True/False
Indicate whether the
statement is true or false.
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Vehicle retarders can keep a vehicle from skidding when the road is
slippery.
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2.
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This is the basic method for “double-clutching” a truck when
shifting up:
Release accelerator, push in clutch and shift to neutral
Release clutch
Let
engine slow down to rpm required for next gear
push in clutch and shift to higher gear
release
clutch and press accelerator
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3.
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If you stop on the side of a road, you must put out your emergency warning
devices within 10 minutes.
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4.
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Empty trucks have the best braking.
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5.
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“Black ice” is a thin, clear layer of ice on the road that makes the
road look wet.
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6.
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Trucks with a high center of gravity may roll over on curves even if they are
following the posted speed limit.
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7.
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You should be able to stop your rig within the distance you can see
ahead.
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8.
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To know how much space you have in front of your vehicle, wait until a vehicle
ahead of you passes a landmark, then count “one thousand one, one thousand two,” and so
on, until your vehicle reaches the landmark.
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9.
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The clearance height markings posted on bridges and overpasses are always
correct.
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10.
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If you are making a right turn, swing wide to the left first. That way,
you’ll have plenty of room to make the turn.
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Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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The most important reason to put the vehicle key in your pocket during the
pre-trip inspection test is
a. | To make sure you don’t lose it. | b. | You may need the key to unlock the
trailer. | c. | So no one can start the vehicle and move it while you are around or under the
vehicle. | d. | State law requires that the key always be in your
pocket. |
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12.
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Drivers of trucks and tractor trailers transporting cargo must inspect the
securement of cargo within the first _____ miles of a trip, and every 150 miles or three hours
(whichever comes first) thereafter.
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13.
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You have to stop your truck going up a hill. If you need to start moving
again without rolling back, what should you do?
a. | Shut the truck off and wait for assistance. | b. | Accelerate quickly
so the truck jumps forward. | c. | Put on the parking brake, then release it as
you gradually accelerate. | d. | Start off in third gear so that you have more
power. |
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Which of the following are basic backing safety rules:
a. | Get out and look at your planned backing path. | b. | Back slowly so you
can quickly correct errors and stop. | c. | Back and turn towards the driver’s side
whenever possible. | d. | Avoid backing whenever
possible. | e. | All of the above. |
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What is the most important hand signal that a driver and a helper should
agree on before starting the backing maneuver?
a. | The signals for “go right” or “go left”. | b. | The signal for
“stop”. | c. | The signal for “go
slower”. | d. | The signal for “turn on your hazard
lights”. |
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When accelerating, you should speed up the truck:
a. | As fast as possible. | b. | By “popping the
clutch”. | c. | Smoothly and gradually. | d. | None of the
above. |
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Which of the following is NOT a condition where you should downshift?
a. | Before starting down a hill. | b. | As you go down a hill in order to slow
down. | c. | To reduce speed as you approach a stop sign. | d. | Before entering a
curve. |
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There are two basic ways of determining when to shift. One is to use road
speed (mph). The other is based on:
a. | Triple shifting method. | b. | Air pressure. | c. | Shifting every 4
seconds. | d. | Engine speed (rpm). |
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19.
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When driving, how far ahead of your vehicle should a driver look to safely see
traffic conditions?
a. | Look about 20 to 50 feet ahead. | b. | Look about 200 to 500 feet
ahead. | c. | Look ahead the distance you will travel in the next 2 to 5
seconds. | d. | Look ahead the distance you will travel in the next 12 to 15
seconds. |
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20.
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There are two main things to be looking ahead for as you are
driving. One is traffic that is turning, slowing, entering the road, or entering your
lane. What is the other?
a. | Weather conditions. | b. | Emergency vehicles behind
you. | c. | Road conditions such as curves, hills, or street signals. | d. | Scenery. |
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