Tractor Driving
Which breathing hazard contains particulates of measurable size? a. Gases and vapors b. Dusts, mists, and fumes c. Dusts and vapors d. Carbon-monoxide
B. Dusts, mists, and fumes
If a mechanical push-pull fuel switch is used, where should this switch be located? a. within 1ft of the key switch b. within 8 inches of the key switch c. within 6 inches of the key switch d. within 7 inches of the key switch
C. within 6 inches of the key switch
At what moisture content does stored hay become a fire risk? a. 1-5% b. 6-10% c. 11-20% d. over 25%
D. over 25%
True or False? A grain auger will not move enough =grain to engulf a worker in a grain bin.
False
True or False? A red-color coded control could be used for a gearshift knob to catch a new operator's attention.
False
True or False? A safe place to store a bottle ofsoda is under the tractor seat.
False
True or False? At the end of a day's work, it does not matter if equipment attached to the tractor is lowered to the ground or left in the upright position.
False
True or False? Each tractor's clutch engages at the same point and has exactly the same feel.
False
True or False? Eye damage is not a health risk due to overexposure to sun and heat.
False
True or False? Field conditions do not pose any special hazards to tractor operators.
False
True or False? It is OK to operate an engine with low oil pressure or oil levels.
False
True or False? Operating tractors at high speeds on paved roads increase tire life.
False
True or False? Orange color-coded controls are used to operate the 3-point hitch.
False
True or False? Public safety resources are government-related and taxpayer-supported with free or inexpensive information.
False
True or False? SMV emblems are made of a material that does not fade and never needs to be replaced.
False
True or False? Tractors are exempt from following all traffic laws.
False
True or False? Turning off the key of any diesel engine is all that is necessary to stop the engine.
False
True or False? Welding fumes pose no breathing hazard.
False
True or False? When cars are traveling slowly behind the tractor you are driving you should signal the traffic to pass you.
False
True or False? When cars are traveling slowly behind the tractor you are driving, you should signal the traffic to pass you.
False
True or False? You do not need to shut off controls an switches if you are shutting off the tractor anyway.
False
True or False? Young, inexperienced operators are often assigned to the newer and safer tractors and equipment.
False
True or False? A person can easily be knocked out of a pan-type tractor seat.
True
True or False? All tractors should have a PTO master shield to protect workers.
True
True or False? For every degree the tractor is turned tighter, there is an equal amount of increased centrifugal force.
True
True or False? Ground speed controls are designed to be used by pushing forward to move forward and pulling to the near to move the tractor in reverse.
True
True or False? Push-pull fuel switches should be labeled "Push-Pull to Stop Engine."
True
True or False? States vary in their highway regulations regarding the ages and places where someone can operate a farm tractor.
True
True or False? There are many exceptions to the common rules for the location and direction of motion for tractor controls.
True
True or False? There is no standard retirement age for agriculture.
True
True or False? To lower equipment with a foot control, push forward with your foot.
True
True or False? Tractor brakes should be locked together before operating on a highway.
True
True or False? Two recommended types of hearing protection are acoustical muffs and ear plugs.
True
True or False? Use a lower gear to start moving and a higher gear for operation.
True
True or False? When backing a tractor with an implement, use a low engine speed and always maintain foot contact with the clutch and brake.
True
True or False? When tractors have no shock absorbers, the tires must absorb all ground shocks.
True
True or False? You can contact the agricultural safety specialist at your state university for agricultural safety information.
True
True or False? Your legs should remain slightly angled while the foot pedals of the tractor are fully depressed.
True
True or False? Youth should never operate a tractor without a ROPS and a seat belt.
