1.
In your mirror, you see a car approaching from the rear. The next time you check your mirror, you don't see the car. If you wish to change lanes, you should:
wait until you are sure the car isn't in your blind spot.
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assume the car left the roadway and change lanes as normal.
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ease into the other lane slowly so the other car can get out of the way.
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None of the above.
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2.
The front trailer supports are up, and the trailer is resting on the tractor. Make sure:
there is enough clearance between the top of the tractor tires and the nose of the trailer.
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there is enough clearance between the rear of the tractor frame and the landing gear.
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All of the above.
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None of the above.
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3.
When more cargo is piled up in a truck, the truck becomes easier to turn over. Fully loaded rigs are _________ to roll over in a crash than empty rigs.
three times more likely
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five times more likely
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less likely
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ten times more likely
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4.
If the drive wheels begin to spin when accelerating, you should:
continue to accelerate.
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set the parking brake.
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brake gently.
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take your foot off the accelerator.
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5.
Tests have shown that trucks with a high center of gravity are more likely to tip over, therefore you should:
distribute the cargo so the majority of the weight is on the steering axle.
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put the lightest parts of the cargo under the heaviest parts.
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distribute the cargo as low as possible.
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All of the above.
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6.
It's very important to distribute the cargo so it is:
in the centre of the load.
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as low as possible.
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piled up.
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as high up as possible.
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7.
The trailer hand valve should:
never be used for parking.
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be used in driving.
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never be used to test the trailer brakes.
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All of the above.
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8.
If you smell exhaust fumes in the cab, you should:
stop immediately.
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remember to conduct a post-trip inspection.
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open the windows.
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wait for the next stop, then inspect your vehicle.
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9.
Which of these statements about brakes is true?
To stop, the brake shoes and linings are pushed against the outside of the drum.
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The lighter the vehicle, the more heat the brakes absorb to stop it.
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Brake fade does not result from excessive heat.
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None of the above.
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10.
When going down grades, you should:
downshift to a lower gear.
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shift up.
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rely solely on engine braking to reduce your speed.
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put the transmission in Neutral.
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