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1. A pre-trip inspection should be completed:
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before operating the vehicle.
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before
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What should you do when you are driving at night?
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Make sure you are driving slow enough so you can stop within the range of your headlights in an emergency.
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slow
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Which of the following is the correct term for a long commercial vehicle's tendency to swing wide on turns?
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Offtracking.
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tracking
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When a coolant container is part of a pressurized system, you can:
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check the coolant level of a hot engine.
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check
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When you are parked at the side of the road at night, you must:
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warn others by turning on your 4-way emergency flashers.
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warn
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While doing the pre-trip inspection on your vehicle's steering and exhaust system you found the following problems. Which one, if any, should be fixed before you drive the vehicle?
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Play in the steering wheel of more than 15 degrees (3 inches on a 20-inch steering wheel).
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Play
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Containerized loads:
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can generally be used when freight is also being carried by either ship, rail, or both.
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or both
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You are exiting a highway using an offramp that curves downhill and you are driving a heavy vehicle. You should:
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slow to a safe speed before the curve.
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slow
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Water can safely be used on which of these fires?
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Neither of the above.
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Neither
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Three things add up to the total stopping distance for your vehicle. They are:
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perception distance, reaction distance, braking distance.
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perception
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You are about to go down a long, steep, downhill grade in a new truck. You should:
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use the same gear you would use to climb the uphill grade.
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same
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Which of these items is checked in a pre-trip inspection?
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Both of the above.
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Both
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If you are stopped on a one-way or divided highway, you should place reflective triangles at:
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10 feet, 100 feet, and 200 feet toward approaching traffic.
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approaching
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When a heavy fog occurs you should:
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park at a rest area or truck stop until the fog has lifted.
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rest area
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You should plan ahead when you park your vehicle so that:
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it will be very easy for you to check your vehicle before you get back on the road.
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check
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The term "Gross Combination Weight" refers to:
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total weight of a powered unit, the trailer and the cargo.
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cargo
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A driver should look _______ ahead of the vehicle while driving.
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510 seconds
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510
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Which of the following statements is true about overhead clearance?
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Cargo weight may change the height of your vehicle.
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Cargo
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Which of the following statements is true when you are performing a pre-trip inspection on your brakes and suspension system?
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Brake shoes should be free of oil, grease, and brake fluid.
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free
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A broken exhaust system is dangerous because:
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Toxic fumes and gasses could enter the cab or sleeper berth.
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Toxic
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