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# Chapter 9: Communication Quiz **Directions:** Read each statement carefully and mark the response that best answers the question. 1. Using your turn signals is only optional when: - changing lanes when no one else is around. - merging into the flow of traffic under 25 mph. - returnin...

# Chapter 9: Communication Quiz **Directions:** Read each statement carefully and mark the response that best answers the question. 1. Using your turn signals is only optional when: - changing lanes when no one else is around. - merging into the flow of traffic under 25 mph. - returning to your lane after passing another vehicle. - none of the above. 2. On the highway, you should signal about ______ feet before turning. - 100 - 250 - 500 - 1,000 3. If traffic ahead begins to slow, what should you do to alert those around you that you're slowing down? - Tap your brakes - Flash your headlights - Sound your horn - Drive onto the shoulder 4. What can happen if you attempt to direct traffic by flashing your lights, blowing your horn, or using hand signals? - You create a safer environment around your entire tractor-trailer - It could cause an accident resulting in injury, damage, and potential liability - You can be found at fault for the mistake of someone else - Both B and C 5. When approaching a pedestrian or bicyclist, always assume: - you have the right of way. - they don't see you and could suddenly move in front of your vehicle. - there are more pedestrian/bicyclists with them you cannot see. - all of the above. # Chapter 13: Night Operation Quiz **Directions:** Read each statement carefully and mark the response that best answers the question. 1. How is your vision different at night? - The sharpness of images in front of you increases - Visibility to the left and right sides becomes clearer - Your eyes struggle adjusting from light to dark/dark to light - All of the above 2. What are some ways the exact same road may look completely different from day to night? - Your headlights can't bend around curves - Pedestrians and bicyclists are more visible because they typically wear hi-vis clothing - Your headlights can illuminate over hills - Animals are generally sleeping so you see significantly less of them 3. What are some behaviors that may indicate an impaired driver? - A car brakes hard to avoid hitting a deer crossing the road - An SUV weaves from lane to lane without using turn signals - A truck swerves suddenly to avoid an unmarked pothole - All of the above 4. How does a dirty windshield affect driving at night? - Lights from oncoming traffic can hit it and create a glare - It causes bugs to stick more easily to the windshield and block your view - It helps deflect the light of oncoming traffic so it doesn't blind you - Both A and B 5. Your low beam headlights enable you to see ______ feet ahead and high beam headlights about ______ feet ahead at night. - 50, 150-300 - 100, 200-350 - 250, 350-500 - 500, 600-750 # Chapter 6: Backing and Docking Quiz **Directions:** Read each statement carefully and mark the response that best answers the question. 1. How does your trailer respond when you turn the wheel to the right while backing? - It drifts to the right - It pushes - It drifts to the left - You should never turn your wheel while backing 2. What is a key reason backing is so dangerous? - Sticking your head out the window can lead to chronic neck and back pain. - Backing gives you limited visibility; you will always have a blind spot. - Backing requires you get out of your tractor; you could be struck by another vehicle. - Both B and C 3. What is the acronym commonly used to remember the safety check you should perform before backing? - GOAL: Get Out And Look - FIRE: First Inspect Relative Environment - LAYER: Look Around Your Entire Rig - SAFE: Stay Away From Emergencies 4. If you can use a spotter when backing,: - responsibility for any incidents that occur transfers to the spotter. - he/she should be behind your vehicle at all times. - using a handheld cell phone to communicate with him/her is best. - you must agree on all hand signals before beginning the maneuver. 5. Which of the backing techniques is fundamental in learning all other backing maneuvers? - Sight-side jackknife backing - Straight line backing - Alley dock backing - Parallel parking # Chapter 18: Identification and Diagnosis of Malfunctions Quiz **Directions:** Read each statement carefully and mark the response that best answers the question. 1. The lubrication system lubricates, cools, and cleans the: - exhaust. - drive train. - engine. - all of the above. 2. The ______ is a series of connected mechanical parts which take the power generated by the engine and applies it to the tractor's drive wheels. - clutch - drive train - kingpin - all of the above 3. A defect in the braking system can interfere with a vehicle's ability to: - steer properly. - accelerate. - slow down or stop. - Shift into gear. 4. This system is what connects the tractor and trailer. - Transmission system - Coupling system - Kingpin system - Suspension system 5. When looking over the suspension system, you need to check for cracked, loose, or: - broken spring hangers. - damaged torque rods. - damaged U-bolts. - all of the above. # Chapter 7: Coupling and Uncoupling Quiz **Directions:** Read each statement carefully and mark the response that best answers the question. 