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How many daily hours of sleep does an adult need to maintain alertness?
How many daily hours of sleep does an adult need to maintain alertness?
Eight to nine
The maximum amount of play that is safe on a 20-inch steering wheel is:
The maximum amount of play that is safe on a 20-inch steering wheel is:
Two inches
When backing with a trailer, why is turning toward the driver's side encouraged?
When backing with a trailer, why is turning toward the driver's side encouraged?
The driver will have the best possible view
If you must stop on the side of a highway, how far behind your vehicle should warning devices be placed?
If you must stop on the side of a highway, how far behind your vehicle should warning devices be placed?
Who is responsible for ensuring cargo is loaded properly?
Who is responsible for ensuring cargo is loaded properly?
When loading cargo, what is important to know?
When loading cargo, what is important to know?
Why should cargo be covered?
Why should cargo be covered?
During interstate travel, which law takes precedence regarding securing loads and regulating CMV weights?
During interstate travel, which law takes precedence regarding securing loads and regulating CMV weights?
When loading cargo, where should weight be placed?
When loading cargo, where should weight be placed?
Who is responsible for inspecting a vehicle's cargo?
Who is responsible for inspecting a vehicle's cargo?
Loading cargo onto a vehicle may be done by whom?
Loading cargo onto a vehicle may be done by whom?
What is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)?
What is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)?
Cargo being transported should be checked when?
Cargo being transported should be checked when?
If transporting 30 feet of cargo on a flatbed trailer, you should use a minimum of ____ to restrain the cargo.
If transporting 30 feet of cargo on a flatbed trailer, you should use a minimum of ____ to restrain the cargo.
A poor balance of weight in a trailer can result in what?
A poor balance of weight in a trailer can result in what?
You should always use at least ____ to secure cargo on a flatbed trailer.
You should always use at least ____ to secure cargo on a flatbed trailer.
Bracing is used to:
Bracing is used to:
An item that is 40 feet long placed on a flatbed trailer should be secured by at least ____ tie-down(s).
An item that is 40 feet long placed on a flatbed trailer should be secured by at least ____ tie-down(s).
If transporting livestock, drivers should be concerned about:
If transporting livestock, drivers should be concerned about:
A truck may need to be under the legal maximum weight limit when being driven:
A truck may need to be under the legal maximum weight limit when being driven:
Too little weight on a steering axle can result in:
Too little weight on a steering axle can result in:
Dry bulk tanks require special care because
Dry bulk tanks require special care because
You should cover cargo:
You should cover cargo:
When carrying a sealed load, what should the driver ensure?
When carrying a sealed load, what should the driver ensure?
Having ABS on only one axle will:
Having ABS on only one axle will:
A second conviction of operating a CMV with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.04 percent will result in:
A second conviction of operating a CMV with a minimum blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.04 percent will result in:
While still below the legal limit, a driver operating a CMV with a detectable amount of alcohol in their system will:
While still below the legal limit, a driver operating a CMV with a detectable amount of alcohol in their system will:
If you are disqualified from driving, you must notify your employer:
If you are disqualified from driving, you must notify your employer:
While operating a CMV, you are always required to do what?
While operating a CMV, you are always required to do what?
It is illegal to operate a CMV with a minimum blood alcohol content (BAC) of:
It is illegal to operate a CMV with a minimum blood alcohol content (BAC) of:
If asked by a law enforcement officer to take a test to determine your blood alcohol concentration (BAC), what will happen if you refuse?
If asked by a law enforcement officer to take a test to determine your blood alcohol concentration (BAC), what will happen if you refuse?
Your CDL will be revoked if:
Your CDL will be revoked if:
If convicted of a traffic violation, you must inform your employer:
If convicted of a traffic violation, you must inform your employer:
While driving a CMV, you may not hold a cell phone to make a call.
While driving a CMV, you may not hold a cell phone to make a call.
During the steering box portion of the vehicle inspection test, you should not:
During the steering box portion of the vehicle inspection test, you should not:
During a vehicle inspection, ensure that the landing gear is:
During a vehicle inspection, ensure that the landing gear is:
When performing a pre-trip inspection and looking into the fifth wheel gap, what should you ensure?
When performing a pre-trip inspection and looking into the fifth wheel gap, what should you ensure?
Move over laws require:
Move over laws require:
Emergency equipment in a vehicle is:
Emergency equipment in a vehicle is:
Mirror adjustment can only be checked properly when:
Mirror adjustment can only be checked properly when:
If unable to tell if the road is becoming icy and slippery, a driver may do what?
