general knowledge practice test1

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Question #1 of 65

What is the most important hand signal that you and the helper should agree on?

Pull forward.

Keep backing.

Stop.

Straighten out.

Question #2 of 65

What should you do if you become sleepy while driving?

Turn up the radio.

Drink caffinated beverages.

Roll down the windows.

Stop to sleep.

Question #3 of 65

Where should your reflectors be placed when stopped on a divided highway?

20 feet, 150 feet, and 300 feet toward the approaching traffic.




Question #4 of 65

If stopped on a hill, how can you start moving without rolling back?


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Leave the trailer brakes on and drag the tires releasing the brake after you are movingforward.

Put blocks behind the tires.

Increase Engine rpm's and let the clutch out quickly.

Partly engage the clutch before you take your right foot off the brake.

None of the above.

Question #5 of 65

What is an advantage of going right instead of left around an obstacle?

If the shoulder is paved, going right may be best. No one is ever on the shoulder, someonecould be passing you on the left.

There is no advantage.

It is much easier to turn a truck to the right than it is to the left. It is good to make a habitout of going the same way every time.

If you are blocked on both sides, a move to the right will not force anyone into anopposing traffic lane and a possible head on collision.

Question #6 of 65

If a tire blows out, you should put the brakes on hard to stop quickly.

True

False

Question #7 of 65

How can you avoid the effects that wet brakes can cause?

Slow down.


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Gently put on the brakes. This presses linings against brake drums or discs and keepsmud, silt, sand, and water from getting in.

Place transmission in a low gear.

Increase engine rpm and cross the water while keeping light pressure on the brakes.

When out of the water, maintain light pressure on the brakes for a short distance to heatthem up and dry them out.

All of the above.

None of the above.

Question #8 of 65

Why are placards used?

To prevent terrorisim.

So hazmat is not mixed with food.

It is the law.

To communicate the risk.

Question #9 of 65

What is a hazard?

A hazard is more than an emergency.

A hazard is a material that you haul that requires placards.

A hazard is any road condition or other vehicle that is a possible danger.

A hazard is a truck with no placards that has hazardous materials.

Question #10 of 65


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Which of the following statements is false.

Gross Combination Weight (GCW). The total weight of a powered unit plus trailers.

Gross Combination Weight (GCW). The total weight of a powered unit plus trailers plusthe cargo.

Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR). The maximum GCW specified by themanufacturer for a specific combination of vehicles plus its load.

They are all true.

Question #11 of 65

What are the two special conditions where you should downshift?

Before entering a curve and before going up a hill.

Before starting down a hill and before entering a curve.

Before starting down a hill and before going up a hill.

If there is an accident or for sudden heavy rain.

Question #12 of 65

Name the two basic reasons for covering cargo on an open bed?

To protect people from spilled cargo, and to protect the environment from spilled cargo.

To protect the environment from spilled cargo, and to protect the cargo from weather.

To protect people from spilled cargo, and to protect the cargo from weather.

To keep cargo secure from possible thieves and to keep cargo a secret.

Question #13 of 65

How many red reflective triangles should you carry?


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1

3

5

7

Question #14 of 65

Brake hard enough to feel a slowdown, when your speed has been reduced to 5 mph belowyour safe speed, release the brakes. When your speed has increased to your safe speed, repeatthese steps.

This is the procedure for a blown tire.

This is the procedure for driving on slippery roads.

This is the procedure for coming down long steep grades.

All of the above.

None of the above.

Question #15 of 65

If you go twice as fast, your stopping distance increase by how many times?

Two.

Three.

Four.

Five.

None of the above.

Question #16 of 65


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What effects can wet brakes cause?

Can cause brakes to apply unevenly.

Can cause lack of braking power.

Can cause pulling to one side or the other.

All of the above.

None of the above.

Question #17 of 65How far ahead does the manual say you should look while driving?

5 to 8 seconds, at highway speeds its about an 8th of a mile.

9 to 12 seconds, at highway speeds its about a quarter of a mile.

12 to 15 seconds, at highway speeds its about a quarter of a mile.

15 to 20 seconds, at highway speeds its about a half of a mile.

Question #18 of 65

What should wheel-bearing seals be checked for?

