General Knowledge Terms for Driving Safety Flashcards

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1.To prevent a load from shifting, there should be at least one tie down for every ___ feet of cargo.
10
2. You are driving a 40 foot vehicle at 35 mph. The road is dry, and visibility is good. What is the least amount of space you should keep in front of your vehicle to be safe?
4 seconds
3. You are traveling down a long, steep hill. Your brakes get so hot that they fail. What should you do?
Look for an escape ramp or escape route
4. The center of gravity of a load:
Can make a vehicle more likely to tip over on curves if it is high.
5. Which of these statements about drinking alcohol is true?
A few beers have the same effect on driving as a few shots of whiskey or a few glasses of wine
6. What is the proper way to hold a steering wheel?
With your hands place on opposite sides of the wheel.
7. You do not have a Hazardous Materials Endorsement on your Commercial Driver’s License. You can drive a vehicle hauling hazardous materials when?
The vehicle does not require placards.
8. What is counter steering?
Turning the wheel back in the other direction after steering to avoid a traffic emergency
9. Retarders:
Reduce break wear.
10. While driving, ice builds up on your wipers and they no longer clean the windshield. You should:
Stop safely and fix the problem.
11. You are driving a new truck with a manual transmission. What gear will you probably have to use to take a long, steep downhill grade?
A lower gear than you would use to climb the hill.
12. Which of these statements about driving in areas with strong winds is true?
Winds are a big problem when a truck comes out of a tunnel.
13. Cargo Inspections:
Should be performed after every break you take while driving.
14. To help you stay alert while driving you should?
Take short breaks before you get drowsy.
15. Which of these statements about double clutching and shifting is true?
You can use the tachometer to tell when to shift.