Cdl-Fire , Prevention , Alcohol And Drugs, Transporting Cargo

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You must have a CDL to operate any single vehicle with :

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Any single vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more.

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You need a CDL if a combination vehicle

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A combination vehicle with a gross combination weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, provided the GVWR of the vehicle(s) being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.

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You need a CDL to drive a vehicle designed to transport

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A vehicle designed to transport 16 or more passengers (including the driver).

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You need a CDL to drive a vehicle carrying what type of material?

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Any size vehicle which requires hazardous material placards or is carrying material listed as a select agent or toxin in 42 CFR part 73.

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What can cause a fire? After Accident

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After Accidents. Spilled fuel, improper use offlares.

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What can cause a fire? Tires.

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Tires. Under-inflated tires and duals that touch.

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What can cause a fire? Electrical System.

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Electrical System. Short circuits due to damaged insulation, loose connections.

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What can cause a fire? Fuel

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Fuel. Driver smoking, improper fueling, loose fuel connections.

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What can cause a fire? Cargo.

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Cargo. Flammable cargo, improperly sealed or loaded cargo, poor ventilation

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– Fire Prevention. Vehicle Inspection

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Make a complete inspection of the electrical, fuel, and exhaust systems, tires, and cargo. Be sure to check that the fire extinguisher is charged.

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– Fire Prevention. En Route Inspection.

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En Route Inspection. Check the tires, wheels, and truck body for signs of heat whenever you stop during a trip.

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Fire Prevention. Follow Safe Procedures.

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Follow Safe Procedures. Follow correct safety procedures for fueling the vehicle, using brakes, handling flares, and other activities that can cause a fire.

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Fire Prevention. Monitoring.

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Monitoring. Check the instruments and gauges often for signs of overheating and use the mirrors to look for signs of smoke from tires or the vehicle.

Caution. Use normal caution in handling anything flammable.

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2.21.3 – Fire Fighting Knowing how to fight fires is important.

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2.21.3 – Fire FightingKnowing how to fight fires is important.

Drivers whodidn’t know what to do have made fires worse. Knowhow the fire extinguisher works.

1. Pull Off the Road. The first step is to get the vehicleoff the road and stop. In doing so:Park in an open area, away from buildings, trees,brush, other vehicles, or anything that might catchfire.

2. Don't pull into a service station!Notify emergency services of your problem and yourlocation.

3. Keep the Fire from Spreading. Before trying to putout the fire, make sure that it doesn't spread anyfurther.

With an engine fire, turn off the engine as soon asyou can. Don't open the hood if you can avoid it.

Shoot foam through louvers, radiator, or from thevehicle’s underside.

Shoot foam through louvers, radiator, or from thevehicle’s underside.

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How Alcohol Affects Driving. All drivers are affected by drinking alcohol.

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How Alcohol Affects Driving. All drivers areaffected by drinking alcohol.

1. Alcohol affectsjudgment, vision, coordination, and reaction time.

2. Itcauses serious driving errors, such as:Increased reaction time to hazards.

3. Driving too fast or too slow.

4. Driving in the wrong lane.

5. Running over the curb.Weaving.

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What Determines Blood Alcohol Concentration?

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What Determines Blood Alcohol Concentration?BAC is determined by the amount of alcohol youdrink (more alcohol means higher BAC), how fastyou drink (faster drinking means higher BAC), andyour weight (a small person doesn't have to drink asmuch to reach the same BAC)

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What happens as BAC continues to build up in a person's body?

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As BAC continues to build up, muscle control,vision, and coordination are affected more andmore.

Effects on driving may include:

1. Straddling lanes.

2. Quick, jerky starts.

3. Not signaling,

3. failure to use lights.

4. Running stop signs and red lights.

5. Improper passing (See Figure 2.23)

6. Increased reaction time to hazards.

7. Driving too fast or too slow.

8. Driving in the wrong lane.

9. Running over the curb.Weaving.

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2.23 – Hazardous Materials Rules ForAll Commercial Drivers.

Common medicines for colds can make you sleepy. True or False?

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TRUE- Taking sedating medications (antidepressants, cold tablets, antihistamines)

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Coffee and a little fresh air will help a drinker sober up. True or False?

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FALSE- The liver can only process one-third an ounce of alcohol per hour, which is considerably less than the alcohol in a standard drink.

This is a fixed rate, so only time, not black coffee or a cold shower, will sober you up.

If you have drinks faster than your body can get rid of them, you will have more alcohol in your body, and your driving will be more affected

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What is a hazardous materials placard?

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Placards are signs put on the outside of a vehicle that identify the hazard class of the cargo. A placarded vehicle must have at least four identical placards. They are put on the front, rear, and both sides.

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Why are placards used?

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Placards are used to warn others of hazardous materials.

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Transporting Cargo: – Inspecting Cargo:

After starting.

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After Starting. Inspect the cargo and its securingdevices again within the first 50 miles afterbeginning a trip. Make any adjustments needed.

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Transporting Cargo: – Inspecting Cargo.

Re-Check

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Re-check. Re-check the cargo and securing devices as often as necessary during a trip to keep the load secure. You need to inspect again:

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Transporting Cargo: – Inspecting Cargo.

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1. After you have driven for 3 hours or 150 miles.

2. After every break you take during driving.

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3.2 – Weight and Balance--------

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).

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3.2.1 – Definitions You Should KnowGross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR).

The valuespecified by the manufacturer as the loaded weightof a single vehicle.

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3.2 – Weight and Balance-------- Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR).

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Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR). Thevalue specified by the manufacturer of the powerunit, if the value is displayed on the

Federal MotorVehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) certificationlabel; or the sum of the gross vehicle weight ratings(GVWRs)

or the gross vehicle weights (GVWs) ofthe power unit and the towed unit(s), or anycombination thereof, that produces the highestvalue.

