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40 Cards in this Set
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What are two main things to look for ahead? |
Traffic and road conditions |
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What's your most important way to see the sides and rear of your vehicle? |
Using mirrors |
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What does "communicating" mean in safe driving? |
To signal your intentions |
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Where should your reflectors be placed when stopped on a divided highway? |
10', 100', 100' |
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What 3 things add up to total stopping? |
Perception distance, Reaction Distance, Braking Distance |
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If you go twice as fast, will your stopping distance increase by twice or four times? |
4 Times |
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Do empty trucks have the best braking? |
No, they have less traction |
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What is hydroplaning? |
When the tire lose their contact with the road and have little or no traction |
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What space is most important while your driving? |
The space ahead of the vehicle, the space your driving into is most important. |
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How do you find out how many seconds of following distance space you have? |
You need at least one second for each 10 feet of vehicle length at speeds below 40 MPH. You need to add one second for greater speeds. |
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If you are driving a 30ft vehicle at 55mph, how many seconds of following distance should you allow? |
4 seconds |
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What should you do if someone is following you to close? |
Avoid quick changes, increase your following distance, don't speed up, and avoid tricks |
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What might happen if you swing wide to the left before turning right? |
Someone could try to pass you on the right and you will not see them and will crash into them as you complete your turn. |
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Does the weight of your cargo change the height of your vehicle? |
Yes, a empty vehicle is higher than a loaded one. |
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What are 2 dangers in traveling along side other vehicles? |
Another driver may change lanes suddenly and turn into you. You may be trapped when you need to change lanes |
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What should you do before you drive if you are drowsy? |
Take a nap |
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Is it safe to remove the radiator cap as long as the engine is not on? |
No, the engine needs to cool first |
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Should you let air out of hot tires so the pressure goes back to normal? |
No, it will be too low when the tires cool off |
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What happens if you get water in your brakes? |
Water in the brakes can cause the brakes to be weak, to apply unevenly, or to grab. |
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Should you use low or high beams when driving at night? |
High Beams |
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Why should you be in the proper gears once you start down? |
You may not even be able to get back into any gear and all engine braking will be lost |
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What is a hazard? |
Any road condition or other road user that is a possible danger |
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What factors determine your selection of a "safe" speed when going down a long, steep downgrade? |
The total weight of the vehicle and cargo. Length of the grade. Steepness of the grade. Road conditions, Weather. |
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What are the proper braking techniques when going down a long, steep downgrade? |
1. Apply the brakes just hard enough to feel a definite slowdown. 2. When your speed has been reduced to approximately five MPH below your "safe" speed, release the brakes. This brake application should last for about 3 seconds. 3. When your speed has increased to your "safe" speed, repeat steps 1 and 2. |
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Why make emergency plans when you see a hazard? |
You look for the hazards in order to have time to plan a way out of any emergency. |
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What are some things to do at an accident scene to prevent another accident? |
Protect the area, Notify the authorities. Care for the injured. |
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Name 2 causes of tire fires? |
Under-Inflated tires and Duals that touch |
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What kind of fires is a B;C extinguisher not good for? |
Wood, Paper & Cloth |
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When using your extinguisher, should you get as close as possible to the fire? |
No, Stay as far away as possible |
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Name some causes of vehicle fires |
After an accident, tires, electrical system, fuel, cargo |
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What is a hazardous material placard? |
They are signs put on the outside of a vehicle which identify the hazard class of the cargo. |
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Why are placards used? |
They are used to warn others of hazardous materials |
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For what 3 things related to cargo are drivers responsible? |
Inspecting your cargo, Recognizing overloads and poorly balanced weight, Knowing if your cargo is properly secured |
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How often must you stop while on the road to check your cargo? |
Every 3 hours or 150 miles, after every break |
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How is Gross Combination Weight Rating different from Gross Combination Weight? |
GCWR is the max GCW specified by the manufacturer for a specific combination of vehicles plus its load. GCW is the total weight of a powered unit plus its load. |
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Name 2 situations where legal maximum weights may not be safe? |
During bad weather or in mountains |
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What can happen if you don't have enough weight on the front axle? |
It can make the steering axle weight too light to steer safely and can cause poor traction |
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What is the minimum number of tiedowns for any flatbed load? |
2 |
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Name the 2 basic reasons for covering cargo on an open bed? |
To protect people from spilled cargo and to protect the cargo from weather |
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What must you check before transporting a sealed load? |
You should check that you do not exceed gross weight and axle weight limits |
