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WorksheetsBasic Control Skills Quiz
Total questions: 59
Worksheet time: 30mins
How many maneuvers are there in the Basic Control Skills test, and how many will be used in the state test?
3 maneuvers, all will be used
5 maneuvers, 3 will be used
4 maneuvers, 2 will be used
5 maneuvers, all will be used
What is required to successfully complete the Straight Line Backing maneuver?
Drive forward through a set of cones without touching them
Back up through a coned off lane without hitting any cones or going outside of the lines
Parallel park without hitting the curb
Back up into an alley without going over the boundary line
What are the two variations of the Offset Backing maneuver?
Offset Right and Offset Left
Offset Forward and Offset Reverse
Offset Parallel and Offset Perpendicular
Offset Drivers Side and Offset Passengers Side
During the Parallel Parking maneuver, how should you position the vehicle?
Drive past the parking spot and stop
Drive past the parking spot then parallel park into the spot
Drive into the parking spot directly without passing it
Back into the parking spot from an angle
What is the final position of the vehicle in the 90 Degree alley dock maneuver?
Parallel to an outer boundary line, with the front of the vehicle within three feet of the front of the alley
Parallel to an outer boundary line, with the rear of the vehicle within three feet of the rear of the alley
At a 45-degree angle to the alley with the vehicle's rear touching the boundary line
Perpendicular to the alley with the vehicle's side touching the boundary line
What maneuver is depicted at the top of the page, involving a truck moving in a straight line backwards?
Offset Back/Left
Alley Dock
Straight Line Backing
Parallel Park (Sight Side)
Which maneuver shows the truck moving backwards to the right before aligning back in a straight line?
Straight Line Backing
Offset Back/Right
Offset Back/Left
Parallel Park (Conventional)
In which maneuver does the truck back into a space between two vehicles from the right side of the road?
Alley Dock
Offset Back/Left
Parallel Park (Sight Side)
Parallel Park (Conventional)
What is the name of the maneuver where the truck backs into a space from an alley?
Straight Line Backing
Parallel Park (Conventional)
Alley Dock
Offset Back/Left
What is considered the foundation for a career in Truck Driving according to the text?
Understanding the general dimensions of your equipment
Mastering the ability to judge spacing at a distance
Successfully backing straight in every aspect of trucking
Knowing how to adjust the seat and mirrors correctly
Upon entering the truck, what should you be able to see in all your mirrors if the Truck & Trailer are straight-in-line?
The boundary cones in front of you
The rivet heads in rows along both sides of the trailer
The standard width of the Semi-Trailer
The instructor assisting you
What is the standard width of a Semi-Trailer?
21 feet
8 feet 6 inches
36 or 42 inches
12 feet
How much space do you have to work with on each side of the trailer if it is perfectly centered in a 12' lane?
21 inches
36 or 42 inches
8 feet 6 inches
12 feet
How far will you be backing the truck during the Straight-Line backing exercise?
100 feet
200 feet
250 feet
300 feet
When performing the Straight-Line backing, how often should you shift between left and left side mirrors?
Every 1 to 2 seconds
Every 3 to 5 seconds
Every 6 to 8 seconds
Every 10 seconds
What is the first indication that your trailer is no longer tracking straight during the Straight-Line backing?
The trailer moves to the left side
The trailer moves to the right side
The rivets on the sides of the trailer are no longer aligned
You can see the cones in your side mirrors
What should you do if you lose sight of the cones on one side during the Straight-Line backing?
Stop immediately and pull forward
Turn away from the problem side
Turn toward the problem side
Continue backing up without correction
What constitutes an encroachment during the backing exercise?
Crossing painted lines or contact with cones
Driving over the curb
Speeding during the exercise
Not using mirrors properly
What is it called when you hit a car, a building, or another truck and/or trailer outside the school campus during training?
An accident
A crash
A mistake
An encroachment
What should you do anytime you encroach while driving a truck and trailer?
Continue driving until you find a suitable place to stop.
Stop and change the direction of the truck to clear the encroachment.
Accelerate to pass the encroachment more quickly.
Honk the horn to alert others and keep driving.
When taking your official state test, how are Encroachments scored?
They are ignored if you complete the course successfully.
They are considered a minor error.
They are scored as multiple errors.
They are only noted if you fail the test.
What is more beneficial to do before you encroach?
Speed up to finish the course faster.
Take a pull-up to avoid multiple errors.
Ignore the encroachment and continue.
Take a short break before continuing.
What does the acronym G.O.A.L. stand for in the context of truck driving?
