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How soon must you notify your employer of any traffic violation?
How soon must you notify your employer of any traffic violation?
30 days
When is it allowed to read or send text messages while driving a commercial vehicle?
When is it allowed to read or send text messages while driving a commercial vehicle?
False (B)
Why is inspection of the vehicle done?
Why is inspection of the vehicle done?
safety
When should you inspect your vehicle for a trip?
When should you inspect your vehicle for a trip?
What emergency equipment is required in the vehicle?
What emergency equipment is required in the vehicle?
If your truck contains hazardous materials, what must you ensure before you leave?
If your truck contains hazardous materials, what must you ensure before you leave?
What should wheel bearing seals be checked for?
What should wheel bearing seals be checked for?
What do you do to prevent rolling back when you start moving?
What do you do to prevent rolling back when you start moving?
Drivers should avoid backing if at all possible due to the dangers and lack of vision.
Drivers should avoid backing if at all possible due to the dangers and lack of vision.
When backing, what are some good things to utilize?
When backing, what are some good things to utilize?
What is a pull up?
What is a pull up?
Two reasons to downshift?
Two reasons to downshift?
How do you know when to shift up?
How do you know when to shift up?
What is a retarder?
What is a retarder?
Retarders should not be used in slippery road conditions.
Retarders should not be used in slippery road conditions.
How far ahead should drivers be looking at all times?
How far ahead should drivers be looking at all times?
When should you adjust mirrors to their proper position?
When should you adjust mirrors to their proper position?
What should you look for when checking your mirrors regularly?
What should you look for when checking your mirrors regularly?
Name three main rules of blinkers.
Name three main rules of blinkers.
How should you warn drivers behind you that you're slowing down?
How should you warn drivers behind you that you're slowing down?
If you must stop, where do you put your cones?
If you must stop, where do you put your cones?
Your horn should be your first option to communicate with other drivers.
Your horn should be your first option to communicate with other drivers.
What three things add together to make stopping distance?
What three things add together to make stopping distance?
Because they have less traction, empty vehicles require _________________ stopping distance.
Because they have less traction, empty vehicles require _________________ stopping distance.
Wet roads can double stopping distance.
Wet roads can double stopping distance.
If you double your speed, your braking distance will be _____ times longer. What if you triple it?
If you double your speed, your braking distance will be _____ times longer. What if you triple it?
If you begin to hydroplane, what should you do?
If you begin to hydroplane, what should you do?
When approaching a curve, when should you reach a manageable speed for that curve?
When approaching a curve, when should you reach a manageable speed for that curve?
When in traffic, what is the safest speed?
When in traffic, what is the safest speed?
How far back should you stay (in seconds) while following too closely?
How far back should you stay (in seconds) while following too closely?
When going up a hill, what lane should you try to stick to?
When going up a hill, what lane should you try to stick to?
If someone is riding your ass, the safest thing to do is speed up.
If someone is riding your ass, the safest thing to do is speed up.
Don't do drugs/alcohol; you'll get in trouble.
Don't do drugs/alcohol; you'll get in trouble.
If you need to use another lane to complete a right turn, should you do so immediately or after the turn?
If you need to use another lane to complete a right turn, should you do so immediately or after the turn?
When making a left turn, at what point should you begin your turn?
When making a left turn, at what point should you begin your turn?
If there are two left turn lanes, which one do you take?
If there are two left turn lanes, which one do you take?
Because of slow acceleration and longer length, commercial vehicles require _____ time to cross a road than a standard vehicle.
Because of slow acceleration and longer length, commercial vehicles require _____ time to cross a road than a standard vehicle.
What is a hazard?
What is a hazard?
A hazard becomes an emergency when?
A hazard becomes an emergency when?
Why is it important to be looking ahead of you for hazards?
Why is it important to be looking ahead of you for hazards?
Move over law requires you to slow down and move into the opposite lane of a stopped emergency vehicle until?
Move over law requires you to slow down and move into the opposite lane of a stopped emergency vehicle until?
Name some road hazards.
Name some road hazards.
Why shouldn't you immediately swing left when making a right turn?
Why shouldn't you immediately swing left when making a right turn?
When you see a hazard, it is important to ______ for an emergency.
When you see a hazard, it is important to ______ for an emergency.
What is the only type of mobile device allowed while driving a CMV?
What is the only type of mobile device allowed while driving a CMV?
Drivers should avoid smoking, eating, drinking, and adjusting the radio while driving, as these are all considered distractions.
Drivers should avoid smoking, eating, drinking, and adjusting the radio while driving, as these are all considered distractions.
What are a few signs of a distracted driver ahead of you?
What are a few signs of a distracted driver ahead of you?
What is the difference between aggressive driving and road rage?
What is the difference between aggressive driving and road rage?
What should you do if there is an aggressive driver?
What should you do if there is an aggressive driver?
When driving at night, how do you avoid glare?
When driving at night, how do you avoid glare?
When driving in fog, you should utilize which lights on your vehicle?
When driving in fog, you should utilize which lights on your vehicle?
Things to check before winter driving?
Things to check before winter driving?
Is it safe to remove the radiator cap at any time?
Is it safe to remove the radiator cap at any time?
