads cargo, the driver is not responsible for overloading
C. State laws dictate legal weight limits
D. Slight overloading of a vehicle can make its brakes work better
You must keep weights within legal limits. States have maximums for GVWRs, GCWRs, and axle weights.
26 / 40
A. Weighing the cargo, properly securing the cargo, and delivering the cargo
B. Inspecting the cargo, recognizing overloads, and properly securing the cargo
C. Preparing the shipping papers, inspecting the cargo, and properly securing the cargo
You must make sure the truck is not overloaded and the cargo is balanced and secured before each trip.
27 / 40
A. post-trip, pre-trip, en-route.
B. both of the above.
C. maintenance, physical, general.
Pre-trip occurs before you leave for your trip, En-route occurs during any break you take while driving, and post-trip occurs when your route is finished.
28 / 40
A. Within 250 feet behind the vehicle
B. Within 500 feet behind the vehicle
C. Within 100 feet behind the vehicle
If line of sight view is obstructed due to hill or curve, move the rear-most triangle to a point back down the road (up to 500 feet) so warning is provided.
29 / 40
A. It is usually illegal to turn off your signal before starting a turn.
B. You need both hands on the wheel to turn safely.
C. Both of the above are correct.
Signal continuously. You need both hands on the wheel to turn safely. Don't cancel the signal until you have completed the turn.
30 / 40
A. Go straight ahead even if the steering wheel is turned
B. Slide sideways and spin out
C. Go straight ahead but will turn if you turn the steering wheel
In a front-wheel skid, the front end tends to go in a straight line regardless of how much you turn the steering wheel. On a very slippery surface, you may not be able to steer around a curve or turn.
31 / 40
A. Low beams, high beams, four-way flashers, and turn signals
B. Windshield wipers, mirrors, and hood latches
C. Oil, transmission, air compressor, and radiator
Go to front of vehicle and check that low beams are on and both of the four-way flashers are working, check that high beams, parking, clearance, side-marker, and identification lights work. Turn on right turn signal and start walk-around inspection, then check the left turn.
32 / 40
A. The brake pedal feels unusual
B. Stopping action is delayed
C. All answers are correct
D. The vehicle pulls to one side when the brake pedal is pressed
With hydraulic systems a delay in braking, spongy or unusual feeling pedal, or pulling to one side or the other can mean there are issues.
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A. Refuse to haul the load
B. Take the placards off the vehicle
C. Haul the load, but file a report with the department of transportation after the trip
D. Haul the load, but only to the nearest place where a driver with a hazardous materials endorsement can take over
You can drive a vehicle that carries hazardous materials if it does not require placards. If it requires placards, you cannot drive it unless your driver license has the hazardous materials endorsement.
34 / 40
A. Windshield washer antifreeze should be added to the washer reservoir
B. There is no need to worry about engine overheating when the weather is very cold
C. In snowstorms, wiper blades should be adjusted so that they do not make direct contact with the windshield
D. Exhaust system leaks are less dangerous in cold weather
Use windshield washer antifreeze to prevent freezing of the washer liquid.
35 / 40
A. Ensuring the freshness of sealed cargo
B. Recognizing possible overloads
C. Inspecting the cargo
D. Making sure that cargo is properly secured
You cannot inspect sealed loads, but you should check that you don't exceed gross weight and axle weight limits, and that the cargo is properly secured.
36 / 40
A. Exhaust, electrical, hydraulics, and engine
B. Robotics
C. Brake system
There are four basic types of retarders: exhaust, engine, hydraulic, and electric.
37 / 40
A. You can use the tachometer to tell you when to shift
B. Double clutching should only be used with a heavy load
C. Double clutching should not be used when the road is slippery
Use either the tachometer or the speedometer and upshift/downshift at the right rpm or road speed.
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A. Too little traction on the steering axle
B. Better handling
C. Hard steering and possible damage to the tires
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. Apply the brakes harder and faster.
B. Speed up or shift to a higher gear.
C. Slow down, shift to a low gear, and gently apply the brakes.
Avoid driving through deep puddles or flowing water if possible. If not, you should: slow down and place transmission in a low gear, and gently put on the brakes.
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A. They protect equipment and cargo from severe damage
B. They are used to stop vehicles that lose their brakes on downhill grades
C. They are designed to prevent injury to drivers and passengers
D. All answers are correct and true
Escape ramps are made to stop runaway vehicles safely without injuring drivers and passengers. Escape ramps save lives, equipment and cargo.
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