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When coupling, you should:
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make sure the trailer kingpin is bent.
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make sure the trailer wheels are not chocked.
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make sure the sliding fifth-wheel is locked.
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be aware that wrong coupling and uncoupling can be very dangerous.
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Cargo should be properly covered:
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to block your view or someone else’s.
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to protect people from spilled cargo.
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to protect the weather from the cargo.
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All of the above.
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3.
If an item placed on a flatbed trailer is 7 feet long, it should have __ tie-downs.
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7
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3
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1
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2
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4.
Over-length loads:
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require special transit permits.
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may require special equipment such as "wide load" or flags.
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require special driving care.
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All of the above.
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5.
When parking a trailer without spring brakes, it is very important for safety that you use wheel chocks. Why?
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The air could leak out of the trailer air tank, releasing its emergency brakes.
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if you don't use wheel chocks, supply air will be sent to the service line instead of going to charge the trailer air tanks.
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You may not notice a major leak in the service line until you try to put the brakes on.
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None of the above.
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6.
Which of the following is a common cause of truck fires?
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loose fuel connections.
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Short circuits due to loose connections.
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Under-inflated tires and duals that touch.
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All of the above.
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7.
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:
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assume the car left the roadway and change lanes as normal.
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wait until you are sure the car isn't in your blind spot.
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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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8.
Which of the following is NOT correct? Anti-lock brakes:
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help drivers avoid skids caused by over braking.
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require drivers to apply the brakes as hard as they can without locking the wheels.
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help drivers avoid wheel lock up.
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give drivers more control over the vehicle during braking.
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9.
Hanging meat in a refrigerated truck:
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creates a low center of gravity.
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should never be transported.
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can be a very unstable load.
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will not affect safe driving ability.
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10.
No matter how small the cargo is, it should have at least:
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6 tie-downs.
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1 tie-down.
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4 tie-downs.
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2 tie-downs.
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