Go Over And Learn
Get Out And Look
Gear Up And Load
Guide, Observe, Align, Lead
What is the purpose of performing the "Get Out And Look" (G.O.A.L.) action?
To check the truck's fuel levels
To ensure the cargo is secure
To get a 360-degree picture of your rig and the surrounding area
To take a break from driving
During the straight-line maneuver on a state test, how many times are you allowed to exit the truck to check your position without being disqualified?
Once
Twice
Three times
Unlimited times
What should you do if the trailer is drifting left while backing up?
Turn the steering wheel to the right
Turn the steering wheel to the left
Keep the steering wheel straight
Stop the truck immediately
What is a common error to avoid when steering during a backing maneuver?
Steering in the opposite direction of where you are looking
Steering in the same direction of where you are looking
Steering with one hand
Steering too quickly
Why is it important to check ALL mirrors continuously while backing the truck?
To adjust the radio and other controls
To communicate with other drivers
To catch and fix a slight problem before it requires a pullup
To look out for traffic signs
What might be required if your first correction during backing does not steer the trailer straight?
A longer break
A second correction, commonly referred to as a counter steer
A complete stop and restart of the maneuver
A signal to other drivers
When performing an Offset Left maneuver, at what point should you stop after turning the wheel all the way to the left and backing up?
When the tractor and trailer are aligned with the boundary line
When the tractor and trailer get straight
When the tractor is at the center of the landing gear
When the trailer's left rear tires are at the dotted line
During the Offset Left maneuver, after turning your wheel all the way to the right, what should you use to determine when to stop?
The position of the tractor in relation to the center line
The position of the trailer's left rear tires in relation to the dotted line
The position of the drive tires when they are at the center of the landing gear
The alignment of the tractor and trailer with the boundary line
What is the final step in the Offset Left backing maneuver?
Turn the wheel to the left and back up
Turn the wheel to the right and straighten the tractor and trailer
Look in the big mirror and back up diagonally
Now straight back in the lane
When performing an Offset Right maneuver, at what point should you stop after pulling forward toward the outer boundary?
As soon as the tractor and trailer are straight
When the drive tires are at the center of the landing gear
Close to the center line without crossing over and as close to the boundary line as possible
After backing up straight diagonally across the lanes
During the Offset Right maneuver, when should you turn your wheel all the way to the left for the first time?
After stopping with the drive tires at the center of the landing gear
Before pulling forward toward the outer boundary
Once the tractor and trailer are straight
After backing up straight diagonally across the lanes
What is the final step in the Offset Right maneuver?
Turn the wheel all the way to the right and back up
Set your brakes and sound the air horn
Look in the big mirror and back up straight diagonally
Look for the center of your landing gear in the convex mirror
When performing a sight side parallel parking maneuver, at what point should you back straight until the rear of the trailer is even with the first cone?
After turning the steering wheel all the way to the right
Before turning the steering wheel all the way to the left
As the first step in the maneuver
After counter steering all the way to the left
What should you do after turning the steering wheel all the way to the right during a sight side parallel parking maneuver?
Look in your left mirror and stop when your rear drive tire is at the center of your landing gear
Continue to back up until your tractor is back straight with your trailer
Line up the rear corner of the passenger's side of the trailer with the rear outside cone
Counter steer all the way to the right until the tractor is straight with the trailer
During the sight side parallel parking maneuver, when should you counter steer all the way to the left?
After backing straight and lining up with the first cone
Immediately after turning the steering wheel all the way to the right
Once the rear corner of the passenger's side of the trailer lines up with the rear outside cone
After stopping with your rear drive tire at the center of your landing gear
What is the final step in the sight side parallel parking maneuver before checking your position?
Counter steer all the way to the right until the tractor is straight with the trailer
Turn the steering wheel all the way to the left
Get out and look
Pull up with purpose if necessary
When performing a blind side parallel parking maneuver, at what point should you stop after turning the steering wheel all the way to the right?
When the rear of the trailer is even with the second cone
When your rear drive tire is at the center of your landing gear
When the rear of the trailer aligns with the rear outside cone
When your tractor is back straight with your trailer
What is the next step after counter steering all the way to the left during a blind side parallel parking maneuver?
Pull up with purpose if necessary
Diagonally back up straight while looking at the rear corner of the passenger’s side of the trailer
Turn your wheel all the way to the right
Observe your position in the parking space
What should you do after lining up your rear corner of the trailer with the rear outside cone during a blind side parallel parking maneuver?
Counter steer all the way to the right
Turn your wheel all the way to the left
Get out and look
Set your brake
At which point should you "Get out and look" during the blind side parallel parking maneuver?
