General Knowledge 1 Quiz – Brewsterstransport

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Created on October 28, 2023

General Knowledge 1

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The safety release valve is located on the Air tanks and is used by?

A) Self-operated when the air pressure is above 150 PSI

B) Must be pulled after every working day

C) Pulling a hand valve

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Whenever you stop for a break during your trip, you should

A) check critical items such as the windshield wipers, heater, and defroster.

B) call in and check with dispatch.

C) check critical items such as the tires, brakes, and cargo tie-downs.

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High beams should be

A) Turned on when an oncoming driver does not dim his or her lights

B) Used whenever it is safe and legal to do so

C) Dimmed when you are within 100 feet of another vehicle

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Which of these is a proper use of vehicle lights and flashers?

A) Turning on your headlights during the day when visibility is reduced due to rain or snow

B) Flashing your brake lights to warn someone behind you that you're are going to stop on the road

C) All answers are correct

D) Flashing your brake lights to warn someone behind you of a hazard that will require slowing down

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Your emergency kit does NOT need to include

A) a fire extinguisher.

B) warning devices.

C) a spare jacket.

D) spare electrical fuses.

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If the engine is not overheated, is it completely safe to remove the radiator cap?

A) Yes.

B) Yes, as long as the radiator isn't damaged.

C) Yes, as long as there is no overflow.

D) No.

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While driving at night, which lights should you use as often as you can?

A) Novelty lights

B) Low beams

C) High beams

D) Emergency flashers

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Before transporting a sealed load, you must check

A) a small sample of whatever is inside

B) a picture of whatever is inside

C) that you don't exceed gross weight or axle weight limits.

D) all of the above.

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You should inspect wheel bearing seals for

A) broken leaf springs.

B) twisted axles.

C) leaks.

D) tears.

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Which of the following statements about an escape ramp is FALSE?

A) .It may be made of soft gravel.

B) It may be located a few miles from the top of a downgrade.

C) It may turn uphill.

D) It is not useful if you are traveling too fast.

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It has just reached freezing. Which of the following areas may be slippery?

A) All of the above

B) A shaded area

C) A bridge

D) A wet-looking road

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How many tie-downs are required for a 20-foot load?

A) 3

B) 4

C) 1

D) 2

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In snow and ice, you should reduce your speed by?

A) 1/3

B) 1/2

C) 1/4

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What happens when tar heats up?

A) It will make the tires stick to the road

B) It makes the road more slippery

C) It will give the tires more traction

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For an average commercial vehicle, being driven at 55 mph on dry pavement it will take about _____ to bring the vehicle to a stop.

A) Twice the length of the vehicle

B) More than the length of a football field

C) The length of a football field

D) The length of a vehicle

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You are driving on a two-lane road. An oncoming driver drifts into your lane and is headed straight for you. Which of these is generally the best action?

A) Steer onto the left shoulder

B) Steer to the right

C) Steer into the oncoming lane

D) Hard braking

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You are checking your brakes and suspension system for a pre-trip inspection. Which of these statements is true?

A) Brake pads should not have brake fluid on them

B) One missing leaf in a leaf spring can be dangerous

C) All answers are correct and true

D) Brake shoes should not be worn dangerously thin

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Which of these can cause a fire?

A) All answers are correct

B) Under-inflated tires

C) Electrical short-circuits

D) Loose fuel connections

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According to the driver's manual, why should you limit the use of your horn?

A) It can startle other drivers

B) It wears down the battery

C) The horn is not a good way to let others know you are there

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Inspect your cargo after you have driven

A) 50 miles

B) 100 miles

C) 25 miles

D) No answers are correct

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There are three types of vehicle inspections, which one is one of them?

A) All answers are correct

B) Post-trip

C) Pre-trip

D) En-route

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The basic two reasons to cover your cargo are 1. to protect the cargo from the weather and 2.

A) Protect the roadway from spilled cargo

B) Protect people from spilled cargo

C) All answers are correct

D) Protect vehicle following you from spilled cargo

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The amount of liquid to load into a tank depends on:

A) All answers are correct

B) The amount of liquid will expand in transit

C) The legal weight limits

D) The weight of the liquid

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You should stop driving:

A) After 9 hours

B) After 7 hours

C) After 5 hours

D) When you become sleepy

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You do not have a hazardous materials endorsement on your commercial driver's license. When can you drive a vehicle hauling hazardous materials?

A) Never

B) Only when the vehicle does not require placards

C) Only when the shipment will not cross state lines

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Which of these statements about certain types of cargo is true?

A) Unstable loads such as hanging meat or livestock require extra caution on curves

B) Loads that consist of liquids in bulk do not present vehicle handling problems because they are usually very heavy

C) Oversize loads can be hauled without special permits during times when the roads are not busy

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You are traveling down a long, steep hill. Your brakes get so hot that they fail. What should you do?

A) Pump the brake pedal

B) Look for an escape ramp or escape route

C) Downshift

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What should you do when your vehicle hydroplanes?