True
When operating a high lift bucket, where should you keep the bucket while moving the tractor? a. as low as possible b. as high as possible c. halfway up d. it doesn't matter
a. as low as possible
When operating a high lift bucket. where should you keep the bucket while moving the tractor? a. as low as possible b. as high as possible c. halfway up d. it doesn't matter
a. as low as possible
Lifting heavy loads with the skid steer bucket can result in the center of gravity: a. being raised b. being lowered c. being unchanged d. moving to the side
a. being raised
Bypass starting of older tractors may result in operator death from: a. being run over by the tractor when it starts b. being thrown from the tractor when it starts c. being shocked by the starter d. being pulled into the starter
a. being run over by the tractor when it starts
A force that can cause a tractor to overturn is: a. centrifugal force b. balance c. front end weight d. wind
a. centrifugal force
Start the tractor engine with the: a. clutch pushed in and the brake on b. clutch pushed in and the brake off c. clutch out and the brake on d. clutch out and the brake off
a. clutch pushed in and the brake on
Which statement best describes the gear and engine RPM to use with a tractor under load? a. follow manufacturer's recommendations b. rely upon a fellow classmate for advice c. use a low gear and low speed for all jobs d. use a high gear to move out quickly
a. follow manufacturer's recommendations
Backward tipping of the tractor can occur: a. if a heavy load exceeds the tractor's pulling power b. if the operator is driving downhill c. rarely does a tractor tip backward d. only when a tractor is pulling a load uphill
a. if a heavy load exceeds the tractor's pulling power
Work on a farm can be: a. irregular, erratic, and uncertain b. steady, calm, and predicatable c. rigid, specialized, and homogenous d. irregular, calm and homogenous
a. irregular, erratic and uncertain
When moving a heavily loaded scoop bucket up a hill a skid steer loader, follow this plan: a. keep the bucket and its contents pointed up the hill b. keep the bucket and contents pointed down hill c. drive across the slope to carry the load d. have a helper stand on the bucket to provide more weight.
a. keep the bucket and its contents pointed up the hill
Which of the following increases the chance of a runover? a. leaving the tractor seat without first shutting off the tractor b. lack of a ROPS and seat belt c. no master PTO shield d. driving near an embankment
a. leaving the tractor seat without first shutting off the tractor
To move a skid steer loader forward in a straight line, the operator must: a. push the hand control levers forward b. pull the hand control levers rearward c. push only the left hand control lever forward d. push only the right hand control lever forward
a. push the hand control levers forward
Tractor brake pedals are located on the: a. right side b. left side c. can be on either side d. left of the clutch
a. right side
What is not a safe practice when working near a manure storage facility? a. smoking around the storage area b. ventilating the storage area c. warning workers and visitors d. locking entry access
a. smoking around the storage area
Controls that at engage mechanisms using the tractor as a remote power source are color-coded: a. yellow b. red c. orange d. black
a. yellow
Wind speeds in a tornado can reach up to: a. 150 mph b. 250 mph c. 1000 mph d. 2000 mph
b. 250 mph
What is the recommended minimum distance for SMV emblem visibility by ASAE? a. 100 ft b. 600 ft c. 500 ft d. 200 ft
b. 600 ft
PTO controls are designed to move rearward or downward to: a. engage the PTO b. disengage the PTO c. stop the tractor and turn off the engine d. stall the tractor
b. disengage the PTO
Which of the following scenarios is NOT a designed use of a farm tractor? a. operating a PTO-powered implement b. dragging logs from the woods c. towing a wagon d. using a high-life bucket to move silage
b. dragging logs from the woods
What type of controls are pedals? a. hand controls b. foot controls c. combination controls d. all of the above
b. foot controls
To protect workers who must work in damp areas, this electrical device is recommended: a. fuse b. ground fault circuit interrupter c. circuit breaker d. tools with rubber handles
b. ground fault circuit interrupter
The ROPS on a tractor: a. prevents overturns b. protects the seat-belted operator from being crushed to death in an overturn c. is used to provide air-conditioning to tractor cabs d. is sold as optional equipment only
b. protects the seat-belted operator from being crushed to death in an overturn
To prevent untrained operators, children and visitors from accidentally starting the tractor: a. park the tractor in the shed b. remove the tractor keys from the ignition switch c. store the tractor keys under the seat d. scold little children about being near the tractor
b. remove the tractor keys from the ignition switch
Engine speed controls are operated with which of the following? a. left hand/left foot b. right hand/right foot c. left hand/right foot d. right hand/left foot
b. right hand/right foot
What must you do to the tractor engine before engaging the PTO to operate an implement? a. slow down the RPMs b. speed up the RPMs c. maintain idle speed d. RPMs do not affect PTO operation
b. speed up the RPMs
When beginning to pull a heavy load, which one of these scenarios can result in the tractor engine stalling? a. using high engine speed and any gear b. using low engine speed and a higher gear c. using low engine speed and a low gear d. using low engine speed and a reverse gear
