Ohio CDL Permit Test Flashcards
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If you are traveling at 55mph in a 30-foot vehicle, how many seconds of following distance should you leave?

4 seconds

What is a key steering component?

Gear box

Why should you cover your cargo?

Many states require it, protects individuals from any spilled cargo, protects cargo from bad weather.

What is the most important hand signal that you and a helper should agree on?

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

How many tie-downs are required for a 20-foot load?

<p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common cause of tire fires?

<p>Under-inflated tires</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum tire tread depth for front tires?

<p>4/32 inch</p> Signup and view all the answers

How far ahead should you look while driving?

<p>12 to 15 seconds</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you avoid doing to not be a distracted driver?

<p>Avoid using your cell phone until you reach your destination</p> Signup and view all the answers

To maintain alertness on your trips, what should you do?

<p>Avoid medications that cause drowsiness, schedule trips for the daytime hours, get 8-9 hours of sleep beforehand.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are you not responsible for when transporting cargo safely?

<p>Ensuring freshness of sealed cargo</p> Signup and view all the answers

Your emergency kit does not need to include what?

<p>A spare jacket</p> Signup and view all the answers

While driving at night, which lights should you use as often as you can?

<p>High beams</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does an antilock braking system (ABS) do?

<p>Keep your wheels from locking when you brake hard</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is something you should not do if you experience a tire failure?

<p>Brake hard and immediately</p> Signup and view all the answers

Letting the air out of hot tires is what?

<p>Is a bad idea because when the tires cool off, the pressure will be too low.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What CMVs are most likely to get stuck at a raised railroad crossing?

<p>Lowboy, moving van, car carrier</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long does it take a typical tractor-trailer to clear a double railroad track?

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

When you start to drive down a steep downgrade, what should influence your choice of speed?

<p>Steepness of the grade, total weight of your vehicle and its cargo, the road conditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should you inspect your wheel bearing seals for?

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

How can you start moving without rolling backward?

<p>Set parking brake whenever necessary, apply trailer brake hand valve, engage the clutch before removing your foot from brake.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can you do at an accident scene to help avoid another accident?

<p>Set out warning devices to keep other vehicles from running into the accident scene.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the best way to figure out how many seconds of following distance you have?

<p>Wait until a vehicle passes a shadow or landmark, and count the seconds until you pass it.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Do empty trucks have the best braking?

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

On what types of fires should you not use a B:C fire extinguisher?

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

Which of the following areas is slippery when it has just reached freezing? (Select all that apply)

<p>A bridge</p> Signup and view all the answers

Before transporting a sealed load, what must you check?

<p>That you don't exceed gross weight and axle weight limits</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you are confronted by an aggressive driver, what should you do?

<p>Avoid eye contact, call the police from your cell phone if you can do it safely, ignore rude gestures and refuse to react negatively.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where should you place your warning devices if you must stop on a one-way road or divided highway?

<p>10 feet, 100 feet, and 200 feet toward approaching traffic.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What statement about an escape ramp is false?

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

Why is it important to use a helper when backing?

<p>Because you have blind spots</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the engine is not overheated, is it completely safe to remove the radiator cap?

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

Signs of distracted drivers include what?

<p>Drivers having conversations with passengers</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is not one of the four basic skills that operating a commercial motor vehicle requires?

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

Why should you put the starter switch key into your pocket while you perform the pre-trip inspection?

<p>Someone could start and move the truck</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can you determine if your vehicle is equipped with an antilock braking system (ABS)?

<p>Check for a yellow ABS malfunction lamp on the instrument panel, look for wheel speed sensor wires that are coming from the rear of your brakes, check to see if your vehicle was manufactured after March 1, 1998.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What two situations should you downshift?

<p>Starting down a hill and entering a curve</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is something you should not do during a trip?

<p>Check text messages</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is not part of the basic method for shifting up?

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

Total stopping distance equals what?

<p>perception distance + reaction distance + braking distance</p> Signup and view all the answers

Always try to back toward the driver's side because?

<p>You can see better watching the vehicle rear out the side window</p> Signup and view all the answers

What might happen if you swing wide to the left before you turn right?

<p>Someone might try to pass you, on your right</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you double your speed, how much more distance will it take to brake to a stop?

<p>Four times as much</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statements about retarders are correct? (Select all that apply)

<p>You should turn the retarder off whenever the road is wet, icy, or snow-covered</p> Signup and view all the answers

How often must you stop to check your cargo while on the road?

