general knowledge - part 2

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General Knowledge - Part 2

Question #1 of 50

Which of the following is not a tire defect?

Too much or too little air pressure.

Tread separation.

Damaged rims.

Cut or cracked valve stems.

Question #2 of 50

A bridge formula permits less maximum-axle-weight for axles that are closer together to prevent over loading bridges and roads.

True

False

Question #3 of 50

Which of the following can be hazards?

Loaded station wagons, confused drivers.

Vans, delivery trucks, slow drivers.



Postal vehicles, workers.

Parked vehicles, shoppers.

Pedestrians, bicyclists, children.

All of the above.

None of the above.

Question #4 of 50

After beginning your trip you should inspect the cargo and its securing devices again within

how many miles?

10

25

50

100

Question #5 of 50

Off-ramp and on-ramp posted speed limits are usually safe for large and heavy vehicles.

True

False

Question #6 of 50

Which of the following is not a rim defect?

Missing clamps, spacers, studs, or lugs.

Dual tires that come in contact with each other.



Rust around lug nuts.

Mismatched, bent, or cracked lock rings.

Question #7 of 50

Front end header boards can protect the driver from cargo in case of a crash or a sudden stop.

True

False

Question #8 of 50

Pre-program radio stations, pre load favorite CDs, review maps, plan your route, and adjustmirrors before you start your trip are things you can do to?

Save time.

Prevent distracted driving.

Waste time.

None of the above.

Question #9 of 50

It should take 10 to 15 minutes for the oil pressure reading to come up to normal after theengine is started.

True

False

Question #10 of 50

If you got under a low clearance bridge when you were loaded, then you can get back under itwhen you are empty for sure.



Question #14 of 50

The only proven way to overcome sleep debt is?

Regular exercise.

A healthy diet.

Drinking coffee.

5 hour energy.

All of the above.

None of the above.

Question #15 of 50

A 12 ounce glass beer, a 5 ounce glass of wine, and a 1 and a half ounce shot of liquor allhave about the same amount of alcohol.

True

False

Question #16 of 50

When backing a tractor trailer, which way do you turn the steering wheel to make the trailergo to the left?

To the right.

To the left.

Question #17 of 50

It is a good idea for driver's to try to help out others by signaling when it is safe for them to pass.

True



False

Question #18 of 50

The distance it takes to stop in ideal conditions once the brakes are applied is?

Reaction distance.

Perception distance.

Braking distance.

Stopping distance.

Question #19 of 50

Adjusting the radio, eating, drinking, smoking, reading maps, talking on the phone, anddaydreaming are examples of what type of driving?

Aggressive driving.

Drunk driving.

Talented driving.

Safe driving.

Distracted driving.

None of the above.

Question #20 of 50

When the temperature drops, bridges will freeze before other parts of the road will.

True

False



Question #21 of 50

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

Two

Three

Four

Five

None of the above

Question #22 of 50

When you are driving in heavy traffic, what is the safest speed?

The posted speed limit.

A speed below the limit.

The speed of other vehicles.

A speed above the limit.

None of the above.

Question #23 of 50

Wet roads can double your stopping distance.

True

False

Question #24 of 50

The act of operating a motor vehicle in a selfish, bold, or pushy manner, without regard forthe rights or safety of others best describes what?



Road Rage.

Drunk driving.

Aggressive driving.

Distracted driving.

None of the above.

Question #25 of 50

When you brake hard on slippery surfaces in a vehicle without ABS, your wheels shouldnever lock up.

True

False

Question #26 of 50

Which of the following does not cause front wheel skids?

Driving too fast for conditions.

Lack of tread on the front tires.

Not enough weight is on the steer axle.

Not enough weight on the tandem trailer axle.

None of the above.

Question #27 of 50

For a cargo fire in a van or box trailer, your first action should be to open the trailer door.



True

False

Question #28 of 50

A quick turn to avoid collision can be made safely as long as the brakes are applied at thesame time.

True

False

Question #29 of 50

Which of the following are ways to tell you are about to fall asleep?

Your eyes close or go out of focus by themselves.

