Knowledge Test 2

1. When roads are slippery, you should:
2. While driving, you see a small (1 foot square) cardboard box ahead in your lane. You should:
3. Which of these pieces of emergency equipment should be carried at all times in your vehicle?
4. What is counter steering?
5. You do not have a hazardous materials endorsement on your commercial drivers license. When can you drive a vehicle hauling hazardous materials?
6. You are driving a new truck with a manual transmission. What gear will you probably have to use to take a long downhill grade?
7. High beams should be:
8. An en-route inspection should include checking:
9. Where or when should you test the stopping action of your service brakes?
10. Stab braking:
11. Which of these statements about using turn signals is true?
12. Retarders:
13. Which of these statements about staying alert to drive is true?
14. You are driving on a two lane road. An oncoming driver drifts into your lane and is headed straight for you. Which of these is generally the best action?
15. You should avoid driving through deep puddles or flowing water. But if you must, which of these steps can help keep your brakes working?