After turning the steering wheel all the way to the right and stopping
Before pulling up if necessary
After counter steering all the way to the right until the tractor is straight with the trailer
Immediately after stopping the first time
What is the final step in the blind side parallel parking maneuver?
Counter steer all the way to the right
Diagonally back up straight
Set your brake
Get out and look
What is the first step in the approach to a 45 Degree Alley Dock?
Drive parallel to the inner boundary line about 5 feet to the left of the Alley Lane of choice.
Drive perpendicular to the outer boundary line about 5 feet to the Right of the Alley Lane of choice.
Drive parallel to the outer boundary line about 5 feet to the Right of the Alley Lane of choice.
Drive parallel to the outer boundary line about 10 feet to the Right of the Alley Lane of choice.
When performing a 45 Degree Alley Dock, what should you do when your Drive tires are center in front of the lane you are backing into?
Turn the steering wheel all the way to the Left and drive forward.
Turn the steering wheel all the way to the Right and drive toward the outer boundary line.
Keep the steering wheel straight and reverse into the lane.
Turn the steering wheel all the way to the Left and reverse.
What should you do at Step 3 of the 45 Degree Alley Dock approach?
Turn fully to the right and drive forward until the tractor unit is parallel with the entrance of the lane.
Turn fully to the left and reverse until the tractor unit is parallel with the entrance of the lane.
Turn fully to the left and drive forward until the tractor unit is parallel with the entrance of the lane.
Continue driving straight until the tractor unit is parallel with the entrance of the lane.
At what angle should your tractor and trailer unit be set up during Step 4 of the 45 Degree Alley Dock approach?
30 degrees
45 degrees
60 degrees
90 degrees
What should you do once the back of your trailer is turning into the lane during a 45 Degree Alley Dock approach?
Turn the wheel to the right to align the trailer.
Keep the wheel straight to maintain the direction.
Turn the wheel all the way left to get in front of your trailer.
Stop the vehicle and check for clearance.
What is the final step to complete when performing a 45 Degree Alley Dock?
Turn off the vehicle and exit.
Back up straight until you are within 3 feet of the rear of the alley and ensure the vehicle is straight within the alley, then set the brakes and sound the horn.
Continue backing up until the vehicle touches the dock.
Drive forward to adjust the vehicle's position.
How far should you pull past the entrance of the alley with your vehicle when performing the 90-degree alley dock backing skill?
One trailer width away from the entrance
Two trailer widths away from the entrance
Three trailer widths away from the entrance
Four trailer widths away from the entrance
When performing the 90-degree alley dock backing skill, where should you stop your vehicle?
1 trailer width away from the entrance
1 and ½ spaces away from the entrance
2 trailer widths away from the entrance
At the entrance
Which direction should you turn the steering wheel after stopping your vehicle during the 90-degree alley dock backing skill?
Hard left
Slightly to the left
Hard right
Slightly to the right
What angle should be set in the middle of the landing gear during the 90-degree alley dock backing skill?
30-degree angle
45-degree angle
60-degree angle
90-degree angle
What should you do once you have found your "V" while performing the 90-degree alley dock backing skill?
Continue to back up without adjusting the steering wheel.
Turn the steering wheel to the left until the trailer aligns with the alley.
Straighten up your steering wheel and hold the wheel straight until your trailer has turned into the entrance of the alley.
Accelerate to complete the maneuver quickly.
After positioning your trailer into the entrance of the alley during the 90-degree alley dock backing skill, what is the next step?
Continue to reverse until the trailer is fully in the dock.
Drive forward to adjust the trailer's position.
Stop and get out to look (G.O.A.L.) and walk around the entire rig (W.A.T.E.R.).
Honk to signal that you are done with the maneuver.
What is the purpose of checking the space around the trailer during the 90-degree alley dock backing skill?
To determine if the trailer needs to turn more or if it's time to get in front of the trailer to finish the maneuver
To check if the trailer is aligned with the dock
To ensure that the trailer is at a 90-degree angle to the dock
To make sure that the trailer is properly hitched to the truck
What is the required final position of the trailer when performing the 90-degree alley dock backing skill?
The trailer should be within 5 feet of the rear of the alley.
The trailer should be within 3 feet of the rear of the alley.
The trailer should be touching the rear of the alley.
The trailer should be within 10 feet of the rear of the alley.
What should you do after stopping with the rear of the trailer within 3 feet of the rear of the alley during the 90-degree alley dock backing skill?
Set the brakes and leave the vehicle.
Set the brakes and sound the city horn.
Continue backing up until the trailer touches the rear of the alley.
Drive forward to adjust the position of the trailer.
