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Continuing Education Commercial Driving
Empty trucks require greater stopping distances because an empty vehicle has less traction.
  1. True
  2. False
Continuing Education Commercial Driving
If you are driving a 30-ft vehicle at 55mph, how many seconds of following distance should you allow?
  1. 2 seconds
  2. 4 seconds
  3. 10 seconds
  4. 7 seconds
Continuing Education Commercial Driving
How far ahead should you look when driving?
  1. 10-20 seconds ahead
  2. 10-15 seconds ahead
  3. 15-30 seconds ahead
  4. 12-15 seconds ahead
Continuing Education Commercial Driving
Broken leaves in a multi-leaf spring or leaves that have shifted so they might hit a tire or other part, is a defect in the suspension system.
  1. True
  2. False
Continuing Education Commercial Driving
To test the hydraulic brakes for leaks you should pump the brake pedal      3      times, then apply firm pressure to the pedal and hold for      5      seconds. The pedal should            not move           .
Continuing Education Commercial Driving
How can you avoid the effects that wet brakes can cause?
  1. Slow down.
  2. Gently put on the brakes. This presses linings against brake drums or discs and keeps mud, silt, sand, and water from getting in.
  3. Place transmission in a low gear.
  4. Increase engine rpm and cross the water while keeping light pressure on the brakes.
  5. When out of the water, maintain light pressure on the brakes for a short distance to heat them up and dry them out.
  6. All of the above.
  7. None of the above.
Continuing Education Commercial Driving
Name some suspension system defects.
  1. any loose, cracked, broken, or missing frame
  2. Apring hanger that allow movement or axle from proper position
  3. torque rod or arm, u-bolts, spring hangers, or other axle positoning
  4. All of the above.
  5. None of the above.
Continuing Education Commercial Driving
Which type of vehicle is more likely to get stuck on a railroad-highway crossing?
  1. Double trailers.
  2. Meat trucks.
  3. Car carriers.
  4. Freight company trucks.
  5. All of the above.
  6. None of the above.
Continuing Education Commercial Driving
How do you find out how many seconds of following distance space you have?
  1. Wait until the vehicle ahead passes a clear landmark, then count off the seconds until you reach the same spot.
  2. Wait until the vehicle ahead passes a clear landmark, then count off the seconds until you reach the same spot. Then multiply times 2.
  3. Divide your speed by four and add one second for every 10 feet of trailer in the day and 2 seconds at night.
  4. Divide your speed by four and add one second for every 10 feet of trailer.
  5. None of the above
Continuing Education Commercial Driving
What should wheel-bearing seals be checked for?
  1. Color changes.
  2. Smoke.
  3. Leaks.
  4. Gasoline.
  5. All of the above.
Continuing Education Commercial Driving
What are the two special conditions where you should downshift?
  1. Before entering a curve and before going up a hill.
  2. Before starting down a hill and before entering a curve.
  3. Before starting down a hill and before going up a hill.
  4. If there is an accident or for sudden heavy rain.
Continuing Education Commercial Driving
What is hydroplaning?
  1. A term used for quickly planning an alternate route due to heavy rain.
  2. When tires lose their contact with the road and have little or no traction due to water on the road.
  3. The amount of traction a truck has due to the weight of the vehicle on slippery surfaces.
  4. A water spill on the road that came from a water truck.
Continuing Education Commercial Driving
How far can you see with high beams at night?
  1. 200 feet
  2. 150-1000 feet
  3. 300-500 feet
  4. 25-100 feet
Continuing Education Commercial Driving
At 60 mph, your stopping distance is greater than that of a                 field.
  1. baseball
  2. soccer
  3. basketball
  4. football
  5. golf
  6. small
Continuing Education Commercial Driving
There is a federal requirement that each state have the same standards for licensing commercial drivers.
  1. True
  2. False
Continuing Education Commercial Driving
Why put the starter switch key in your pocket during the pre-trip inspection?
  1. So you don't lose it.
  2. You will need it to inspect the trailer.
  3. So no one moves the vehicle while you are inspecting underneath it.
  4. You will need it to open the side box.
Continuing Education Commercial Driving
If a tire is too hot to touch:
  1. drive slowly
  2. remain stopped until the tire cools off
  3. let air out to release pressure
  4. cool it down with water
Continuing Education Commercial Driving
When should you downshift automatic transmissions?
  1. Half way down a hill
  2. At the bottom of a hill
  3. Never
  4. Before going down a hill
Continuing Education Commercial Driving
What are some tips to follow so you won't become a distracted driver?
  1. Assess all potential in-vehicle distractions before driving.
  2. Develop a preventative plan to reduce/eliminate possible distractions.
  3. Expect that distractions will occur.
  4. Discuss possible scenarios before getting behind the wheel.
  5. All of the above.
Continuing Education Commercial Driving
Which of the following are important steering system parts?
  1. Rim, lug nuts, tire.
  2. Tie rod, spindle, pitman arm.
  3. Leaf spring, vehicle frame, torque rod.
  4. Main spring, axle, spring shackle.
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