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According to the FMCSR, if your vehicle is stopped you have _ minutes to set out your emergency warning devices
10
Per the regulations, you have _ to set out emergency warning devices
10min
As a general rule look about _ ahead of your vehicle
12-15 seconds
If you are unable to maintain a safe following distance when driving in heavy traffic, it's best to travel _ the surrounding vehicles
3-4 mph less than
What is the normal range for a CMV's oil pressure guage
30-50 psi
What is the minimum tread depth for the steer-tire
4/32 inch
On the Highway you should signal about _ feet before turning
500 ft
If you're driving your 70 foot rig at 65 mph in good weather conditions and minimal traffic, you should leave _ seconds between you and the car ahead of you
8
Most victims of human trafficking:
Are held hostage psychologically
When is it appropriate to conduct a post-trip inspection
At the end of every working day
Distance scanning helps you
Avoid abrupt stops, identify hazards early, avoid radical speed changes
What is a key reason backing is so dangerous
Backing gives you limited visibility; you will always have blind spot
What paperwork should you have with you that indicates tirle to the goods you are delivering
Bill of lading
In order to put a commercial motor vehicle on the road, you must first:
Conduct a thorough pre-trip inspection
Which of the following requires an endorsement on you CDL?
Double/ triple trailers
What should you do if your brakes fail?
Down shift and find an escape route
The _ is a series of connected mechanical part which take the power generated by the engine and applies it to the tractors drive wheels
Drive train
If you discover a defect of deficiency during your post-trip inspection, you must complete a written report commonly referred to as a:
Driver vehicle inspection report DVIR
The federal motor carrier safety regulations established basic safety rules and standards for :
Drivers and other employees of motor carriers, motor carriers, commercial motor vehicles
This cargo securement device is placed on the exposed edge of an article to distribute tiedown forces over a larger area of the cargo than the tiedown itself, to protect the tiedown and/or cargo from damage, and to allow the tiedown to slide freely when under tension
Edge protection
How often should you check your mirrors while driving
Every 4 seconds
Which of the following will result in you being removed from all safety-sensitive functions until you go through a return- to- duty process
Failing an alcohol test, testing positive for drugs, refusing to take a required alcohol and or drug test
The trucking Industry is subject to regulations from which of the following agencies
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
Human trafficking is the use of _ to cause a person to provide labor, services, or commercialsex
Force, fraud, coercion
A driver may not use alcohol during the _ hours before performing a safety_ sensitive function
Four
What is the acronym commonly used to remember the safety check you should perform before backing
GOAL: get out and look
On average, an idling truck uses about one gallon of diesel fuel every:
Hour
CSA is a driver and carrier monitoring and evaluation system that is designed to:
Identify and intervene with drivers and carriers who are not in compliance with safety regy
When would a CVSA decal be placed on your vehicle
If no violations were found
At night, how should you adjust your following distance
Increase it by at least one second
What effects can stress have on your body if it continues for a long period of time
It can weaken your defenses and lead to disease
How does your trailer respond when you turn the wheel to the right while backing
It drifts to the left
With a autoshift transmission, if the transmission is in drive position:
It will shift gears as needed based on speed and load
Which of the following is considered a major disqualifying offense
Leaving the scene of a accident
A driver may be disqualified from driving a CMV if he or she:
Left the scene of an accident with a CMV
How does a dirty windshield affect driving at night
Lights from oncoming traffic can hit it and create a glare
How can you ease pressure on the fifth wheel locking jaws before uncoupling your tractor trailer
Lock the trailer brakes and back up gently
Which of the following warning devices indicate there is inadequate pressure in the brake system?
Low pressure warning alarm/light
Data collection, safety measures, safety evaluation, and intervention are
Major components of the CSA system
The three basic causes of skidding and jackknifing are:
Over accelerating, overbraking, and oversteering
What are two primary issues related yo cargo in a dump truck
Overloading and improper load distribution
Which of the the following is a yellow, diamond-shaped know that allows you to activate the parking brake
Parking brake control valve
Your _ is the distance a vehicle travels from the time you see a hazard until your brain recognizes it
Perception distance
When backing in a parking lot take note of the :
Position of the entrance and exits
When you're making a right turn, _ before starting the turn
Pull your tractor-trailer straight into the intersection
When traveling on roads with sharp curves, how should you adjust your speed
Reduce speed by at-least 5-10 mph
What is something you can do to help prevent a front wheel skid
Reduce your speed on wet/slippery pavement
Whistleblower protection laws are in place to protect you from retaliation if you
Report CMV safety violations, refuse to operate an unsafe vehicle
CSA data is collected from which of the following sources
Roadside inspections, law enforcement crash reports, FMCSA investigations
In a manual transmission _ controls what the gear he transmission is in
Shift lever
Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) engine controls are used to:
Start up and shut down the vehicles engine
What should you do if you are unsure what may be behind your vehicle while backing
Stop, get out of your vehicle and check your path
Which of the backing techniques is fundamental in learning all other backing maneuvers
Straight line backing
If your service line is loose or damaged you'll
Suffer a serious leak when you apply the breaks, increase your stopping distance, drain out your air tanks
When inspecting the break assembly, you should ensure:
The brake shoes have atleast a quarter inch lining
Which of the following statements is true about texting while driving
The effects of texting while driving are the same as being intoxicated
What date should be entered on the bill of lading
The exact date of delivery
When double clutching is done correctly and the RPMs are matched during the shift :
The gears do not grind
What items should a post trip inspection include?
The same items as the pre-trip inspection except for things affected by heat
Visual distractions are:
Those that lure your eyes away from the road
The key to coercion is that a clear _ to the driver exists
Threat
What qualifies as off-duty time
Time when you're relieved of all duty or responsibility for performing work
What's the purpose of the FMCSA's house of service regulations
To prevent accidents of crashes caused by driver fatigue
Prohibited alcohol use includes which of the following
Use during the eight hours following an accident, or until you undergo a post-accident test
Which vehicle instrument measures the voltage in a vehicles electrical system
Voltmeter
What is off tracking
When the rear wheels follow a different path than the front wheels while making a turn
If you can use a spotter when backing:
You must agree on all hand signals before beginning the maneuver
What are some ways the exact same road may look completely different from day to night
Your headlights can't bend around curves
Who can order a test based on reasonable suspicion
Your trained supervisor, based on direct observation
If your vehicle hydroplane:
slow down until contact with the road surface is reestablished
