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Chapter 13,14,15,16

JJ Keller you must get 64 to pass

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What measures can you take to help prevent heat-related illnesses? *

2 points

Avoid heavy exertion

Drink water frequently

Avoid working in the direct sun

All of the above

What is one of the main causes of vehicle rollovers? *

2 points

Driving too slow on ramps, curves, and turns

Defensive driving

Improper load securement

All of the above

When traveling on roads with sharp curves, how should you adjust your speed? *

2 points

Maintain a steady pace at the posted speed limit

Increase your speed by 5-10 mph

Reduce your speed by at least 5-10 mph

Either A or C

What type of sign is posted in a work zone to give you advance warning of lane closings, construction areas, and workers ahead? *

2 points

Red, pentagon-shaped signs

Yellow, square-shaped signs

Orange, diamond-shaped signs

Neon green, hexagon-shaped signs

Which of the following actions can you take to identify hazards early? *

2 points

Look 12 to 15 seconds ahead of your vehicle.

Use your mirrors to scan behind and to the sides of your vehicle.

Maintain three seconds of space between your truck and the vehicle in front of you.

Both A and B.

What should you do if your brakes fail? *

2 points

Downshift and find an escape route

Call 911 to have law enforcement clear the highway ahead

Honk your horn and flash your lights at all oncoming traffic

Crank the wheel 180° and engage the emergency brakes

Traveling through a work zone can present which of the following challenges? *

2 points

Narrow lanes

Confused drivers

Construction workers on or near the road

All of the above

If your escape route involves driving onto the shoulder, you need to be ready: *

2 points

for the change in road surface.

to hit the gas.

to crash into any barriers.

both A and B

If there is an imbalance of __________, a skid may occur. *

2 points

tread depth, traction, and inflation

traction, wheel load, and force of motion

wheel load, tread depth, and brake pressure

force of motion, brake pressure, and tire inflation

When an oncoming vehicle has their high beam headlights on at night, you should: *

2 points

turn your high beams on.

flash your high beams.

look at the white line on the right side of the road.

look at the dotted line to the left side of the road.

To help avoid fatigue while driving at night, you should: *

2 points

stop at regular intervals to rest or stretch.

play loud, upbeat music.

maintain a cab temperature of 72-74 degrees.

consume highly-caffeinated drinks.

Traction is needed to maintain directional control. You need traction in order to: *

2 points

accelerate.

turn.

brake.

all of the above.

Tire chains placed on __________ improve traction for downhill braking. *

2 points

the trailer wheels

the drive tires

the steer axle

any retreaded tires

Which of the following are signs a parked vehicle might pull into traffic? *

2 points

There are people inside the car

You see the brake lights

Exhaust is coming out of the tailpipe

All of the above

Why is it important to be sure your fuel tank is topped off when adverse weather conditions are predicted? *

2 points

It can help keep the appropriate ratio of fuel-to-oil in the fuel tank

It can prevent carbon monoxide from leaking into your vehicle through the exhaust system

It can help ensure you don’t run out of fuel and get stranded in a dangerous situation

It can keep the electrical lines from becoming brittle and breaking easily

A __________ will occur when the drive wheels attempt to take over the front wheels, causing the rear of the tractor to swing out. *

2 points

trailer jackknife

tractor jackknife

front wheel skid

all-wheel skid

What primary factor should help you determine what gear to select while traveling up steep grades? *

2 points

The steepness of the grade

The weight of the load on the vehicle

The length of the grade

All of the above

Your low beam headlights enable you to see _____ feet ahead and high beam headlights about _____ feet ahead at night. *

2 points

50, 150-300

100, 200-350

250, 350-500

500, 600-750

What is something you can do to help prevent a front wheel skid? *

2 points

Reduce your drive tires’ inflation by 5-10 psi

Chain your tires in heavy rain

Reduce your speed on wet/slippery pavement

All of the above

To ensure other drivers see you and your truck at night: *

2 points

keep your high beams on at all times.

use your turn signals for every turn or lane change so your intentions are always clear.

decrease your following distance so other drivers know you are behind them.

turn the dome light on to illuminate your cab.