Color changes.

Smoke.

Leaks.

Gasoline.

All of the above.

Question #19 of 65


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

2 seconds.

3 seconds.

4 seconds.

5 seconds.

Question #20 of 65

Common medicines for colds can make you sleepy.

True

False

Question #21 of 65

Name some important steering system parts?

Rim, lug nuts, tire.

Tie rod, spindle, pitman arm.

Leaf spring, vehicle frame, tourque rod.

Main spring, axle, spring shackle.

Question #22 of 65

Why should you be in the proper gear before starting down a hill?

You will not be able to shift into a lower gear once you are going down the hill.

Because you will need to be in the same gear at the bottom of the hill.


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It is the law in most states.

There is no need to do this.

Because the clutch is made to be used on even surfaces.

Question #23 of 65

What does communicating in safe driving mean?

Using a C.B. radio to let others know your intentions.

Letting others know you are there by using turn signals, four way flashers and horn.

Using hand signals.

All of the above.

None of the above.

Question #24 of 65

What is your most important way to see the sides and rear?

Rear view cameras.

Your mirrors.

Roll the window down.

A helper.

All of the above.

Question #25 of 65

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

inspection?


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Oil, transmission, air compressor, radiator.

Low beams, high beams, four-way flashers, turn signals.

Windshield, wipers, mirrors, hood latches.

Tires, steering parts, suspension parts, headlights.

None of the above.

Question #26 of 65

What is the minimum tread depth for front tires?

1/32

2/32

4/32

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Question #27 of 65

How often must you stop while on the road to check your cargo?

Within 25 miles after beginning a trip, after every break, and every 3 hrs, 150 miles.

Within 50 miles of the start of the trip.

Within 25 miles after beginning a trip, after every break, and every 2 hrs, 100 miles.

Within 30 miles of the start of the trip and after every break only thereafter.

Question #28 of 65

When using your fire extinguisher, you should get as close as possible to the fire?


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True

False

Question #29 of 65

What is the most important reason for doing a pre-trip inspection?

Safety for yourself and other road users.

Because other drivers do it.

To make sure the vehicle will make your destination.

To make sure nothing has been stolen from the vehicle.

None of the above.

Question #30 of 65

What is black ice?

Ice that turns black in extreme temperatures.

Ice that is more slippery than white ice.

A thin layer of ice that is clear enough that you can see the road underneath it. It makesthe road look wet.

A thick layer of ice that is hard to see on a black top road.

None of the above.

Question #31 of 65

Name two causes of tire fires?


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Under-inflated tires and poor retreads.

Under-inflated tires and duals that touch.

Hot brakes and under-inflated tires.

Duals that touch and road debris.

Question #32 of 65

What is an escape ramp?

A ramp commonly found on freeways in California used to get around major accidents.

Another term for an off-ramp.

A ramp leading to a long bed of loose soft material to slow a runaway vehicle, sometimesin combination with an upgrade.

None of the above.

Question #33 of 65

Why make emergency plans when you see a hazard?

You will have more time to act if you see hazards before they become emergencies.

You will have less time to act if you see hazards before they become emergencies.

So you will have a plan to communicate the risk.

Because all hazards turn into emergencies.

None of the above.

Question #34 of 65

Name two situations where legal maximum weights may not be safe to haul?


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In large cities and over bridges.

During bad weather or in mountains.

Through tunnels and over bridges.

At night or during rush hour traffic.

Question #35 of 65

You should decrease your following distance if somebody is following you too closely.

True

False

Question #36 of 65

Empty trucks have the best braking.

True

False

Question #37 of 65

You should use low beams whenever you can.

True

False

Question #38 of 65

When backing, why is it important to use a helper?

It is easier to have the helper back the truck for you.

It is required by federal law.


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It is good to have someone else around to blame if you hit something.

Helpers have nothing better to do than help you back up your truck.

Because there are blind spots you can not see.

Question #39 of 65

What things should you check during a trip?

Manifest and shipping papers.

Check for load stability by slightly swerving from left to right within your lane.

Check for local radio stations and billboard advertisements.

Map, directions, and weather report.

Watch gauges, mirrors, use your senses to check for problems. Look, listen, and smell.

None of the above.

