Module 4 cdl

Too much weight on a steering axle can cause:

.hard steering b. damage to the steering axle. C. damage to the tires. all of the above.

You are loading a standard double with 20,000 pounds of cargo. Which of the following is the best way to distribute the weight between the two trailers?

11,000 lbs. on lead trailer, 9,000 lbs. on rear

You must remain available for alcohol and drug testing if you are in an accident. Not remaining available for testing is considered

A. refusal to test

When performing the tug test, when should you stop?

As soon as you feel resistance from the trailer

Which type of trailer has a ramp in the rear to assist with loading and unloading cargo

Auto transporter

What is one maneuver you should never attempt while pulling triples?

Backing into a loading dock area

How can you pull the fifth wheel release handle in a way that doesn't put yourself at risk of injury?

Bend at the knees, keep your legs and feet clear of the rear tractor wheels, square yourself up with the handle, and pull straight out.

What conditions require post-accident alcohol and drug testing? Damage to a vehicle that totals $500 or more

C. A human fatality

If you leave the scene of an accident and you are convicted of this offense, how long will you be disqualified from driving a CMV?

D. One year

7.dirty air filters can

Dirty air filters can: allow impurities to damage the vehicle's engine b decrease fuel efficiency. increase fuel efficiency. both A and B.

What are two primary issues related to cargo in a dump truck?

Liquid surge and overloading Overloading and improper load distribution

How can you ease pressure on the fifth wheel locking jaws before uncoupling your tractor-trailer?

Lock the trailer brakes and back up gently

For vehicles with a high center of gravity, how should the heaviest cargo be loaded for improved handling?

Low in the trailer and toward the front

10 A report of a hazardous materials incident must be made by phone to the:

National Response Center,

What type of special cargo vehicle is designed to haul long, narrow cargo?

Pole trailer

Which of the following statements about oversized vehicles is true?

Special permits are needed to operate an oversized vehicle b. Oversized vehicles are restricted to designated highways Requirements depend on type of cargo, size, weight, and state regulations d. All of the above

The kind of tiedown you choose depends on the type of load you need to secure. Which tiedown is used conjunction with a ratchet or winch-type assembly to increase the tension and eliminate any slack?

Strap

What date should be entered on the bill of lading?

The exact date of delivery

What does it mean when you (the driver) sign the bill of lading at pickup?

You are stating that your company accepts the contract terms. You accept responsibility for the freight. The actual freight matches the type and amount listed on the bill of lading. a All of the above.

Trailer seals are often used to deter theft and maintain cargo security. What type of seal is manufactured for one time use and typically made of plastic, wire, or thin strips of sheet metal marked with a serial number or an identifier?

a Indicative seal

3. Engine idling impacts:

a fuel efficiency b. your company's bottom line. d. both A and B.

If flammable liquids are on fire, which class of fire extinguisher would you need to put out the fire?

a Class B

as possible when placing your cargo. Always keep the center of gravity as

a low

Which of the following statements about loading and unloading hazardous materials is true?

a. Any tools used in loading or unloading hazardous materials must be used with care so as not to damage closures on packages or containers, or to harm packages. b. Packages containing any hazardous materials not permanently attached to a vehicle must be secured against any movement. Both A and B

What is the safest way to lower and raise your trailer's landing gear in high gear?

a. Face the trailer and spin the crank handle around your wrist. b.Face the trailer, keep your feet apart, and rest one hand on the trailer. both a and b

4. How many states have idling laws?

a. Just under one-quarter of all states

5. may also have idling laws. In addition to selected states, a

a. city b. village C. county d all of the above

Which of the following is an important function served by the bill of lading?

a. it is a receipt issued by the carrier to a shipper for goods received for transportation It is a contract naming the parties involved, specific rate or charge for transportation, and agreement and stipulations regarding the limitations of the carrier's common law liability It lists other obligations assumed by the parties or to matters agreed upon by them. All of the above.

Backing under your trailer at an angle can:

a. push the trailer sideways. c.damage/break the landing gear. d. both A and C.

If air service line is loose or damaged you will

a. suffer a serious leak when you apply the brakes. b. increase your stopping distance. C. drain out your air tanks. all of the above.

Which of the following is information you should document about an accident?

a.Description of damage to vehicles and property b. Any injuries fatalities C Description of the event including weather and road conditions d. All of the above

When driving a loaded cement truck, use extra caution:

around curves. b. at corners. C. when stopping. d. all of the above

Always use ___________to put iut a tire fire

b water

Why is it important to move your vehicle (if you are able) to the side of the road if you are involved in an accident?

b. To prevent additional accidents from occurring C To reduce congestion and delays d. Both B and C الا

If you were involved in an accident and placed emergency warning devices four paces for ten feet) behind your truck, forty paces (or 100 feet) behind your truck, and 40 paces (or 100 feet) in front of your truck, which type of

b. A two-lane road

What type of cargo are low-clearance vehicles designed to haul?

b. Loads with a high center-of-gravity c.Heavy, oversized cargo Both A and C

When uncoupling the converter dolly, why should you never unlock the pintie hook with the dolly under the rear trailer?

b. The dolly tow bar could fly up, possibly causing injury.

Per the regulations, you have to set out emergency warning devices.

c. 10 minute

If ur fifth wheel isn't greased properly, it can

create steering problems

This cargo securement device is placed on the exposed edge of an article to distribute tiedown forces over a larger area of 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.

d. Edge protection

What are the four components required to make fire possible?

d. Oxygen, heat, fuel, and a chemical chain reaction

1. The burning of fossil fuels such as releases nitrogen oxides into the atmosphere causing acid rain and smog.

diesel gasoline coal C. all of the above

9. When transporting hazardous materials, you are required to carry that is immediately available to you and any entity responding to, or investigating, a hazardous materials incident.

emergency response information

2. a. On average, an idling truck uses about one gallon of diesel fuel every:

hour. two hours.

finen parking spaces in truck stops may be limited, but if you can, you should:

park in well-lit areas, near the door, or near security cameras.

When preparing to couple a rear trailer to a converter dolly, the trailer height should be the center of the fifth wheel.

slightly lower than

8. Long periods of cranking an engine can waste fuel, therefore you should:

stop and wait a couple of minutes before trying again if the vehicle's engine does not start after 30 seconds of cranking

When positioning the converter dolly for coupling, you should roll the converter dolly up to the front of the rear trailer and stop when:

the finding wheel makes contact with the front of the trailer apron plate.

In a high center-of-gravity vehicle, the majority of the weight is high off the ground, so the greatest danger is:

the vehicle's tendency to tip.

6. Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) are considered to be environmentally friendly and cost friendly, because:

they use less fuel than an idling engine