You have trouble keeping your head up.

You start drifting between lanes.

You have to keep jerking the truck back into your lane.

All of the above.

None of the above.

Question #30 of 50

Speeding traffic is the number one cause of injury and death in roadway work zones.

True

False

Question #31 of 50



Triple your driving speed from 20 mph to 60 mph and the impact and braking distance is howmany times greater?

3

6

9

12

Question #32 of 50

Clearances heights may actually be lower than posted due to re-paved roads or packed snow.

True

False

Question #33 of 50

The BEST advice for driving in fog is?

Turn on high beams.

Stay alert.

Turn on fog lights.

Do not drive in fog.

Use low beams.

Question #34 of 50

ABS brake systems are good because they help prevent power or turning skids.

True



False

Question #35 of 50

Which of the following actions cause skids?

Over braking.

Over steering.

Over accelerating.

Driving too fast.

All of the above.

Question #36 of 50

Short breaks can keep you alert, the best time to take them is right after you feel really tired.

True

False

Question #37 of 50

If you must stop on a road or the shoulder of any road, you must put out your emergencywarning devices within how many minutes?

3

5

10

15

Question #38 of 50

The vehicle that trucks and buses most often crash into is located?



Behind them.

In front of them.

On the right side.

On the left side.

Question #39 of 50

How do antilock brakes help you?

They help you brake faster.

They help prevent power skids.

They help keep wheels from locking up.

They help shorten stopping distance.

All of the above.

Question #40 of 50

Reacting a half second slower because of distractions causes double the amount of crashes.

True

False

Question #41 of 50

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

True

False



Question #42 of 50

Road Rage is operating a motor vehicle with the intent of doing harm to others or physicallyassaulting a driver or their vehicle.

True

False

Question #43 of 50

How many times does the manual say that you should shift gears while crossing railroadtracks?

0

1

2

3

Question #44 of 50

The distance traveled from the time your brain tells your foot to move from the acceleratoruntil your foot is actually pushing the brake pedal is called what?

Reaction distance.

Stopping distance.

Perception distance.

Braking distance.

None of the above.

Question #45 of 50

Of all the space around your vehicle what space is most important?



The space on the left of the vehicle.

The space ahead of the vehicle.

The space on the right of the vehicle.

The space behind the vehicle.

Question #46 of 50

The most common skid is one in which the drive wheels lose traction through excessive braking or acceleration.

True

False

Question #47 of 50

Federal and state laws require that drivers inspect their vehicles.

True

False

Question #48 of 50

After starting your vehicle, air pressure should build from 50 to 90 psi within how many

minutes?

1

3-4

10-12

15-20



Question #49 of 50

The basic steps to take at any accident are?

Leave the area, notify authorities, and report how many injured.

Notify authorities, care for the injured, and take pictures.

Care for the injured, remove debris from the road, notify your dispatcher.

Protect the area, notify authorities, and care for the injured.

None of the above.

Question #50 of 50

The three basic types of inspections are pre trip, during a trip, and after a trip.

True

False

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Which of the following is not a tire defect? Unanswered Damaged rims. 74%

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A bridge formula permits less maximum-axle-weight for axles that are closer together to

prevent over loading bridges and roads.

Unanswered True 82%

Which of the following can be hazards? Unanswered All of the above. 94%

After beginning your trip you should inspect thecargo and its securing devices again within howmany miles?

Unanswered 25 82%

Off-ramp and on-ramp posted speed limits areusually safe for large and heavy vehicles.

Unanswered False 84%

Which of the following is not a rim defect? Unanswered Dual tires thatcome in contact

with each other. 83%

Front end header boards can protect the driver

from cargo in case of a crash or a sudden stop.

Unanswered True 87%

Pre-program radio stations, pre load favoriteCDs, review maps, plan your route, and adjustmirrors before you start your trip are things youcan do to?

Unanswered Prevent distracteddriving.

95%

It should take 10 to 15 minutes for the oil pressure reading to come up to normal after theengine is started.


If you got under a low clearance bridge whenyou were loaded, then you can get back under it

when you are empty for sure.


