General Knowledge - Part 2

Question #1 of 50

Which of the following is not a tire defect?

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

Question #2 of 50
A bridge formula permits less maximum-axle-weight for axles that are closer together to prevent over loading bridges and roads.

True False

Question #3 of 50
Which of the following can be hazards?

Loaded station wagons, confused drivers. Vans, delivery trucks, slow drivers.

Postal vehicles, workers. Parked vehicles, shoppers. Pedestrians, bicyclists, children. All of the above. None of the above.

Question #4 of 50
After beginning your trip you should inspect the cargo and its securing devices again within how many miles?

10 25 50 100

Question #5 of 50
Off-ramp and on-ramp posted speed limits are usually safe for large and heavy vehicles.

True False

Question #6 of 50
Which of the following is not a rim defect?

Missing clamps, spacers, studs, or lugs. Dual tires that come in contact with each other.

Rust around lug nuts. Mismatched, bent, or cracked lock rings.

Question #7 of 50
Front end header boards can protect the driver from cargo in case of a crash or a sudden stop.

True False

Question #8 of 50
Pre-program radio stations, pre load favorite CDs, review maps, plan your route, and adjust mirrors before you start your trip are things you can do to?

Save time. Prevent distracted driving. Waste time. None of the above.

Question #9 of 50
It should take 10 to 15 minutes for the oil pressure reading to come up to normal after the engine is started.

True False

Question #10 of 50
If you got under a low clearance bridge when you were loaded, then you can get back under it when you are empty for sure.

True False

Question #11 of 50
If you see a hazard ahead that will require slowing down you should ________ to warn the drivers behind you.

Apply the brakes firmly. Flash your brake lights. Change lanes. Sound the air horn. Take no action.

Question #12 of 50
The distance your vehicle travels in ideal conditions from the time your eyes see a hazard until your brain recognizes it is?

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

Question #13 of 50
A broken exhaust system can let poison fumes into the cab or sleeper berth of a truck.

True False

Question #14 of 50
The only proven way to overcome sleep debt is?

Regular exercise. A healthy diet. Drinking coffee. 5 hour energy. All of the above. None of the above.

Question #15 of 50
A 12 ounce glass beer, a 5 ounce glass of wine, and a 1 and a half ounce shot of liquor all have about the same amount of alcohol.

True False

Question #16 of 50
When backing a tractor trailer, which way do you turn the steering wheel to make the trailer go to the left?

To the right. To the left.

Question #17 of 50
It is a good idea for driver's to try to help out others by signaling when it is safe for them to pass.

True

False

Question #18 of 50
The distance it takes to stop in ideal conditions once the brakes are applied is?

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

Question #19 of 50
Adjusting the radio, eating, drinking, smoking, reading maps, talking on the phone, and daydreaming are examples of what type of driving?

Aggressive driving. Drunk driving. Talented driving. Safe driving. Distracted driving. None of the above.

Question #20 of 50
When the temperature drops, bridges will freeze before other parts of the road will.

True False

Question #21 of 50
If you go twice as fast, will your stopping distance increase by how many times?

Two Three Four Five None of the above

Question #22 of 50
When you are driving in heavy traffic, what is the safest speed?

The posted speed limit. A speed below the limit. The speed of other vehicles. A speed above the limit. None of the above.

Question #23 of 50
Wet roads can double your stopping distance.

True False

Question #24 of 50
The act of operating a motor vehicle in a selfish, bold, or pushy manner, without regard for the rights or safety of others best describes what?

Road Rage. Drunk driving. Aggressive driving. Distracted driving. None of the above.

Question #25 of 50
When you brake hard on slippery surfaces in a vehicle without ABS, your wheels should never lock up.

True False

Question #26 of 50
Which of the following does not cause front wheel skids?

Driving too fast for conditions. Lack of tread on the front tires. Not enough weight is on the steer axle. Not enough weight on the tandem trailer axle. None of the above.

Question #27 of 50
For a cargo fire in a van or box trailer, your first action should be to open the trailer door.

True False

Question #28 of 50
A quick turn to avoid collision can be made safely as long as the brakes are applied at the same time.

True False

Question #29 of 50
Which of the following are ways to tell you are about to fall asleep?

Your eyes close or go out of focus by themselves. You have trouble keeping your head up. You start drifting between lanes. You have to keep jerking the truck back into your lane. All of the above. None of the above.

Question #30 of 50
Speeding traffic is the number one cause of injury and death in roadway work zones.

True False

Question #31 of 50

Triple your driving speed from 20 mph to 60 mph and the impact and braking distance is how many times greater?

3 6 9 12

Question #32 of 50
Clearances heights may actually be lower than posted due to re-paved roads or packed snow.

True False

Question #33 of 50
The BEST advice for driving in fog is?

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

Question #34 of 50
ABS brake systems are good because they help prevent power or turning skids.

True

False

Question #35 of 50
Which of the following actions cause skids?

Over braking. Over steering. Over accelerating. Driving too fast. All of the above.

Question #36 of 50
Short breaks can keep you alert, the best time to take them is right after you feel really tired.

True False

Question #37 of 50
If you must stop on a road or the shoulder of any road, you must put out your emergency warning devices within how many minutes?

3 5 10 15

Question #38 of 50
The vehicle that trucks and buses most often crash into is located?

Behind them. In front of them. On the right side. On the left side.

Question #39 of 50
How do antilock brakes help you?

They help you brake faster. They help prevent power skids. They help keep wheels from locking up. They help shorten stopping distance. All of the above.

Question #40 of 50
Reacting a half second slower because of distractions causes double the amount of crashes.

True False

Question #41 of 50
You can safely remove the radiator cap as long as the engine is not overheated.