If unable to tell if the road is becoming icy and slippery, a driver may do what?
What happens when a vehicle hydroplanes?
What happens when a vehicle hydroplanes?
A cardboard box on the roadway may contain what?
A cardboard box on the roadway may contain what?
A stopped bus is a concern, whether what?
A stopped bus is a concern, whether what?
Headlights should be on what setting whenever possible?
Headlights should be on what setting whenever possible?
What is road rage?
What is road rage?
Black ice is:
Black ice is:
Before entering a curve, what should you do?
Before entering a curve, what should you do?
When driving, it is important to:
When driving, it is important to:
When making a turn, when should you cancel your turn signal?
When making a turn, when should you cancel your turn signal?
If you identify a distracted driver on the road, you should:
If you identify a distracted driver on the road, you should:
When conducting a pre-drive inspection, what should be reviewed?
When conducting a pre-drive inspection, what should be reviewed?
In low temperatures, bridges usually freeze when?
In low temperatures, bridges usually freeze when?
If being tailgated, you should:
If being tailgated, you should:
If a vehicle is equipped with power steering, the hoses should be checked for:
If a vehicle is equipped with power steering, the hoses should be checked for:
When approaching bridges and overpasses, what should you assume?
When approaching bridges and overpasses, what should you assume?
A ramp's posted speed limit is suitable for what?
A ramp's posted speed limit is suitable for what?
Parked delivery trucks may be hazardous because:
Parked delivery trucks may be hazardous because:
How do ice cream trucks become hazardous to other drivers?
How do ice cream trucks become hazardous to other drivers?
When a vehicle is started, what should happen to warning lights and buzzers?
When a vehicle is started, what should happen to warning lights and buzzers?
After two violations of any state law regarding hand-held mobile phone use:
After two violations of any state law regarding hand-held mobile phone use:
One way to avoid becoming an aggressive driver is to:
One way to avoid becoming an aggressive driver is to:
When passing another vehicle, what should you assume?
When passing another vehicle, what should you assume?
A tread depth of ____ should be in every major groove of a front tire.
A tread depth of ____ should be in every major groove of a front tire.
One way to prevent drowsiness while driving is to:
One way to prevent drowsiness while driving is to:
A tread depth of ____ should be in every major groove of a tire that is not in the front of a commercial motor vehicle.
A tread depth of ____ should be in every major groove of a tire that is not in the front of a commercial motor vehicle.
If driving so slowly that you could impede other drivers, you should:
If driving so slowly that you could impede other drivers, you should:
If driving through flowing water or a large puddle, what should you do?
If driving through flowing water or a large puddle, what should you do?
If one-fourth of the leaves in a leaf spring are missing when a vehicle is inspected, what happens?
If one-fourth of the leaves in a leaf spring are missing when a vehicle is inspected, what happens?
What is the best way to stop if your brakes fail while you are driving downhill?
What is the best way to stop if your brakes fail while you are driving downhill?
A broken exhaust system can allow what?
A broken exhaust system can allow what?
What are placards?
What are placards?
A pre-trip inspection should be done how?
A pre-trip inspection should be done how?
Distracted driving can be avoided by:
Distracted driving can be avoided by:
If a driver has stopped on the road and is placing triangles to warn other motorists, where should the triangles be held?
If a driver has stopped on the road and is placing triangles to warn other motorists, where should the triangles be held?
When approaching a vehicle for a pre-trip inspection, what should a driver look for?
When approaching a vehicle for a pre-trip inspection, what should a driver look for?
What is reaction distance?
What is reaction distance?
A pre-trip inspection should include what?
A pre-trip inspection should include what?
When starting the engine of a truck with a trailer, how can you tell that your vehicle's ABS is not working?
When starting the engine of a truck with a trailer, how can you tell that your vehicle's ABS is not working?
When starting an engine, oil pressure should come up to a normal level:
When starting an engine, oil pressure should come up to a normal level:
How can you check for a leak in hydraulic brakes?
How can you check for a leak in hydraulic brakes?
When passing a row of parked vehicles, what should a driver watch for?
When passing a row of parked vehicles, what should a driver watch for?
In very hot weather, why should tires be checked regularly?
In very hot weather, why should tires be checked regularly?
When stopping a manual transmission vehicle, what should you do?
When stopping a manual transmission vehicle, what should you do?
When backing with a trailer, should you begin by turning the steering wheel in the direction opposite of the turn?