Hot tires have extra air pressure; is it best to leave them this way or let some air out?
Hot tires have extra air pressure; is it best to leave them this way or let some air out?
Wet brakes can cause?
Wet brakes can cause?
What are the two types of railroad crossings?
What are the two types of railroad crossings?
If you are required to stop at a train crossing, make sure you pull over safely and?
If you are required to stop at a train crossing, make sure you pull over safely and?
Is it okay to shift gears while crossing railroad tracks?
Is it okay to shift gears while crossing railroad tracks?
When avoiding a crash, it is important to keep both hands on the wheel and avoid aggressive what?
When avoiding a crash, it is important to keep both hands on the wheel and avoid aggressive what?
If you must swerve to avoid an accident, it is best to swerve which direction?
If you must swerve to avoid an accident, it is best to swerve which direction?
What is Stab Braking?
What is Stab Braking?
What should I do if my brakes fail?
What should I do if my brakes fail?
What are three major signs of tire failure?
What are three major signs of tire failure?
If a tire fails, what do I do?
If a tire fails, what do I do?
If I have ABS I should brake differently than if I didn't have it.
If I have ABS I should brake differently than if I didn't have it.
ABS stopping distance is the same as non-ABS.
ABS stopping distance is the same as non-ABS.
What is the best way to stop a drive wheel skid?
What is the best way to stop a drive wheel skid?
What to do about a front wheel skid?
What to do about a front wheel skid?
What are three steps to take when there's a crash?
What are three steps to take when there's a crash?
How can tires catch fire?
How can tires catch fire?
What should you do if there's a fire?
What should you do if there's a fire?
BC fire extinguishers are not for use on?
BC fire extinguishers are not for use on?
When extinguishing a fire, stay as _____ from the fire as possible.
When extinguishing a fire, stay as _____ from the fire as possible.
Sleeping, Exercise, Eating Healthy, Avoiding Medications, Going to the Doctor, and Scheduling Trips Safely all help you be _____________ to drive.
Sleeping, Exercise, Eating Healthy, Avoiding Medications, Going to the Doctor, and Scheduling Trips Safely all help you be _____________ to drive.
While driving, it is important to stay cool and be aware of the symptoms of drowsy driving, name a few.
While driving, it is important to stay cool and be aware of the symptoms of drowsy driving, name a few.
What do I do if I'm tired?
What do I do if I'm tired?
What are products that pose a risk to health, safety, and property during transportation known as?
What are products that pose a risk to health, safety, and property during transportation known as?
What is the intent of the haz mat rules?
What is the intent of the haz mat rules?
Where should haz mat shipping papers be kept?
Where should haz mat shipping papers be kept?
Signs on the outside of a vehicle that identify the hazard class of the cargo are known as?
Signs on the outside of a vehicle that identify the hazard class of the cargo are known as?
Drivers without a Haz Mat license should never drive a vehicle with placards.
Drivers without a Haz Mat license should never drive a vehicle with placards.
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Study Notes
General CDL Guidelines
- Notify employer of any traffic violation within 30 days.
- Reading or sending text messages while driving a commercial vehicle is never allowed.
Vehicle Inspection
- Conduct vehicle inspections before, during, and after trips to ensure safety.
- Emergency equipment required in the vehicle includes a fire extinguisher, spare fuses (if necessary), and three warning devices (like cones or reflectors).
Hazardous Materials Regulations
- Ensure proper papers and placarding are present if carrying hazardous materials.
- Check wheel bearing seals for leaks before operation.
Starting and Backing Procedures
- Engage the clutch before releasing the brake to prevent rolling back when starting on inclines.
- It’s safer to back toward the driver side and utilize mirrors, hazard lights, and a spotter.
Safe Driving Practices
- Adjust mirrors before trips and continuously check them for traffic, tire conditions, and lane changes.
- Maintain a following distance of one second per 10 feet of vehicle length, plus an additional second if traveling over 40 mph.
Handling Emergencies
- In an emergency, a hazard becomes a true emergency when immediate danger is present. Plan for such situations when spotting hazards on the road.
- If brakes fail, you should downshift, pump the brakes, and find an escape route.
Driver Distractions
- Avoid distractions such as mobile devices, food, or conversation while driving.
- Recognize signs of a distracted driver, such as inconsistent speed or crossing the center line.
Night and Weather Challenges
- In fog, use low beams and fog lights; do not rely on high beams.
- Be aware of drowsy driving symptoms and take action if feeling tired (e.g., nap, stop to sleep).
Railroad and Fire Safety
- Active railroad crossings have signals; at passive crossings, rely on signs.
- If a fire occurs, pull over and extinguish it safely using the correct type of extinguisher, keeping a safe distance.
Relationships and Hazmat Material
- Hazmat shipping papers should be within reach, kept on the driver’s seat when not in use.
- Understand the intent behind hazardous materials rules: to contain products, communicate risks, and ensure safety of drivers and equipment.
Other Important Notes
- Never shift gears while crossing railroad tracks.
- If you must swerve to avoid a collision, it is safer to swerve right.
- Commercial vehicles require more time to cross roads compared to standard vehicles due to their size and acceleration differences.
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