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3.2 – Weight and Balance-- Axle Weight.

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Axle Weight. The weight transmitted to the groundby one axle or one set of axles.

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3.2 – Weight and Balance-- Tire Load

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Tire Load. The maximum safe weight a tire can carry at a specified pressure. This rating is stated on the side of each tire.

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3.2 – Weight and Balance-- Suspension Systems

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Suspension Systems. Suspension systems have a manufacturer's weight capacity rating.

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3.2 – Weight and Balance-- Coupling Device Capacity.

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Coupling Device Capacity. Coupling devices are rated for the maximum weight they can pull and/or carry

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3.2 – Weight and Balance-- Don't Be Top-heavy

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3.2.3 – Don't Be Top-heavyThe height of the vehicle's center of gravity is veryimportant for safe handling.

A high center of gravity(cargo piled up high or heavy cargo on top) meansyou are more likely to tip over.

It is most dangerousin curves, or if you have to swerve to avoid a hazard.

It is very important to distribute the cargo so it is aslow as possible. Put the heaviest parts of the cargounder the lightest parts.

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3.2.4 – Balance the Weight Poor weight balance can make vehicle handling unsafe.

What can too much weight on the steering axle cause?

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Too much weight on the steering axle cancause hard steering. It can damage the steeringaxle and tires.

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3.2.4 – Balance the Weight Poor weight balance can make vehicle handling unsafe.

What can Under-loaded front axles causecause?

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Under-loaded front axles (caused by shifting weight too far to the rear) can make the steering axle weight too light to steer safely.

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3.2.4 – Balance the Weight.

Poor weight balance can make vehicle handling unsafe.

What can cause poor traction?

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can cause poor traction. The drive wheels may spin easily. During bad weather, the truck may not be able to keep going.

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3.2.4 – Balance the Weight.

Poor weight balance can make vehicle handling unsafe.

What can cause rollover?

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Weight that is loaded so there is a high center of gravity causes greater chance of rollover.

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3.2.4 – Balance the Weight Poor weight balance can make vehicle handling unsafe.

What is a balance problem on flat bed vehicles?

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On flat bed vehicles, there is also a greater chance that the load will shift to the side or fall off.

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3.3 – Securing Cargo 3.3.1 – Blocking and Bracing

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Blocking is used in the front, back, and/or sides of apiece of cargo to keep it from sliding. Blocking isshaped to fit snugly against cargo.

It is secured tothe cargo deck to prevent cargo movement.

Bracingis also used to prevent movement of cargo. Bracinggoes from the upper part of the cargo to the floorand/or walls of the cargo compartment.

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Tie Down Devices

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Cargo should have at least one tie-down for eachten feet of cargo. Make sure you have enough tiedowns to meet this need.

No matter how small thecargo, it should have at least two tie-downs.

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. 3.3.3 – Header Boards Front-end header boards ("headache racks")

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.3.3.3 – Header BoardsFront-end header boards ("headache racks")protect you from your cargo in case of a crash oremergency stop.

Make sure the front-end structureis in good condition. The front-end structure shouldblock the forward movement of any cargo you carry.

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3.3.4 – Covering CargoThere are two basic reasons for covering cargo:

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To protect people from spilled cargo.To protect the cargo from weather.

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Spill Protection

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Spill protection is a safety requirement in manystates. Be familiar with the laws in the states youdrive in.

You should look at your cargo covers in the mirrorsfrom time to time while driving.

A flapping cover cantear loose, uncovering the cargo, and possibly blockyour view or someone else's.

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3.3.5 – Sealed and Containerized Loads

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Containerized loads generally are used when freightis carried part way by rail or ship. Delivery by truckoccurs at the beginning and/or end of the journey.

Some containers have their own tiedown devices orlocks that attach directly to a special frame. Othershave to be loaded onto flatbed trailers. They mustbe properly secured just like any other cargo.

You cannot inspect sealed loads, but you shouldcheck that you don't exceed gross weight and axleweight limits.3.4 – Cargo N

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Cargo Needing Special Attention

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Cargo Needing Special Attention

3.4.1 – Dry BulkDry bulk tanks require special care because theyhave a high center of gravity, and the load can shift.Be extremely cautious (slow and careful) goingaround curves and making sharp turns.

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3.4.2 – Hanging Meat Hanging meat (suspended beef, pork, lamb)

Why is this load unstable?

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3.4.2 – Hanging MeatHanging meat (suspended beef, pork, lamb) in arefrigerated truck can be a very unstable load with ahigh center of gravity.

Particular caution is neededon sharp curves such as off ramps and on ramps.Go slowly

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3.4.3 – Livestock Lives tock can move around in a trailer, causing unsafe handling.

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3.4.3 – LivestockLives tock can move around in a trailer, causingunsafe handling.

With less than a full load, use falsebulkheads to keep livestock bunched together.

Even when bunched, special care is necessarybecause livestock can lean on curves. This shiftsthe center of gravity and makes rollover more likely.

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3.4.4 – Oversized Loads. Over-length, over-width, and/or overweight loads.

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require special transit permits. Driving is usually limited to certain times. Special equipment may be necessary such as "wide load" signs, flashing lights, flags, etc. Such loads may require a police escort or pilot vehicles bearing warning signs and/or flashing lights. These special loads require special driving care.

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What four 🐢🐦🐐

• I'd things related to cargo are driv ersresponsible for?

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1) inspecting your cargo

2) recognizing overloads and poorly balanced weight.

3) knowing if your cargo is properly secured and doesn't obscure your view

4) knowing cargo doesn't restrict your access to emergency equipment