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A. To insure they are securely fastened to the bus
B. To see if they have been removed
C. To insure the seat and back portions are not loose
D. All answers are correct
The seats must be safe for riders. All seats must be securely fastened to the bus, and not lose or missing.
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A. Steering wheel play of more than 10 degrees can make it hard to steer
B. Some leakage of power steering fluid is normal
C. Leaks in the exhaust system are not a problem if they are outside the cab
Steering wheel play of more than 10 degrees (approximately 2 inches movement at the rim of a 20-inch steering wheel) can make it hard to steer.
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A. Use dirt to put it out
B. Use the fire extinguisher
C. Call the proper authorities
When you discover a fire, call for help. You may use the fire extinguisher to keep minor truck fires from spreading to cargo before firefighters arrive.
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A. Side of cargo
B. All answers are correct
C. Front of cargo
D. Back 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. All answers are correct
B. Where the rear wheels of your vehicle are while you make turns
C. Traffic gaps before you merge
D. The condition of the tires and cargo
If you're carrying open cargo, you can use the mirrors to check it. Special situations require more than regular mirror checks including; lane changes, turns, merges, and tight maneuvers. Use your mirrors to make sure the gap in traffic is large enough for you to enter safely.
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A. Hold the triangles between your body and oncoming traffic
B. Keep them out of sight while you walk to the spot where you set them out
C. Carry the triangles at your side
When putting out the triangles, hold them between yourself and the oncoming traffic for your own safety, so other drivers can see you.
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A. 158 feet
B. 117 feet
C. 142 feet
¾ seconds. At 55 mph this accounts for 142 feet traveled.
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A. All answers are correct
B. Fire extinguisher
C. Spare electrical fuses if the vehicle uses them
D. Warning devices for parked vehicles
Vehicles must be equipped with emergency equipment: Fire extinguisher, spare electrical fuses unless the vehicle is equipped with circuit breakers, and warning devices for parked vehicles.
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A. When traction is poor, more power should be applied to the accelerator
B. You should feel a jerking motion if you are accelerating your vehicle properly
C. Improper acceleration can cause mechanical damage
Speed up smoothly and gradually so the vehicle does not jerk. Rough acceleration can cause mechanical damage. When pulling a trailer, rough acceleration can damage the coupling.
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A. Law enforcement personnel can be called
B. Accident reports will be accurate
C. You will have time to plan your escape if the hazard becomes an emergency
You look for the hazards in order to have time to plan a way out of any emergency. When you see a hazard, think about the emergencies that could develop and figure out what you would do.
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A. It should not be done with automatic transmissions
B. It is necessary if the vehicle has retarders
C. The proper time to downshift is just after the vehicle starts down the hill
D. It allows engine compression and friction to help the brakes slow the vehicle
The use of brakes on a long and/or steep downgrade is only a supplement to the braking effect of the engine.
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A. Inspecting your cargo
B. All answers are correct
C. Knowing your cargo is securely tied down and covered
D. Recognizing overloads and poorly balanced weight
As part of your Vehicle inspection, make sure the truck is not overloaded and the cargo is balanced and secured properly.
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A. Tires of mismatched sizes should not be used on the same vehicle
B. Dual tires should be touching each other
C. Radial and bias-ply tires can be used together on the same vehicle
Tire Problems: too much or too little air pressure, bad wear. Less than 4/32-inch tread depth on front tires, less than 2/32 inch on other tires, cuts or other damage, tread separation, dual tires that come in contact with each other or parts of the vehicle, mismatched sizes, and radial and bias-ply tires used together.
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A. Are only needed if hazardous materials are being hauled
B. Should be performed every six hours or 300 miles
C. Not the responsibility of the driver
D. Should be performed after every break you take while driving
Re-check the cargo and securing devices as often as necessary during a trip to keep the load secure. You need to inspect again: after you have driven for 3 hours or 150 miles, and after every break you take during driving.
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A. All answers are correct
B. Avoiding high speed driving
C. Properly adjusted v-belts
D. Making sure the engine has the right amount of oil
Do a normal Vehicle inspection but pay special attention to the following items: tires, engine oil, engine coolant, engine belts, and hoses. High speeds create more heat for tires and the engine. In desert conditions the heat may build up to the point where it is dangerous.