When backing with a trailer, should you begin by turning the steering wheel in the direction opposite of the turn?
When backing up, how should you follow a turning trailer?
When backing up, how should you follow a turning trailer?
The most important reason to inspect your vehicle before a trip is:
The most important reason to inspect your vehicle before a trip is:
If you remain in neutral for too long while switching gears, what may happen?
If you remain in neutral for too long while switching gears, what may happen?
Scan the road ____ ahead of your vehicle.
Scan the road ____ ahead of your vehicle.
In an emergency, if you must leave the roadway to drive on the shoulder, what should you do?
In an emergency, if you must leave the roadway to drive on the shoulder, what should you do?
You should check and adjust your mirrors:
You should check and adjust your mirrors:
When inspecting a power steering-equipped vehicle, what should you be sure of?
When inspecting a power steering-equipped vehicle, what should you be sure of?
When adjusting your mirrors before a trip, what should be visible?
When adjusting your mirrors before a trip, what should be visible?
To warn drivers behind you that you will be slowing down, what should you do?
To warn drivers behind you that you will be slowing down, what should you do?
When it is difficult to see and you are traveling near other drivers, what should you do?
When it is difficult to see and you are traveling near other drivers, what should you do?
When driving on a wet road, how much should you reduce your speed?
When driving on a wet road, how much should you reduce your speed?
When driving on packed snow, how much should you reduce your speed?
When driving on packed snow, how much should you reduce your speed?
You should maintain at least ____ of following distance per every 10 feet of your vehicle when you are traveling more slowly than 40 mph.
You should maintain at least ____ of following distance per every 10 feet of your vehicle when you are traveling more slowly than 40 mph.
Accelerating roughly is:
Accelerating roughly is:
When stopping, how should the brake pedal be pressed?
When stopping, how should the brake pedal be pressed?
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Study Notes
Sleep and Alertness
- Adults require eight to nine hours of sleep daily to maintain optimal alertness.
Vehicle Control and Backing
- Two inches is the maximum safe play for a 20-inch steering wheel.
- Backing toward the driver's side improves visibility for the driver.
Safety on Highways
- Warning devices must be placed 10, 100, and 200 feet behind a vehicle stopped on the highway.
Cargo Responsibility
- The driver is accountable for ensuring cargo is loaded properly and secured adequately.
- Weight should be loaded as low as possible in the vehicle for stability.
Load Securing Regulations
- Securing loads is governed by state laws; the prevailing law applies during interstate travel.
- Three tie-downs are required for 30 feet of cargo on a flatbed trailer.
Cargo Inspection and Weights
- Cargo must be checked both before the trip and within the first 50 miles.
- The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) indicates the maximum allowed total weight of the vehicle and cargo.
Legal and Regulatory Responsibilities
- Drivers must notify employers of disqualifications or traffic violations within two business days and 30 days, respectively.
- A BAC of 0.04 percent is the legal limit for operating a CMV.
Safety Measures
- Always wear a safety belt while driving a CMV.
- Emergency equipment in a vehicle is required.
Vehicle Inspection and Maintenance
- Perform a pre-trip inspection consistently, including checking the engine oil, air pressure, and the braking system for leaks.
- A broken exhaust system can lead to harmful fumes in the vehicle cabin.
Driving Techniques
- In low temperatures, bridges freeze before road surfaces.
- When driving in heavy rain or flowing water, gently apply brakes to maintain control.
Handling Traffic Situations
- Move over laws require vacating lanes near stationary emergency vehicles with flashing lights.
- When passing parked vehicles, be alert for exiting passengers.
Reaction and Attention
- Reaction distance refers to the distance traveled from when a driver realizes to brake until they apply the brakes.
- Distracted driving can be minimized by avoiding complex conversations while driving.
Weather and Road Conditions
- Tires should be regularly checked in hot weather as air pressure can rise with temperature.
- On packed snow, reduce speed by at least one-half.
Emergency Situations
- In the event of brake failure while driving downhill, use an escape ramp for safety.
- If you must drive on the shoulder in an emergency, ensure to stop safely before re-entering the road.
Best Practices
- To warn others you are slowing, tap the brake pedal to illuminate lights.
- Adjust mirrors before driving, ensuring part of the vehicle is visible.
Additional Key Points
- Keep a following distance of one second for every 10 feet of vehicle length at speeds below 40 mph.
- Hydroplaning occurs when tires lose contact with the road surface due to water.
- Always check for leaks in hydraulic brakes during inspections.
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