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A. One within 10 feet of the rear of the vehicle, one about 100 feet to the rear, and one about 100 feet from the front of the vehicle
B. One within 10 feet of the rear of the vehicle, one about 100 feet to the rear, and one about 200 feet to the rear
C. One about 50 feet from the rear of the vehicle, one about 100 feet to the rear, and one about 100 feet from the front of the vehicle
If you must stop on or by a one-way or divided highway, place warning devices 10 feet, 100 feet, and 200 feet toward the approaching traffic.
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A. The light ahead just turned green
B. The light ahead has just turned red
C. The light ahead has been green for quite a while
A stale green light is a traffic light that is green when you first see it, thus you do not know how long it has been green - so we have to assume it will change at any moment.
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A. A need to disconnect the steering axle brakes
B. Hard steering and possible breakdown
C. Better handling
Too much weight on the steering axle can cause hard steering. It can damage the steering axle and tires.
4 / 50
A. Downshift while in the curve
B. Downshift at any time, it doesn't make a difference
C. Downshift as you come out of the curve
D. Downshift before entering the curve and accelerate slightly as you go through it
Slow down to a safe speed, and downshift to the right gear before entering the curve. This lets you use some power through the curve to help the vehicle be more stable while turning. It also allows you to speed up as soon as you are out of the curve.
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A. Yes
B. No
You must review the inspection report made by the previous driver. Only if defects reported earlier have been certified as repaired or not needed to be repaired, should you sign the previous driver's report.
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A. Both above
B. No answers are correct
C. The maximum safe weight a tire can carry at a specified pressure
D. Specified pressure an air tire can carry
The tire load is the maximum safe weight a tire can carry at a specified pressure. This rating is stated on the side of each tire.
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A. Approximately 420 feet
B. Approximately 450 feet
C. Approximately 400 feet
The total stopping distance is the total minimum distance your vehicle has traveled, in ideal conditions; with everything considered, including perception distance, reaction distance and braking distance, until you can bring your vehicle to a complete stop. At 55 mph, your vehicle will travel a minimum of 450 feet.
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A. Apply more braking pressure to the brake pedal
B. Apply more pressure to the brake pedal and steer, counter steer
C. Release brakes and counter steer
Do the following to correct a drive-wheel braking skid: stop braking letting the rear wheels roll again and keep the rear wheels from sliding; counter-steer as a vehicle turns back on course, it tends to keep on turning. Unless you turn the steering wheel quickly the other way, you may find yourself skidding in the opposite direction.
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A. Text messages
B. Cargo and cargo covers
C. Mirrors
D. Tires
Your CDL will be disqualified after two or more convictions of any state law on texting while operating a CMV. No motor carrier shall allow or require its drivers to engage in texting while driving.
10 / 50
A. Pushing in the clutch and shifting into a higher gear at the same time
B. Releasing the clutch and pressing the accelerator at the same time
C. Releasing the clutch
D. Accelerating while pressing the clutch and turning toward the driver's side
Basic method for shifting up: release accelerator, push in clutch and shift to neutral at the same time. Release clutch. Let engine and gears slow down to the rpm required for the next gear. Push in clutch and shift to the higher gear at the same time. Release clutch and press accelerator at the same time.
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A. it could damage the starting mechanism.
B. someone could start and move the truck.
C. someone could steal the truck.
D. any of the above could occur.
Shut off engine and take key with you so someone else won't move truck while you are under it.
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A. Send a text message to a friend to text you back in ten seconds. See how far you have traveled in that time.
B. Wait until the vehicle ahead of you passes a shadow or landmark. Then count the seconds until you reach it.
C. Get 1/4 closer to the vehicle in front of you, then back off again. Multiply how long this took you by four to give the following distance.
D. Use the stopwatch on your cell phone to determine how long it takes you to reach a mile marker after the vehicle in front of you has passed it.
To know how much space you have, wait until the vehicle ahead passes a shadow on the road, a pavement marking, or some other clear landmark. Then count off the seconds like this: "one thousand-and-one, one thousand-and-two" and so on, until you reach the same spot.
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A. vehicles exiting the roadway.
B. drivers having conversations with passengers.
C. drivers listening to overly loud music.
D. vehicles constantly traveling above the speed limit.
Watch for: vehicles that may drift over the lane divider lines or within their own lane; vehicles traveling at inconsistent speeds; drivers who are preoccupied with maps, food, cigarettes, cell phones, or other objects; drivers who appear to be involved in conversations with their passengers.
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A. "Faster."
B.
C. "Stop."
D.
E. "Go."
F. "Turn up the music."
Before you begin backing, work out a set of hand signals that you both understand. Agree on a signal for "stop."
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A. wait for it to wear off.
B. drink coffee.
C. take a cold shower.
The liver can only process one-third an ounce of alcohol per hour, which is considerably less than the alcohol in a standard drink. This is a fixed rate, so only time, not black coffee or a cold shower, will sober you up.
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A. at the cargo deck.
B. only at the front of a piece of cargo.
C. at the front, back, and/or sides of a piece of cargo.
Blocking is used in the front, back, and/or sides of a piece of cargo to keep it from sliding. Blocking is shaped to fit snugly against cargo. It is secured to the cargo deck to prevent cargo movement.
