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Tire Chains: |
Carry the right number of chains and extra cross-links.
Make sure they will fit your drive tires. |
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You should use low beams whenever you can. True or False? |
False |
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What should you do before you drive if you are drowsy? |
Sleep |
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What effects can wet brakes cause?How can you avoid these problems? |
Brake can become weak. Avoid driving through puddle or flowing water. |
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You should let air out of hot tires so the pressure goes back to normal. True or False? |
False |
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You can safely remove the radiator cap as long as the engine isn't overheated. True or False? |
False |
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What factors determine your selection of a "safe" speed when going down a long,steep downgrade? |
1.Total weight of the vehicle and cargo.
2.Length of the grade.
3.Steepness of the grade.
4.Road conditions.
5.Weather. |
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Why should you be in the proper gear before starting down a hill? |
You will not be able to shift into a lower gear.
You may not even be able to get back into any gear and all engine effect will be lost. |
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Describe the proper braking technique when going down a long,steep downgrade? |
1.Apply brakes hard enough to feel a definite slowdown.
2.When your speed has been reduced to five mph below your safe speed release the brakes. |
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What type of vehicles can get stuck on a rail-road crossing? |
Low slung units(lowboy,car carrier,moving van,possum-belly livestock trailer).
Single-axle tractor |
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Stopping is not the safest thing to do in an emergency. True or False? |
False |
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What is an escape ramp? |
are made to stop runaway vehicles safely without injuring drivers and passenger. |
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Name two causes of tire fires. |
under inflated tires and duals that touch. |
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Common medicines for colds can make you sleepy. True or False? |
True |
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What's the most important hand signal that you and the helper should agree on? |
Stop |
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What happens in a rear-wheel skid? |
the rear wheel usually slide sideways in an attempt to catchup" with the front wheels. |
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How far ahead should you look when driving? |
12-15 seconds ahead. |
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How far is that at lower speeds? |
1 block |
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Which is not a retarder? |
Robotic |
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What view does a convex mirror show? |
An wider area than flat mirrors. |
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In bad weather, many car drivers follow large vehicles closely during bad weather,especially when it is hard to see the road ahead |
Increase your following distance. |
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How do you make a left turn in a bus or truck? |
make sure you have reached the center of the intersection before you start the left turn. |
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What three things add up to your total stopping distance? |
Perception Time+Reaction Distance+Braking Distance |
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Engine braking: |
it controls your speed on downgrades. |
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Whenever you double your speed: |
High speed increase stopping distance. |
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Why should you back toward the driver's side? |
you can see better backing on the driver side of the vehicle. |
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If stopped on a hill, how can you start moving without rolling back? |
apply enough engine power before releasing the parking brakes and gradually accelerate. |
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When backing, why is it important to use a helper? |
They can spot hazards or problems before you can. |
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What two special conditions where you should down shift? |
Before going downhill and entering a curve. |
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What are the two ways to know when to shift? |
Engine speed and Road speed |
