General Knowledge - Quiz Sample #6, 20 questions
Which of these is NOT a proper use of vehicle lights?
Turning on your headlights during the days when visibility is reduced.
Flashing your brake lights to warn someone behind you that you are slowing down.
Flashing your brake lights to stop someone from tailgating.
Which of the following is NOT a type of retarder?
Electric.
Hydraulic.
Robotic.
What Is the first thing you should try to do if your brakes fail while driving downhill?
Call or radio for help.
Try to use your parking brake to stop.
Get off the road as soon as possible.
When you drive in the mountains, you will have to use lower gears to drive safely down grades. Which of these does NOT affect your choice of gears?
Weight of the load.
Tire tread type.
Length of the grade.
Which of these is NOT caused by rough acceleration?
Tire damage.
Mechanical damage.
Damage to the coupling.
Which of the following statements is true?
Most people are more alert at night than during the day.
Most hazards are more easily seen at night than during the day.
Many heavy vehicle accidents occur between midnight and 6 am.
Which of the following may be a sign of tire failure?
Loud hissing noise.
Gentle thumping.
Wheels fishtailing.
Which of these statements is NOT true?
Alcohol goes directly from the stomach to the blood stream.
A drinker can control how fast his or her body absorbs and gets rid of alcohol.
BAC is determined by how fast you drink, how much you drink, and how much you weigh.
Optional safety equipment may include emergency phone numbers, tire chains, and:
Tire changing equipment.
Red reflective triangles.
Charged fire extinguisher.
The braking effect of the engine is greatest when the engine is__ the governed RPM's and the transmission is in the __gears.
Above, lower
Below, higher
Near, lower
The best drivers are those who watch and prepare for hazards. This is called being:
Defensive.
Offensive.
Objective.
What will help keep an engine cool in hot weather?
Driving faster to force more air into the radiator.
Running the air conditioner.
Making sure the engine has the right amount of oil.
Which of these statements is true regarding the use of drugs while driving?
Prescription drugs are allowed as long as the doctor says the drugs will not affect safe driving ability.
No prescription or non-prescription drugs are allowed at any time for any reason.
Use of amphetamines, like "speed" is allowed as long as you are using the drugs to stay wake.
Which of these statements is true about warning other drivers of a stopped vehicle?
Move the red reflective triangle back if the driver's vision is obscured to within 500 feet.
Keep the vehicle’s taillights on to warn other drivers.
Put out your emergency warning devices within five minutes.
If you have a heavy load that is slowing you down on an upgrade you should:
Exit the roadway until traffic is lighter.
Drive on the shoulder so that others can pass easily.
Shift into a lower gear.
Which of these statements is NOT true about backing a heavy vehicle?
You should use a helper and communicate with hand signals.
You should back slowly until you slightly bump into the dock.
You should back and turn toward the driver's side whenever possible.
In your mirror you see a car approaching from the rear. The next time you check your mirror you don't see the car. To change lanes you should:
Wait until you are sure the car isn't in your blind spot.
Ease into the other lane slowly so the other car can get out of the way.
Assume the car left the roadway and change lanes as normal.
What should you do if a car coming towards you at night keeps its high beams on?
Flash your high beams at the other driver.
Slow down and look straight ahead in your lane.
Look to the right edge of your lane or the right edge of the road.
Which of these is especially true about your tires in hot weather?
You should check tire mounting and air pressure before driving.
If a tire that is too hot to the touch; you should hose it down with water.
A small amount of air should be let out to keep air pressure steady.
When driving through roadway work zones, you should:
Reduce speed only if workers are close to the roadway.
Turn on your parking lights.
Watch for sharp pavement drop-offs.
Which of these statements is true about bad weather driving conditions?
When the temperature drops, bridges will freeze before roadways.
The road becomes more slippery as rain continues than when the rain began.
Driving conditions become more dangerous as the temperature rises.
Which of these statements is true about other drivers?
Mail or delivery truck drivers do not pose a hazard.
Drivers using turn signals can be trusted to turn in the direction they indicate.
Short-term or daily rental truck drivers are often not used to the limited vision and pose a hazard.
Which of these will happen if a tire blows out at highway speeds?
A rapid drop in speed to below 20 mph.
A loud hissing sound.
A vibrating feeling.
To prevent "brake fade" you should:
Select a gear that will keep your vehicle to a safe speed on steep downgrades.
Apply constant hard pressure on the brakes.
Coast down hills that are not very steep inclines.
If you have been drinking alcohol, before you drive you should:
Take a cold shower.
