General Knowledge Test 6 Welcome to your General Knowledge Test 6 Name Email 1. Which of these statements is true about drugs? A driver can use any prescription drug while driving. Certain prescription drugs are allowed to reduce fatigue. The use of alcohol or drugs can lead to a collision or an arrest. None 2. Which of the following is correct? Brake shoes on the steering axle should be larger than a quarter. Brake shoes should have the same thickness as a penny. Brake shoes should not be worn dangerously thin. None 3. Overloading can have a bad effect on speed control. steering. both of the above. None 4. Which of these statements about cargo loading is true? State laws dictate legal weight limits. The legal maximum weight allowed by a state can be considered safe for all driving conditions. If the shipper loads the cargo, the driver is not responsible for overloading. None 5. Underloaded front axles can cause unsafe steering. poor traction. both of the above. None 6. You can see a sign on a vehicle ahead of you. The sign is a red triangle with an orange center. What does the sign tell you about the vehicle? It is hauling hazardous material. It is a law enforcement vehicle. It is a slow-moving vehicle. None 7. The purpose of retarders is to apply extra braking power to the non-drive axles. help slow the vehicle while driving and reduce brake wear. help prevent skids and reduce brake wear. None 8. Which of these statements is true about speed management? Road surfaces will freeze before bridges. On slippery roads, it takes longer to stop and it is harder to turn without skidding. Shady parts of the road allow better traction than open areas. None 9. The "load" means the specified pressure that a tire can safely bear. the maximum weight that a tire can safely carry at a specified pressure. neither of the above. None 10. Which of these statements is true about warning other drivers of a stopped vehicle? Move the rear reflective triangle back if the driver's vision is obscured to within 500 feet. Keep the vehicle's taillights on to warn other drivers. Set out your emergency warning devices within five minutes. None 11. When steering to avoid a crash, you should apply the brakes while turning. not turn any more than necessary to clear what is in your way. steer with one hand so that you can turn the wheel more quickly. None 12. Which of these statements about staying alert to drive is true? A half-hour break for coffee will do more to keep you alert than a half-hour nap. Sleep is the only thing that can overcome fatigue. There are drugs that can overcome fatigue. None 13. You must park on the side of a level, straight, undivided two-lane road. Where should you place the reflective triangles? One within 10 feet of the rear of the vehicle, one about 100 feet to the rear, and one about 200 feet to the rear One about 50 feet to the rear of the vehicle, one about 100 feet to the rear, and one about 100 feet in front of the vehicle One within 10 feet of the rear of the vehicle, one about 100 feet to the rear, and one about 100 feet in front of the vehicle None 14. Which of these is NOT a proper use of vehicle lights? Flashing your brake lights to stop someone from tailgating Turning on your headlights during times when visibility is reduced Flashing your brake lights to warn someone behind you that you are slowing down None 15. Which of these is the most important thing to remember about emergency braking? Never do it without downshifting first. If the wheels are skidding, you cannot control the vehicle. Disconnecting the steering axle brakes will help keep your vehicle in a straight line. None 16. An en-route inspection should include checking for tire overheating and brake overheating. that the cargo is properly secured. both of the above. None 17. Which of the following cannot be checked at the same time? Brake lights, turn signals, and four-way flasher functions Brake lights and red reflectors (on rear) Headlights and amber reflectors None 18. Why do dry bulk tanks require special care? They have a high center of gravity. The load can shift. Both of the above answers are correct. None 19. Which of these statements is true about other drivers? Mail or delivery truck drivers do not pose a hazard. Rental truck drivers are often not used to the limited vision and pose a hazard. Drivers using turn signals can be trusted to turn in the direction they indicate. None 20. Which of the following should you NOT do in the event of hydraulic brake failure? Pump the brakes. Upshift. Use the parking or emergency brake. None 21. Which of these statements is true about brakes? Brake fade is not caused by heat. Brake drums cool very quickly when the vehicle is moving very fast. Brakes absorb more heat to stop heavier vehicles. None 22. Which of these statements about overhead clearance is true? You should assume that the posted clearance signs are correct. The weight of a vehicle changes its height. If the road surface causes your vehicle to tilt toward objects at the edge of the road, you should drive close to the shoulder. None 23. Which of the following is NOT a type of retarder? Electric Robotic. Hydraulic. None 24. Which of these statements about backing large vehicles is true? Helpers should be out of sight and use only spoken signals to communicate with the driver. You should avoid backing whenever you can. It's safer to back toward the right side of the vehicle. None 25. Which of these are proper uses of your brake lights? Flashing your brake lights to warn someone behind you of a hazard that will require slowing down Flashing your brake lights to warn someone behind you that you are going to stop on the road Both of the above None 26. Your truck is in a traffic emergency and may collide with another vehicle if you do not take action. Which of these is a good rule to remember at such a time? Stopping is always the safest action in a traffic emergency. Leaving the road