General Knowledge Eng 7

What are some kit and kaboodle you should examine on the head of your process when doing the walk-around inspection?

Tires, steering parts, suspension parts, headlights.
Windshield, wipers, mirrors, hood latches.
Low beams, high beams, four way flashers, turn signals.
Oil, transmission, air compressor, radiator.

What is the function you should make urgency plans when you shepherd a hazard?

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

If you have to move away to avoid a collision, which of the following is the best action to take?

Press the brakes.
Turn, then go once you have overcome the obstacle.
Apply the brakes while turning
Turn sharply to clear whatever is in your way

The outstrip your vehicle travels in epitome conditions from the foreshadow your eyes handle a expose until your brain recognizes it is?

Reaction distance.
Perception distance.
Braking distance.
Stopping distance.

You are standing at the edge of a curve that prevents approaching traffic from seeing your vehicle. How far should your last warning device go?

10 feet
100 feet
200 feet
500 feet

Which of the following statements about the loading of heavy or dense liquids is true?

Tanks that transport heavy liquids can sometimes be completely emptied.
You must know the legal limits of weight.
Heavy or dense liquids do not expand.
The weight of the real liquid does not matter

Which of the following can be considered an effect of drinking and driving?

Driving in the wrong lane
Making quick, stupid movements
Running traffic signs
All of the above

The fifth wheel locking lever is not locked after the jaws have closed around the kingpin. Does this mean that?

The trailer will not swivel on the fifth wheel
The parking lock is off and you may drive away
The coupling is not right and should be fixed before driving the coupled unit
possible vibrations when turn over 55 mph

A hazardous materials placard is______?

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 identifies the hazard class of the cargo.
Signs put on the outside of a vehicle which identify the hazard class and weight of the cargo
Inspecting your cargo, hauling cargo and securing the cargo.

Which of these sentence aboutclearance is true?

If the road surface causes your vehicle to tilt toward objects at the edge of the road, you should drive close to the shoulder
The weight of a vehicle changes its height
You should assume posted clearance signs are correct
You must assume that the authorization signs are incorrect

The danger zone of a school bus extends up to 30 feet since??

The left side of the bus
The right side of the bus
The rear bumper of the bus.
The front bumper of the bus.

When do we talk about speed management, which of the following is correct?

Shadow roads get best traction than open areas.
Bridges will freeze before the roads will.
When the road is slippery, it will take more time to stop and will be more hard to make a turn.
Just hit the gas pedal and go on controling the wheel harder.

Speeding traffic is the a top ten cause of miff and death in roadway work zones.?

True
False
Speeding does not cause accidents
There is no risk when driving at maximun speed

For electrical fires and burning liquids?

B?C type fire extinguisher only.
A?B?C or B?C type fire extinguisher.
Water
Whatever is available

How should the tractor-semi-trailer connection be tested for safety?

Pull gently forward in low gear against the blocked trailer brakes. Then look carefully
Put the tractor in gear and pull ahead with a sharp jerk
Swing the trailer back and forth with the trailer brakes blocked
Swing the trailer back and forth with the trailer brakes unblocked

The pertinent procedure if a depart blows on the wrong track is to deliver the brakes on jointly to act like a wet blanket quickly.?

False
True
No braking
Put the clutch

What is GVW?

Gross vehicle weight
Gross vehicle width
Gross vehicle width and weight
Get vehicle work

A broken coolant hose while driving?

Causes the air-conditioner to fail
Can cause a fire
Increases the chances of tire failure
Causes the heater to fail

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

True
False
Check traffic ahead of you, behind you, before trying to pass
To make a right turn you must be in the right lane

Which of the consequently are some cooling off period system defects.?

Broken leaves in leaf spring.
Cracked or broken spring hangers.
Leaking shock absorbers.
All of the above

You should ______ every time you park your vehicle and shut down the engine ?

Leave the key in gear, if it has a manual transmission.
Always apply the parking brake.
Turn the steering wheel as far to the left as possible.
Do all the above

Choose if the state inspectors can check your bus or truck?

No, they can not.
Yes, but they cannot put it out of service for any reason.
Yes, and they can put it out of service for any reason.
No, but they can report you.

Which of these sentences about downshifting is true?

When double clutching, you should let the RPM's decrease while the clutch is released and the shift lever is in neutral
When you downshift for a curve, you should do it just before entering to the curve
When you downshift for a curve, you should do so before you enter the curve
When you make a downshift for a curve you must do so after entering the curve

Low automatic transmission _____?

You will change the gear At the bottom of a hill.
You will change the gear before going down a hill.
You will change the gear Half way down a hill.
It is automatic. You don't need to do anything; the computer will select the gear for you.

It is a profitable idea for driver’s to tackle to bolster out others by signaling when it is reliable for them to pass.?

True
False
If it's a profitable idea
You always have to tackle

____________ protect you from your cargo in case of collision and should be inspected for good condition.?

Tie downs
Front-end header boards
Blocking devices
Bracing devices

The load carryed in containers ______?

