General Knowledge Test 2 Welcome to your General Knowledge Test 2 Name Email 1. Hydroplaning is more likely when the tire pressures are low. only occurs at speeds above 50 mph. cannot occur while driving through a puddle. None 2. How does "bleeding tar" affect the road surface and driving conditions? It is very sticky and slows down your vehicle. It makes the road slippery. It does not affect the road surface or driving conditions. None 3. If you do not have a CB radio, what is the first thing you should do at an accident scene? Clear the area. Protect the accident scene. Flag down help. None 4. In Ohio, if you are convicted of operating a CMV while under the influence of alcohol or drugs (OVI) and this was your first such offense, you will most likely face probation for a period of one year. at least a one-year suspension of your CDL. a fine of $500. None 5. A car suddenly cuts in front of you. What should you NOT do? Honk and stay close behind the car. Slow down. Signal and change lanes to avoid the car if possible. None 6. For your safety, when setting out reflective triangles, you should hold the triangles between yourself and oncoming traffic. carry the triangles at your side. keep them out of sight while you walk to the spots where you'll set them out. None 7. If you have been drinking alcohol, then before you drive, you should wait for it to wear off. take a cold shower. drink coffee. None 8. How far ahead should you be looking while driving in town? Two blocks As far ahead as you can see One block None 9. High beams should be dimmed whenever you get within 1,000 feet of another vehicle. turned on when an oncoming driver does not dim his or her lights. used when it is safe and legal to do so. None 10. Cargo that can shift should have at least ____ tie-down(s). 3 1 2 None 11. How far ahead should you look while driving? 15–30 seconds 12-15 seconds 5-10 seconds None 12. If you are found to have a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.02%, you will be placed out-of-service for 72 hours. 48 hours. 24 hours. None 13. Your GPS device should be designed for truck navigation. should be made in the USA. should have a suction-cup mount. None 14. Bridge formulas specify less maximum axle weight for axles that are far apart. the same maximum axle weight for any axle spacing. less maximum axle weight for axles that are close together. None 15. If you have a heavy load that is slowing you down on an upgrade, you should shift into a lower gear. drive on the shoulder so that others can pass you easily. exit the roadway until traffic is lighter. None 16. If you are driving a long distance, you should stop often and take short breaks before you feel really drowsy or tired. avoid short breaks but keep the window open. take a short break once or twice during the trip when you are feeling tired or drowsy. None 17. A key principle to remember about loading cargo is to keep the load balanced in the cargo area. to the rear. to the front. None 18. Escape ramps are used to stop runaway vehicles. for combination vehicles only. used to get out of a burning truck. None 19. How can you test the parking brake? Set the parking brake and pull forward gently. Move back slowly and set the parking brake. Set the parking brake at highway speeds. None 20. Dry bulk and hanging meat cargoes do not require special care. are unstable loads. have low centers of gravity. None 21. Containerized loads should come with their own tie-down devices. do not need to be inspected or secured by the driver. are typically used for freight carried partway by rail or ship. None 22. How do you test hydraulic brakes for leaks? Drive slowly and pump the brake pedal. Make sure it doesn't hit the floor. Drive 20 mph and slam on the brakes. Pump the brake pedal three times; then apply firm pressure to the pedal and hold it for five seconds. The pedal should not move. None 23. If the vehicle in front of you is smaller than yours, it can probably stop faster than you. outrun you. make turns faster than you. None 24. Before transporting a sealed load, you must check that the placard numbers match the seal numbers. the load is properly secured. the seal is authentic. None 25. Brake fade can be corrected by letting up on the brakes for one or two seconds and then reapplying them. can be caused by the brakes becoming too hot. only occurs with drum brakes. None 26. How can you avoid wet brake problems? Slow down, shift into a low gear, and gently apply the brakes. Speed up or shift into a higher gear. Apply the brakes harder and faster. None 27. Can federal inspectors inspect your truck or bus? Yes, and they might place it out-of-service. No. Yes, but they will not place it out-of-service. None 28. How does the height of a vehicle's center of gravity affect safe handling? Trucks with a high center of gravity can get stuck on railroad tracks. Trucks with a high center of gravity