is more risky than hitting another vehicle. To miss an obstacle, you can almost always turn more quickly than you can stop. None 27. Your vehicle has hydraulic brakes. When traveling on a level road, you press the brake pedal and find that it goes to the floor. Which of these statements is true? Shifting into neutral may help slow the vehicle. The parking brake will not work because it is part of the same hydraulic system. Pumping the brake may generate enough pressure to stop the vehicle. None 28. Which of these statements about downshifting for a long downhill grade is true? Downshifting allows engine compression and friction to help the brakes slow the vehicle. Downshifting should not be done with automatic transmissions. The proper time to downshift is just after the vehicle starts down the hill. None 29. Which of these statements about driving in bad weather is FALSE? When the temperature drops, bridges will freeze before roadways. As rain continues, the road becomes more slippery than it was when the rain began. Driving conditions become more dangerous as the temperature rises to the point that ice begins to melt. None 30. Which of these will help keep an engine cool in hot weather? Running the air conditioner Making sure the engine has the right amount of oil Driving faster to force more air into the radiator None 31. Which of these statements about cold-weather driving is true? Windshield washer antifreeze should be used. Exhaust system leaks are less dangerous in cold weather. An engine cannot overheat when the weather is very cold. None 32. Whenever you stop for a break during your trip, you should check critical items such as the windshield wipers, heater, and defroster. check critical items such as the tires, brakes, and cargo tie-downs. call in and check with dispatch. None 33. asked to deliver hazardous materials in a placarded vehicle. You should refuse to haul the load. take the placards off the vehicle. haul the load but only to the nearest place where a driver with a Hazardous Materials Endorsement can take over. None 34. Which of these statements is true about medicines used to treat the common cold? They often make you sleepy. Therefore, they should not be used while driving. They can be used while driving as long as you only take half the regular dose. They should only be used when driving during the daytime. None 35. Which of these statements about engine belts in hot weather is FALSE? You can check the tightness of belts by pressing on them. Loose belts will not turn the water pump and/or fan on properly. Cracking is likely to occur but it is not a safety threat. None 36. What does "axle weight" mean? The weight transmitted to the tires from the axle The weight transmitted to the ground by one axle or one set of axles Both of the above None 37. You should schedule your driving for between 10 a.m. and midnight. between 4 a.m. and 6 p.m. the hours that you are normally awake. None 38. Which of the following statements about vehicle fires is true? Underinflated tires will NOT cause a vehicle fire. Poor trailer ventilation can cause flammable cargo to catch fire. Carrying a properly charged fire extinguisher will help prevent fires. None 39. When caring for the injured at an accident scene, which of the following should you NOT do? Move severely injured persons if there is a danger from fire or passing traffic. Allow injured persons to become chilled or overheated. If a qualified person is helping them, stay out of the way unless asked to assist. None 40. Which of these statements about managing space is true? Many accidents are caused by drivers keeping too much space in front of their vehicles. When the road is slippery, you should keep much more space in front of your vehicle. Smaller vehicles require more space to stop than larger ones. None 41. Which of the following statements is true? Many heavy vehicle accidents occur between midnight and 6 a.m. Most people are more alert at night than during the day. Most hazards are more easily seen at night than during the day. None 42. You are driving on a straight, level highway at 50 mph. There are no vehicles in front of you. Suddenly a tire blows out. What should you do first? Stay off the brakes until the vehicle slows down on its own. Begin light braking. Begin controlled or stab braking. None 43. Which of these is not a danger when an automatic transmission is forced into a lower gear at a high speed? Loss of steering control Damage to the transmission Loss of engine braking effect None 44. Which of the following provide extra gears on some trucks? Auxiliary transmissions Multi-speed rear axles Both of the above None 45. You are driving on a two-lane road. An oncoming vehicle drifts into your lane and is headed straight for you. Which of the following should you do? Brake hard. Steer to the right. Prepare for impact. None 46. Which of these describes how you should use the brake pedal on a steep downhill grade? Release the brake when you are 5 mph below your safe speed and let your speed come back up to your safe speed. Then repeat braking to 5 mph below your safe speed. Apply light, steady pressure. Apply stronger pressure as the vehicle goes downhill. None 47. Which of these is a good thing to do when driving at night? Look directly at oncoming headlights only briefly. Drive slowly enough to stop within the range of your headlights. Keep your instrument lights bright. None 48. Which of these is NOT caused by rough acceleration? Damage to the coupling Mechanical damage Tire damage None 49. As part of your pre-trip inspection, you must check for overloads. poorly balanced weight. both of the above. None 50. Why should you signal continuously while turning? Because it is usually illegal to turn off your signal before starting a turn Because you need both hands on the wheel to turn safely For both of the above reasons None 1 out of 50 Please fill in the comment box below. Time's up