<p>Within the first 50 miles, every 3 hours or 150 miles, after each break you take.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are hazardous materials placards?

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

What is most likely to cause a vehicle fire?

<p>Short circuits and loose connections</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of a hazard?

<p>A road user or road condition that presents a possible danger</p> Signup and view all the answers

What will help a drunk sober up?

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

If you feel drowsy while driving, what should you do?

<p>Pull off the road and get some sleep.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

CDL Permit Study Notes

  • For a vehicle traveling at 55 mph, maintain a 4-second following distance.
  • The gear box is a crucial steering component in a vehicle.
  • Covering cargo is important for legal compliance and protection against spills and weather.
  • The most important hand signal to agree on with a helper is "stop."
  • Two tie-downs are mandatory for securing a 20-foot load.
  • Under-inflated tires are a common cause of tire fires.
  • Minimum tire tread depth for front tires must be at least 4/32 inch.
  • Drivers should look 12 to 15 seconds ahead while driving.
  • Avoid cell phone use to prevent distractions while driving.
  • To stay alert during trips, avoid drowsy medications and ensure 8-9 hours of sleep.
  • Responsibility does not include ensuring the freshness of sealed cargo during transport.
  • Emergency kits do not need to include a spare jacket.
  • Use high beams as much as possible when driving at night for better visibility.
  • An antilock braking system (ABS) prevents wheel lock during hard braking.
  • Avoid braking hard if experiencing tire failure to maintain control.
  • Letting air out of hot tires is inadvisable as pressure will drop when tires cool.
  • Lowboy, moving van, and car carrier CMVs are likely to get stuck at raised railroad crossings.
  • A typical tractor-trailer takes over 15 seconds to clear double railroad tracks.
  • Consider steepness, weight, and road conditions when choosing speed downhill.
  • Inspect wheel bearing seals for leaks to ensure safe operation.
  • To prevent rolling backward, set the parking brake and apply the trailer brake valve before removing foot from brake.
  • Set out warning devices at an accident scene to prevent additional accidents.
  • Determine following distance by counting seconds until you reach a landmark after a vehicle passes it.
  • Empty trucks need greater stopping distance due to reduced traction.
  • Do not use a B:C fire extinguisher on combustible materials like wood or paper.
  • Areas that are likely to be slippery after freezing include shaded zones and bridges.
  • Check gross weight and axle weight limits before transporting sealed loads.
  • To handle aggressive drivers, avoid eye contact and safely call the police if needed.
  • Warning devices should be placed 10, 100, and 200 feet from your vehicle on a one-way or divided highway.
  • Escape ramps are ineffective if approached at high speeds.
  • Use a helper when backing up to cover blind spots.
  • Removing a radiator cap is unsafe even if the engine is not overheated.
  • Signs of distracted driving include conversations with passengers.
  • First-aid certification is not among the four basic skills required for operating a commercial motor vehicle.
  • Keep the starter switch key with you during pre-trip inspections to prevent unauthorized truck movement.
  • Check for antilock braking system (ABS) by looking for a yellow ABS light and wiring from the brakes.
  • Downshift when starting down a hill or entering a curve for better control.
  • Text messaging should be avoided during trips to remain focused.
  • Part of the basic method for shifting up does not include accelerating while turning toward the driver’s side.
  • Total stopping distance is a sum of perception distance, reaction distance, and braking distance.
  • Always back toward the driver's side for better visibility.
  • Swinging wide left before a right turn may prompt others to pass on the right.
  • Doubling speed increases braking distance by four times.
  • Retarders help slow vehicles and should be turned off on wet, icy, or snow-covered roads.
  • Check cargo within the first 50 miles and every 3 hours or 150 miles thereafter.
  • Hazardous materials placards signify the hazard class of cargo on the outside of the vehicle.
  • Vehicle fires are mostly caused by short circuits and loose connections.
  • A hazard represents any condition or user that may present danger on the road.
  • The only thing that effectively sobers up a drunk is time.
  • If feeling drowsy while driving, the best action is to pull off and sleep.

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Prepare for the Ohio CDL Permit test with this set of flashcards. Each card addresses key concepts including following distance, steering mechanisms, and cargo management. Perfect for prospective commercial drivers looking to enhance their knowledge and pass the test with confidence.

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