True False

Question #42 of 50
Road Rage is operating a motor vehicle with the intent of doing harm to others or physically assaulting a driver or their vehicle.

True False

Question #43 of 50
How many times does the manual say that you should shift gears while crossing railroad tracks?

0 1 2 3

Question #44 of 50
The distance traveled from the time your brain tells your foot to move from the accelerator until your foot is actually pushing the brake pedal is called what?

Reaction distance. Stopping distance. Perception distance. Braking distance. None of the above.

Question #45 of 50
Of all the space around your vehicle what space is most important?

The space on the left of the vehicle. The space ahead of the vehicle. The space on the right of the vehicle. The space behind the vehicle.

Question #46 of 50
The most common skid is one in which the drive wheels lose traction through excessive braking or acceleration.

True False

Question #47 of 50
Federal and state laws require that drivers inspect their vehicles.

True False

Question #48 of 50
After starting your vehicle, air pressure should build from 50 to 90 psi within how many minutes?

1 3-4 10-12 15-20

Question #49 of 50
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. None of the above.

Question #50 of 50
The three basic types of inspections are pre trip, during a trip, and after a trip.

True False

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Which of the following is not a tire defect?

Unanswered Damaged rims.

A bridge formula permits less maximum-axleweight for axles that are closer together to prevent over loading bridges and roads. Which of the following can be hazards?

Unanswered True Unanswered All of the above.

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After beginning your trip you should inspect the Unanswered 25 cargo and its securing devices again within how many miles? Off-ramp and on-ramp posted speed limits are Unanswered False usually safe for large and heavy vehicles. Which of the following is not a rim defect? Front end header boards can protect the driver from cargo in case of a crash or a sudden stop. Pre-program radio stations, pre load favorite CDs, review maps, plan your route, and adjust mirrors before you start your trip are things you can do to? It should take 10 to 15 minutes for the oil pressure reading to come up to normal after the engine is started. If you got under a low clearance bridge when you were loaded, then you can get back under it when you are empty for sure. If you see a hazard ahead that will require slowing down you should ________ to warn the drivers behind you. The distance your vehicle travels in ideal conditions from the time your eyes see a hazard until your brain recognizes it is? A broken exhaust system can let poison fumes into the cab or sleeper berth of a truck. The only proven way to overcome sleep debt is?
Dual tires that Unanswered come in contact with each other. Unanswered True

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Prevent distracted 95% driving.

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Unanswered False Flash your brake lights. Perception distance.

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A 12 ounce glass beer, a 5 ounce glass of wine, and a 1 and a half ounce shot of liquor all have about the same amount of alcohol. When backing a tractor trailer, which way do you turn the steering wheel to make the trailer go to the left? It is a good idea for driver's to try to help out others by signaling when it is safe for them to pass. The distance it takes to stop in ideal conditions once the brakes are applied is? Adjusting the radio, eating, drinking, smoking, reading maps, talking on the phone, and daydreaming are examples of what type of driving? When the temperature drops, bridges will freeze before other parts of the road will. If you go twice as fast, will your stopping distance increase by how many times? When you are driving in heavy traffic, what is the safest speed? Wet roads can double your stopping distance.

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Unanswered Distracted driving. 97%

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The speed of other 79% vehicles. 95%

Unanswered True

The act of operating a motor vehicle in a selfish, Unanswered Aggressive driving. 89% bold, or pushy manner, without regard for the rights or safety of others best describes what? When you brake hard on slippery surfaces in a Unanswered False 88% vehicle without ABS, your wheels should never lock up. Which of the following does not cause front wheel skids? For a cargo fire in a van or box trailer, your first action should be to open the trailer door. A quick turn to avoid collision can be made safely as long as the brakes are applied at the same time. Which of the following are ways to tell you are about to fall asleep? Speeding traffic is the number one cause of injury and death in roadway work zones. Triple your driving speed from 20 mph to 60 mph and the impact and braking distance is how many times greater?
Not enough weight Unanswered on the tandem 64% trailer axle. Unanswered False Unanswered False Unanswered All of the above. Unanswered True Unanswered 9 95% 90% 98% 96% 63%

Clearances heights may actually be lower than posted due to re-paved roads or packed snow. The BEST advice for driving in fog is?

Unanswered True

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Unanswered Do not drive in fog. 69% 65% 93% 73% 66% 74%

ABS brake systems are good because they help Unanswered False prevent power or turning skids. Which of the following actions cause skids?
Unanswered All of the above.

Short breaks can keep you alert, the best time to Unanswered False take them is right after you feel really tired. If you must stop on a road or the shoulder of Unanswered 10 any road, you must put out your emergency warning devices within how many minutes? The vehicle that trucks and buses most often Unanswered In front of them. crash into is located? How do antilock brakes help you? Reacting a half second slower because of distractions causes double the amount of crashes. You can safely remove the radiator cap as long as the engine is not overheated. Road Rage is operating a motor vehicle with the intent of doing harm to others or physically assaulting a driver or their vehicle. How many times does the manual say that you should shift gears while crossing railroad tracks? The distance traveled from the time your brain tells your foot to move from the accelerator until your foot is actually pushing the brake pedal is called what?
They help keep Unanswered wheels from locking up. Unanswered True Unanswered False Unanswered True

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Unanswered Reaction distance. 88%

Of all the space around your vehicle what space Unanswered the vehicle. is most important? The most common skid is one in which the drive wheels lose traction through excessive braking or acceleration. Federal and state laws require that drivers inspect their vehicles. After starting your vehicle, air pressure should build from 50 to 90 psi within how many minutes? The basic steps to take at any accident are?
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The space ahead of

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Unanswered Protect the area,

notify authorities, and care for the injured.

The three basic types of inspections are pre trip, Unanswered True during a trip, and after a trip.

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