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General Knowledge Part 3 Flashcards

1
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If you must cross into the oncoming Lanes as you make a turn you should

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Allow enough space to get completely across the intersection

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2
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Which of these statements about double clutching and shifting is true

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You can use the tachometer to tell you when to shift.

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3
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The best drivers allow those who watch and prepare for hazards this is called being

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Defensive

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4
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If you do not have a CB radio what is the first thing you should do at an accident scene

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Protect the area

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5
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The commercial driver supplement suggests several things to do when you pass a vehicle which of these is not one of them

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At night turn on your high beams before you start to pass and leave them on until you have completely passed the vehicle

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6
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Controlled braking

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Is used to keep a vehicle in a straight line when braking

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7
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One reason that dry bulk tanks require special care is

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The load can shift

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You are driving a 40 ft vehicle at 35 mph the road is dry and visibility is good what is the least amount of space that you should keep in front of your vehicle to be safe

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4 seconds

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9
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Whenever you double your speed it takes about times as much distance to stop

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Four times

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10
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Optional safety equipment may include emergency phone numbers tire chains and

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Tire changing equipment

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“perception distance” is the distance your vehicle travels from the time:

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The eyes see a hazard to the time the brain knows it is a hazard

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12
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If you have a heavy load that is slowing you down on an upgrade, you should:

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Shift into a lower gear

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13
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You wish to turn right from one two-lane, two way street to another. your vehicle is so long that you must swing wide to make the turn. which of these figures shows how the turn should be made

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Figure B

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14
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Which of these may be a sign of tire failure

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Wheels fishtailing

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15
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Strong winds most affect driving

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Upon exiting tunnels

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16
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You are checking your tires for a pre-trip inspection. which of these statements is true?

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Tires of mismatched sizes should not be used on the same vehicle

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17
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What should you do if a car coming towards you at night keeps its high beams on

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Look to the right lane or edge markings of the road

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18
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To avoid a crash you had to drive onto the right shoulder you are now driving at 40 mph on the shoulder how should you move back onto the pavement

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If the shoulder is clear, stay on it until your vehicle has come to a stop. then move back onto the pavement when it is safe.

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19
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How many missing or broken leaves in any leaf spring will cause a commercial vehicle to be placed out of service

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1/4 of the total number

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20
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What will help keep an engine cool in hot weather

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Making sure the engine has the right amount of oil

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21
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You can see a marking on a vehicle ahead of you. The marking is a red triangle with an orange center. What does the marking mean?

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It may be a slow moving vehicle

22
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Which of these is NOT a danger of rough acceleration?

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Tire damage

23
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Which of these is a good thing to do when steering to avoid a crash

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Don’t turn any more than needed to clear what is in your way

24
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In mountain driving, you will have to use lower gears to drive safely on the grades. Which of these does NOT affect your choice of gears?

A

Tire tread type

25
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Which of these statements about backing a heavy vehicle is NOT true

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Because you can’t see, you should back slowly until you slightly bump into the dock.

26
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How far should a driver look ahead of the vehicle while driving

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12 to 15 seconds

27
Q

Which of these is NOT a type of retarder?

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Robotic

28
Q

Which of these NOT true about engine belts and hot weather

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Cracking is likely to occur but is not a safety threat

29
Q

Which of these is NOT true?

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A drinker can control how fast his or her body absorbs and gets rid of alcohol

30
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You should try to park so that

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You can pull forward when you leave

31
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The engine braking effect is greatest when the engine is_____the governed RPMs and the transmission is in the____gears

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Near, lower

32
Q

Which of these is NOT a proper use of vehicle lights?

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Flashing your brake lights to get someone off your tail

33
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What should you do before driving in mountains?

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No the escape ramp locations on your route

34
Q

Which of these statements about shipping hazardous materials is true?

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A 4-in, diamond shaped hazardous materials label must be on the container

35
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If a straight vehicle (no trailer or articulation) goes into a front wheel skid, it will:

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Go straight ahead even if the steering wheel is turned

36
Q

Retarders

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Can cause the driver Wheels to skid when they have four traction

37
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Which of these is the proper way to signal to change lanes

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Signal early before you turn and change lanes slowly and smoothly

38
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When stopped on a one-way or divided highway you should place reflective triangles at:

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10 ft 100 ft and 200 ft towards approaching traffic

39
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For your safety on setting out reflective triangles you should

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Hold the triangles with the reflective side between yourself and the oncoming traffic

40
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What is the first thing you should do if your brakes fail while going down a hill

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Get off the road as soon as possible

41
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The distance that you should look ahead of your vehicle while driving amounts to the about____ mile at highway speed

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1/4

42
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Which statement is true

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Many heavy vehicles accidents occur between midnight and 6:00 a.m.

43
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What is the best advice for drivers when a heavy fog occurs

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Park at a rest area or truck stop until the fog has lifted

44
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Which of these is true about hazardous materials

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All hazardous materials present a health and safety threat

45
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How do you correct a rear wheel braking skid

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Stop accelerating

46
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You are checking your brakes and suspension system for a pre-trip inspection which of these statements is true

A

Brake shoes should not have oil grease or brake fluids on them

47
Q

Which of these systems should receive an extra attention during a winter weather inspection

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Exhaust

48
Q

Which of these is a good thing to remember about drinking alcohol

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Alcohol first affects judgment and self control which are necessary for safe driving

49
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When starting to move up a hill from a stop

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Partly engage the clutch and then release the parking brake

50
Q

CDL medical certificates must be renewed every

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2 years

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