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Hazardous materials are labelled with a __________ label.
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rectangular
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diamond-shaped
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triangle-shaped
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round
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2.
If your brakes fail on a steep mountain downgrade, you should:
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change lanes after making sure there is enough room.
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go right if the shoulder is clear.
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use an escape ramp if it is available.
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leave the road immediately.
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3.
When the temperature drops:
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bridges usually freeze after other parts of the roadway.
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bridges will freeze before the road will.
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bridges will not freeze.
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None of the above.
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4.
You should always try to back toward the driver's side because:
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you can more easily correct any steering errors.
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you can watch the rear of your vehicle out the side window.
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backing toward the left side is more dangerous.
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None of the above.
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5.
If your vehicle is placarded, carries any amount of chlorine or has cargo tanks used for hazardous materials, you must stop _______ feet before the nearest railroad track.
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50 to 100
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100 to 200
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15 to 50
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5 to 15
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6.
Overloading can have bad effects on all of the following except:
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Speed control
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Steering
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Exhaust system
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Braking
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7.
The hazardous materials identification number must appear on the shipping paper, on the package and:
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on cargo tanks and other bulk packaging.
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on the license plate.
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on the steering wheel.
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on the back of the truck.
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8.
Which of these statements about using your mirrors is FALSE?
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When driving, you should check mirrors regularly to know where other vehicles are around you.
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There are blind spots that your mirrors cannot show you.
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You should use your mirrors to spot overtaking vehicles.
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None of the above.
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9.
You are inspecting your vehicle during a trip. What should you do?
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Watch gauges for signs of trouble.
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Check critical items such as tires, brakes, and lights.
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Use your senses to check for problems.
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All of the above.
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10.
Which of the following is NOT true?
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ABS won't compensate for poor brake maintenance.
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ABS only comes into play when a wheel would have locked up because of over braking.
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ABS will change the way you normally brake.
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ABS won't compensate for bad brakes.
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