Question #40 of 65

What is hydroplaning?

A term used for quickly planning an alternate route due to heavy rain.

When tires lose their contact with the road and have little or no traction due to water onthe road.

The amount of traction a truck has due to the weight of the vehicle on slippery surfaces.

A water spill on the road that came from a water truck.

Question #41 of 65

What is a pull-up?


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A manuver performed by a tow truck to pick up an overturned truck.

An exercise that must be performed at a D.O.T. physical exam in order to get a C.D.L.

When pulling off the shoulder you pull up until the trailer is straight.

Pulling forward while backing a trailer to reposition it.

Question #42 of 65

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

Take a cold shower.

Get sleep.

Drink coffee.

Do a little execise.

Question #43 of 65

What three kinds of emergency equipment must you have?

Fire extinguisher, spare electrical fuses , warning devices for parked vehicles.

Warning devices for parked vehicles , first aid kit, flares.

First aid kit, fire extinguisher, flares.

Flares, fire extinguisher, spare electrical fuses.

None of the above.

Question #44 of 65

What is the minimum tread depth for tires other than the front tires?


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1/32

2/32

3/32

4/32

5/32

Question #45 of 65

What can you do at an accident scene to prevent another accident?

Put on your flashers.

Set out reflective triangles to warn other traffic.

If your vehicle is involved in the accident, try to get it to the side of the road.

If you are stopping to help, park away from the accident.

All of the above.

Question #46 of 65

What are the two ways to know when to shift?

Every 3 to 5 seconds or engine speed.

Engine speed and road speed.

Road speed and wind speed.

Engine speed and the shift indicator light.

Question #47 of 65


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When should you downshift automatic transmissions?

Half way down a hill.

At the bottom of a hill.

Never.

Before going down a hill.

None of the above.

Question #48 of 65You should let air out of hot tires so the pressure goes back to normal.

True

False

Question #49 of 65

Name some suspension system defects.

Broken leaves in leaf spring.

Cracked or broken spring hangers.

Leaking shock absorbers.

All of the above.

None of the above.

Question #50 of 65

What must you check before transporting a sealed load?


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The placard numbers match the seal numbers.

That the seal is authentic.

That the seal is secure.

The load is properly secured.

Question #51 of 65

Why put the starter switch key in your pocket during the pre-trip inspection?

So you don't lose it.

You will need it to inspect the trailer.

So no one moves the vehicle while you are inspecting underneath it.

You will need it to open the side box.

Question #52 of 65

What is the minimum number of tiedowns for any flatbed load?

One

Two

Four

Six

Question #53 of 65

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

Wait until the vehicle ahead passes a clear landmark, then count off the seconds until youreach the same spot.


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Wait until the vehicle ahead passes a clear landmark, then count off the seconds until youreach the same spot. Then multiply times 2.

Divide your speed by four and add one second for every 10 feet of trailer in the day and 2seconds at night.

Divide your speed by four and add one second for every 10 feet of trailer.

None of the above.

Question #54 of 65

For what three things related to cargo are drivers responsible?

Inspecting your cargo, recognizing overloads, properly secured cargo.

Inspecting your cargo, hauling cargo and securing the cargo.

Weighing the cargo, securing the cargo, delivering the cargo.

None of the above.

Question #55 of 65

If you swing wide to the left before turning right, another driver may try to pass you on theright.

True

False

Question #56 of 65

Stopping is not always the safest thing to do in an emergency.

True

False


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Question #57 of 65

What factors determine your selection of a safe speed when going down a long steepdowngrade?

Length of the grade and steepness of the grade only.

Total weight of the vehicle and cargo.

Total weight of the vehicle and cargo, length of the grade, steepness of the grade, roadconditions, weather.

Total weight of the vehicle, steepness of the grade, weather.

Question #58 of 65

You can safely remove the radiator cap as long as the engine is not overheated.

True

False

Question #59 of 65

Coffee and a little fresh air will help a drinker sober up.

True

False

Question #60 of 65

Retarders keep you from skidding when the road is slippery.

True

False

Question #61 of 65


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How do you test hydraulic brakes for leaks?

Pump the brake pedal five times, apply firm pressure for 3 seconds, the pedal should notmove.

