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Placards are:
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devices placed below a vehicle to improve traction.
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a type of safety equipment.
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signs put inside a vehicle used to warn others of hazardous materials.
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signs placed on a vehicle to identify the hazard class of the cargo.
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When backing a trailer, you should turn the steering wheel to the right to make the trailer go left (or vice versa). Once the trailer starts to turn, you should:
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keep backing up.
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turn the wheel more in the direction you want to go.
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turn the wheel the other way to follow the trailer.
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None of the above.
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3.
Another name for front-end header boards is:
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head belt.
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headache racks.
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cargo stopper.
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containerized racks.
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4.
The tire load for each tire is stated:
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on the inside of the tire.
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on the side of the tire.
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on the tread of the tire.
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on the vehicle's operator manual.
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5.
Most heavy-duty vehicles use:
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solid brakes.
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pressure brakes.
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air brakes.
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hydraulic brakes.
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6.
_________ rigs are much more likely to roll over in an accident than _________ rigs.
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Fully loaded ; overloaded
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Empty ; fully loaded
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Empty ; overloaded
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Fully loaded ; empty
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7.
It is safer to drive over (rather than to avoid) which of the following?
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Plastic containers
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Cardboard boxes
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Paper and cloth sacks
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None of the above.
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8.
For safety during a trip, you should:
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watch gauges for signs of trouble.
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check critical items when you stop.
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use your senses to check for problems.
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All of the above.
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9.
When driving in very hot weather, you may have to:
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watch out for black ice.
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increase your speed until the tires cool off.
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decrease your following distance.
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reduce your speed to prevent overheating.
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10.
You hear a loud "bang" which sounds like a tire blowout. You should:
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inspect your tires with your mirrors.
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check the tires at the next stop.
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keep driving as normal.
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assume you
have a tire failure.
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