A) Start stab braking

B) Accelerate slightly

C) Release the accelerator

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Under-loaded front axles can cause the following:

A) All answers are correct

B) Poor traction

C) Too much play in the steering wheel is not a problem

D) Damage to the tires

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A driver's grid log, if required:

A) May be brought up to date once a week

B) Is also called a tachograph

C) All answers are correct

D) Must be shown immediately when an officer request it

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The parking brake should be tested while the vehicle is:

A) Going downhill

B) Parked

C) Moving slowly

D) Moving at highway speed

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A moving vehicle ahead of you has a red triangle with an orange center on the rear. What does this mean?

A) It is a law enforcement vehicle

B) It may be a slow-moving vehicle

C) The vehicle is hauling hazardous materials

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Your vehicle is in a traffic emergency and may collide with another vehicle if you do not act. Which of these is a good rule to remember at such a time?

A) Leaving the road is always riskier than hitting another vehicle

B) Stopping is always the safest action in a traffic emergency

C) Heavy vehicles can almost always turn more quickly than they can stop

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Which of these statements about brakes is true?

A) Brake drums cool very quickly when the vehicle is moving very fast

B) The heavier a vehicle or the faster it is moving, the more heat the brakes must absorb to stop it

C) Brakes have more stopping power when they get very hot

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The new BAC or blood alcohol concentration for commercial drivers to be considered intoxicated when driving a commercial vehicle is:

A) .10

B) .01

C) .04

36 / 51

Axle weight means the following?

A) The weight transmitted to the ground by one axle or one set of axles

B) The weight transmitted to the tires from the axle

C) Both above

D) No answers are correct

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You are driving a 40-foot vehicle at 45 mph. Driving conditions are ideal. What is the least amount of space that you should keep in front of your vehicle to be safe?

A) 5 seconds

B) 3 seconds

C) 2 seconds

D) 4 seconds

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If a vehicle continues to drive in your blind spot you should?

A) Speed up

B) Signal them to pass you

C) Back off

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Which of these statements about crossing or entering traffic with a heavy vehicle is true?

A) Because heavy vehicles are easy to see, you can count on other drivers to move out of your way or slow down for you

B) The heavier your load, the smaller the gap needed to cross traffic

C) Heavy vehicles need larger gaps in traffic than cars

D) The best way to cross traffic is to pull the vehicle partway across the road and block one lane while waiting for the other to clear

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Which of these statements about driving in areas with strong winds is true?

A) Winds are especially a problem when coming out of tunnels

B) The lighter your vehicle, the less trouble you will have with the wind

C) You should drive alongside other vehicles to help break up the wind

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The formula for stopping distance with air brakes is?

A) Reaction distance and effective braking distance

B) Perception distance and effective braking distance

C) Perception distance, reaction distance, brake lag distance, and effective braking distance

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The formula for stopping distance with air brakes is?

A) Perception distance, reaction distance, brake lag distance, and effective braking distance

B) Perception distance and effective braking distance

C) Reaction distance and effective braking distance

43 / 51

Front end header boards:

A) Protect you from your cargo in case of collision and block the forward movement of your cargo

B) No answers are correct

C) Protect you from your cargo in case of collision

D) Block the forward movement of your cargo

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If you are convicted for driving under the influence while driving a commercial vehicle, and this is your first offense, you will most likely get:

A) At least a one-year suspension of your CDL

B) A warning

C) A fine of $500.00

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You must park on the side of a level, straight, two lane road. Where should you place the three reflective triangles?

A) One about 50 feet from the rear of the vehicle, one about 100 feet to the rear, and one about 100 feet from the front of the vehicle

B) One within 10 feet of the front of the vehicle, one about 200 feet from the front, and one about 100 feet to the rear

C) One within 10 feet of the rear of the vehicle, one about 100 feet to the rear, and one about 200 feet to the rear

D) One within 10 feet of the rear of the vehicle, one about 100 feet to the rear, and one about 100 feet from the front of the vehicle

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The distance that you should look ahead of your vehicle while driving amounts to about _____ at highway speed.

A) 500 feet

B) One block

C) 1/4 mile

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The most common cause of serious vehicle skids is:

A) Driving too fast for road conditions

B) Poorly designed roads

C) Poorly adjusted brakes

D) Bad tires

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What is the average reaction distance?

A) 61 feet

B) 93 feet

C) 32 feet

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Which is NOT one of the four basic skills that operating a commercial motor vehicle requires?

Backing safely

A) Accelerating

B) First-aid certification

C) Steering

D) Backing safely

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How can you start moving without rolling backward?

A) Do all of the above.

B) Apply the trailer brake hand valve.

C) Set the parking brake whenever necessary.

D) Engage the clutch before removing your foot from the brake

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Which of the following is a key steering component?

A) Bearing plate

B) Torque rod

C) Leaf spring

D) Gear box

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