True/False
Indicate whether the
statement is true or false.
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You should use low beams whenever you can.
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2.
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Wet brakes help to cool the brakes and make them operate more
effectively.
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3.
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The best way to prevent wet brakes is to avoid driving through deep puddles or
flowing water.
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4.
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Tire air pressure increases with temperature. In hot weather, let air out
of hot tires so the pressure goes back to normal.
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5.
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You can safely remove the radiator cap from a hot radiator as long as the engine
is not overheated.
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Aggressive driving is defined as: the act of operating a motor vehicle in a
selfish, bold or pushy manner. Road rage is defined as: operating a motor vehicle with the
intent of doing harm to others or physically assaulting a driver or their vehicle.
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A “passive” railroad crossing is an intersection of road and
railroad where there are traffic control devices to regulate traffic at the
crossing.
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8.
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The standard advance warning sign for a railroad-highway crossing is placed
ahead of the crossing. It is a round yellow sign with a large black “X” and
the letters “RR” in black.
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On a downgrade hill, you should always shift the transmission to a low gear
after starting down a hill.
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Your vehicle’s brakes are the primary way to control the safe speed of
your vehicle on a steep downgrade.
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Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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Which of the following are important about the use of mirrors:
a. | Check your mirrors regularly to see to the sides and rear. | b. | There are
“blind spots” in your mirror. | c. | Look quickly back and forth at your mirrors
instead of focusing on one mirror for too long. | d. | Convex “fisheye” mirrors make
things appear smaller and farther away than they really are. | e. | All of the
above. |
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Which of the following is NOT one of the three basic rules of
signaling?
a. | Signal early and well before you turn. | b. | Signaling is not necessary when you are
changing lanes. | c. | Signal continuously until you complete the turn. | d. | Cancel your signal
after you have turned. |
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Which of the following is NOT a good way for a truck driver to communicate with
other drivers?
a. | Tap your horn lightly to let someone know you are about to pass
them. | b. | Turn on your lights when it becomes harder to see, such as at dawn or dusk, or in
rain or snow. | c. | Give other drivers help by letting them know when it is safe to
pass. | d. | Use four-way flashing hazard lights when parked on the side of the
road. |
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Where should emergency warning devices (such as reflective triangles) be
placed if you have to stop on a one-way or divided highway?
a. | 100 feet, 200 feet and 300 feet toward approaching traffic. | b. | 10 feet, 20 feet and
30 feet toward approaching traffic. | c. | 10 feet, 100 feet and 200 feet toward
approaching traffic. | d. | None of the
above. |
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Which of the following things add up to Total Stopping Distance?
a. | Perception Distance. | b. | Reaction Distance. | c. | Braking
Distance. | d. | a, b and c. | e. | b and c only. |
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When you double your speed, what effect does that have on your stopping
distance?
a. | Stopping distance will double also. | b. | Stopping distance remains the
same. | c. | Stopping distance increases slightly. | d. | Stopping distance increases by four
times. |
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What is hydroplaning?
a. | Steering in the wrong direction due to the force of air on the
truck. | b. | When the trailer is at a different angle from the tractor. | c. | When too much water
sprays up from mudflaps. | d. | When tires lose contact and traction due to
water on the road. |
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What is a good rule for how much space you need in front of your vehicle when
driving?
a. | Tractor-trailers need 100 feet of space in front of them at all
times. | b. | One second of space for every 10 feet of vehicle length at speeds below 40
mph. | c. | Ten seconds of space at all times. | d. | As little as
possible. |
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If you are driving a 60 foot tractor-trailer at 55 mph, how many seconds of
space do you need in front of you on a dry road?
a. | 4 seconds. | b. | 5 seconds. | c. | 6
seconds. | d. | 7 seconds. |
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20.
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You are driving a 40 foot vehicle at 50 mph. The road is dry and
clear. How many seconds of space should you keep in front of your vehicle?
a. | 5 seconds. | b. | 3 seconds. | c. | 2
seconds. | d. | 6 seconds. |
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