Wait for it to wear off.
Drink coffee.
Which of the following best describes how sleep debt can be paid off?
Overcome it with willpower and non-sleep aids.
It will go away by itself over a period of time.
It can only be paid off by sleeping.
Which of these statements is true about drugs?
The use of alcohol or drugs can lead to collision and/or arrest.
A driver can use any prescription drug while driving.
Certain prescription drugs are allowed to reduce fatigue.
"Implied consent" means when you sign the driver's license application form, you:
Understand that you may drink alcohol now before driving.
Give your consent to be tested for alcohol in your blood.
Give your consent for your vehicle to be inspected for alcohol.
You should use your mirrors to check:
Your blind spots only.
If your running lights are working properly.
Where the rear of your vehicle is while you make turns.
Convex curved mirrors:
Make objects appear larger than they really are.
Make objects appear closer than they really are.
Show a wider area than flat mirrors.
The purpose of retarders is to:
Help slow the vehicle while driving and reduce brake wear.
Apply extra braking power to the non-drive axles.
Help prevent skids and reduce brake wear.
It is important to shift gears correctly to keep:
Control of the vehicle.
The engine warm.
The engine oil flowing.
A helper should be used to help back your vehicle:
When you have a trailer.
Whenever possible.
When you need to back on a curved path.
You should signal continuously while turning because:
You need both hands on the wheel to turn safely.
It is illegal to turn off your signal before completing a turn.
Most vehicles have self-canceling signals.
When approaching a traffic light that has been green for a long time, you should:
Accelerate so you get through the light.
Start to slow down so you will be ready to stop.
Continue at your current speed.
What three things add up to total stopping distance for your truck or bus?
Attention distance, reaction distance, slowing distance.
Observation distance, reaction distance, braking distance.
Perception distance, reaction distance, braking distance.
If you cannot see well with your headlights when driving in an area with few streetlights on a clear night, you should:
Turn your interior lights on.
Find another route that is better lit.
Use your high beams when legal and keep your interior light off.
When driving at night, use your low beams, when an oncoming vehicle is within:
300 feet.
400 feet.
500 feet.
If your brakes get wet while driving on a rainy day, what can happen when you apply the brakes?
Hydroplaning.
Excessive brake wear.
Trailer jackknife.
Which of these is a danger of crossing railroad tracks on dirt roads?
The ground underneath the tracks may not be stable.
You could get hung up halfway across the tracks.
Your tires could sink into the dirt and not cross the tracks.
A key principle to remember about loading cargo is to keep the load:
To the front.
To the rear.
Balanced in the cargo area.
Containerized loads:
Should come with their own tie-down devices.
Are generally used for freight carried part way by rail or ship.
Do not need to be inspected or secured by the driver.
Can federal inspectors inspect your truck or bus?
Yes, but they cannot place it out of service.
Yes, and they can place it out of service.
No.
Which of these is NOT required knowledge for drivers needing HAZMAT endorsement?
When to use placards.
Which products can be loaded together.
Basic chemistry.
When driving on grades, which of these is the best choice for a safe speed?
If you have a light load, you can go faster than those with a heavy load.
Based on your vehicle and its cargo, select a speed that is safe within the posted limit.
Follow the vehicle in front of you.
Trucks and buses are subject to certain laws, restrictions, and regulations. Which of these statements is true?
County and city laws do not apply to trucks and buses engaged in interstate commerce.
Federal regulations apply only to trucks and buses driven at least 50 miles on a trip.
Laws and restrictions can vary from place to place.
When a doctor prescribes medication for you and you know you will be driving, you should:
Take the medication, but stop taking it if you notice it is affecting your driving.
Take the medication, as well as other medication to keep you alert.
Ask the doctor if the medication will affect your ability to drive.
You should schedule your driving:
Between the hours of 4 am and 6 pm.
Between the hours of 10 am and midnight.
For the hours you are normally awake.
Stab braking should not be used on vehicles with:
Air brakes.
Spring brakes.
Anti-lock brakes.
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.
When driving in cold weather conditions, your tire tread should:
Have at least 4/32 inch tread on it.
Have at least 2/32 inch tread on it.
Provide enough traction to steer and push the vehicle through snow.
While you are passing another vehicle, pedestrian, or bicyclist you should assume that they:
See you
Will move out of your lane of traffic.
May move into your traffic lane.
Which of the following cannot be checked at the same time:
Headlights, brake lights, and clearance lights.
Brake lights, flashers, and turn signals.
Brake lights, turn signals, and clearance lights.
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