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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 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
C. 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
D. One within 10 feet of the front of the vehicle, one about 200 feet from the front, and one about 100 feet to the rear
If you stop on a two-lane road carrying traffic in both directions or on an undivided highway, place warning devices within 10 feet of the front or rear corners to mark the location of the vehicle and 100 feet behind and ahead of the vehicle, on the shoulder or in the lane you stopped in.
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A. signs that warn the public to stay at least 1,000 feet from the vehicle.
B. signs on the inside of the vehicle that remind the driver of what he or she is carrying.
C. signs that help tax collectors determine how much to tax a hazardous cargo.
D. signs on the outside of the vehicle that identify the hazard class of the cargo.
Placards are signs put on the outside of a vehicle that identify the hazard class of the cargo. A placarded vehicle must have at least four identical placards. They are put on the front, rear, and both sides.
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A. 1/32 inch.
B. 3/8 inch.
C. 1/2 inch.
D. 4/32 inch.
The steering tires must have traction to steer the vehicle. Enough tread is especially important in winter conditions. You must have at least 4/32-inch tread depth in every major groove on front tires and at least 2/32 inch on other tires.
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A. keep your wheels from locking when you brake hard.
B. shorten your stopping distance.
C. increase your vehicle's stopping power.
D. let you drive faster.
ABS is a computerized system that keeps your wheels from locking up during hard brake applications.
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A. You should turn the retarder off whenever the road is wet, icy, or snow-covered.
B. When your drive wheels have poor traction, the retarder may cause them to skid.
C. All of the above statements are correct.
D. Retarders help slow a vehicle, reducing the need for braking.
Retarders help slow a vehicle, reducing the need for using your brakes. When your drive wheels have poor traction, the retarder may cause them to skid. Therefore, you should turn the retarder off whenever the road is wet, icy, or snow covered.
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A. slow down to the posted speed limit for the off ramp.
B. wait until you are in the curve before downshifting.
C. slow down to a safe speed before taking the curve.
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.
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A. The horn is not a good way to let others know you're there.
B. It wears down the battery.
C. It can startle other drivers.
Use your horn when needed. However, it can startle others and could be dangerous when used unnecessarily.
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A. Protect the accident scene.
B. Clear the area.
C. Flag down help.
The basic steps to be taken at any accident are to: protect the area, notify authorities, care for the injured.
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A. Minutes
B. Seconds
C. It does not matter.
Oil pressure. Should come up to normal within seconds after engine is started.
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A. reaction
B. perception
C. braking
The distance your vehicle travels, in ideal conditions; from the time your eyes see a hazard until your brain recognizes it is perception distance.
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A. anti-lock brakes.
B. spring brakes.
C. air brakes.
In stab braking you deliberately keep locking and unlocking the wheels, and ABS is a computerized system that keeps your wheels from locking up during hard brake applications. Do not use Stab braking with ABS, use controlled braking instead.
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A. When going around curves
B. When going down grades
C. When going up grades
You can select a low range to get greater engine braking when going down grades. The lower ranges prevent the transmission from shifting up beyond the selected gear.
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A. A maneuver performed by a tow truck to pick up an overturned truck
B. Pulling forward while backing a trailer to reposition it
C. When pulling off the shoulder, pulling up until the trailer is straight
When a driver stops and reverses direction to get a better position while backing, it is scored as a "pull-up". Stopping without changing direction does not count as a pull-up.
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A. Whenever you are hauling hazardous materials
B. Only in states where the law requires it
C. Whenever you're driving a CMV
Federal regulations require the driver and all passengers in a moving CMV to wear seat belts unless, the vehicle isn't equipped with them.
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A. Length of the grade
B. Type of tire tread
C. Weight of the 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. reckless driving and following a vehicle too closely.
B. excessive speeding (15 mph or more above the posted limit) and improper lane changes.
C. both of the above.
Serious traffic violations are excessive speeding, reckless driving, improper or erratic lane changes, following a vehicle too closely, traffic offenses committed in a CMV in connection with fatal traffic accidents, etc.
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A. post-trip, pre-trip, en-route.
B. both of the above.
C. maintenance, physical, general.
Pre-trip occurs before you leave for your trip, En-route occurs during any break you take while driving, and post-trip occurs when your route is finished.
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A. Both of the above are correct.
B. You need both hands on the wheel to turn safely.
C. It is usually illegal to turn off your signal before starting a turn.
Signal continuously. You need both hands on the wheel to turn safely. Don't cancel the signal until you have completed the turn.
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A. Steer to the right.
