General Flashcards
(113 cards)
0
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How many red reflective triangles should you carry?
A
3
1
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What should wheel bearing seals be checked for?
A
Leaks
2
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How do you test hydraulic breaks for leaks?
A
Pump the breaks pedal 3 times
3
Q
Why put the starter key in your pocket during the pre-trip inspection?
A
So no-one can start the truck while you are under it during your inspection
4
Q
If stopped on a hill how can you start moving without rolling back?
A
Engage the clutch
5
Q
When backing why is it important to use a helper?
A
Because there are blind spots that you cannot see
6
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What is the most important hand signal that you and your helper should agree in?
A
Stop
7
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What are the two most important conditions where you should downshift?
A
Before starting down a hill and before entering a curve
8
Q
When should you downshift automatic transmissions?
A
When going down grades
9
Q
Retarders keep you from skidding when the roads are slippery?
T or F
A
False
10
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What are the two ways you know when to shift
A
Engine speed
&
Road speed
11
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What are the two main things to look for ahead?
A
Traffic
&
Road conditions
12
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What is you most important way to see the sides and rear of your vehicle?
A
Your mirrors and their adjustments
13
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What does “communicating” mean in safe driving?
A
Letting people know where you are and what your doing to prevent accidents
14
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What 3 things add up to total stopping distance?
A
Perception distance \+ Reaction distance \+ Braking distance
15
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If you go twice as fast, will your stopping distance increase by two or four times?
A
4x
16
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Empty trucks have the best braking.
T or F
A
False
17
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What is hydro planning?
A
When tires lose their contact with the road and have little or no traction
18
Q
What is black ice?
A
A thin layer of ice that is clear enough that you can see the road underneath it
19
Q
How do you find out many seconds of following distance space you have?
A
Find a clear land mark and count 1 one thousand 2 one thousand 3 one thousand 4 one thousand And so on............
20
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You should decrease your following distance if somebody is following you to closely?
T or F?
A
False
21
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If you swing wide to the left before turning right, another driver may try to pass you on the right.
T or F?
A
True
22
Q
What three kinds of emergency equipment must you have?
A
Fire extinguisher
Triangles
&
Spare electrical fuses
23
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What is the minimum tread depth for the front tires?
Other tires?
A
4/32
&
2/32
24
What should you do when confronted with an aggressive driver?
Get out of their way
Do not challenge them
Avoid eye contact
Ignore gestures and refuse to act to them
Report the driver(car license plate #, location, and direction)
25
You should use low beams whenever you can.
T or F
False
26
What should you do before you drive if you are drowsy?
Get some sleep
27
You should let air out of hot tires so the pressure goes back to normal.
T or F?
False
28
You can safely remove the radiator cap as long as the engine is not overheated.
T or F?
False
29
What factors determine you selection of a "safe" speed when going down a long, steep grade?
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Total weight
Length of grade
Steepness of grade
Road condition
&
Weather
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30
Why should you be in the proper gear before starting down a hill?
Because you may not be able to shift into a lower gear once started
31
Describe the proper braking technique when going down a long, steep grade?
Apply brake til you feel a definite slow down
Once 5 below your safe speed release brake
Repeat steps 1-2
32
What types of vehicles can get stuck on a railroad- highway crossing?
Low slung units
| Single-axle tractor pulling a long trailor with its landing gear set to accommodate a tandom axle tractor
33
How long does it take for a typical tractor-trailor unit to clear a double track?
More than 15 seconds
34
Stopping is not always the safest thing to do in an emergency.
T or F?
True
35
What are some advantages of going right around an obstacle?
Because the shoulder on the right is usually paved and clear and there may be somebody passing you on the left.
36
What is an escape ramp
Soft gravel with a slight upgrade
37
If a tire blows out, you should put the brakes on hard to stop quickly.
T or F?
False
38
How do you know if your vehicle has anti-lock brakes?
Vehicle will have yellow ABS light on dashboard
39
What is the proper braking technique when driving a vehicle with anti-lock brakes?
Drive regular and don't apply brakes as hard
40
What are the danger signals of drowsy driving?
