True/False
Indicate whether the
statement is true or false.
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Warning devices are to be placed 10 feet, 100 feet and 200 feet to the rear of a
vehicle that is disabled on a divided highway.
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2.
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When setting out warning triangles for a disabled truck, hold the triangle
between you and any oncoming traffic.
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Your mirror is the most important way to see the sides and rear of your
vehicle.
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If you double your speed it takes about 2 times as much distance to stop your
vehicle.
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A truck that is empty will stop faster than if it is loaded.
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Black ice is a thin layer of ice that is thin enough that you can see the road
underneath it and the road just looks “wet.”
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When driving in heavy traffic, the safest speed is the speed of the other
vehicles going in the same direction.
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8.
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The height of a vehicle does not change if the weight of the vehicle
changes.
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When turning left at an intersection from a two-lane street onto another two
lane street, begin turning left as soon as you enter the intersection.
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10.
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A good way to find out how many seconds of space you have in front of your
vehicle is to wait until the vehicle in front of you passes a landmark, and then count the seconds
until your vehicle passes the same landmark.
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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 is the definition of Gross Combination Weight
(GCW)?
a. | The total weight of a single vehicle plus its load. | b. | The total weight of
a powered unit plus trailer(s) plus the cargo. | c. | The maximum GCW specified by the manufacturer
for a specific combination of vehicles plus the load. | d. | The maximum GCW specified by the manufacturer
for a specific combination of vehicles plus the load. |
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Which of the following is NOT true?
a. | Overloading weight on the steering axle makes steering the
easiest. | b. | Too much weight on the steering axle can cause hard steering. | c. | Under-loaded front
axles can make the axles too light to steer safely. | d. | Too little weight on the driving axles can
cause poor traction and wheel spins. |
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The minimum number of tiedowns for a flatbed load is:
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The rule for the minimum number of tiedowns for flatbed trailers is ____ tie
downs for every 10 feet of cargo.
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What is the minimum number of tiedowns for a 30 foot load on a flatbed
trailer?
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Before transporting a sealed load, you should check the following:
a. | That the contents are what is described on the manifest. | b. | That the cargo was
loaded properly and safely. | c. | That you don’t exceed gross weight and
axle weight limits. | d. | The condition of the
cargo. |
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What are the three types of vehicle inspections?
a. | Post-accident, pre-trip and hook-up. | c. | Pre-trip, en route and
post-trip. | b. | Pre-trip, primary and emergency. | d. | End-route, post-accident and
emergency. |
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Which of the following should NOT be on brake drums, shoes and pads?
a. | Oil. | c. | Brake fluid. | b. | Grease. | d. | All of the
above. |
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19.
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How many broken or missing leaves on a leaf spring suspension system are enough
to make the vehicle unsafe to drive?
a. | One. | c. | Three. | b. | Two. | d. | Four. |
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The minimum tread depth for front (steering) tires is _____.
a. | 2/32 of an inch. | c. | 6/32 of an inch. | b. | 4/32 of an inch. | d. | 8/32 of an
inch. |
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