can roll over at the posted speed limit for a curve. Trucks with a high center of gravity can stop faster. None 29. As your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) rises, what happens? You see more clearly how alcohol is affecting you. You can sober up in less time. Your judgment and self-control are affected. None 30. How do you correct a drive-wheel acceleration skid? Apply more power to the wheels. Countersteer the steering wheel. Stop accelerating. None 31. How long does it take a typical tractor-trailer to clear a single railroad track? A double railroad track? It takes 7 seconds to clear a single track and more than 10 seconds to clear a double track. It takes 10 seconds to clear a single track and more than 12 seconds to clear a double track. It takes 14 seconds to clear a single track and more than 15 seconds to clear a double track. None 32. Blocking the cargo to keep it from shifting must be done only at the front of a piece of cargo. at the cargo deck. at the front, back, or sides of a piece of cargo. None 33. How many reflective warning triangles must you carry with you for emergencies? 4 2 3 None 34. Converter dollies built on or after March 1, 1998 are required to have anti-lock brakes. These dollies will have a yellow malfunction lamp in the center of the dolly. a yellow malfunction lamp on the right side of the dolly. a yellow malfunction lamp on the left side of the dolly. None 35. When you park your vehicle and shut off the engine, you should usually turn the steering wheel as far to the left as you can. apply the parking brake. leave it in gear (if it has a manual transmission). None 36. A vehicle is loaded with most of the weight on the steering axle. What may result? Hard steering and possible damage to the tires Too little traction on the steering axle Better handling None 37. You are driving a heavy vehicle on a highway, and you plan to exit onto an off-ramp that curves downhill. You should slow down to a safe speed before taking the curve. slow down to the posted speed limit for the off-ramp. wait until you are in the curve before downshifting. None 38. All of the following behaviors are signs of aggressive driving EXCEPT changing speeds frequently. purposely straddling two lanes of traffic. purposely blocking another vehicle from changing lanes. None 39. While you're driving, ice builds up on your wipers and they no longer clean the windshield. What should you do? Keep driving and spray the windshield with washer fluid. Keep driving and turn your defroster on. Slow down until you can see again. Stop safely and fix the problem. None 40. A driver's logbook may be brought up to date once a week. must be shown immediately if an officer requests it. may be written in pencil. None 41. According to the Ohio Commercial Driver License Manual, why should you limit the use of your horn? The horn is not a good way to let others know you're there. It can startle other drivers. It wears down the battery. None 42. Which of the following best describes how sleep debt can be paid off? It can be overcome with willpower and stimulants. It can only be paid off by sleeping. It will go away by itself over a period of time. None 43. If a straight vehicle (no trailer or articulation) goes into a front-wheel skid, it will slide sideways and spin out. go straight ahead even if the steering wheel is turned. go to the right. None 44. Heavy vehicles must sometimes travel more slowly than other traffic. Which of these is NOT a good rule to follow when you are driving such a vehicle? Signal other drivers when it is safe for them to pass you. Keep right. Turn on your four-way flashers if it is legal to do so. None 45. Convex curved mirrors make objects appear closer than they really are. show a wider area than flat mirrors. make objects appear larger than they really are. None 46. Controlled braking can be used while you are turning sharply. involves locking the wheels for short periods of time. involves keeping a vehicle in a straight line when braking. None 47. During a pre-trip inspection, you discover an exhaust leak or power steering leak. You should go home because you shouldn't drive the vehicle this way. note the problem and continue on your route. report the problem and make arrangements to use another vehicle. None 48. If you are being tailgated, you should flash your brake lights. increase your following distance. signal the tailgater when it is safe to pass you. None 49. A major cause of fatal crashes is driving too fast for road conditions. overinflated tires. poorly adjusted brakes. None 50. If you cannot avoid driving through deep puddles or flowing water, which of the following can help keep your brakes working? Turn on your brake heaters. Press both the brake pedal and the accelerator firmly after coming out of the water. Gently apply the brakes while driving through the water. None 1 out of 50 Time's up