What speed limit should commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) drive when on an off-ramp? *

2 points

CMVs should travel at least 5 mph less than the ramp speed limit.

CMVs should travel at the posted ramp speed limit.

CMVs should travel at 5 mph more than the ramp speed limit.

Either A or B.

Visibility at night is limited. What action(s) can you take to ensure you are able to see as well as possible? *

2 points

Dim the brightness of your instrument panel.

Check that all lights and reflectors are clean and in good working condition.

Keep the dome light off while you are driving.

All of the above.

In addition to recognizing hazards, you should always __________ to avoid a crash. *

2 points

speed up and swerve around confused drivers

tailgate another commercial motor vehicle

plan ahead by asking “what if” questions

all of the above

Tire chains are most effective on: *

2 points

glare ice.

light, dry snow.

heavy snow.

dry surfaces.

What are some ways the exact same road may look completely different from day to night? *

2 points

Your headlights can’t bend around curves

Pedestrians and bicyclists are more visible because they typically wear hi-vis clothing

Your headlights can illuminate over hills

Animals are generally sleeping so you see significantly less of them

The three basic causes of skidding and jackknifing are: *

2 points

dry powdery snow, rain, and high winds.

underaccelerating, underbraking, and understeering.

black ice, fog, and heavy snow.

overaccelerating, overbraking, and oversteering.

If you see jacked-up wheels, a raised hood, or activated four-way flashers in the distance, what should you do to avoid the disabled vehicle? *

2 points

Take the nearest exit and get back on the highway a couple miles down the road.

Move over one lane to maximize your space.

Put on your four-way flashers and slowly pass the disabled vehicle on the right.

You should pull up behind the disabled vehicle to offer assistance.

What are some behaviors that may indicate an impaired driver? *

2 points

A car brakes hard to avoid hitting a deer crossing the road

An SUV weaves from lane to lane without using turn signals

A truck swerves suddenly to avoid an unmarked pothole

All of the above

What are some items you should have in your cab for your protection and safety when traveling during the winter months? *

2 points

Drinking water

Extra clothes

Blankets

All of the above

If your vehicle begins to hydroplane,: *

2 points

speed up to increase the traction between your drive tires and the road.

apply the brakes hard to come to a complete stop as soon as possible.

turn the wheel sharply to the right to guide the vehicle away from oncoming traffic.

slow down until contact with the road surface is reestablished.

Your Name *

At night, how should you adjust your following distance? *

2 points

Decrease it by at least seven seconds

Increase it by at least ten seconds

Decrease it by at least two seconds

Increase it by at least one second

How is your vision different at night? *

2 points

The sharpness of images in front of you increases

Visibility to the left and right sides becomes clearer

Your eyes struggle adjusting from light to dark/dark to light

All of the above

If you experience a tire blowout,: *

2 points

hold the steering wheel loosely.

brake firmly to slow your vehicle.

accelerate to overcome drag.

all of the above.

How does a dirty windshield affect driving at night? *

2 points

Lights from oncoming traffic can hit it and create a glare

It causes bugs to stick more easily to the windshield and block your view

It helps deflect the light of oncoming traffic so it doesn’t blind you

Both A and B

If your vehicle breaks down in cold, windy conditions, what can you do to keep yourself safe? *

2 points

Stay in the vehicle cab

Put on extra clothing to stay warm

Walk to the nearest gas station for help

Both A and B

What are the most serious skids caused by? *

2 points

Controlled braking

Tire blowouts

Driving too fast for conditions

Distracted driving

What are the most common causes of a trailer jackknife? *

2 points

Oversteering or overbraking

Overbraking or overacceleration

Overacceleration or overloading

Overloading or oversteering

A road _____ is anyone who uses the road, while a road _____ is the state of the road surface. *

2 points

condition, user

user, condition

person, condition

user, situation

If your engine doesn’t start, stop cranking it after _____ seconds and check for problems with the fuel tank/lines, electrical systems, and battery. *

2 points

Which of the following are signs a driver may be confused or impaired? *

2 points

Erratic driving

Slowing or stopping suddenly and without warning

He or she is looking at a paper map

All of the above

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