Permit General Knowledge Practice Test-1

Which of these is not a type of retarder?

Electric
Hydraulic
Robotic

Trucks and buses are subject to certain laws, regulations and inspections. Which of these is true?

County and city laws do not apply to trucks and buses engaged in interstate commerce
Federal regulations apply only to trucks and buses driven at least 50 mph c
Laws and restrictions can vary from place to place

When approaching a bridge on a 2 lane road, you should:

Drive in the center of the bridge
Check the weight limit of the bridge
Slow down to 25 mph on the bridge

If the inspector found only minor violations, you:

Most people are more alert at night than in the day
Most hazards are easier to see at night than during the day
Many heavy vehicle accidents occur between midnight and 6 am

Which of these statements about an inspection of suspension components is true?

Distorted springs are safe as long as they are not broken
Axle mounts should be checked at each point they are secured to the vehicles frame and axles
Suspension components should be checked at all axles except for the following unit

You are checking your brakes and suspension system for a pre-trip inspection. Which of these statements is true?

Just one missing leaf in a leaf spring is not dangerous
Spring hangers that are cracked but still tight are not dangerous
Brake shoes should not have oil, grease or brake fluid on them

Why may tourists be a hazard?

They drive rented cars
They may move slowly, change lanes unexpectedly or stop suddenly c
Police do not fine them

What keeps an engine cool in hot weather driving?

Proper engine oil level
Air conditioner use
High speed driving in order to put more air into the radiator

Cargo inspection

Is most often not the responsibility of the driver
Should be performed after every break you take while driving
Is needed only if hazardous material is being hauled

A vehicle is loaded with very little weight on the drive axle. What may happen?

Poor traction
Damage to drive axles
Better handling

If your vehicle catches fire while you are driving, you should:

Park in an open area
Park where a building or trees shelter your vehicle from the wind
Increase your speed to put out the flames

Turn signals should be used:

At least 100 feet before turning or changing lanes
At least 150 feet before turning or changing lanes
At least 200 feet before turning or changing lanes

When should you test your parking brake?

While moving at a very slow speed
While the vehicle is parked
When backing

Should brake adjustment be checked often?

It depends on how new the brakes are
No, because the other brakes will make up for the air brakes when they are out of adjustment
Yes, because the brakes can get out of adjustment when they are used a lot

Which of these is true about mirror adjusting?

You should adjust your mirrors before starting a trip
You should adjust your mirrors while driving
The mirrors could be adjusted correctly even if the trailer is not straight

When you are driving on a snow packed road, you should reduce your speed by:

1/3
1/4
1/2

The bridge formula:

Permits less maximum axle weight for the axles that are closer together
Permits less maximum axle weight for vehicles with axles that are farther apart
Permits the same maximum axle weight for any axle

Which of these is true about hours of service?

After you have reached 1000 hours of service, you will be exempt from regulations
You should allow enough hours to rest
You must take a break after every 2 hours of driving

Which of these is true about the use of drugs while driving?

Prescription and non – prescription drugs are allowed any time while driving
Use of an amphetamine is allowed if you are using the drug to stay alert
Prescription drugs are allowed if a doctor says they will not affect driving ability

Which of these is true about proper use of a steering wheel?

If you do not hold a wheel with both hands it could pull away from you
If you have reached cruising speed on a highway you can drive with one hand
You only need both hands on the wheel while attempting a difficult turn

When does a helper need to be used to back your vehicle?

Only if you need to park
Whenever you have to back
Only if you have a trailer on your vehicle

You should signal continuously while turning because:

You need both hands on the wheel to turn safely
It is illegal to turn off your signal before completing a turn
Most vehicles have self- cancelling signals

Which of these should be tested on a vehicle to stop?

Service brakes
Parking brake
Hydraulic brakes

Which of these about alcohol is not true?

Alcohol goes directly from the stomach to the blood stream
A drinker can control how fast his body absorbs alcohol
BAC is determined by how fast you drink, how much you drink and how much you weigh

Over weight, over- sized loads:

Require special permits
Can only be driven in daylight
Must be accompanied by the police

Which of these statements about braking is true?

The heavier a vehicle is, or the faster it is moving, the more heat the brakes have to absorb to stop it.
Brakes respond very quickly when the vehicle is moving fast
Brake fade is not caused by heat

Which of these pieces of emergency equipment should always be carried in your vehicle?

Tire repair kit
First aid kit
Warning devices for parking vehicle

In mountain driving, you should go slow for safety. Which of these is most important?

Weight of the vehicle
Tire tread type
Depth of the tread

You must keep the papers related to hazardous material you are hauling:

Under the drivers seat
In the pouch of the drivers door
In the glove compartment, which must be working

You will be placed out of service for 24 hours if your blood alcohol level is at least:

0.02
0.04
Any detectable amount

What does emergency braking mean?

Pushing down the brake pedal as hard as you can
Responding to a hazard by slowing the vehicle
Using the vehicle emergency brakes

You should park so that:

You can pull forward when you leave
Park along a curb next to another vehicle
Your vehicle is parked next to a tree

Which of these statements is true about the use of an engine brake?

You should use an engine brake as the main way of controlling your speed
Increasing use of engine brake prevents extra friction between brake shoes and drum
The use of engine brakes on a downgrade adds to the braking effect of the engine

After starting the engine:

The coolant temperature gage should be read right to normal
The oil pressure gage should be read right to normal
The engine oil temperature gage should be read right to normal

When you double your speed, your vehicle has about how many times the striking power in a crash?

2
3
4

If you do not have a CB radio, what procedure should you do at an accident scene?

Protect the area
Notify the authorities
Care for the injured

A hazard:

Is any road user or road condition that is a possible danger
Cannot turn into an emergency
Does not need to be seen

You are driving a heavy vehicle. You must exit a highway using an off ramp that curves downhill. You should:

Slow to the posted speed limit for the off ramp
Slow down to 5 mph below the posted speed limit
Slow down to 15 mph below the posted speed limit

Which of these rigs have more chance to offtrack while turning?

Tractor with 45 foot trailer
Tractor with ( 2 ) 27 foot trailers
53 foot straight truck

How much space is needed in front of you while driving on a highway?

1 second for each 10 feet of vehicle length
1 second for each 20 feet of vehicle length
1 second for each 30 feet of vehicle length

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