Hold the brake down for 5 seconds and listen for leaks.

Pump the brake pedal three times, apply firm pressure for 5 seconds, the pedal should notmove.

Move slowly forward and step on the brake hard.

Any of the above.

Question #62 of 65

What is a hazardous materials placard?

Signs put on the outside of a vehicle which identify the hazard class of the cargo.

Signs put on the back of a vehicle which identify the hazard class of the cargo.

Signs put on the outside of a vehicle which identify the hazard class and weight of thecargo.

Signs put on the inside of a vehicle which identify the hazard class of the cargo.

Question #63 of 65

What are two main things to look for ahead while driving?

Road signs and detours.

Fire and flooding.

Bridges and tunnels.

Truck Stops and police.


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Traffic and road conditions.

Question #64 of 65

What three things add up to total stopping distance?

Perception Distance + Reaction Distance + Braking Distance.

Resistance Distance + Perception Distance + Braking Distance.

Visual Distance + Braking Distance + Resistance Distance.

Braking Distance + Perception Distance + Lag Time.

None of the above.

Question #65 of 65

Which of the following is not a common cause of vehicle fires?

Electrical short circuits due to loose connections.

Improper use of flares.

Loose air lines.

Improperly sealed flammable cargo.

Spilled fuel after an accident.

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Answer Correct Answer

% who

Answered

this Question

Correctly

What is a hazard? Unanswered A hazard is any roadcondition or other vehiclethat is a possible danger.

90%

Why should you be in the proper gear before starting down a hill?

Unanswered You will not be able to shiftinto a lower gear once youare going down the hill.

88%

What is an advantage of going rightinstead of left around an obstacle?

Unanswered

If you are blocked on bothsides, a move to the right willnot force anyone into anopposing traffic lane and apossible head on collision.

75%

What can you do at an accident sceneto prevent another accident?

Unanswered All of the above. 91%

How many red reflective trianglesshould you carry?

Unanswered 3 93%

Why put the starter switch key in your pocket during the pre-trip inspection?

Unanswered So no one moves the vehiclewhile you are inspectingunderneath it.

96%

If stopped on a hill, how can you startmoving without rolling back?

Unanswered Partly engage the clutchbefore you take your rightfoot off the brake.

86%

Which of the following statements isfalse.

Unanswered Gross Combination Weight(GCW). The total weight of apowered unit plus trailers.

52%

What must you check beforetransporting a sealed load?

Unanswered The load is properly secured. 70%

How do you find out how manyseconds of following distance spaceyou have?

Unanswered

Wait until the vehicle aheadpasses a clear landmark, thencount off the seconds untilyou reach the same spot.

80%

Which of the following is not acommon cause of vehicle fires?

Unanswered Loose air lines. 87%

Retarders keep you from skiddingwhen the road is slippery. Unanswered False 83%


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How far ahead does the manual sayyou should look while driving?

Unanswered 12 to 15 seconds, at highwayspeeds its about a quarter ofa mile.

80%

If you are driving a 30 foot vehicle at55 mph, how many seconds offollowing distance should you allow?

Unanswered 4 seconds. 67%

You should let air out of hot tires sothe pressure goes back to normal.

Unanswered False 90%

What is black ice? Unanswered

A thin layer of ice that is clearenough that you can see theroad underneath it. It makesthe road look wet.

90%

What is the most important reason fordoing a pre-trip inspection?

Unanswered Safety for yourself and otherroad users. 97%

Name some important steering system parts?

Unanswered Tie rod, spindle, pitman arm. 91%

What is the minimum tread depth fortires other than the front tires?

Unanswered 2/32 74%

What are two main things to look forahead while driving?

Unanswered Traffic and road conditions. 92%

If you go twice as fast, your stoppingdistance increase by how many times?

Unanswered Four. 83%

Empty trucks have the best braking. Unanswered False 89%

Name some suspension system defects. Unanswered All of the above. 94%

What three kinds of emergencyequipment must you have?

Unanswered Fire extinguisher, spareelectrical fuses , warningdevices for parked vehicles.

75%

If a tire blows out, you should put the brakes on hard to stop quickly.


Name two causes of tire fires? Unanswered Under-inflated tires andduals that touch.

