Mississippi CDL General Knowledge Exam

Safety for yourself and other road users.

Watch Gauges - Use senses to check for problems.

Tires, wheels, and rims - Brakes - Lights and Reflectors - Brake and Electrical connections to trailer - Trailer coupling devices - Cargo securement devices.

<p>Steering Wheel, Tie Rod, Steering Shaft, Power Steering Cylinder, Steering Arm, Spindle, Steering Knuckle, Drag Link, Pitman Arm, Gear Box, Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Spring hangers that allow movement of axle from proper position, Cracked or broken spring hangers, Missing or broken leaves in a leaf spring, Broken or shifted leaves in a multi-leaf spring, Leaking shock absorbers, Cracked, broken, or missing axle positioning parts, Damaged and/or leaking air suspension systems, Loose, cracked, broken, or missing frame members.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Fire Extinguisher, Spare Electrical Fuses, Warning Devices for Parked Vehicles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>4/32&quot;.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>2/32&quot;.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Condition of front axle, Condition of steering system, Condition of windshield, Lights and reflectors.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>That they are not leaking.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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<p>Pump the brake pedal three times. Then apply firmly for 5 seconds. If the pedal moves, there could be a leak.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>So that the vehicle will not be moved.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Because you can see better.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Put slight pressure on the gas pedal to increase the RPMs before shifting into gear.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>There are blind spots that you cannot see.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Stop.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Before starting downhill, Before entering a curve.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When going down grades.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By using the Engine Speed (RPM), By using the Road Speed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>12 - 15 seconds ahead.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Vehicles coming onto the highway into your lane, Brake lights from slowing vehicles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Checking your mirrors regularly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Signaling what you intend to do.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>10', 100', and 200'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Perception Distance + Reaction Distance + Braking Distance = Total Stop Distance.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Four.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When the tires lose most if not all of their traction and skid across the road.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A thin layer of ice that is clear enough to see the road underneath.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Speed Below 40mph, One second for each 10' of vehicle length - Above 40mph, Use the same formula but add 1 second.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>4 seconds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Any road condition or possible user that is a possible danger.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Being prepared reduces the danger.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Be familiar with all safety and usage features on any in-vehicle electronics.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>If possible, pull off the road in a safe, legal place when making or receiving a call.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Vehicles that drift over the divider line, Vehicles traveling at inconsistent speeds, Drivers that are occupied with maps, drinks, food, or other objects, Drivers who seem to be involved with conversations with their passengers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Aggressive Driving - The act of operating a motor vehicle in a selfish, bold, or pushy manner without regard for the rights or safety of others; Road Rage - Operating a motor vehicle with the intent of doing harm to others or physically assaulting a driver or their vehicle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Make every attempt to get out of their way.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Do not allow yourself to be distracted by communication devices, Give yourself plenty of travel time, If late then expected, deal with it, Avoid gestures, Be a cautious and courteous driver.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Sleep before you drive.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Weak brakes, Apply unevenly: Grab - Avoid deep puddles: Slow down and place transmission in a low gear, then gently put on the brakes when going through water.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Use the same gear going down a hill that you would use going up.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>You will not be able to downshift after your speed has increased.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Apply the brakes until you feel a definite slow down; Once 5mph below the 'safe' speed, release the brakes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Low Slug Units - Single Axle tractor pulling a long trailer with landing gear set for a tandem-axle tractor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>More than 15 seconds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>If the driver has entered your lane, their natural response when they realize what has happened is to steer back into their lane.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When there is a brake failure, turning uphill can be a justifiable way to slow the vehicle.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Tractors - Will have Yellow ABS malfunction lamps on the instrumental panel; Trailer - Will have Yellow ABS malfunction lamps on the left side.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Brake as you normally would.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>They keep your brakes from locking so you can steer around obstacles while braking.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Protect the area, Notify authorities, Care for the injured.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Underinflated tires, Duals that touch.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ordinary combustibles, Combustible metals.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Spilled Fuel, Improper use of Flares, Electrical Systems, Smoking while fueling, Flammable cargo improperly sealed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Pull off the road in a safe place and sleep.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Signs that are placed on the outside of the vehicle to identify the hazardous class of the cargo.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To warn others of the hazardous materials.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>If you do not sleep enough, you 'owe' more sleep to yourself.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Your eyes close or go out of focus by themselves, You have trouble keeping your head up, You can't stop yawning, You have wandering disconnected thoughts, You don't remember driving the last few miles, You keep jerking the truck back into your lane, You drifted off the road and narrowly missed crashing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Inspecting your cargo, Recognizing overloads and poorly balanced weights, Knowing your cargo is properly secured, Knowing the cargo does not restrict access to emergency equipment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>First 50 miles and every 150 miles (3 hours) after the start of the trip.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Gross Combined Weight Rating - The Max GCW specified by the manufacturer for a specific combination of vehicles plus its load; Gross Combination Weight - The total weight of a powered unit, plus trailers, plus the cargo.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Bad Weather, Mountainous Roads.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It can make the steering weight too light to steer safely.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>At least two.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Two - The rule is to have one tiedown for every 10' of cargo.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To protect people from spilling cargo, To protect the cargo from weather.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Check that you do not exceed gross weight and axle weight limits.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Each handhold and railing, Floor covering, Signal devices, Emergency exit handles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Explosives, Propane, Oxygen, Helium, Gasoline Fuel, Acetone, Matches, Fuses, Ammonium Nitrate, Hydrogen Peroxide, Pesticides, Arsenic, Uranium, Plutonium, Hydrochloric Acid, Battery Acid, Formaldehyde, Asbestos, Hair Spray, Charcoal, Fuel Oils, Lighter Fluid.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ammunitions labeled ORM-D, Emergency hospital supplies, Drugs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A line that tells where the riders can stand. Riders cannot stand forward of the rear of the driver seat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Between 15 to 50 feet.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>When there is not a signal light, There is not a traffic control attendant.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Avoid fueling your bus with passengers on board unless absolutely necessary, Don't engage in any distractive activity - Talking with riders, Do not tow or push a disabled bus with riders on board.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Water or oil will settle in the bottom of the tank. If it freezes in cold weather, it can cause brake failure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To tell the compressor when to cut-out or cut-in.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Emergency Brakes or Parking Brakes for any vehicle with air brakes - Powerful springs are held back with air pressure. If the pressure decreases, the springs will put on the brakes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Trucks that were built on or after March 1, 1997; All other vehicles March 1, 1998; Check the certification label for the date of manufacturing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Has two separate air brake systems that use a single set of braking controls.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Controls the brake slack in the air brake system; Too much slack makes the vehicle hard to stop.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Chock the wheels after parking on level ground.</p> Signup and view all the answers