1.
When backing, it is best to:
try to back in the direction of the drift.
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back toward the passenger's side when possible.
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use only the passenger's side mirror.
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use a helper whenever possible.
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2.
To know how much space you should keep in front of you when driving at speeds below 40 mph, one good rule says you need at least ______ for each ______ of vehicle length.
3 seconds; 50 feet
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1 second; 10 feet
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2 seconds; 10 feet
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1 second; 5 feet
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3.
You hear a loud "bang" which sounds like a tire blowout. You should:
inspect your tires with your mirrors.
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assume you
have a tire failure.
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check the tires at the next stop.
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keep driving as normal.
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4.
Another name for front-end header boards is:
containerized racks.
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head belt.
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cargo stopper.
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headache racks.
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5.
Which of the following is most likely to roll over?
The middle trailer of a triple
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The front trailer of a double
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The rear trailer of a triple
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The rear trailer of a double
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6.
How should you apply the brakes when going down a steep downgrade?
Apply the brakes when you reach the bottom of the downgrade.
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You should not brake, and only use engine braking to prevent brake failure.
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Apply the brakes as hard as you can without locking the wheels.
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Apply the brakes whenever you reach your safe speed, until your speed has been reduced to 5 mph below your safe speed.
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7.
The application pressure gauge:
protects the tank and the rest of the system from too much pressure.
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shows how much air pressure is being applied to the brakes.
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stops the compressor from pumping air.
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tells you how much pressure is in the air tanks.
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8.
When driving in extremely hot weather, if the air pressure in the tires is too high, you should:
continue driving.
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let air out of the tires to decrease pressure.
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call your supervisor.
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stop and remain stopped until the tires cool off.
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9.
You should always try to back toward the driver's side because:
you can watch the rear of your vehicle out the side window.
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you can more easily correct any steering errors.
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backing toward the left side is more dangerous.
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None of the above.
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10.
For safe handling, the heaviest trailer should be:
the last trailer.
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behind the tractor.
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the second trailer in a triple.
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None of the above.
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