70%

When using your fire extinguisher, youshould get as close as possible to thefire?


Coffee and a little fresh air will help adrinker sober up.


What is the minimum number oftiedowns for any flatbed load?

Unanswered Two 73%

Name some things you should check Unanswered Low beams, high beams, 74%


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on the front of your vehicle during thewalk-around inspection?

four-way flashers, turnsignals.

Why are placards used? Unanswered To communicate the risk. 85%

What should you do if you becomesleepy while driving?

Unanswered Stop to sleep. 98%

When should you downshift automatictransmissions?

Unanswered Before going down a hill. 81%

What is your most important way tosee the sides and rear?

Unanswered Your mirrors. 79%

What does communicating in safedriving mean?

Unanswered Letting others know you arethere by using turn signals,four way flashers and horn.

73%

You should decrease your followingdistance if somebody is following youtoo closely.


How do you test hydraulic brakes forleaks?

Unanswered

Pump the brake pedal threetimes, apply firm pressure for5 seconds, the pedal shouldnot move.

79%

What are the two special conditions

where you should downshift?

Unanswered Before starting down a hilland before entering a curve.

82%

What are the two ways to know whento shift?

Unanswered Engine speed and roadspeed.

77%

You should use low beams wheneveryou can.


You can safely remove the radiator capas long as the engine is not overheated.


If you swing wide to the left beforeturning right, another driver may try to

pass you on the right.

Unanswered True 94%

What should you do before you drive ifyou are drowsy?

Unanswered Get sleep. 96%

What effects can wet brakes cause? Unanswered All of the above. 89%

How can you avoid the effects that wet brakes can cause?

Unanswered All of the above. 55%

Stopping is not always the safest thingto do in an emergency.

Unanswered True 80%

Common medicines for colds canmake you sleepy.

Unanswered True 97%


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How often must you stop while on theroad to check your cargo?

Unanswered

Within 25 miles afterbeginning a trip, after everybreak, and every 3 hrs, 150miles.

69%

Name two situations where legalmaximum weights may not be safe tohaul?

Unanswered During bad weather or inmountains.

79%

Name the two basic reasons forcovering cargo on an open bed?

Unanswered To protect people fromspilled cargo, and to protectthe cargo from weather.

71%

What things should you check during a

trip?

Unanswered

Watch gauges, mirrors, useyour senses to check forproblems. Look, listen, andsmell.

91%

What is the minimum tread depth forfront tires?

Unanswered 4/32 80%

When backing, why is it important touse a helper?

Unanswered Because there are blind spotsyou can not see.

96%

What is the most important hand signalthat you and the helper should agreeon?

Unanswered Stop. 97%

What three things add up to totalstopping distance?

Unanswered Perception Distance +Reaction Distance + BrakingDistance.

84%

Where should your reflectors be placedwhen stopped on a divided highway?

Unanswered 10 feet, 100 feet, and 200feet toward the approachingtraffic.

80%

What factors determine your selectionof a safe speed when going down along steep downgrade?

Unanswered

Total weight of the vehicleand cargo, length of thegrade, steepness of thegrade, road conditions,weather.

91%

For what three things related to cargoare drivers responsible?

Unanswered Inspecting your cargo,recognizing overloads,properly secured cargo.

78%

What is a hazardous materials placard?Unanswered

Signs put on the outside of avehicle which identify thehazard class of the cargo.

79%


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Why make emergency plans when yousee a hazard?

Unanswered You will have more time toact if you see hazards beforethey become emergencies.

86%

What is a pull-up? Unanswered Pulling forward while backinga trailer to reposition it. 77%

Brake hard enough to feel a slowdown,when your speed has been reduced to 5mph below your safe speed, release the

brakes. When your speed has increasedto your safe speed, repeat these steps.

Unanswered This is the procedure forcoming down long steepgrades.

75%

What is hydroplaning? Unanswered

When tires lose their contactwith the road and have littleor no traction due to water

on the road.

96%

What is an escape ramp? Unanswered

A ramp leading to a long bedof loose soft material to slowa runaway vehicle,sometimes in combinationwith an upgrade.

89%

What should wheel-bearing seals bechecked for?

Unanswered Leaks. 85%

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