1. If your fifth wheel isn't greased properly, it can: - crack the apron. - create steering problems. - snap the kingpin. - both A and B. 2. If your service line is loose or damaged, you'll: - suffer a serious leak when you apply the brakes. - increase your stopping distance. - drain out your air tanks. - all of the above. 3. Backing under your trailer at an angle can: - push the trailer sideways. - keep the air lines from getting pinched. - damage/break the landing gear. - both A and C. 4. When performing the tug test, when should you stop? - As soon as you feel resistance from the trailer - When you hear a squeak from your trailer tires - As soon as the trailer brakes pop out - When your spotter gives you the proper hand signal 5. What is the safest way to lower and raise your trailer's landing gear in high gear? - Face the trailer and spin the crank handle around your wrist. - Face parallel to the trailer and use two hands. - Face the trailer, keep your feet apart, and rest one hand on the trailer. - Face parallel to the trailer and rest one hand on the trailer. # Chapter 1: Orientation Quiz **Directions:** Read each statement carefully and mark the response that best answers the question. 1. The trucking industry is subject to regulations from which of the following agencies? - U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) - Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) - Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) - Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) 2. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) establish basic safety rules and standards for: - drivers and other employees of motor carriers. - motor carriers. - commercial motor vehicles (CMVs). - all of the above. 3. In order to obtain your commercial driver's license (CDL,) you must first: - obtain a commercial learner's permit (CLP). - have all restrictions removed from your personal driver's license. - be at least 15-years old. - both A and C. 4. Which of the following requires an endorsement on your CDL? - Air brakes - Double/triple trailers - Manual transmission - All of the above. 5. According to the FMCSRs, you are qualified to operate a CMV if you: - are at least 15-years old. - have passed an IQ test. - have only one current CDL. - are currently disqualified from operating a motor vehicle. # Chapter 20: Maintenance Quiz **Directions:** Read each statement carefully and mark the response that best answers the question. 1. Adding engine oil to your CMV is part of: - routine servicing. - unroutine servicing. - unscheduled preventive maintenance. - unscheduled repair. 2. You can keep your vehicle's components in good working order by: - detecting maintenance and repair needs as you travel and referring them to the correct place for handling. - performing thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections, making sure you check all pertinent components each time you do an inspection. - verifying an annual vehicle inspection has been conducted on the vehicle. - All of the above. 3. Your responsibilities when it comes to actual maintenance will depend on your company's policy. Most companies expect you to fix simple problems such as ______ but do not expect or want you to make other repairs. - changing out a light - performing an engine tune-up - replacing the brake line - aligning the wheels 4. According to the FMCSRs (Sec 392.9), during the first 50 miles of a trip, what must you check? - The vehicle's cargo and load-securing devices - The air pressure in each tire - The coupling devices - All of the above 5. Which of the following are additional expenses an incapacitated vehicle may incur? - Cost of towing - Driver wages, means, and lodgings - Cost of renting another vehicle - All of the above # Chapter 33: Special Rigs Quiz **Directions:** Read each statement carefully and mark the response that best answers the question. 1. You are loading a standard double with 20,000 pounds of cargo. Which of the following is the best way to distribute the weight between the two trailers? - 18,000 lbs. on lead trailer, 2,000 lbs. on rear - 11,000 lbs. on lead trailer, 9,000 lbs. on rear - 10,000 lbs. on lead trailer, 10,000 lbs. on rear - 5,000 lbs. on lead trailer, 15,000 lbs. on rear 2. What is one maneuver you should never attempt while pulling triples? - Driving through a roundabout - Turning right at an intersection - Backing into a loading dock area - All of the above 3. Which of the following statements about oversized vehicles is true? - Special permits are needed to operate an oversized vehicle - Oversized vehicles are restricted to designated highways - Requirements depend on type of cargo, size, weight, and state regulations - All of the above 4. What type of cargo are low-clearance vehicles designed to haul? - Greater cubic capacity loads - Loads with a high center-of-gravity - Heavy, oversized cargo - Both A and C 5. For vehicles with a high center of gravity, how should the heaviest cargo be loaded for improved handling? - Low in the trailer and toward the front - Low in the trailer and toward the back - High in the trailer and toward the front - High in the trailer and toward the back # Chapter 2: Control Systems/Dashboard Quiz **Directions:** Read each statement carefully and mark the response that best answers the question. 