Knowledge Test 1

1. Truck escape ramps:
2. Which of these can cause the vehicle to skid?
3. You are driving a vehicle that could safely be driven at 55 MPH on an open road. But traffic is now heavy, moving at 35 MPH although the speed limit is 55. The safest speed for your vehicle in this situation is most likely:
4. Which of these describes how you should use the brake pedal on a steep downhill grade?
5. For an average commercial vehicle, being driven at 55 MPH on dry pavement it will take about ____ to bring the vehicle to a stop.
6. Which of these statements about certain types of cargo is true?
7. Which of these statements about backing a heavy vehicle is true?
8. When should you wear seat belts?
9. The most common cause of serious vehicle skids is:
10. If you are being tailgated, you should:
11. The parking brake should be tested while the vehicle is:
12. A drivers trip log, if required:
13. Should the pre-trip inspection report from the last driver be reviewed during your pre-trip inspection?
14. If you are stopped at a roadside rest and found to have a BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration) of .02 you will: