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What three distances build up the total stopping distance of your truck or bus?
Perception distance, reaction distance, and braking distance
Respond distance, observation distance, and braking distance
Attention distance, reaction distance, and slowing distance.
Which of these actions are NOT recommended for a left turn?
Use a right-hand turn lane if there are two turning lanes.
Start your turn at the center of the intersection.
Start at the inside lane and swing right as you turn.
When you are passing a vehicle, pedestrian, or bicycle you should assume that:
They know you are to pass.
They see your vehicle.
They may be moving to your traffic lane.
When merging:
Check mirrors to make sure the rear of your vehicle is clear
Use your mirrors to ensure gap in traffic is large enough
Assume other drivers will allow you to merge.
Which of these is the proper signal to change lane?
Signal before the change and move over quickly.
Signal after you begin change and cross over slowly.
Signal early and change lane slowly and smoothly.
You are driving in an area with few streetlights, if you cannot see well with your headlights, which of the actions may help:
Find another route that's better lit even if it's out of way
Use high beams when legal and keep your interior lights off
Turn interior lights on and adjust your instrument lights
Most serious skids result from:
Turning too sharply.
An uneven load.
Driving too fast for conditions.
What should be true about other drivers:
Drivers who use turn signals should always be trusted
Short term/daily rental truck drivers aren't use to truck
Mail or delivery trucks are professionals &don't pose hazard
What is true about bad weather and driving conditions?
When the temperature drops bridges freeze before the road
Road is more slippery when rain continues than when it begin
Conditions are more dangerous when temp is above freezing
Which of these statements about the hazard vehicle fire is true?
Under inflated tires cannot cause a vehicle fire.
Poor cargo ventilation may cause cargo to catch on fire.
Carrying a fully charged fire extinguisher may prevent fire
You should wear a seat belt in a moving vehicle:
Only when you are on a highway.
All the time.
Only when you are driving.
Which of these statements about pre-trip inspection is true?
When parking on street, walk so you face away from traffic
If you need to tilt a cab, secure loose things
Leave key in the ignition so you do not lose it
Can state inspectors inspect your truck or bus?
Yes, but cannot put you out of service.
Yes, and they can put you out of service.
No.
Which of these statements about cargo loading is true?
A state law dictates legal weight limit.
The legal maximum weight allowed by the state is always safe
Which of these is not required knowledge for drivers seeking a hazardous material endorsement?
Basic chemistry.
Which products can be loaded together.
When to use the placards.
To determine blood alcohol concentration level for a person, it is necessary to know:
Their age.
How often they drink alcohol.
Their weight.
