General Knowledge (Part 2)

You are driving a new truck with a manual transmission. What gear will you probably have to use to take a long, steep downhill grade?

• The same gear you would use to climb the hill.

• A lower gear than you would use to climb the hill.

• Shift into neutral and coast.

Which of these statements about speed movement is true?

• Empty trucks always stop in shorter distance than fully loaded ones.

• When you double your speed (go twice as fast), it will take twice the distance to stop.

• You should choose a speed that lets you stop within the distance that you can see ahead.

Which of these best describes how you should use the brake pedal on a steep downhill grade?

• Snubbing

• Repeated strong pressure, then release.

• With stronger pressure as the vehicle goes downhill.

Which of these statements about double clutching and shifting is true?

• Double clutching should not be used when the road is slippery.

• Double clutching should only be used with a heavy load.

• You can use the tachometer to tell you when to shift.

Which of these statements about using turn signals is true?

• You do not need to use your turn signal when changing lanes in traffic on a four-lane highway.

• When turning, you should signal early.

• You should use your turn signal to mark your vehicle when it is pulled off on the side of the road.

Which of these statements about cargo loading is true?

• The legal maximum weight is allowed by a state can be considered safe for all driving conditions.

• State laws dictate legal weight limits.

• If the shipper loads the cargo, the driver is not responsible for overloading.

If your vehicle catches fire while you are driving, you should:

• Park in an open area.

• Park where a building or trees shelter your vehicle from the wind.

• Increase your speed to put out the flames.

You are checking your tires for a pre-trip inspection. Which of these statements is true?

• Tires of mismatched sizes should not be used on the same vehicle.

• Radial and bias-ply tires can be used together on the same vehicle.

• A tread depth of 2/32 inch is safe for the front tires.

You can see a marking on a vehicle ahead of you. The marking is a red triangle with an orange center. What does the marking mean?

• It may be a slow-moving vehicle.

• The vehicle is hauling hazardous material.

• It is a law enforcement vehicle.

An en route inspection should include checking for:

• Tire overheating and brake overheating.

• Cargo secured properly.

• Both of these are correct.