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A. Steering in the opposite direction from what other drivers expect you to do
B. Turning the steering wheel counter clockwise
C. Using the steering axle brakes to prevent over steering
D. Turning the wheel in the opposite direction after steering to avoid a traffic emergency
Be prepared to "counter-steer," that is, to turn the wheel back in the other direction, once you've passed whatever was in your path. You should think of emergency steering and counter-steering as two parts of one driving action.
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A. Quickly steer onto the shoulder
B. Begin light braking
C. Stay off the brake until the vehicle slows down on its own
D. Begin controlled or stab braking
It's natural to want to brake in an emergency, however, braking when a tire has failed could cause loss of control. Once the vehicle has slowed down brake very gently, pull off the road, and stop.
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A. Identify, project, dedicate, execute
B. Idea, predicts, decide, execute
C. Identify, predict, decide, execute
Identify, Predict, Decide, and Execute (IPDE) is the step-by-step process behind the principles of defensive driving and complexities of visual perception in traffic.
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A. You should look at a mirror for several seconds at a time
B. There are blind spots that your mirror cannot show you
C. Convex mirrors make things look closer than they really are
D. You should check your mirrors twice for a lane change
Convex mirrors present a view of people and objects that does not accurately reflect their size and distance from the vehicle.
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A. One tie down
B. Two tie downs
C. Small loads do not have to have tie downs
No matter how small the cargo, it should have at least two tie-downs.
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A. Reduce your speed to 20 mph or less before returning to the road
B. Stop and turn your vehicle around before entering the road
C. Make sure the road is clear, and continue to return to the road
If possible, avoid using the brakes until your speed has dropped to about 20 mph, and gently return to the road.
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A. The weight of the cargo tied down
B. Twice the weight of the cargo tied down
C. One and one-half times the weight of the cargo tied down
D. Three times the weight of the cargo tied down
Tie-downs must be of the proper type and proper strength. Federal regulations require the aggregate working load limit of any securement system used to secure an article or group of articles against movement must be at least one and one-half times the weight of the article or group of articles.
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A. Lack of braking power
B. All answers are correct
C. Trailer jackknife
D. Wheel lockup
When driving in heavy rain or deep standing water, your brakes will get wet. Water in the brakes can cause the brakes to be weak, to apply unevenly, or to grab. This can cause lack of braking power, wheel lockups, pulling to one side or the other, and jackknife if you pull a trailer.
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A. 9-12 seconds
B. 6-9 seconds
C. 12-15 seconds
Most good drivers look at least 12 to 15 seconds ahead. That means looking ahead the distance you will travel in 12 to 15 seconds.
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A. When the road is slippery it will take longer to stop, and it will be harder to turn without skidding
B. On a wet road you should reduce your speed by about 1/3
C. All answers are correct
D. On packed snow you should reduce your speed by about 1/2
It will take longer to stop, and it will be harder to turn without skidding, when the road is slippery. Reduce speed by about one-third on a wet road. On packed snow, reduce speed by a half, or more. If the surface is icy, reduce speed to a crawl and stop driving as soon as you can safely do so.
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A. The same gear you would use to climb the hill
B. A higher gear than you would use to climb the hill
C. A lower gear than you would use to climb the hill
Drivers of modern trucks may have to use lower gears going down a hill than would be required to go up the hill.
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A. Stop accelerating
B. Downshift
C. Apply the brake
D. Apply more power to the wheels
Skids caused by acceleration usually happen on ice or snow. Taking your foot off the accelerator can easily stop them. If it is very slippery, push the clutch in. Otherwise, the engine can keep the wheels from rolling freely and regaining traction.
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A. Stay downwind of the fire
B. Keep it as close to the fire as possible
C. Aim at the base of the fire
Here are some rules to follow in putting out a fire: When using the extinguisher stay as far away from the fire as possible and aim at the source or base of the fire not up in the flames.
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A. Hard steering
B. Damage to the tires
C. Damage to the steering axle
D. All answers are correct
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. To have your foot over the brake and ready to push it if necessary
B. Pushing on the brake just enough to make the brake lights to come on
C. Pushing the brake lightly and rapidly
Covering the brake involves taking your right foot off the accelerator and holding it over the brake pedal. Your foot should hover over the pedal and not rest on it in any way.
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A. Amphetamines can be used to help the driver stay alert
B. A driver can use any prescription drug while driving
C. Use of drugs can lead to accidents and / or arrest
Use of drugs can lead to traffic accidents resulting in death, injury, and property damage. Furthermore, it can lead to arrest, fines, and jail sentences. It can also mean the end of a person's driving career.
