General Knowledge Eng 8

All busses or trucks made after 1959 must be equipped at the rear with?

Two yellow reflectors
2 lights to stop
One red reflector
One light to stop

Which of the following are some defects of the cooling period system?

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

What are two problems especially important for the operation of the tanker?

Low center of gravity
A high center of gravity and the fluid increase of the cargo transported
Nothing danger pass with the tank and liquids
A and "C"

Tire fires are possibly caused by?

Loose fuel connections and short circuits.
Under-inflated tires and duals that touch.
Duals that touch or improper fueling
Driver smoking and improperly loaded cargo

What charges air or hydraulic fluid to the brake assembly wheel?

Hoses or brake lines
Shoes
Air brakes chamber
Slack Adjusters

The two dominant things to glimpse the future with a bad driving are _____?

Road signs and detours.
Traffic and road conditions.
Bridges and Tunnels.
Truck Stops and Police

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

Begins to acelerate and remove the clutch, making a combination of both
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.
Always apply gentle steady pressure to the brakes

For what mirrors are used?

The condition of the tires.
Traffic gaps when merged.
Where is the back of your vehicle while it is turning.
All of the above

What are the three types of matter of life and death equipment am about to you have by all of your vehicle?

Warning devices for parked vehicles, first aid kit, flares.
First aid kit, fire extinguisher, flares.
Fire extinguisher, Spare electrical fuses , warning devices for parked vehicles
Flares, fire extinguisher, spare electrical fuses.

Which of the following is electronic recording devices?

Facilitate compliance with the International Registration Plan.
Accurately track the records of the drivers' travel data.
It facilitates the sharing of records of the drivers' travel data and the hours of service.
All of the above

The Emergency Response Guide, ERG, can best be explained as_____.?

A guide that explains what materials can be transported together in the same vehicle.
A guide for firefighters, police and industry workers on how to protect themselves and the public from hazardous materials.
A guide for truck drivers, port workers and shippers on how to protect themselves and the public from hazardous materials.
b and c above

Federal and state laws require that drivers study their vehicles.?

False
True
State and federal laws require the driver to inspect your vehicle
Vehicles are delivered with inspection

Which of these is Not true about stopping on an emergency situation?

It doesn't matter how you brake on an emergency situation
You should brake to keep straight your vehicle
Yo should avoid using the brakes until your speed has dropped to about 40 mph
It matters a lot how I brake in an emergency situation

Which of the consequently is the roughly important desire for doing a pre-trip inspection?

Because other drivers do it.
Safety for yourself and other road users.
To make sure nothing has been stolen from the vehicle.
To make sure the vehicle will make your destination.

The only way to stop the skid when a front-wheel skid occurs is to?

Brake harderd than ever.
Turn sharply inmediately.
Let the vehicle slow down.
Increase acceleration no matter what.

Tires should be replaced?

When the tread separates
When there are broken valve stems
If the tread depth on your front tires is less than 4/32 deep
All of the above

How often should you check the tires if your trailer has two tires?

Check Tires Every 3 Hours or 150 Miles
Check Tires Every 4 Hours or 200 Miles
Check Tires Every Hour or 75 Miles
Check Tires Every 2 Hours or 100 Miles

In some emergencies, you may have to drive off the road to avoid collision with another vehicle. If possible, you should avoid?

Keep a set of wheels on the pavement
Use the brake until your speed has dropped to approximately 20 mph.
Stop completely before returning to the road
All of the above

When you are driving baffled liquid tanks?

Bulkheads are included which stop side to side liquid surge.
There is no risk of rollover at all.
Forward and backward liquid surge is controlled all times.
There is no risk involved in taking curves or making sharp turns at the posted limits anytime.

You should ______ to help you stay alert while driving?

Take short breaks before you get drowsy.
Keep the vehicule silent and warm.
Schedule trips for hours you are normally asleep.
All of the above

Placards must be?

Placed on all vehicles carrying hazardous materials
Placed on four sides of the vehicle
Placed only in front and rear of the vehicle
Placed on the doors of the vehicle

At what time the controlled braking method is used.?

When making large movements of the steering wheel.
Make the wheels lock.
Applying the brake as hard as you can without locking the wheels.
Applying the brakes slowly.

Your truck is in a traffic emergency and may collide with another vehicle if you don’t take action. Which of these answers is a good rule to remember?

Stopping is always the safest action in a traffic emergency
You can almost always turn to miss an obstacle more quickly than you can stop
Leaving the road is always more risky than hitting another vehicle
Use the horn continuously while stepping on the brakes

In a safe driving, what does it mean to communicate?

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

About drive skids of rear wheels are true to say that ______?

