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.

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).

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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