What should you do if you need to back and turn toward the driver's side?

Back to the driver's side so you can see better

Why is it important to use a helper when backing?

To check the vehicle's blind spots

What is the basic method for shifting up in most heavy vehicles with unsynchronized manual transmissions?

Release accelerator, push in clutch, and shift to neutral at the same time.

Release clutch, push in accelerator, and shift to neutral.

Push in clutch, shift to higher gear, and release accelerator.

Push in clutch, shift to lower gear, and release accelerator.

When should you downshift before starting down a hill?

When you are in a low enough gear, usually lower than the gear required to climb the same hill.

When you are in a high enough gear.

When you are in the same gear required to climb the hill.

When you are in a neutral gear.

What are the two ways of knowing when to shift up?

Use Engine Speed (rpm) and Use Road Speed (mph).

Use Engine Speed (mph) and Use Road Speed (rpm).

Use Engine Sound and Use Road Sound.

Use Engine Temperature and Use Road Temperature.

What is the purpose of retarders in some vehicles?

To reduce the need for using brakes and provide another way to slow down.

To increase the speed of the vehicle.

What should you do before entering a curve?

Slow down to a safe speed and downshift to the right gear before entering the curve.

Speed up and shift to a higher gear.

Shift to neutral and coast through the curve.

Apply the brakes hard and shift to a lower gear.

Why should you back toward the driver's side?

To have a better view of the rear

What are the two special conditions where you should downshift?

When going downhill and when stopping

When going uphill and when turning

When going downhill and when turning

When going uphill and when stopping

What are the two ways to know when to shift?

By the sound of the engine and the speed of the vehicle

By the speed of the vehicle and the road conditions

By the sound of the engine and the road conditions

By the speed of the vehicle and the traffic conditions

When should you check your mirrors before changing lanes?

Before you change lanes to make sure there is enough room

Only after you complete the lane change

Only if you are driving in close quarters

What should you do when merging to ensure safety?

Check your mirrors to make sure the gap in traffic is large enough

Only signal after you have merged

Focus on the road ahead and not on the mirrors

What is the purpose of using large convex mirrors?

To show a wider area than flat mirrors

To make objects appear larger than they are

To reduce the size of the blind spot

What is one of the general rules for using turn signals?

Signal early, well before you turn

Signal only when you are about to turn

Cancel your signal before you turn

Signal only if there are other vehicles around

What should you do if you see a hazard that will require slowing down?

Warn the drivers behind by flashing your brake lights

Speed up to pass the hazard quickly

Ignore the hazard and continue driving

Stop immediately without signaling

What should you do to warn drivers behind you when making a tight turn in a large vehicle?

Brake early and slow down gradually

Turn on your emergency flashers

What is the recommended action if you need to stop on the road to unload cargo or passengers?

Warn following drivers by flashing your brake lights

What should you do if you must drive slowly and other drivers are catching up to you?

Turn on your emergency flashers if it is legal

What should you do to make your vehicle visible when passing another vehicle at night?

Flash your lights from low to high beam and back

Use your high beams continuously

What should you do to make yourself easier to see at dawn, dusk, in rain, or snow?

Use only the identification or clearance lights

Where should you place warning devices if you must stop on a one-way or divided highway?

10 feet, 100 feet, and 200 feet toward the approaching traffic

5 feet, 50 feet, and 100 feet toward the approaching traffic

15 feet, 150 feet, and 300 feet toward the approaching traffic

20 feet, 200 feet, and 400 feet toward the approaching traffic

Where should you place warning devices if you stop on a two-lane road carrying traffic in both directions or on an undivided highway?

100 feet behind and ahead of the vehicle

What should you do if your line of sight is obstructed due to a hill or curve?

Move the rear-most triangle to a point back down the road

Place the triangle 10 feet behind the vehicle

Place the triangle 50 feet ahead of the vehicle

What is the formula for Total Stopping Distance?

Perception Distance + Reaction Distance + Braking Distance

Perception Distance + Reaction Distance

Reaction Distance + Braking Distance

Perception Distance + Braking Distance

Ice that is clear enough to see the road underneath

Ice that forms only in shaded areas

What is hydroplaning?

When tires lose contact with the road due to water

When tires gain extra traction on wet roads

When the vehicle stops suddenly on wet roads

When the vehicle speeds up on wet roads

What should you do if your vehicle starts to hydroplane?

Turn the steering wheel sharply

Section 02.02 Commercial Vehicle Operation Quiz

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