1. A commercial motor vehicle's (CMV's) engine controls are used to: - safely operate your vehicle. - start up and shut down the vehicle's engine. - warn you when pressures or temperatures reach a dangerous level. - help you steer, accelerate, brake, and park your CMV. 2. If your truck has a(n) ______, you must first turn the engine key to the 'on' position before engaging it. - starter button - engine break - clutch button - cruise control 3. Which clutch position is required to start the engine or shift gears? - Engaged - Free play - Disengaged - Clutch brake 4. Which of the following is a yellow, diamond-shaped knob that allows you to activate the parking brake? - Parking brake control valve - Trailer air supply valve - Foot brake control valve - Trailer brake hand-control valve 5. Secondary vehicle controls: - provide backup functionality to the primary controls. - shut down the vehicle's engine in an emergency. - assist you in safely operating your vehicle. - all of the above. # Chapter 32: CSA Quiz **Directions:** Read each statement carefully and mark the response that best answers the question. 1. CSA is a driver and carrier monitoring and evaluation system that is designed to: - recognize the safe actions of drivers and carriers. - rate drivers and carriers on a daily basis. - identify and intervene with drivers and carriers who are not in compliance with safety regulations. - all of the above. 2. Data collection, safety measurement, safety evaluation, and intervention are: - major components of the CSA system. - BASICs of the CSA system. - statistical tools used to monitor drivers. - categories of violations a carrier can be given. 3. CSA data is collected from which of the following sources? - Roadside inspections - Law enforcement crash reports - FMCSA investigations - All of the above 4. The Hours-of-Service Compliance BASIC includes an out-of-service penalty. What other BASIC includes this penalty? - Unsafe Driving BASIC - Hazardous Materials Compliance BASIC - Controlled Substances and Alcohol BASIC - Crash Indicator BASIC 5. Which of the following violations fall under the Unsafe Driving BASIC? - Driving too close behind the vehicle ahead of you - Driving for too many hours in one day - Driving while intoxicated - Both A and C # Chapter 14: Extreme Driving Conditions Quiz **Directions:** Read each statement carefully and mark the response that best answers the question. 1. What are some items you should have in your cab for your protection and safety when traveling during the winter months? - Drinking water - Extra clothes - Blankets - All of the above 2. Why is it important to be sure your fuel tank is topped off when adverse weather conditions are predicted? - It can help keep the appropriate ratio of fuel-to-oil in the fuel tank - It can prevent carbon monoxide from leaking into your vehicle through the exhaust system - It can help ensure you don't run out of fuel and get stranded in a dangerous situation - It can keep the electrical lines from becoming brittle and breaking easily 3. Tire chains are most effective on: - glare ice. - light, dry snow. - heavy snow. - dry surfaces. 4. Tire chains placed on ______ improve traction/for downhill braking. - the trailer wheels - the drive tires - the steer axle - any retreaded tires 5. The three basic causes of skidding and jackknifing are: - dry powdery snow, rain, and high winds. - underaccelerating, underbraking, and understeering. - black ice, fog, and heavy snow. - overaccelerating, overbraking, and oversteering. # Chapter 17: Railroad-Highway Grade Crossings Quiz **Directions:** Read each statement carefully and mark the response that best answers the question. 1. Which of the following vehicles are required to stop at highway-rail grade crossings? - A tanker transporting a Division 2.3 Chlorine - A motorcoach carrying 19 passengers - A refrigerated trailer full of temperature-sensitive produce - Both A and B 2. If you're driving a CMV that is required to stop at railroad crossings, you must stop ______ the tracks. - within 100 feet of, and no closer than 50 feet to - within 75 feet of, and no closer than 25 feet to - within 50 feet of, and no closer than 15 feet to - within 25 feet of, and no closer than 5 feet to 3. Which of the following are considered highway-rail grade crossing offenses? - Failing to have sufficient space to drive completely through the crossing without stopping - Inoperative brake lights - Operating a CMV during an out-of-service order - All of the above 4. If convicted of a highway-rail grade crossing offense while operating a CMV for the third time in less than three years, what is the disqualification period? - 60 days - 90 days - 180 days - 1 year 5. A round, yellow sign with a large "X" and the letters "RR" accompanied by a smaller rectangular sign that reads "EXEMPT" means: - all vehicles are exempt from having to stop at these tracks at all times. - a stop is not required except when a train is approaching the crossing. - this railroad track is abandoned, or its use has been discontinued. - both A and B. # Chapter 19: Roadside Inspections Quiz **Directions:** Read each statement carefully and mark the response that best answers the question. 1. How can you prepare for and pass roadside inspections? - Do thorough inspections and keep your vehicle well-maintained. - Keep paperwork in order and have a positive attitude. - Plan your routes to avoid weigh stations. - Both A and B. 2. You need to keep your record of duty status current to your last change of duty to avoid a violation. This includes today's current activity and the previous ______ consecutive days, which must be in your possession and available for inspection while on duty. - 5 - 6 - 7 - 14 3. Who is responsible for knowing how to execute the correct method of transfer, and display or print logs on an Electronic Logging Device (ELD)? - The driver - The inspecting officer - The carrier - All of the above 4. You, the driver, can be placed out of service during a roadside inspection if you: - are keeping a false log. - are driving while sick. - are under the influence of drugs. - all of the above. 5. Your vehicle can be placed out of service for: - a malfunctioning Electronic Logging Device (ELD). - defects in the brake systems. - having an intoxicated driver. - both A and B. # Chapter 21: Handling and Documenting Cargo Quiz **Directions:** Read each statement carefully and mark the response that best answers the question. 1. The kind of tiedown you choose depends on the type of load you need to secure. Which tiedown is used in conjunction with a ratchet or winch-type assembly to increase the tension and eliminate any slack? - Rope - Strap - Chain - All of the above 2. This cargo securement device is placed on the exposed edge of an article to distribute tiedown forces over a larger area of cargo than the tiedown itself, to protect the tiedown and/or cargo from damage, and to allow the tiedown to slide freely when under tension. - Dunnage - Logistic straps - Friction mats - Edge protection 3. Always keep the center of gravity as ______ as possible when placing your cargo. - low - high - far to the left - far to the right 4. Too much weight on a steering axle can cause: - hard steering. - damage to the steering axle. - damage to the tires. - all of the above. 5. Which of the following statements about loading and unloading hazardous materials is true? - Any tools used in loading or unloading hazardous materials must be used with care so as not to damage closures on packages or containers, or to harm packages. - Packages containing any hazardous materials not permanently attached to a vehicle must be secured against any movement. - The shipper is responsible for correct placement of placards on your vehicle and maintaining them during transportation. - Both A and B # Chapter 28: Trip Planning Quiz **Directions:** Read each statement carefully and mark the response that best answers the question. 1. Which class of commercial driver's license do you need to operate a single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more, or any such vehicle towing a vehicle not in excess of 10,000 pounds GVWR? - Class A license - Class B license - Class C license - Class D license 2. What paperwork should you have with you that indicates title to the goods you are delivering? - Bill of lading - Trip report - Record of duty status - Operator's license 3. If you discover a defect or deficiency during your post-trip inspection, you must complete a written report commonly referred to as a: - individual vehicle mileage report (IVMR). - special permit. - trip report. - driver vehicle inspection report (DVIR). 4. You should know what route you plan to take and identify ______ before you depart. - map grids - alternate routes - highway maps - both A and B. 5. A GPS designed for truck drivers includes information on low overpasses/bridges, ______ and upcoming scales. - weight of your vehicle - route restrictions - the length and width of your vehicle - all of the above # Chapter 29: Drugs/Alcohol Quiz **Directions:** Read each statement carefully and mark the response that best answers the question. 1. Which activities are considered a safety-sensitive function? - Driving a CMV - Loading a CMV - Waiting for assistance with a disabled CMV - All of the above. 