General Knowledge 6

Which of these sentences is true? (pre-trip inspection)

division of the engine
Cabin division
An airtight division of a tank
When a tank is transported by two trucks

What action should be made when the hydraulic brakes fail while you are driving, the system won’t build up pressure and the brake pedal feel spongy, or it’ll move down?

Push the brake pedal as hard as you can.
Put the vehicle in neutral and pull the hand brake.
Pump the brake pedal to get pressure.
Push the brake pedal as little as you can.

Do you know if ehe weight of a vehicle changes its height?

Yes, the road surface can cause the load to rise.
no, the trucks are designed in such a way that the height can never change with the load, regardless of the weight, it is a safety issue on the roads
The added weight of a heavy load will make a vehicle sit lower than usual. A vehicle will often be taller when carrying a light load than when carrying a heavy load. correct
trucks have a self-inflation system, which measures the height of the truck and corrects it by injecting air into the suspension systems and oil, to balance the extra pressure

Which of the following statements about the control of speed and braking is true?

Start of the retarders
Controls the compressor speed
Used to apply the spring brakes gradually
Controls the compressor band

Which fires can you use water for?

Gasoline fires
Electrical fires
Tire fires

Load is carried 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

If you do become sleepy while driving, you should_____?

Stop to sleep.
Drink caffeinated beverages.
Roll down the windows.
Turn up the radio.

To prevent skidding, which happens when tires lose their grip on the road. You should

Turn the wheel sharply for all turns every second.
Fully accelerate to give power to the drive wheels.
Adjust to conditions while driving.
Brake hard at all stops and no more.

Which of these should be tested while the truck is parking?

Hydraulic brake
Service brakes
Parking brake

what are the possible causes of tire fires:

Short circuits and duals that touch each other
Little inflated and dual tires that play
Inadequate fuel load or loose fuel connections
Incorrectly applied load and driver smoking

When must you use the hand valve to park a combination commercial vehicle?

To park at loading docks
Never
To park on a grade
To park on the way up

To prevent brake fading, you must:

Choose a shift gear who keep your vehicle at safe speed on steeped downgrades
Coast on steeped downgrades
Apply constant pressure to the brakes on steeped downgrades
Do not touch the brakes unless you go at high speed

Which of the following statements about driving an excessive weight load is NOT true?

You do not need a special permit
Driving is generally limited to certain times.
Special equipment if necessary.
You may need a police escort

How should you use the brake pedal on a steep downhill grade?

Release the brake when you are 5 MPH below your safe speed, then let your speed come back up to your safe speed and repeat braking again.
Always apply stronger pressure on the brakes as the vehicle goes downhill.
Always apply light steady pressure on the brakes as the vehicle goes downhill.
None of the above.

Can the state inspectors check your truck?

You can look carefully at your truck and after finishing, you will say goodbye, recommending that you correct the flaws that you found, putting the most serious ones in order first.
Put the tractor in gear and pull ahead with a sharp jerk
Swing the trailer back and forth with the trailer brakes blocked
Federal and state laws require that drivers inspect their vehicles. Federal and state inspectors also may inspect your vehicles. If they judge a vehicle to be unsafe, they will put it “out of service” until it is repaired.

Which of the consequently is not a tire defect?

Too much or too little air pressure.
Tread separation.
Damaged rims.
Cut or cracked valve stems.

When driving a long distance, you should

Stop often and take short breaks before you feel really tired.
Take a short break once during the trip when you are feeling super tired.
Avoid short breaks, but keep the window open and drik water.
Do some physical exercises after the trip and stop to jump around when needed.

How do truckers avoid accidents?

Drive fast but always alert Plan with your family Have a charged cell phone and use bluetooth Check beforehand if you have tools to repair the engine Pray sleep what you can Never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs Stay focused listening to music
Drive slowly and be alert Plan expenses with your family Have a charged cell phone Have tools to repair the engine bible in the truck When I'm sleepy listening to opera do not use alcohol Marijuana in small doses Stay focused
Drive at a legal and reasonable speed Plan ahead Connect with the customer Truck and triler pre-check Rely on your spotter, but only to a point Follow the rules about driving hours, and get plenty of sleep Never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs Stay focused
Plan expenses with your family Pre trip and post trip Have tools to repair the engine Have an engine repair manual available. When I'm sleepy I listen to reggaeton do not use alcohol Marijuana in small doses Stay focused

To go down a long and steep hill that must be done

Change at a low speed before starting to descend the slope
high speed before starting to descend the slope.
Change to a low speed after starting the slope.
Apply your brakes hard.

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

Go slowly around turns

What is controlled braking

Braking hard without locking the wheels
Plan with your family
Braking to lock the wheels.
Release the brakes slowly.

What is the true answer about other drivers?

Using hand signals
Have a charged cell phone and use bluetooth
Let others know that you are there using turn signals, four-way flashers and a horn.
None of the above.

