True/False
Indicate whether the
statement is true or false.
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The term “sleep debt” means that, as with money, you can go into
debt with your sleep. If you don’t get enough sleep, you “owe” yourself more
sleep. The only way to “pay off the debt” is by getting some sleep.
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2.
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Hazardous materials placards are used to warn others of the risks of the cargo
in the event of an accident or hazmat spill or leak.
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3.
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It is always safe to operate your vehicle if you are within legal maximum weight
limits.
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4.
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The basic reasons for covering cargo on an open bed truck or trailer are to
protect people from spilled cargo and to protect the cargo from weather.
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5.
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Items that should be checked during an en-route inspection are tires,
instruments, brakes and cargo.
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6.
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It is alright to use mismatched tires on a vehicle.
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7.
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It is OK to use both radial and bias ply tires on the same vehicle.
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8.
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If one-fourth (1/4) or more of the leaves in any leaf spring are broken or
missing, a vehicle is considered “out of service” and is illegal to drive.
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9.
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A steering wheel is not allowed to have more than twenty (20) degrees of free
play movement.
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10.
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The inspection under the hood of a truck should include the oil level damage to
electrical wiring, condition of belts and hoses.
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Multiple Choice
Identify the
choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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11.
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Which of the following is true about driving across a railroad
crossing?
a. | You should be able to hear a train coming. | b. | Do not attempt to
shift gears while crossing a railroad track. | c. | All railroad crossings have some sort of
warning device. | d. | All trucks can drive over a railroad crossing without getting
stuck. |
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12.
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It takes a typical tractor-trailer at least ____ seconds to cross a double
railroad track crossing.
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13.
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What types of vehicles can get stuck on a railroad crossing?
a. | Lowboy trailer. | b. | Car carrier. | c. | Moving
van. | d. | Possum-belly livestock trailer. | e. | All of the
above. |
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Which of the following is NOT a factor that you would use to determine a
“safe” speed when going down a long, steep downgrade?
a. | Total weight of the vehicle and cargo. | b. | Weather. | c. | Your scheduled
arrival time. | d. | Length and steepness of the grade. | e. | Road
conditions. |
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Which of the following is the proper braking technique on a long or steep
downhill grade?
a. | Light, steady pressure all the way down the hill. | b. | Press the break hard
until the wheels lock-up, then release. Continue this process all the way down the
hill. | c. | Apply the brakes enough to reduce your speed to 5 mph below your “safe”
speed. Repeat as necessary when your speed again reaches your “safe”
speed. | d. | Pump the brakes continually in short
“stabs”. |
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Which of the following are good ideas for turning quickly and safely in a
driving emergency?
a. | Don’t apply the brakes while you are turning quickly or you could lock up the
wheels and skid. | b. | Turn only as much as necessary. Don’t “over-turn” or you
could roll over. | c. | Be prepared to “countersteer” back in the original direction of
travel. | d. | a and c only. | e. | a, b and c. |
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Which of the following may be an advantage to steering right instead of left in
a driving emergency?
a. | The right lane will always be empty. | b. | The shoulder of the road is more likely to have
traffic than a lane to your left. | c. | Steering left could force another car into a
head-on collision. | d. | It is faster to drive right than to drive
left. |
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You are driving a truck on a straight, level and dry highway at 55 mph with no
traffic ahead of you. A tire suddenly blows out on your truck. What should you
do?
a. | Turn onto the shoulder immediately. | b. | Pump the brakes hard until you
stop. | c. | Ignore the blowout and drive to the nearest truck stop. | d. | Stay off of the
brakes until the vehicle slows down. |
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In a braking emergency, Antilock Braking Systems (ABS) help drivers:
a. | Stop immediately instead of steering around an obstacle. | b. | Avoid wheel lock-up
on slippery surfaces during braking. | c. | Prevent all jackknifes, spins and
skids. | d. | React to braking emergencies quicker. |
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20.
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When driving a vehicle with Antilock Braking Systems (ABS), you
should:
a. | Use only the braking force necessary to stop safely and stay in control of your
vehicle. | b. | Brake as you always have, regardless of whether you have ABS on the tractor, the
trailer, or both. | c. | Monitor the tractor and trailer as you slow
down, and back off the brakes if it is safe to do so. | d. | All of the
above. |
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