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Yawning
Can't keep eyes open
Keep nodding off
Can't remember driving the last few miles
Miss signs and miss your turn
End up to close to cars in front of you
Drift into other lanes
You keep hitting rumble strips
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41
Name some things you should check on the front of your vehicle during the walk around inspection
Cracked chipped missing windows
Headlights
Turn signals
Four ways
42
Why should you back toward the drivers side
So you can see better
43
How far does the manual say you should look ahead
12-15 second
1/4 of a mile
1 city block
44
Where should you reflectors be placed when stopping on a divided highway?
10 ft
100 ft
200 ft toward approaching traffic
45
If you are driving a 30 ft vehicle at 55 mph, how many seconds of following distance should you allow?
4 seconds
46
What is a hazard?
Any condition that causes your trip to be unsafe
47
Why make emergency plans when you see a hazard
So you can always be prepared
48
What are some tips to follow so you will not become a distracted driver
Don't let electronical devices and other people distract you
49
How do you use in-vehicle communications cautiously?
If possible pull to the side of the road and put your cell phone in easy reach
50
How do you recognize distracted drivers
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Using a cell phone or other devices
Eating or drinking
Reaching for something
Stopping for green lights
Switching lanes without looking
Frequently slowing, speeding up, slowing
Mistaking the gas pedal for the brake pedal
Running stop signs or red lights
Driving to close
Drifting between lanes
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51
What is the most important reason for doing vehicle inspections?
For your safety and the safety of others on the road
52
What things should you check during a trip
Watch gushes for signs of trouble
Use your senses to check for problems(look, listen, smell, and feel)
Check critical items when you stop
53
Name some key steering system parts
Tie rod
Spindle
Pitnam are
54
Name some suspension system defects
Missing or broken leaves in any leaf spring
| Leaking shock absorbers
55
What is the difference between aggressive driving and road rage?
Aggressive-selfish, bold, or pushy manner
| Road rage- intent of doing harm to others
56
What effects can wet brakes cause?
How can you avoid these problems?
Apply unevenly, weak, and grab
Slow down, gear down
Gently pally the brakes
Increase rpms continue through water while keeping lite pressure in the brakes
57
How do anti lock brakes help you?
Abs help you avoid wheel lock up and maintain control.
58
What are some things to do at an accident scene to prevent another accident?
Protect the area
Notify authorities
Care for the injured
59
Around which hazard classes must you never smoke?
Classes:
1. ) explosives
2. 1) flammable gas
3. ) flammable liquids
4. ) flammable solids
5. ) oxidizes
60
Which 3 hazard classes should not be loaded into a trailer that has a heater/air conditioner unit?
Class:
1. ) explosives
4. ) flammable solids
5. ) oxidizers
61
Should the floor liner required for divisions 1.1 or 1.2 materials be stainless steel
No
62
A hazard materials I.D. Number must appear on the (. ) and on the (. ). The I.D. Number must also appear on the cargo tanks and the bulk packaging.
Front of truck
Back of trailer or box
And each sides of trailer or box
63
Where must you keep shipping papers describing the hazardous materials?
In the door of the tractor and in the immediate reach of the driver
64
At the shippers dock you are given a paper for 100 cartons of battery acid. You already have 100 pounds of dry silver cyanide on board.
What precautions do you take?
You can't load.