With vehicles towing trailers, the trailer can push the towing vehicle sideways.
Locked wheels have more traction than rolling wheels.
The front wheels usually slide sideways in an attempt to 'catch up'.
All of the above.

There must be a hazardous material identification number on ______ and ______.?

Package and on the trailer
Shipping papers and on the package
Invoice and on the shipping papers
Trailer and on the packages

You are driving on a highway, and your front tire has just blown out. After that, you should?

brake as hard as you can.
pump the brakes quickly
stay off the brake until you have slowed down the vehicle.
keep on driving until you find a gas station.

You are stopped on an incline. How do you avoid rolling back?

Engage the clutch
Put neutral
Put on parking brake
Press the accelerator hard

When pulling a tractor under a trailer, you must?

Do it faster to make sure the center pivot is locked in the fifth wheel
Always back under the trailer at a delicate angle
Always use the lowest gear reverse
None of the above

What device protects the tank and the rest of the air brake system from too much pressure?

Governor
Application pressure meter
Air tank drain
Safety valve

Which of the following is don’t provide an extra change of shift gears in trucks?

Automatic transmissions.
Auxiliary transmissions.
Multi-speed rear axles.
None of the above .

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.

Which of the following sentences about downshifting is true?

When you downshift for a curve, you should do it just before entering to the curve.
When double clutching, you should let the RPM's decrease while the clutch is released.
When you downshift for a curve, you should do so before you enter the curve.
All of the above.

The best kind of driver is a( n) __________ one?

Slow
Offensive
Sober
Safety first-minded and defensive

Safe drivers maintain space far and wide their vehicles for the following reasons except…?

In case you must stop suddenly
In case there are cars following too closely
In case there is an obstacle in the road
In case you need to test your brakes

NAME SOME KEY STEERING PARTS.

Tires, rims, lug nuts
Leaf springs, bellows, eye bolt
Axle, control arm, pressure plate
Spindle, tie rod, drag link

A broken coolant hose while driving can produce:?

Makes the air conditioner fail
It may cause a fire
Increase the chances of tire failure
Makes the heater fail.

The BEST tip-off for driving in fog is?

Turn on high beams.
Stay alert.
Turn on fog lights.
Do not drive in fog.

If somebody is following you too closely, you should decrease your following distance.?

True
False
You have to stop the vehicle
You increase the speed

The angle between the pushrod and adjuster’s arm must be a little over 90 degrees when the brakes are released, and not less than 90 degrees when the brakes are applied?

Shock Absorber
Shoes
Air brakes chamber
Slack Adjusters

What is the excellent thing unrest if you are tired?

Drink plenty of coffee to stay awake
Take pills to keep you alert
Plan your trips for the middle of the night to avoid traffic
Get enough sleep

A hazardous material is the one that poses a risk to?

Health.
Safety.
Property.
All of the above

What are some good tips to follow so that you won’t become a distracted driver?

Assess all potential in-vehicle distractions before driving.
Develop a preventative plan to reduce/eliminate possible distractions.
Expect that distractions will occur.
Discuss possible scenarios before getting behind the wheel.

Equipment inspection:?

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

Which of the statements about tie-downs is NOT false?

They go from the upper part of the cargo to the floor of the cargo compartment.
The combined strength of all cargo tie downs must be strong enough to lift one-and-a-half-times the weight of the piece of cargo tied down.
Tie downs can be of any type or strength somehow.
Cargo should have at least one tie down for each 30 feet of cargo.

In order to prevent truck fires, you should inspect your vehicle?

Only before the trip.
Only afert the trip.
Before and after the trip always.
Before, during, and after the trip always.

Choose the best way to indicate a change of lanes?

Just indicate before changing lanes, and then move it next lane faster.
Always indicate early, and change lanes smooth and slowly.
Indicatein the right moment when you start changing lanes, and move it slowly.
Don't indicate, just do it checking your mirrors.

If you know that trucks and busses are under specific rules, regulations, and restrictions, select which of these sentences is correct?

Regulations are applied only for trucks and busses used at least 50 miles for one trip
County and city rules don't apply on trucks and busses dedicated to interstate commerce.
Laws and restrictions can be different from one place to another in the USA.
All of the above.

What is the following procedure used for: Brake hard enough to feel a slowdown. When your speed has been reduced to 5 mph below your safe speed, release the brakes. When your speed increased to your safe speed, repeat these steps.

For driving on slippery roads
For coming down long steep grades
For a blown tire
All of these

The following statements approximately an engine overheating are TRUE EXCEPT…?

Antifreeze is only used in colder temperatures
If you can touch the radiator cap with your bare hand, it is probably cool enough to open.
It is not possible to safely drive without radiator fluid
Never leave the engine running if it is overheating

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