1.
You should downshift in advance before:
crossing a bridge.
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entering the highway.
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starting down a hill or entering a curve.
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entering a tunnel.
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2.
Overloading can have bad effects on all of the following except:
Steering
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Exhaust system
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Speed control
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Braking
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3.
Most heavy trucks with manual transmissions require ____ to change gears.
single clutching
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triple clutching
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double clutching
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None of the above.
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4.
Total stopping distance equals:
Braking distance + viewing distance
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Perception distance + reaction distance + braking distance
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Perception distance + braking distance
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Reaction distance - following distance + braking distance
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5.
Shaded parts of the road:
will melt before open areas.
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will remain icy and slippery after other areas have melted.
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usually are not slippery.
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usually don't freeze.
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6.
Key suspension system parts include:
Tie rod
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Lock rings
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Bearing plates
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All of the above.
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7.
Vehicles must be equipped with emergency equipment, including:
2 battery-operated flashlights.
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spare electrical fuses.
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horn.
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a safety valve.
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8.
Backing is dangerous because:
cargo may fall out.
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you cannot see everything behind your vehicle.
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you need to back toward the passenger driver side so you can see.
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you have to turn the steering wheel toward the direction you want to go.
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9.
The weight of a truck:
has no effect on stopping distance.
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has an impact on stopping distance.
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is not as important as the vehicle's center of gravity in determining stopping distance.
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None of the above.
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10.
Which of the following statements is FALSE?
If a tire blows, you should put the brakes on hard to stop quickly.
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The other statements are all TRUE.
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ABS (Antilock Braking Systems) only activate when wheels are about to lock.
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You can almost always turn to miss an obstacle more quickly than you can stop.
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