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A. 18
B. 15
C. 10
Cargo should have at least one tie-down for each ten feet of cargo. Make sure you have enough tiedowns to meet this need.
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A. At a special brake testing center only
B. In a parking lot when the vehicle is not moving
C. When the vehicle is moving at about 5 mph
Wait for normal air pressure, release the parking brake, move the vehicle forward slowly about five mph, and apply the brakes firmly using the brake pedal. Note any vehicle "pulling" to one side, unusual feel, or delayed stopping action.
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A. Come to a full stop at the top of the ramp
B. Slow down to a safe speed before the turn
C. Slow to the posted speed limit for the off-ramp
D. Wait until you are in the curve before downshifting
When exiting the expressway: Make necessary traffic checks, use proper signals, decelerate smoothly in the exit lane.
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A. Any time you are in a moving vehicle
B. Only when traveling on a highway
C. Only in states where it is required by law
Use Your Seatbelt! The driver's seat should have a seat belt. Always use it for safety.
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A. Burning fires
B. All answers are correct
C. Burning cloth
D. Electrical fires
Class A is for trash, wood and paper, Class B is for liquids and gases, and Class C is for energized electrical sources, so all answers are correct.
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A. Brake gently to avoid skidding
B. Most shoulders will not support a large vehicle
C. If you must leave the road, try to get all wheels off the pavement or at least one side of vehicle's tires off the road
D. Use hard braking if you are moving at a speed greater that 20-mph
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A. They have a high center of gravity
B. No answers are correct
C. Both above
D. The load can shift
Dry bulk tanks require special care because they have a high center of gravity, and the load can shift. Be extremely cautious (slow and careful) going around curves and making sharp turns.
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A. Dirt
B. Nothing
C. Water
Gasoline fires may be extinguished by smothering with wet rags, woolen cloth, sand, earth or ashes.
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A. Bulkheads
B. Baffles
C. Containers
Some liquid tanks are divided into several smaller tanks by bulkheads. When loading and unloading the smaller tanks, the driver must pay attention to weight distribution.
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A. If you aren't sure about the clearance, stop and make sure
B. Not worry about the clearance if you stay on the state or federal highways
C. All answers are correct
D. Assume all clearances are high enough
Hitting overhead objects is a danger. Make sure you always have overhead clearance.
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A. Every 3 hours or 150 miles
B. Before starting
C. After every break
D. All answers are correct
As part of your Vehicle inspection, make sure the truck is not overloaded and the cargo is balanced and secured properly. 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. May be required by law
B. All answers are correct
C. Protect people from spilled cargo
D. Protect cargo from weather
There are two basic reasons for covering cargo: to protect people from spilled cargo, and to protect the cargo from weather. Spill protection is a safety requirement in many states. Be familiar with the laws in the states you drive in.
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A. Wear sun glasses
B. Keep your speed slow enough that you can stop within the range of your headlights
C. Look directly at oncoming headlights only briefly
D. Keep your instrument lights bright
You should always be able to stop within the distance you can see ahead. At night, you can't see as far with low beams as you can with high beams. When you must use low beams, slow down.
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A. Should only be used on slick roads
B. Involves steady pressure on the brake pedal
C. Should never be used
D. Involves locking the wheels
With the stab braking method, you apply your brakes all the way and release brakes when wheels lock up.
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A. The parking brake will not work either because it is part of the same hydraulic system
B. Pumping the brake pedal may bring the pressure up so you can stop the vehicle
C. You should not downshift if you have an automatic transmission
Sometimes pumping the brake pedal will generate enough hydraulic pressure to stop the vehicle.
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A. Keep the clutch slipping while slowly accelerating
B. Use the parking brake to hold the vehicle until the clutch engages
C. Let the vehicle roll backwards a few feet before you engage the clutch
D. Let the vehicle roll backwards a few feet before you engage the clutch, but turn the wheel so that the back moves away from the roadway
Keeping the parking brake set until you can feel the pull of the vehicle against the brakes will help you get moving on an uphill grade without rolling backwards.
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A. Flash your brake lights
B. Increase the space in front of you
C. Signal the tailgater when it is safe to pass
D. Speed up
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 opening up room in front of you will make it easier for the tailgater to get around you, don't speed up.
