General Knowledge #3
Which of these statements about drugs is true?
A driver can use any prescription drug while driving.
Use of drugs can lead to accidents and/or arrests.
All answers are correct
Amphetamines (“pep pills” or “bennies”) can be used to help the driver stay alert.
Which of these would tell you that a shipment contains hazardous materials?
All answers are correct
A hazardous materials placard on the vehicle
A four-inch, diamond-shaped hazardous materials label on the container
The name of a hazard class on the shipping paper
Which fires can you use water to put out?
Tire fires
Electrical fires
All answers are correct
Gasoline fires
To help you stay alert while driving, you should:
Take cold medicine if you have a cold
All answers are correct
Schedule trips for hours that you are normally asleep
Take short breaks before you are drowsy
You do not have a Hazardous Materials Endorsement on your Commercial Driver’s License. You can drive a vehicle hauling hazardous materials when:
The GVWR is 26,001 pounds or less
The shipment will not cross state lines
A person who has the Hazardous Materials Endorsement rides with you
The vehicle does not require placards
Which of these is a good thing to remember about drinking alcohol?
Alcohol first affects judgment and self-control, which are necessary for safe driving.
A driver can lose his/her license for driving while drunk.
The chance of a crash is much greater for drivers who have been drinking than for drivers who were not.
All answers are true
Which of these can cause a fire?
All answers are true
Loose fuel connections
Electrical short circuits
Underinflated tires
On which fires can you use the “A.B.C.” fire extinguisher?
Burning cloth
Electrical fires
All answers are true
Burning liquids
This sign means:
Slow Moving Vehicles Keep Right
Hazardous Materials On Board
Railroad crossing
Stop
This sign means:
School Zone Ahead
Crosswalk
School Zone or Crossing Sign
Pedestrian Crossing
This sign means:
Divided Highway
Heavy Truck Traffic Keep Right
Divided Highway Ends
Keep Right
Which of the following statements is true?
A few beers have the same effect on driving as a few shots of whiskey or a few glasses of wine.
Never use seat belts if driving intoxicated.
Coffee and fresh air will help a drinker sober up.
Not everyone who drinks is affected by alcohol.
If your vehicle catches fire while you are driving, you should:
Increase your speed to put out the flame
Park in an open area
Drive through the nearest automatic car wash
Park where a building or trees shelter your vehicle from the wind
Which of the following statements about drugs is true?
Use of drugs can result in accident and/or death.
Both answers are true.
A driver can use any prescription drugs while driving.
None of the answers are true.
Which of these statements about staying alert is true?
A half-hour break for coffee is better than a half-hour nap.
Bennies are better than White Crosses.
There are drugs that can overcome fatigue.
Sleep is the only thing that can overcome fatigue.
Which of these statements about cargo loading is true?
If cargo is loaded by the shipper, the driver is not responsible for overloading.
Slight overloading of a vehicle can make its brakes work better.
The legal maximum weight allowed by a state can be considered safe for all driving conditions.
State laws dictate legal weight limits.
The center of gravity of a load:
Can make a vehicle more likely to tip over on curves if it is high
All answers are true.
Should be kept as high as possible
Is only a problem is the vehicle is overloaded
To prevent a load from shifting, there should be at least one tie-down for every ________ feet of cargo.
20
30
40
10
Cargo inspections:
Are most often not the responsibility of the driver
Are only needed for very heavy loads
Should be performed after every break you take while driving
Are needed only if hazardous materials are being hauled
A vehicle is loaded with very little weight on the drive axle. What may happen?
Better handling
None of the answers are correct
Damage to the drive axle tires
Poor traction
Cargo covers:
Protect people from spilled cargo
Protect people from spilled cargo AND May be a safety requirement in some states
Do little to protect a load from the elements
May be a safety requirement in some states
Cargo that can shift should have at least ____________ tie-down(s).
3
1
4
2
Which of the following statements about loads is true?
The type of load carried has no effect on handling.
Unstable loads such as hanging meat or livestock can require extra caution on curves.
When liquids are hauled, the tank should always be completely filled.
Oversize loads can be hauled without special permits during times when the roads are not busy.
When loading cargo, it should be:
Kept to the rear
Kept to the front
Placed wherever there is room
Balanced in the cargo area
A vehicle loaded with most of the weight on the steering axle may:
Be hard to steer and suffer damage to the tires
Be easier to stop going downhill
Handle better
Have too little traction on the steering axle
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