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A. apply the parking brake.
B. turn the steering wheel as far to the left as you can.
C. leave it in gear (if it has a manual transmission).
Never leave your vehicle unattended without applying the parking brakes or chocking the wheels. Your vehicle might roll away and cause injury and damage.
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A. increase your following distance.
B. flash your brake lights.
C. signal the tailgater when it is safe to pass you.
If you find yourself being tailgated: avoid quick changes, signal early, reduce speed very gradually, increase your following distance, and don't speed up.
19 / 50
A. It takes 7 seconds to clear a single track and more than 10 seconds to clear a double track.
B. It takes 14 seconds to clear a single track and more than 15 seconds to clear a double track.
C. It takes 10 seconds to clear a single track and more than 12 seconds to clear a double track.
It takes a typical tractor trailer unit at least 14 seconds to clear a single track and more than 15 seconds to clear a double track.
20 / 50
A. Set the parking brake at highway speeds.
B. Set the parking brake and pull forward gently.
C. Move back slowly and set the parking brake.
To test the parking brake: fasten safety belt, set parking brake, place vehicle into a low gear, and gently pull forward against parking brake to make sure the parking brake holds.
21 / 50
A. Traffic and road conditions
B. Police and weigh stations
C. Road signs and traffic
Driving too fast is a major cause of fatal crashes. You must adjust your speed depending on driving conditions. These include traction, curves, visibility, traffic and hills.
22 / 50
A. Both of these answers are correct.
B. You can avoid a head-on collision.
C. Someone may be passing to the left.
If an oncoming driver has drifted into your lane, a move to your right is best. If that driver realizes what has happened, the natural response will be to return to their own lane. No one is likely to be driving on the shoulder, but someone may be passing you on the left.
23 / 50
A.
B. defensive.
C.
D. offensive.
E. objective.
Always be prepared to act based on your plans. In this way, you will be a prepared, defensive driver who will improve your own safety as well as the safety of all road users.
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A. Yes, as long as the engine isn't overheated.
B. No, never.
C. Yes, but only if the coolant recovery container is part of the pressurized system.
Some vehicles have sight glasses, see-through coolant overflow containers, or coolant recovery containers. These permit you to check the coolant level while the engine is hot. If the container is not part of the pressurized system, the cap can be safely removed, and coolant added even when the engine is at operating temperature.
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A. Tie rod, spindle, and pitman arm
B. Leaf spring, vehicle frame, and torque rod
C. Main spring, axle, and spring shackle
The pitman arm, spindle, tie rod, and steering gear box are all parts of the steering system.
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A. tap repeatedly on the brakes.
B. try to get all the wheels off the pavement.
C. avoid braking until your speed has decreased to about 20 mph.
If possible, avoid using the brakes until your speed has dropped to about 20 mph, and gently return to the road.
27 / 50
A. two red flags
B. two red lights
C. one red flag
If the load is more than two feet wide and extends more than four feet behind the rear of the vehicle, two square red flags must be placed at the end of the load.
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A. Follow the vehicle in front of you.
B. Based on your vehicle and its cargo, select a speed that is safe within the posted limit.
C. If you have a light load, go faster than you would with a heavy load.
Your most important consideration is to select a speed that is not too fast for the: total weight of the vehicle and cargo, length of the grade, steepness of the grade, road conditions, and weather.
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A. continue at your current speed.
B. start to slow down so you will be ready to stop.
C. accelerate so you get through the light.
If a traffic light has been green for a long time it will probably change before you get there. Start slowing down and be ready to stop.
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A. Call or radio for help.
B. Shut off the engine.
C. Get off the road as soon as possible.
Escape ramps have been built on many steep mountain downgrades. Escape ramps are made to stop runaway vehicles safely without injuring drivers and passengers. Escape ramps use a long bed of loose, soft material to slow a runaway vehicle, sometimes in combination with an upgrade.
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A. The amount of sleep you get each day
B. The cumulative effect of not getting enough sleep
C. The money you owe hotels after resting there
If you don't sleep enough, you "owe" more sleep to yourself. This debt can only be paid off by sleeping. You can't overcome it with willpower, and it won't go away by itself. The average person needs seven or eight hours of sleep every 24 hours.
32 / 50
A. Whether all vehicle lights are working and clean
B. Cargo securement
C. Amount of fuel in the vehicle
During your pre-trip inspection you will need to check cargo securement, and vehicle lights to make sure the vehicle is safe to go on the road. Fuel is a responsibility of the driver to transport the cargo and is not checked on the pre-trip inspection.
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A. steering wheel and transmission controls.
B.
C. both of the above.
D. accelerator, brakes, and clutch pedals.
Check all of the following for looseness, sticking, damage, or improper setting: steering wheel, clutch, and accelerator.
34 / 50
A. A drinker can control how fast his or her body absorbs and gets rid of alcohol.
B. Your blood alcohol level (BAC) is determined by how fast you drink, how much you drink, and how much you weigh.
C. Alcohol goes directly from the stomach to the blood stream.
BAC is determined by the amount of alcohol you drink, how fast you drink, and your weight. Alcohol goes directly into the blood stream from the stomach. The liver can only process one-third an ounce of alcohol per hour.