If you see a hazard ahead that will requireslowing down you should ________ to warn thedrivers behind you.

Unanswered Flash your brake

lights. 91%

The distance your vehicle travels in idealconditions from the time your eyes see a hazarduntil your brain recognizes it is?

Unanswered Perception

distance. 73%

A broken exhaust system can let poison fumesinto the cab or sleeper berth of a truck.

Unanswered True 97%

The only proven way to overcome sleep debt is? Unanswered None of the above. 92%



A 12 ounce glass beer, a 5 ounce glass of wine,and a 1 and a half ounce shot of liquor all haveabout the same amount of alcohol.

Unanswered True 92%

When backing a tractor trailer, which way doyou turn the steering wheel to make the trailergo to the left?

Unanswered To the right. 91%

It is a good idea for driver's to try to help outothers by signaling when it is safe for them to

pass.


The distance it takes to stop in ideal conditionsonce the brakes are applied is?

Unanswered Braking distance. 76%

Adjusting the radio, eating, drinking, smoking,reading maps, talking on the phone, anddaydreaming are examples of what type ofdriving?

Unanswered Distracted driving. 97%

When the temperature drops, bridges will freeze before other parts of the road will.

Unanswered True 97%

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

Unanswered Four 94%

When you are driving in heavy traffic, what isthe safest speed?

Unanswered The speed of othervehicles.

79%

Wet roads can double your stopping distance. Unanswered True 95%

The act of operating a motor vehicle in a selfish, bold, or pushy manner, without regard for therights or safety of others best describes what?

Unanswered Aggressive driving. 89%

When you brake hard on slippery surfaces in avehicle without ABS, your wheels should neverlock up.


Which of the following does not cause frontwheel skids?

Unanswered Not enough weighton the tandem

trailer axle. 64%

For a cargo fire in a van or box trailer, your firstaction should be to open the trailer door.


A quick turn to avoid collision can be madesafely as long as the brakes are applied at thesame time.


Which of the following are ways to tell you areabout to fall asleep?

Unanswered All of the above. 98%

Speeding traffic is the number one cause ofinjury and death in roadway work zones.

Unanswered True 96%

Triple your driving speed from 20 mph to 60mph and the impact and braking distance is howmany times greater?

Unanswered 9 63%



Clearances heights may actually be lower than posted due to re-paved roads or packed snow.

Unanswered True 94%

The BEST advice for driving in fog is? Unanswered Do not drive in fog. 69%

ABS brake systems are good because they help prevent power or turning skids.


Which of the following actions cause skids? Unanswered All of the above. 93%

Short breaks can keep you alert, the best time totake them is right after you feel really tired.


If you must stop on a road or the shoulder ofany road, you must put out your emergencywarning devices within how many minutes?

Unanswered 10 66%

The vehicle that trucks and buses most oftencrash into is located?

Unanswered In front of them. 74%

How do antilock brakes help you? Unanswered They help keepwheels fromlocking up.

68%

Reacting a half second slower because ofdistractions causes double the amount ofcrashes.

Unanswered True 93%

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


Road Rage is operating a motor vehicle with theintent of doing harm to others or physicallyassaulting a driver or their vehicle.

Unanswered True 93%

How many times does the manual say that youshould shift gears while crossing railroadtracks?

Unanswered 0 91%

The distance traveled from the time your braintells your foot to move from the acceleratoruntil your foot is actually pushing the brake

pedal is called what?

Unanswered Reaction distance. 88%

Of all the space around your vehicle what spaceis most important? Unanswered The space ahead of

the vehicle. 91%

The most common skid is one in which thedrive wheels lose traction through excessive

braking or acceleration.

Unanswered True 90%

Federal and state laws require that driversinspect their vehicles.

Unanswered True 97%

After starting your vehicle, air pressure should build from 50 to 90 psi within how manyminutes?

Unanswered 3-4 79%

The basic steps to take at any accident are? Unanswered Protect the area, 87%



notify authorities,and care for theinjured.

The three basic types of inspections are pre trip,during a trip, and after a trip.

Unanswered True 94%

Final Score: 0%

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