b. using low engine speed and a higher gear
What percent of tractor-related fatalities come from tractor overturns? a. 0.1 b. 0.25 c. 0.5 d. 0.75
c. 0.5
According to NAGCAT, which age group is recommended for driving an articulated tractor? a. 12-13 year-olds b. 14-15 year-olds c. 16+ year-olds d. there is no age limit
c. 16+ year-olds
To prevent falls when mounting the tractor, have at least ___ body points in contact with the tractor at one time. a. 1 b. 2 c. 3 d. 4
c. 3
What percent of tractor-related fatalities come from tractor overturns? a. 10% b. 25% c. 50% d. 75%
c. 50%
If the drive wheels are locked together, what action increases your risk for a side turnover on an ATV? a. standing on the seat b. jumping ditches c. sharp turns d. popping the clutch
c. Sharp turns
Which lethal gas is given off by a gasoline engine? a. carbon dioxide b. carbon trioxide c. carbon monoxide d. carbon tetrachloride
c. carbon monoxide
Which of the following can extend the life of tractor tires? a. ignoring the repairs b. driving at high speeds c. checking tire pressure regularly d. allowing excess slippage
c. checking tire pressure regularly
Which of the following can extend the life of tractor tires? a. ignoring tire repairs b. driving at high speeds c. checking tire pressure regularly d. allowing excess slippage
c. checking tire pressure regularly
To prevent runaways when parked with heavy tractor loads, you should: a. chain wheels together b. unhitch the load c. chock the wheels d. let out some tire pressure
c. chock the wheels
Throttle controls next to the tractor seat increase engine speed when moved: a. rearward and downward b. rearward and upward c. forward or upward d. forward or downward
c. forward or upward
Throttle controls next to the tractor seat increases engine speed when moved: a. rearward and downward b. rearward and upward c. forward or upward d. forward or downward
c. forward or upward
Modern tractor PTO controls are usually moved ____ to be engaged. a. back/down b. down/left c. forward/up d. right/up
c. forward/up
Skid steer loading and steering mechanisms are operated by: a. pneumatic power b. gears and pulleys c. hydraulic power d. manual-controls and lift levers
c. hydraulic power
Cumulonimbus clouds forecast: a. fair weather b. fog and mist c. rain, hail, or storms d. full moon
c. rain, hail, or storms
The saying "riding the clutch" means you are: a. popping wheelies b. releasing the clutch pedal fully c. resting your foot on the clutch pedal d. stalling the tractor
c. resting your foot on the clutch pedal
To prevent heat-related illness, you should: a. do the hardest jobs in the afternoon b. drink caffeinated drinks c. take periodic breaks in the shade d. limit water intake
c. take periodic breaks in the shade
The insurance fund that farm operations must pay into to cover medical and rehabilitation costs of injuries to workers injured on the job is called: a. Occupational Safety and Health Act b. Worker Protection Standard c. Injury insurance d. Workers Compensation Insurance
d. Workers Compensation Insurance
What can happen if you crank the tractor's starter motor too long? a. The starter motor can be damaged b. The battery can be run down c. nothing can happen d. a and b are likely to happen
d. a and b are likely to happen
Power-engagement controls are associated with: a. changing engine speed b. turning lights on/off c. breaking the tractor d. activating the PTO
d. activating the PTO
Black color-coded controls for tractors are used to: a. stop the engine b. engage the clutch c. engage the PTO d. adjust the seat
d. adjust the seat
A safe work site should include which of the following: a. a plan for dealing with emergencies b. an available site map for emergency responders c. first-aid kits d. all of the above
d. all of the above
According to NAGCAT, which age group should not be assigned the task of pesticide application? a. 12-13 year-olds b. 14-15 year-olds c. 16+ year-olds d. all of the above
d. all of the above
Before starting a tractor you should: a. make sure you understand the instrument panel b. complete a pre-operational check c. check the area around the tractor is clear of persons and animals d. all of the above
d. all of the above
Which of the following is a potentially hazardous traffic situation? a. wide machine being transported b. left turns across traffic into narrow field lanes c. slow tractor travel speeds d. all of the above
d. all of the above
Which skid steer loader practice is NOT a safe work practice? a. lowering the bucket for travel b. using slower speeds over rough ground c. avoiding overhead power lines d. carrying a passenger in the bucket
d. carrying a passenger in the bucket
A tractor has one seat for the operator. Passengers should: a. stand on the drawbar b. hold onto the fenders c. sit on the axle d. never be allowed to ride on the tractor
d. never be allowed to ride on the tractor
The letters "ROPS" stand for: a. rear-over protection source b. rolling protective source c. rollback protective structure d. rollover protective structure
d. rollover protective structure
Which of the following increases the chance of a PTO-entanglement hazard? a. leaving the tractor seat without first shutting off the tractor b. hitching somewhere other than the drawbar c. driving straight up a steep slope d. stepping over a rotating PTO shaft
d. stepping over a rotating PTO shaft