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A. Federal and state regulations require you to inspect your vehicle.
B. Both of the above
C. A vehicle defect that is found during inspection and corrected can prevent problems later.
A vehicle defect found during an inspection could save you problems later. You could have a breakdown on the road that will cost time and dollars, or even worse, a crash caused by the defect. Also, Federal and state laws require that drivers inspect their vehicles.
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A. between the hours of 4 a.m. and 6 p.m.
B. for the hours you are normally awake.
C. between the hours of 10 a.m. and midnight.
If possible, try to schedule trips for the hours you are normally awake. Many heavy motor vehicle accidents occur between midnight and 6 a.m.
37 / 50
A. Flashing your brake lights to warn someone behind you that you are slowing down
B. Flashing your brake lights to stop someone from tailgating
C. Turning on your headlights during times when visibility is reduced
If you find yourself being tailgated, here are some things you can do to reduce the chances of a crash: avoid quick changes, increase your following distance, don't speed up, and don't turn on your taillights or flash your brake lights.
38 / 50
A. A few beers have the same effect on driving as a few shots of whisky
B. Some people aren't affected by drinking
C. Coffee and fresh air can sober a person up
All of the following drinks contain the same amount of alcohol: A 12-ounce glass of 5% beer. A 5-ounce glass of 12% wine. A 1 1/2-ounce shot of 80 proof whiskey.
39 / 50
A. You do not need to use your signal when changing lanes on a four-lane highway
B. You should use your turn signal to mark your vehicle when it is pulled off the side of the road
C. When turning, you should signal early
D. When turning, you should cancel the signal just before you make the turn
Signal early and leave the signal on until the maneuver is complete. Signal well before you turn. It is the best way to keep others from trying to pass you.
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A. Steering
B. Brakes
C. Clutch
Forcing an automatic transmission into a lower gear at high speed could damage the transmission and also lead to loss of all engine braking effect.
41 / 50
A. Driving limited to certain times
B. All answers are correct
C. Flashing lights
D. Special transit permits
Over-length, over-width, and/or overweight loads require special transit permits. Driving is usually limited to certain times. Special equipment may be necessary such as "wide load" signs, flashing lights, flags, etc.
42 / 50
A. Make turns as gently as possible
B. Drive alongside other drivers
C. Decrease the distance that you look ahead of your vehicle
It will take longer to stop, and it will be harder to turn without skidding, when the road is slippery. So, making gentle turns is key when the roads are slippery.
43 / 50
A. Loss of steering control
B. Damage to the transmission
C. Loss of engine braking effect
Forcing an automatic transmission into a lower gear at high speed could damage the transmission and also lead to loss of all engine braking effect.
44 / 50
A. Both of the above are required procedures
B. Care for the injured and collect required information.
C. Protect the area and notify the authorities.
When you're in an accident and not seriously hurt, you need to act to prevent further damage or injury. The basic steps to be taken at any accident are to: protect the area, notify authorities, and care for the injured.
45 / 50
A. At night, flash your lights from low to high beam and back while you pass the vehicle.
B. Assume the other driver does not see you.
C. Constantly blow your horn while passing the vehicle.
Whenever you are about to pass a vehicle, pedestrian, or bicyclist, assume they don't see you. They could suddenly move in front of you. When it is legal, tap the horn lightly or, at night, flash your lights from low to high beam and back. And, drive carefully enough to avoid a crash even if they don't see or hear you.
46 / 50
A. Strong winds make it easy to stay in your lane.
B. Always keep your vehicle to the right side of your lane.
C. You should avoid traveling next to others whenever possible.
Commercial vehicles are often wide and take up most of a lane. Safe drivers will manage what little space they have. You can do this by keeping your vehicle centered in your lane and avoid driving alongside others.
47 / 50
A. Backing is always dangerous.
B. Both of the above are true.
C. You should back and turn toward the driver's side whenever possible.
Because you cannot see everything behind your vehicle, backing is always dangerous. Avoid backing whenever you can. When you have to back, here are a few simple safety rules: start in the proper position, look at your path, use mirrors on both sides, back slowly, back and turn toward the driver's side if possible, use a helper whenever possible.
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A.
B.
C. A thin layer of ice clear enough that you can see the road underneath it
D. Rain and snow mixed
E. Dirty snow
Black ice is a thin layer that is clear enough that you can see the road underneath it. It makes the road look wet. Any time the temperature is below freezing, and the road looks wet, watch out for black ice.
49 / 50
A. your vehicle is protected by trees or some overhang.
B. you can pull forward when you leave.
C. there is at least one curb next to your vehicle.
D.
E.
Avoid backing whenever you can. When you park, try to park so you will be able to pull forward when you leave.
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A.
B. The steering box should not be missing any nuts, bolts, or cotter keys.
C. Up to 1/4 of the steering parts may be broken.
D.
E. The steering box should not have mismatched, bent, or cracked lug nuts.
Check for missing nuts, bolts, cotter keys, or other parts.
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