It is used generally when the load is carryed by train or by ship.
Doesn't require inspection or to be secured by the driver.
It should always come with it's own cargo tiedown or locks.
All of the above

After you supply air to the trailer, make sure the airlines are not crossed, and the trailer brakes are working. This is done from?

Watch your mirrors to see if the trailer lights are turning on
Applying and releasing the trailer brakes, and listening for brake sounds
Turning on the parking brakes from the cab
Turning off the parking brakes from the cab

Semitrailers that were made before 1975 and are equipped with air brakes?

They have just one air service line
Frequently they don't have spring brakes
Generally need glad hand converter
All of the above

Load carryed in containers?

It should come with it's own cargo tiedown or locks
It is used generally when the load is carryed by train or by ship
It doesn't require inspection or secured by the driver
No need to check it

To mix the personal property that wet brakes can cause, you can____.?

Gently step on the brakes. This presses the liners against the drums or brake discs and prevents mud, silt, sand and water from entering.
Go slower.
When you are out of the water, keep a slight pressure on the brakes for a short distance to heat and dry them.
All of the above

If you don’t have a Hazardous Materials Endorsement on your CDL, you?

Drive a vehicle that carries hazardous materials if it does not require placards.
Not carry any type of hazardous material.
Transport hazardous materials if your employer tells you.
Only transport liquid hazardous materials.

For an average vehicle, driving at 55 MPH on dry pavement, it will take about ______ to bring the vehicle to a complete stop?

The length of a football field.
The length of a similar vehicle.
Twice the length of a similar vehicle.
Half the length of a football field

In safe driving, what does communicating mean?

Using a CB radio to let others know your intentions.
Using hand signals
Letting others know you are there by using turn signals, four way flashers and horn.
All of the above

What does communicating in legal 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.

What is an escape ramp?

A ramp commonly found on freeways in California used to get around major accidents.
A ramp leading to a long bed of loose soft material to slow a runaway vehicle, sometimes in combination with an upgrade.
Another term for an off ramp.
All of the above

Dry bulk tanks and hanging meat ______?

Have really low centers of gravity.
Handle better on sharp turns.
Are unstable loads.
Do not require any special care.

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.

If you see an accident on the road and want to help, the steps you must take to avoid further damage or injury are? protect the area, take care of the injured and?

Park your vehicle near the accident.
Notify the authorities.
Always keep the injured person away from the accident.
Keep the injured person cool.

The virtually common skid is a well known in which the drive wheels gets the worst of it traction through excessive braking or acceleration?

True
False
When starting up or in acceleration or traction processes under load
Traction control systems prevent the drive wheels from skidding in certain situations

For electrical fires and burning liquids??

B?C type fire extinguisher only.
A?B?C or B?C type fire extinguisher.
Water
Whatever is available

Which of the following options contains more alcohol?

A 12-ounce beer mug with an alcohol content of 5% by volume
A 5-ounce glass of wine with an alcohol content of 12% by volume
An injection of 1 1/2 ounces of 80 proof liquor
All three contain the same amount of alcohol.

A driver crosses the air lines when connecting to an old truck. What will happen?

The brake lights do not come on, when the pedal brake is applied
The hand valve will apply the tractor brakes instead of the trailer brakes
If the trailer does not have spring brakes, it can move away, but it will not have trailer brakes
All of the above

Which of these answers is NOT true about stopping in an emergency?

It doesn't matter how you brake on an emergency situation
You must brake to keep straight your vehicle
Yo should avoid using the brakes until your speed has dropped to about 40 mph
All of the above

Which of the following actions reduces the risk of rollover?

Loading the cargo on only one side of the truck
Keeping the cargo close to the ground
Changing lanes quickly
All of the above

What must be done when the spring brake low air pressure buzzer and warning light first come on?

Let the vehicle coast until the emergency braking system safely brings it to a stop.
Continue to the nearest convenient stopping point as the service braking system will retain enough functionality to drive safely for a short time.
Immediately use the emergency braking system.
Safely bring the vehicle to a stop while the service brakes are still functional.

Shippers must write the name of the hazard class of hazardous products?

Always on the shipping papers.
Always on the diamond-shaped labels on the containers.
Always on the shipping papers and on the diamond-shaped labels or special tags on the container.
Always on the special-fitting tags for the containers.

What are the three types of safety gear that you must have before driving?

Spare fuses, tire chains and a fire extinguisher
An accident reporting kit, three red reflective triangles, and tire-changing equipment
Tire-changing equipment, spare fuses, and a fire extinguisher
Spare fuses, three red reflective triangles, and a fire extinguisher

What should you do when you see a dangerous obstacle ahead onthe road?

Avoid it and return to your lane
Use your brake flash lights to warning someone else
Stop faster and move to one side of the road
Drive slower

What is the total downtime when driving a heavy vehicle on dry pavement at 55 mph?

4 1/2 seconds
5 seconds
6 seconds
7 1/2 seconds

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