General Knowledge Episode 6

Question 1

Why should your mirrors be adjusted to show the road behind you as well as part of your vehicle?

Answer 1

Having part of the truck in the mirrors services as a point of reference

Question 2

How much space in. Front of you is needed while driving on a highway?

Answer 2

1 second for each 10 feet

Question 3

Which of these best describe how to use the brake pedal on a steep downhill grade?

Answer 3

Release the brake when you are 5 MPH below your safe speed, then let your speed come back up to your safe speed and repeat again, (bring speed down 5 MPH below your safe speed.)

Question 4

During the on-road driving test, you must do all of there following, except:

Answer 4

Obey all traffic signs and signals, But only if others are present (Trick Question)

Question 5

GrossVehicle Weight (GVW) means the following

Answer 5

Total weight of a single vehicle plus its load

Question 6

Roads are slippery when it first begins to rain because

Answer 6

The fresh rain mixes with oil on the roadway

Question 7

Why should your mirrors be adjusted to show the road behind you as well as part of your vehicle?

Answer 7

Having part of the truck in the mirrors serves as a reference

Question 8

A vehicle stopped at a green light may indicate that the driver

Answer 8

Is impaired

Question 9

What is the most important reason to inspect your truck or bus

Answer 9

Safety

Question 10

Cargo inside a trailer

Answer 10

Should be secure to prevent movement

Question 11

When is it necessary to learn how a fire extinguisher works?

Answer 11

Before the fire happens

Question 12

Drivers who are wearing headsets

Answer 12

May not be aware of what’s happening around them

Question 13

The road you are driving on becomes very slippery due to glare ice. Which of these is a good thing to do in such a situation?

Answer 13

Stop driving as soon as you safely can do so.

Question 14

You must park on a side of a level, straight, four-lane divided highway. Where should you place the reflective triangles?

Answer 14

One within 10 feet of the rear of the vehicle, one about 100 feet to the rear, and one about 200 feet to the rear.

Question 15

What should you do before driving in mountain?

Answer 15

Know the escape ramp locations on your way

Question 16

Which of the statements about an inspection of the suspension components is true?

Answer 16

“Axels” mounts should be checked at each point where they are secured on the vehicle frame and axles.

Question 17

Extra care is needed to keep your vehicle centered in your lane because commercial vehicles

Answer 17

Are often wider than other vehicles

Question 18

When driving through the work zone you should

Answer 18

Watch for sharp pavement drop off

Question 19

When it is difficult for others to see your vehicle, such as at dawn or dusk, you can help other drivers by

Answer 19

Turning your lights on

Question 20

Which of the following is not an indication of damaged brakes?

Answer 20

Pads free of oil or grease

Question 21

When the hydraulic brakes fail while you are driving, the system will not build up pressure and the brake pedal will feel spongy or go to the floor. What should you do?

Answer 21

Pump the brake pedal to generate pressure

Question 22

Tourist may be hazardous because?

Answer 22

They may move slowly, unexpectedly change lanes or stop.

Question 23

Your brakes can get wet when driving through heavy rain. What can happen if the brakes are applied?

Answer 23

Trailer jack knife

Question 24

A pre trip inspection includes ___ basic steps

Answer 24

Seven

Question 25

Front brake limiting valves were intended to

Answer 25

Prevent the front tires from skidding

Question 26

Perception distance is the distance your vehicle travels from the time

Answer 26

The eyes see a hazard to the time the brain knows that this is a hazard

Question 27

Which of these statements about staying alert to drive is true?

Answer 27

Sleep is the only thing that can overcome fatigue.

Question 28

After starting the engine

Answer 28

The coolant temperature gauge should begin a gradual rise to normal