CDL driving manual
Total stopping distance includes
perception distance + reaction distance + braking distance
Your emergency kit DOES NOT need to include?
A spare jacket
To help you stay alert while driving, you should:
Avoid medicines that can cause drowsiness
Signs of distracted drivers include
Drivers having conversations with passengers
gear box
Integral part of the steering system.
What is a "pull-up"
Pulling forward while backing a trailer to reposition it
How can you start moving without rolling backward?
Put the parking break whenever necessary, Engage the clutch before removing your foot from the break, apply the hand valve
Hazardous materials placards are
Signs on the outside of the vehicle that identify the hazardous class of the cargo
Starting the engine and inspecting the cab involves each of these tasks, EXCEPT
Starting the engine, then putting the gearshift in neutral
Before transporting a sealed load, you must check...
That you don't exceed gross weight and axle weight limits
What will help a drunk sober up?
Time
Why should you cover your cargo?
To protect your cargo from bad weather, because many states require it, and to protect individuals from any spilled cargo.
Where should you place your warning devices IF you must stop on a one-way road or divided highway
10 feet, 100feet and 200 feet toward approaching traffic
According time the Arkansas commercial driving license manual, how far ahead should you look while driving?
12 to 15 seconds
How many tie downs are required for a 20-foot load?
2
If you are traveling 55 MPH in a 30-foot vehicle, you should leave how many seconds of following distance?
4 seconds
The MIN tire tread depot for front tires is
4/32 inch
It has just reached freezing. Which of the following areas may be slippery?
A bridge, a wet looking-road, and a shaded area.
your emergency kit DOES need to include?
A fire extinguisher, warning devices, and spare electrical fuses.
What is the definition of hazard
A road user or road condition that presents a possible danger
Which of these is NOT part of the basic method for shifting up?
Accelerate while pressing the clutch and turning towards the driver side
Which of the following drivers may be exempt from needing a CDL license to drive a CMV in AR
Active-duty Military personnel driving military vehicles, persons driving farm vehicles to and from a Farm, and firefighters driving fire trucks
You don't want to be a distracted driver, so you
Avoid using your cellphone until you reach your destination.
Why is it important to use an helper when backing?
Because you have blind spots
How can you tell of your vehicle is equipped with ABS (antilock breaking system)
Check for a yellow ABS malfunction lamp on the instrument panel, look for wheel speed sensor wires that are coming from the rear of your brakes, check if your vehicle has manufactured after March 1, 1998 (such vehicles are required to have the panel light)
Starting the engine and inspecting the cab involves each of the following task
Checking the transmission controls, checking the air pressure gauge, and starting the engine, then listening for unusual noises.
How many hours of sleep do you need to maintain alertness?
Eight to nine hours
Which of the following should you NOT do if you experience a tire failure?
Engage the brakes hard and immediately
To transport cargo safely, which of these are you NOT responsible for?
Ensuring the freshness of sealed cargo
Which is NOT one of the four basic skills that operating a commercial motor vehicle requires
First aid certification
If you double your speed, how much more distance will it take to brake to a stop
Four times as much
Which of the following is a key steering component
Gear box
While driving at night, which lights should you use as often as you can?
High beams
If you are confronted by an aggressive driver, what should you do?
Ignore rude gestures and refuse to react negatively, avoid eye contact, and call the police from your cell phone if you can do so safely.
Letting the air out of hot tires
Is a bad idea because when the tires cool off, the pressure will be too low.
Which of the following about an escape ramp is FALSE??
It is of no use if you are traveling too fast
An anti lock breaking system (ABS) will
Keep your wheels from locking when you break hard
You should inspect wheel bearing seals for
Leaks
For how long will you lose your CDL driving privileges if you are convicted of a second DUI offense in either a CMV or your private vehicle?
Life
How long does it take a typical tractor-trailer to clear a double railroad track?
More than 15 seconds
Which of the following are likely to get stuck at a railroad crossing?
Moving van, lowboy, and car carrier
Do empty trucks have the best breaking?
No
During your pre-trip test, when examining hoses with your instructor, you need to look for
Puddles on the ground
Which of the following statements about retarders are correct?
Retarders help slow a vehicle, reducing the need for breaking, when you drive wheels have poor traction, the retarder may cause them to skid, and you should turn the retarder off whenever the road is wet, icy, or snow covered.
The most important hand signal that you AND a helper should agree on is
STOP
You should put the starter switch key into your pocket while you perform the pre-trip inspection BECAUSE??
Someone could start and move the truck
What might happen if you swing wide to the left before you turn right?
Someone might try to pass you on your right
In which of the following two situations should you downshift?
Starting down a hill and entering a curve.
Which of the following should you do if you experience tire failure?
Stay off the break pedal, be aware that a tire has failed, and hold the steering wheel firmly.
When you start to drive down a steep downgrade, which of the following should influence your choice of speed??
The road conditions, the steepness of the grade, and the total weight of your vehicle and it's cargo.
What is the gross vehicle weight (GVW)
The total weight of a single vehicle and its load
What is a common cause of tire fires?
Under Inflated Tires
What is the BEST way to figure out how many seconds of the following distance you have?
Wait until the vehicle ahead of you passed a shadow/ landmark then count the seconds until you reach it.
Always try to back toward the driver's side because...
You can see better watching the vehicle rear out the side window
