Cont. Sect 1, 2 & 3 (General Knowledge)

Front 1

The __________ _________ holds up the vehicle and its load.

Back 1

suspension system

Front 2

________ _______ ________ require special care because they often have a high center of gravity, and the load can shift.

Back 2

Dry bulk tanks

Front 3

Livestock can move around in a trailer, causing unsafe
handling. With less than a full load, use false ___________ to keep livestock bunched together

Back 3

bulkheads

Front 4

A ________ _________ permits less maximum axle weight for axles that are closer together.

Back 4

bridge formula

Front 5

You must also keep shipping papers:

Back 5

-In a pouch on the driver’s door, or
-In clear view within reach while driving, or
-On the driver’s seat when out of the vehicle.

Front 6

Many large vehicles have __________ (convex, “fisheye,” “spot,” “bugeye”) mirrors that show a wider area than flat mirrors.

Back 6

curved

Front 7

Everything appears ____________ in a convex mirror than it would if you were looking at it directly. Things also seem farther away than they really are.

Back 7

smaller

Front 8

Your vehicle’s speed will increase on downgrades because of ___________.

Back 8

gravity

Front 9

Strong winds can be especially bad coming out of ___________.

Back 9

tunnels

Front 10

With low beams you can see ahead about _______ feet.

Back 10

250

Front 11

With high beams you can see ahead about ______ feet.

Back 11

350-500

Front 12

________ _________ leaks are especially dangerous when cab ventilation may be poor.

Back 12

Exhaust system

Front 13

Air pressure in tires __________ with temperature.

Back 13

increases

Front 14

If an oncoming driver has drifted into your lane, a move to your _________ is best.

Back 14

right

Front 15

_________ emergencies occur when two vehicles are about to collide.

Back 15

Traffic

Front 16

___________ emergencies occur when tires, brakes, or other critical parts fail.

Back 16

Vehicle