Section 2: Driving Safely

Question 1

What is the most important reason for doing a

vehicle inspection?

Answer 1

Safety

Question 2

What things should you check during a trip?

Answer 2

Instruments, air pressure gauge, Temp/Pressure gauges, ammeter/voltmeter, mirrors, tires, cargo/covers, Lights, etc.

Question 3

Name some key steering system parts

Answer 3

Steering wheel/shaft/arm/knuckle, drag link, gear box, hydraulic fluid reservoir, pitman arm, power steering cylinder, spindle, tie rod

Question 4

Name some suspension part defects

Answer 4

Spring hangers allow movement, broken/cracked/damaged/missing/shifted spring hangers/u-bolts/leaf/torque rod arm

Question 5

What are the 3 kinds of emergency equipment you must have?

Answer 5

Fuses, reflective triangles, fire extinguisher

Question 6

What is the min. tread depth for front tires? Other tires?

Answer 6

4/32, 2/32

Question 7

Name some things you should check on the front of your vehicle during the walk around inspection?

Answer 7

Front axle, steering system/wheel, windshield, wiper arms/blades, gen. damage, clean, lights/reflectors, parking/clearance/I.D. lights, turn signal

Question 8

What should wheel bearing seals be checked for?

Answer 8

Leaks

Question 9

How many red reflective triangles should you carry?

Answer 9

3

Question 10

How do you test hydraulic brakes for leaks?

Answer 10

Pump breaks 3x, hold 5 sec.

Question 11

Why should you back towards the drivers side?

Answer 11

Easier to see

Question 12

If stopped on a hill, how can you start

moving without rolling back?

Answer 12

Press clutch, apply parking brake (if needed), apply power to engine, release parking brake (if used), accelerate gradually

Question 13

When backing, why is it important to use a

helper?

Answer 13

Blind spots you can’t see

Question 14

What’s the most important hand signal that

you and the helper should agree on?

Answer 14

Stop

Question 15

What are the two special conditions where

you should downshift?

Answer 15

Entering a curve, starting on a downgrade

Question 16

When should you downshift automatic

transmissions?

Answer 16

Downgrades

Question 17

Retarders keep you from skidding when the

road is slippery. True or False?

Answer 17

False

Question 18

What are the two ways to know when to

shift?

Answer 18

Engine speed (rpm), road speed (mph)

Question 19

How far ahead does the manual say you

should look?

Answer 19

12-15 sec.

Question 20

What are two main things to look for ahead?

Answer 20

Traffic; Vehicles coming into highway/lane/turning, brake lights

Question 21

What’s your most important way to see the

sides and rear of your vehicle?

Answer 21

Check mirrors often

Question 22

What does “communicating” mean in safe

driving?

Answer 22

Signaling

Question 23

Where should you place reflectors when

stopped on a divided highway?

Answer 23

10’, 100’, 200’

Question 24

What three things add up to total stopping

distance?

Answer 24

Perceived distance, reaction distance, braking distance

Question 25

If you go twice as fast, will your stopping | distance increase by two or four times?

Answer 25

4x

Question 26

Empty trucks have the best braking. True or | False?

Answer 26

False

Question 27

What is hydroplaning?

Answer 27

When wheels lose contact with the road

Question 28

What is "black ice”?

Answer 28

Layer of ice thin enough to see road underneath

Question 29

How do you find out how many seconds of | following distance space you have?

Answer 29

Note landmark of vehicle head, count 1-thousands as your vehicle approaches landmark, compare to "10ft/sec" rule

Question 30

If you are driving a 30-foot vehicle at 55 mph, how many seconds of following distance should you allow?

Answer 30

4 sec.

Question 31

You should decrease your following distance if somebody is following you too closely. True or False?

Answer 31

False

Question 32

If you swing wide to the left before turning right, another driver may try to pass you on the right. True or False?

Answer 32

True

Question 33

What is a hazard?

Answer 33

Any user/object on the roadway that presents a danger to other users

Question 34

Why make emergency plans when you see | a hazard?

Answer 34

Safety for yourself and other road users

Question 35

What should you do when confronted with an | aggressive driver?

Answer 35

Get out of their way, don't make/ignore gestures, no eye contact, report them,

Question 36

What are some things you can do to reduce | your stress before and while you drive?

Answer 36

Listen to "calming" music, pay attention, be realistic, give benefit of doubt, slow down, avoid making gestures, be cautious/courteous

Question 37

You should use low beams whenever you can. | True or False?

Answer 37

Fasle

Question 38

What should you do before you drive if you are | drowsy?

Answer 38

Sleep, prep route in advance/during the day, passenger, avoid drowsiness medications, exercise

Question 39

What effects can wet brakes cause? How can | you avoid these problems?

Answer 39

Weaken, uneven, grab, lockup, pull, jackknife. | Slow down/lower gear, gently brake, increase rpm, test stop

Question 40

You should let air out of hot tires so the | pressure goes back to normal. True or False?

Answer 40

False

Question 41

You can safely remove the radiator cap as long | as the engine isn't overheated. True or False?

Answer 41

True