2. A driver may not use alcohol during the ______ hours before performing a Safety-sensitive function. - four - six - eight - ten 3. All drivers, prior to performing safety-sensitive functions for a motor carrier for the first time, must undergo what type of pre-employment test, and have what type of result? - Alcohol test (failed) - Drug test (negative) - Psychological test (passed) - Both A and B 4. Who can order a test based on reasonable suspicion? - Any company employee who observes suspiciously reckless behavior - Any substance abuse professional (SAP) - Your trained supervisor, based on direct observation - Your trained supervisor, based on intuition, hearsay, or a hunch 5. Alcohol testing is done in a private setting by a trained and qualified: - Breath Alcohol Technician (BAT) - Screening Test Technician (STT) - Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Both A and B # Chapter 23: Hours of Service Requirements Quiz **Directions:** Read each statement carefully and mark the response that best answers the question. 1. What's the purpose of the FMCSA's hours of service regulations? - To prevent accidents or crashes caused by driver fatigue - To address the time it takes to service commercial motor vehicles by forcing carriers to log all repairs - To regulate how drivers and carriers deal with time zone changes across the country - Both A and B 2. When do the hours of service regulations apply? - If you transport hazardous material in quantities large enough to require placards - If you drive a vehicle or combination of vehicles that weighs or is rated at 10,001 pounds or more - Only when using an ELD to capture your record of duty status - Both A and B 3. Which task(s) would be included in the definition of on-duty time? - Driving - Waiting to be dispatched - Loading or unloading a CMV - All of the above 4. What qualifies as off-duty time? - Time when you're relieved of all duty or responsibility for performing work - Time engaged in non-driving work-related activities - Time doing paid work for someone else - All of the above. 5. Which of the following statements concerning the ­14-hour limit is true? - Stopping for lunch or taking a break extends the 14-hour limit. - A driver must be released from duty after 14 hours. - The 14-hour period is consecutive -- it includes all on-duty and off-duty time accrued after coming on duty. - An unexpected traffic jam that causes more than a 2-hour delay, such as an accident, extends the 11 hour driving and 14-hour limit duty limits an additional four hours. # Chapter 25: Post-Crash Procedures Quiz **Directions:** Read each statement carefully and mark the response that best answers the question. 1. If you leave the scene of an accident and you are convicted of this offense, how long will you be disqualified from driving a CMV? - 60 days - 120 days - 180 days - One year 2. Why is it important to move your vehicle (if you are able) to the side of the road if you are involved in an accident? - So your four-way flashers are less distracting - To prevent additional accidents from occurring - To reduce congestion and delays - Both B and C 3. If you were involved in an accident and placed emergency warning devices four paces (or ten feet) behind your truck, forty paces (or 100 feet) behind your truck, and 40 paces (or 100 feet) in front of your truck, which type of road would you be on? - A divided highway - A two-lane road - A multi-lane highway - Both A and B 4. Per the regulations, you have ______ to set out emergency warning devices. - 2 minutes - 5 minutes - 10 minutes - 15 minutes 5. Which of the following is information you should document about an accident? - Description of damage to vehicles and property - Any injuries or fatalities - Description of the event including weather and road conditions - All of the above # Chapter 27: Whistleblower/Coercion Quiz **Directions:** Read each statement carefully and mark the response that best answers the question. 1. Whistleblower protection laws are in place to protect you from retaliation if you: - report CMV safety violations. - refuse to operate an unsafe vehicle. - do not testify at a violation hearing. - both A and B. 2. A whistleblower protection complaint should be filed within ______ days of when the alleged violation occurred. - 60 - 90 - 180 - 270 3. The key to coercion is that a clear ______ to the driver exists. - threat - denial - request - all of the above 4. In order for a violation of the Coercion Rule to exist, three actions must have occurred including: the driver was requested to perform a task that would violate regulations, the driver communicated the violation that would occur, and: - the driver was not threatened, and no action was taken against the driver. - the driver was threatened, or action was taken against the driver. - the driver refused to commit the violation. - the driver was reprimanded in front of colleagues. 5. To begin the coercion complaint process, a driver must file a written complaint within ______ days of the event. - 30 - 60 - 90 - 120 # Chapter 3: Pre- and Post-Trip Inspections Quiz **Directions:** Read each statement carefully and mark the response that best answers the question. 1. In order to put a commercial motor vehicle on the road, you must first: - complete and sign a DVIR. - ask a mechanic about the vehicle's condition. - conduct a thorough pre-trip inspection. - perform a short test drive to verify safe operation. 2. Before you inspect the engine compartment and front axle components: - verify the parking brakes have been set. - put the vehicle's keys in the ignition, depress the clutch, and start the engine. - remove the chocks from th