B. Prepare for impact.
C. Brake hard.
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 his or her own lane.
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A. Poor trailer ventilation can cause flammable cargo to catch fire.
B. Underinflated tires will NOT cause a vehicle fire.
C. Carrying a properly charged fire extinguisher will help prevent fires.
The following are some causes of vehicle fires: spilled fuel, improper use of flares, under-inflated tires , duals that touch, short circuits, loose connections, improper fueling, loose fuel connections, flammable cargo, improperly sealed or loaded cargo or with poor ventilation.
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A. Weighing the cargo, properly securing the cargo, and delivering the cargo
B. Inspecting the cargo, recognizing overloads, and properly securing the cargo
C. Preparing the shipping papers, inspecting the cargo, and properly securing the cargo
You must make sure the truck is not overloaded and the cargo is balanced and secured before each trip.
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A. Look out the window.
B. Get out and inspect the areas.
C. Check your mirrors regularly.
It's important to know what's going on behind and to the sides. Check your mirrors regularly. Check more often in special situations.
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A. Both of these answers are correct.
B. turn on the headlights and four-way flashers.
C. turn off the engine and take the key with you.
Make sure the parking brake is set, turn off the engine, and take the key with you. Turn on headlights (low beams) and four-way emergency flashers and get out of the vehicle.
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A. Within 500 feet behind the vehicle
B. Within 250 feet behind the vehicle
C. Within 100 feet behind the vehicle
If line of sight view is obstructed due to hill or curve, move the rear-most triangle to a point back down the road (up to 500 feet) so warning is provided.
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A. Oil, transmission, air compressor, and radiator
B. Windshield wipers, mirrors, and hood latches
C. Low beams, high beams, four-way flashers, and turn signals
Go to front of vehicle and check that low beams are on and both of the four-way flashers are working, check that high beams, parking, clearance, side-marker, and identification lights work. Turn on right turn signal and start walk-around inspection, then check the left turn.
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A. Hard steering and possible damage to the tires
B. Too little traction on the steering axle
C. Better handling
Poor weight balance can make vehicle handling unsafe. Too much weight on the steering axle can cause hard steering. It can damage the steering axle and tires.
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A. It can be overcome with willpower and non-sleep aids.
B. It will go away by itself over a period of time.
C. It can only be paid off by sleeping.
’t sleep enough, you "owe" more sleep to yourself. This debt can only be paid off by sleeping.
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A. Apply the brakes harder and faster.
B. Slow down, shift to a low gear, and gently apply the brakes.
C. Speed up or shift to a higher gear.
Avoid driving through deep puddles or flowing water if possible. If not, you should: slow down and place transmission in a low gear, and gently put on the brakes.
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A. The total weight of your vehicle and its cargo
B. All of the above
C. The steepness of the grade
D. The road conditions
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. you can see better, watching the vehicle's rear from the side window.
B. all of the above are true.
C. your truck will probably pull toward the driver's side.
D. it's more comfortable for turning your neck.
Back to the driver's side so that you can see better. Backing toward the right side is very dangerous because you can't see as well. If you back and turn toward the driver's side, you can watch the rear of your vehicle by looking out the side window.
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A. Gasoline
B. Wood
C. Grease
D. Electrical
The B:C type fire extinguisher is designed to work on electrical fires and burning liquids, not on wood.
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A. Refuse to haul the load
B. Haul the load, but only to the nearest place where a driver with a hazardous materials endorsement can take over
C. Take the placards off the vehicle
D. Haul the load, but file a report with the department of transportation after the trip
You can drive a vehicle that carries hazardous materials if it does not require placards. If it requires placards, you cannot drive it unless your driver license has the hazardous materials endorsement.
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A. The vehicle pulls to one side when the brake pedal is pressed
B. Stopping action is delayed
C. The brake pedal feels unusual
D. All answers are correct
With hydraulic systems a delay in braking, spongy or unusual feeling pedal, or pulling to one side or the other can mean there are issues.
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A. Is only a problem if the vehicle is overloaded
B. Should be kept as high as possible
C. Can make a vehicle more likely to tip over on curves
When more cargo is piled up in a truck, the "center of gravity" moves higher up from the road. The truck becomes easier to turn over.
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A. All answers are correct
B. Check for poorly balanced weight
C. Check for overloads
D. Check if cargo is secured
As part of your Vehicle inspection, make sure the truck is not overloaded and the cargo is balanced and secured properly.
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