General Knowledge Part 2

Question 1

CDL medical certificates must be renewed every

Answer 1

2 years

Question 2

Merging onto a road is safest if you

Answer 2

Wait for a large enough Gap in traffic to enter the road

Question 3

What three things add up to the total stopping distance for your truck or bus

Answer 3

Perception distance, reaction distance, braking distance.

Question 4

You are checking your steering and exhaust system in a pre-trip inspection which of these problems if found should be fixed before the vehicle is driven

Answer 4

Steering wheel play of more than 10°(2 in on a 20-in steering wheel)

Question 5

How does vehicle weight affect stopping

Answer 5

Empty trucks can take longer to stop than it loaded but this is not normally the case for buses.

Question 6

When the roads are slippery you should

Answer 6

Make turns as carefully as possible

Question 7

Which of these is NOT a good rule to follow when caring for injured at an accident scene

Answer 7

Keep injured person cool

Question 8

You are driving on a straight level highway at 50 mph there are no vehicles in front of you suddenly a tire blows out on your vehicle what should you do first

Answer 8

Stay off the break until the vehicle has slowed down

Question 9

After starting the engine

Answer 9

The coolant temperature gauge should begin a gradual rise to normal

Question 10

You are driving a heavy vehicle with a manual transmission you have to stop the vehicle on the shoulder while driving on an uphill grade which of these is a good rule to follow when putting it back in motion up the grade

Answer 10

Use the parking brake to hold the vehicle until the clutch engages

Question 11

Which of these statements about speed management is true

Answer 11

When the road is slippery it will take longer to stop and it will be harder to turn without skidding

Question 12

Where must you keep shipping papers when transporting hazardous materials

Answer 12

In a pouch on the driver’s door or on the seat

Question 13

You should use your mirrors to check

Answer 13

Where the rear of your vehicle is while you make turns

Question 14

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

Answer 14

Are often wider than other vehicles.

Question 15

Why is a broken exhaust system dangerous

Answer 15

Poison fumes could enter the cab or sleeper berth

Question 16

Which of these statements about causes of vehicle fires is true

Answer 16

Poor trailer ventilation can cause flammable cargo to catch on fire

Question 17

The purpose of retarders is to

Answer 17

Help slow the vehicle while driving and reduce brake wear

Question 18

Which of these is especially true about your tires and hot weather

Answer 18

You should check the tire mounting and air pressure before driving

Question 19

Which of these is usually true about driving in tunnels

Answer 19

There may be strong winds when exiting

Question 20

When driving through work zones you should

Answer 20

Watch for Sharp pavement drop offs