When must you use the hand valve to park a combination commercial vehicle?

Just enough to see the light through it
Check beforehand if you have tools to repair the engine
None
Between 1/4 and 1/8 inch

How long does it require for a typical tractor-trailer unit to concern a double railroad track?

20 seconds.
Pray
15 seconds.
14 seconds.

What are the three things related to cargo that drivers are responsible for?

Inspecting your cargo, recognizing overloads, and properly secured cargo
None of these
Inspecting your cargo, hauling cargo, and securing the cargo
Weighing the cargo, securing the cargo, and delivering the cargo

What is the only way to stop a skid produced in the front wheel

Braking strong.
Never drive under the influence of alcohol or drugs
Let the vehicle slow down
Increase acceleration

When we talk about speed management which of the following is true?

Shadow roads get best traction than open areas.
Stay focused listening to music
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.

Every time you park your vehicle and shut the engine off you should:

Leave it in gear (if it has a manual transmission).
Apply the parking brake.
Turn the steering wheel as far to the left as you can.
Do all the above.

At speeds below 40 mph, you need at least _____________ for every _____________ of vehicle length.

One second; 10 foot
One second; 20 feet
Two seconds; 10 foot
Two seconds; 30 feet

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 sentences about speed management is true

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 without skipping

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

True
False

Adjusting the radio, eating, drinking, smoking, reading maps, intelligence on the call, and recklessness are examples of driving types?

Aggressive driving.
Drunk driving.
Talented driving.
Safe driving.

For cargo, What is blocking in trucking?

Formed to fit loosely over the cargo.
Unattached to the big cargo deck.
Blocking and bracing are necessary steps to prevent loads like strawberries from rotting.
Blocking and bracing are necessary steps to take to prevent damage to a load during shipping. Blocking refers to packing in such a way to prevent a load from moving side to side or forward and backward within a container or trailer

If you drive a long distance, you should bear in mind that?

Stop often and take brief breaks before you feel really sleepy or tired
Take a short break once or twice during the trip when you feel tired or drowsy
Avoid short breaks, but keep the window open.
Do some physical exercises after the trip

The only proven way to overcome sleep debt is?

Regular exercise.
A healthy diet.
Drinking coffee.
Going to bed 15 to 30 minutes earlier each night can make a big difference; gradually go to bed 15 minutes earlier until you are at your desired bedtime

If the radiator blinds are closed by freezing when driving in winter, which of the following situations could occur?

The brakes will freeze.
The motor can overheat and stop.
Carbon monoxide will seep into your vehicle.
It will be more difficult to manage.

The distance you should see ahead of your vehicle when you are
driving is approximately

1/2 block at lower speeds
2 blocks at lower speeds
1 block at lower speeds

Which of these sentence about an equipment inspection is true

Distortioned Coil springs are safe when they are not broken
Suspension parts must be verify on all axles except the power unit
Axle clamps must be verify over each part where they are safety to the axle vehicle structure

Why must you be sure that the fifth wheel plate is greased as required?

Because tires they wear less
To prevent steering problems
The fifth wheel and ping arm need a lot of water and w40 to prevent bad braking
to prevent the kingpin loss air, is really important

Which of these answers about backing a heavy commercial vehicle is true?

Duals that touch and road debris.
Under-inflated tires and duals that touch.
Under-inflated tires and poor retreads.
Hot brakes and under-inflated tires.

You must keep shipping papers for hazardous materials

On the driver’s door
In the glove compartment
Under the passenger’s seat
With the hazardous materials

Which of the following is a drinking and driving effect?

Drive in the wrong lane.
Make quick, sharp movements.
stop signs running
All of the above

You downshift automatic transmissions______?

Never.
Before going down a hill.
Half way down a hill.
None of the above

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

True
False

WHY SHOULD YOU BACK TOWARD THE DRIVER’S SIDE?

State law requires backing toward the driver's side
Because it takes less time
Because you can see better
So you won't have to look over your passenger

Your truck is in a traffic emergency and may collide with another vehicle if you don’t take action. Which of these is a good rule of thumb to get through smoothly at a time like this?

Stopping is always the safest action in a traffic emergency
You can almost always turn to miss an obstacle more quickly than a accident you can stop
Leaving the road is always more risky than hitting another vehicle

In bad weather, many drivers follow large vehicles closely. What should you do?

Turn on your taillights to warn the drivers behind you and let more space
Increase your following distance to avoid having to make sudden changes
Increase your speed to get more following distance from the driver behind you

What is a hazard?

A hazard is any road condition or other road user that is a possible danger.
A hazard is a truck with no placards that has hazardous materials.
A hazard is a material that you haul that requires placards.

To correct a braking skate the drive wheel mustz?

Braking harder
Turn slowly
Countersteer
Keep your foot out of the clutch

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