Chapter 22 Quiz

The burning of fossil fuels such as (a)   releases nitrogen oxides into the atmosphere causing acid rain and smog.

• diesel

• gasoline

• coal

• all of the above

On average, an idling truck uses about one gallon of diesel fuel every:

• 30 minutes

• hour

• two hours

• three hours

Engine idling impacts: a. fuel efficiency. b. your company's bottom line. c. how quickly a vehicle can accelerate. d. both A and B.

• fuel efficiency

• your company's bottom line

• how quickly a vehicle can accelerate

• both A and B

How many states have idling laws?

• Just under one-quarter of all states

• One-half of all states

• All states have idling laws

• No states have idling laws.

In addition to selected states, a (a)   may also have idling laws.

• city

• village

• county

• all of the above

Auxiliary Power Units (APUs) are considered to be environmentally friendly and cost friendly, because:

• they emit nitrogen oxides into the air.

• they use less fuel than an idling engine.

• they come standard in engines made after 2000.

• all of the above.

Dirty air filters can:

• allow impurities to damage the vehicle’s engine

• decrease fuel efficiency

• increase fuel efficiency

• both A and B

Long periods of cranking an engine can waste fuel, therefore you should:

• stop and wait a couple of minutes before trying again if the vehicle’s engine does not start after 30 seconds of cranking

• pump the accelerator or rev the engine after it starts to reduce the chances of the engine dying

• travel at maximum speed once in motion to decrease fuel use and air resistance

• all of the above

When transporting hazardous materials, you are required to carry (a)   that is immediately available to you and any entity responding to, or investigating, a hazardous materials incident.

• shipping information

• a copy of the motor carrier regulations

• emergency response information

• a first aid kit

A report of a hazardous materials incident must be made by phone to the:

• National Response Center.

• Department of Transportation.

• Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Administration.

• Environmental Protection Agency.