Test – General Knowledge Test

1. Checking your vehicle’s suspension does NOT include checking:

2. When you approach on and off ramps, you should remember:

3. What is the legal limit to be considered drunk in a cmv?

4. At what speed should you test the stopping action of the service breaks?

5. When approaching a work crew on the highway, you should _____.

6. A Key principle to remember about loading cargo is to keep the load _______.

7. An anti-lock braking system (ABS) will _______?

8. Do empty trucks have shorter stopping distances than loaded trucks?

9. Is the following statement true or false? - “Empty trucks have the best braking distance.”

10. What is the first step in Step 2 - Check Engine Compartment of the seven step inspection, that you must check ____________.

11. As part of your pre-trip inspection, you must check for _______.

12. According to the driver’s manual, you should limit the use of your horn because _________.

13. Which of the following is a major cause of fatal crashes?

14. Be cautious about crossing a double railroad track because _______.

15. When driving a CMV, your GPS should _________.

16. Cargo that is not loaded or secured properly can cause many problems. Which of these statements is true?

17. Controlled braking __________.

18. After you start the engine, the oil pressure should rise to normal within ______.

19. According to the driver’s manual, why do you need to check your vehicle?

20. Before transporting a sealed load, you should check _______.

21. A driver’s logbook _________.

22. According to the manual, when moved to another state, how many days after must you notify the proper authority?

23. Can federal inspectors inspect your truck or bus?

24. Brake fade _____.

25. According to the manual, how far ahead should drivers look while driving?

26. Common medications for colds

27. To prevent drowsiness before a trip, you should _______

28. Converter dollies built on or after March 1, 1998 are required to have anti-lock brakes. These dollies will have a yellow malfunction lamp on the:

29. After your pre-trip inspection, you should inspect your cargo within ______ miles of starting the trip, and make adjustments as needed.

30. A fire extinguisher rated B:C is suitable for ___.

31. Blocking the cargo to keep it from shifting must be done _____.

32. Containerized loads:

33. Name two situations where legal maximum weights may not be safe:

34. What is the minimum number of tie-downs for any flatbed load?

35. What must you check before transporting a sealed load?

36. True or False - Common medicines for colds can make you sleepy.

37. Why are placards used?

38. What are the main causes of vehicle fires?

39. Stopping is not always the safest thing to do in an emergency. True or false?

40. What is the proper braking technique when driving a vehicle with anti-lock brakes?

41. What kind of vehicles can get stuck on a railroad-highway crossing?

42. How long does it take for a typical tractor-trailer unit to clear a double track?

43. You should use high beams whenever you can. True or False?

44. You can safely remove the radiator cap as long as the engine is overheated. True or false?

45. If you swing wide to the left before turning right, another driver may try to pass you on the right. True or false?

46. Why make emergency plans when you see a hazard?

47. What is the most important reason for doing a vehicle inspection?

48. What should wheel bearing seals be checked for?

49. How do you test hydraulic brakes for leaks?

50. All of the following behaviors are signs of aggressive driving EXCEPT:

51. What should you do when a car suddenly cuts in front of you and creates an emergency?

52. Before driving down a hill, you must be in the right gear because ______.

53. What is the minimum number of tie downs for any flatbed load?

54. Bridge formulas permit:

55. As the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) rises, what will happen?

56. Convex curved mirrors:

57. Both federal and state law require _______ to inspect a CMV before a trip.

58. Alcohol affects the body in many different ways, but it first affects your ______.

59. An A: B: C: type fire extinguisher is designed to work on which types of fires?

60. According to the driver’s manual, children present a hazard because:

61. What is a hazard?

62. An en-route inspection includes checking ________

63. What can happen when a vehicle is loaded with most of the weight on the steering axle?

64. Define Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW):

65. Every time you park your vehicle and shut the engine off, you should:

66. During a seven-step inspection, checking the engine compartment does NOT include checking:

67. Flags or lights are required on projecting loads that extend ______

68. How can you avoid wet brake problems?

69. What percentage of (BAC) put a driver out of service?

70. How can you test the parking brake?