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A. Rust around wheel nuts may mean that they are loose
B. Cracked wheels or rims can be used if they have been welded
C. Mismatched lock rings can be used on the same vehicle
D. A vehicle can be safely driven with one missing lug nut on a wheel
When checking the wheels and rims check for: damaged rims. rust around wheel nuts may mean the nuts are loose--check tightness, missing clamps, spacers, studs, or lugs, mismatched, bent, or cracked lock rings, and wheels or rims that have had welding repairs are not safe.
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A. Avoid eye contact.
B. Do all of the above.
C. Ignore rude gestures and refuse to react negatively.
D. Call the police from your cell phone if you can do it safely.
First and foremost, make every attempt to get out of their way. Do not challenge them by speeding up, avoid eye contact, ignore gestures and refuse to react to them, and report aggressive drivers to the appropriate authorities.
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A. avoid using your cell phone until you reach your destination.
B. read maps or use your phone only when there are no other vehicles around you.
C. eat, drink, and smoke only on straight portions of the road.
D. have all your emotionally difficult conversations in the first hour of driving.
Activities inside of the vehicle that can distract your attention include: talking to passengers; adjusting the radio, CD player or climate controls; eating, drinking or smoking; reading maps or other literature; picking up something that fell; reading or sending text messages. To name a few.
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A. Underinflated tires
B. Overinflated tires
C. All of the above
D. Cold tires
Under-inflated tires and duals that touch are the most common causes of tire fires.
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A. No.
B. Yes, but only on wet surfaces.
C. Yes.
D. Yes, but only if the trucks are newer than 1998.
Empty trucks require greater stopping distances because an empty vehicle has less traction.
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A. 5 to 10 seconds
B. 12 to 15 seconds
C. 7 to 12 seconds
D. 10 to 12 seconds
Most good drivers look at least 12 to 15 seconds ahead. That means looking ahead the distance you will travel in 12 to 15 seconds.
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A. Brake hard and immediately.
B. Stay off the brake pedal.
C. Be aware that a tire has failed.
D. Hold the steering wheel firmly.
To respond to tire failure: you must immediately: hold the steering wheel firmly, stay off the brake, and check the tires after you've come to a stop.
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A. Someone might try to pass you on your right.
B. Someone might try to pass you on your left.
C. All of the above might happen.
D. You might damage your leaf springs.
If you are driving a truck or bus that cannot make the right turn without swinging into another lane, turn wide as you complete the turn. Don't turn wide to the left as you start the turn. A following driver may think you are turning left and try to pass you on the right.
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A. Fresh air
B. Time
C. A glass of water
D. Coffee
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. braking distance + stopping distance.
B. perception distance + reaction distance + braking distance.
C. reaction distance + viewing distance + braking distance.
D. reaction distance + braking distance.
Stopping distance is the sum of your Perception Distance + Reaction Distance + Braking Distance. In vehicles with air brakes you must include the brake lag distance.
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A. make objects appear closer than they really are.
B. show a wider area than flat mirrors.
C. make objects appear larger than they really are.
Many large vehicles have curved mirrors that show a wider area than flat mirrors. This is often helpful, but everything appears smaller in a convex mirror than it would if you were looking at it directly. Things also seem farther away than they really are.
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A. do not need to be inspected or secured by the driver.
B. should come with their own tie-down devices.
C. are typically used for freight carried partway by rail or ship.
Containerized loads generally are used when freight is carried part way by rail or ship. Delivery by truck occurs at the beginning and/or end of the journey.
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A. 4
B. 3
C. 1
Safety requirements call for three red reflective triangles.
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A. It is very sticky and slows down your vehicle.
B. Tar rises to the road surface in very hot weather, causing the roads to become very slippery.
C. It does not affect the road surface or driving conditions.
Tar in the road pavement frequently rises to the surface in very hot weather. Spots where tar "bleeds" to the surface are very slippery.
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A. have low centers of gravity.
B. are unstable loads.
C. do not require special care.
Hanging meat and dry bulk can be a very unstable load with a high center of gravity. Particular caution is needed on sharp curves such as off ramps and on ramps. Go slowly.
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A. should have a screen larger than 4 inches.
B. should be designed for truck navigation.
C. should be made in the USA.
Most GPS devices are made for cars or other smaller vehicles, and so not have the size or weight of large vehicles programmed in. Make sure your GPS device is designed for large commercial vehicles.
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A. poorly adjusted brakes.
B. driving too fast for road conditions.
C. overinflated tires.
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.
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