Class A - General Knowlede

When a coolant container is part of a pressurize system, which is true?

You can check the coolant level of a hot engine.

Which of these is a good thing to do when driving at night?

Keep your speed slow enough that you can stop within the range of your headlight.

Which of these statements about double-clutching and shifting is true?

You can use the tachometer to tell you when to shift.

Stab Breaking:

Should be used on vehicles without anti-lock brake systems.

“Implied consent” means:

You have given consent to be tested for alcohol in your blood.

You should avoid driving through deep puddles or flowing water. But if you must, which of these can help your brakes working?

Gently putting/pumping on the brakes while driving through water.

Which of these should be tested while the vehicle is stopped?

Hydraulic brakes.

You wish to turn right from one two-lane, two-way street to another. Your vehicle must swing wide to make the turn. In which figure should the turn be made?

In the figure not crossing into the left lane until the turn is made.

You must complete a written vehicle inspection report each day and you must sign:

The previous driver report when any defects are noticed.

Which of the below is NOT characteristic of a front tire failure?

Vehicle fishtails.

What is the proper way to hold a steering wheel?

With both hands on opposite sides of the steering wheel.

Which of these is true about mirror adjustments?

You should adjust your mirrors prior to starting a trip.

What is counter steering?

Turning the wheel back in the other direction after steering to avoid a traffic emergency.

The distance that you should look ahead of your vehicle while driving amount to about _____ miles at highway speed

¼ or .25 miles

Why will your vehicles speed naturally increase on downgrades?

Gravity.

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

Warning devices for parked vehicles.

during a vehicle inspection, checking the ________ will NOT help prevent a fire.

Battery fluid level.

You should signal continuously while turning because:

You need both hands on the wheel to turn safely.

Why is a broken exhaust system dangerous?

Poison fumes could enter the cab or sleeper berth.

You can see the marking on a vehicle ahead of you. The marking is a red triangle with an orange center. What does the marking mean?

It may be a slow moving vehicle.

The purpose of retarders is to:

Help slow the vehicle while driving and reduce brake wear.

Most serious skids result from:

Driving too fast for conditions.

When you are parked at the side of the road at night, you must:

Turn on your fast conditions