65
Name a hazard class that uses transport that uses transport indexes to determine the amount that can be loaded in a single vehicle
Radioactive materials which is class 7
66
Name two causes if tire fires
Under inflated tires and duals that touch
67
When using your extinguisher should you get as close a possible to the fire
NO
68
Common medications for cold can make you sleep
| T or F
True
69
What should you do if you become sleepy while you are driving
Find a safe place to stop and get some sleep
70
Coffee and a little fresh air will help a drinker sober up
T or F
False
71
What is a hazardous materials placard
Diamond shaped labels to warn dock workers and drivers of the risk
72
How often must you stop while on the road to check your cargo
Within the first 50 miles and every 3 hours or 159 miles
73
How is gross combination weight rating different from gross combination weight
They are the same
74
What is the minimum number of tie downs for any flatbed load
2
75
What is the minimum number of tie downs for a 20ft load
2
| One tiedown for every 10ft
76
Name to two basic reasons for covering cargo on an open bed
Protect ppl from spilled cargo
| Protest cargo from weather
77
Why must air tanks be drained
So the water in the tanks don't freeze and cause brake failure
78
All vehicles with air brakes must have a low air pressure warning signal
T or F
True
79
What are spring brakes
Hold the parking brake on
80
Front wheel brakes are good under all conditions
To or ;
True
81
How do you know if your vehicle is equipped with anti lock brakes
Yellow ABS light in the dashboard
| & check the certification label for the date manufactured to determine if your vehicle is equipped with ABS
82
How can you test the low pressure warning signal
Turn on let air build up
Shut off
Turn key just til power comes on step on and off of brake
Light must come on before 60psi
83
Why should you be in the proper gear before going down a hill
Because you might not be able to shift into another gear once started
84
The use of brakes on a long steep grade is only a Supplement to the effect of the engine brake
True
85
If you are away from your vehicle only a short time you do not need to use the parking brake
T or F
False
86
How often should you drain your air tanks
Daily
87
How do you brake when you drive a tractor trailor combination with abs
Brake normally
88
You still have normal brake functions if your abs is not working
T or F
True
89
How are bulkheads different that baffles
Bulkheads are solid
| Baffles have hole so liquids flow through all the tanks
90
Should tank vehicle take curves on Ramos or off Ramos at the posted speed limits
No
91
How are smooth bore tankers different to drive than those with baffles
Smooth bore have nothing inside to slow down the motion of the liquids so you have to start more slowly and start braking sooner so you aren't slamming on your brakes and the liquid come flying forward and push you past where you need to stop
92
Drivers placard their vehicle to (. ) the risk
Communicate to others of
93
What kind if fires is a b:c extinguisher not good for
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Combustible metals
Wood
Paper
&
Ordinary combustibles
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94
Name sone cause of vehicle fire
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Electrical
Spilled fuel at an accident
Improper use of flares
Under inflated tire
&
Duals that touch
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95
Why are placards used
To let all others around know what you are hauling and how fan serous it is
96
What is sleep debt
Not aware of being drowsy
97
What four things related to cargo are the drivers responsible for
Inspecting cargo
Recognizing overloads and properly balance weight
Knowing your cargo is properly secured
Knowing your cargo does not restrict your access to emergency equipment
98
Name two situations where legal maximum weights may not be safe
Mountains
&
Weather (bad)
99
What can happen if you don't have enough weight on the front axle
Can make the steering axle too light to steer safely
100
What must you check before transporting a a sealed load
Check that you do not exceed gross weight and axle weights
101
What is a supply pressure gauge used for
How much pressure you have in the air tanks
102
What is a dual air brake system
A 2 brake system
1 in front
&
1 in back
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What are slack adjusters
A adjusting but on the backside of a brake drum uses for adjusting the brakes
104
How can you check if the spring bakes come on automatically
Park on level ground chock wheels shut of truck
Pump brakes til air gets to 40-20 psi
This should cause the spring brakes to come in automatically
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What are the maximum leakage rates
Less than 2 psi per minute
106
What factors can cause brakes to fade or fail
Excessive heat caused by using them to much and not relying in the engine brake
107
What three things determine how much liquid you can load
The amount the liquid will expand in transit
Weight of the liquid
Legal limits
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What is outage
Room left for expanding liquids
109
How can you help control surge
Keep steady pressure on the brakes
Don't release brakes to soon
Brake far in advance and increase following distance
110
What two reasons make special care necessary when driving tank vehicles
High enter of gravity
| Liquid movement
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Shippers package on order to (. ) the materials
Contain the material
Communicate the risk
Assure safe drivers and equipment
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What three things do you need to know to decide which placards ( if any) you need?
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Hazard class if materials
The amount of hazardous materials shipped
&
The total weight of all hazardous materials in your vehicle
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