General Knowledge Examination Practice Flashcards

Vocabulary-style flashcards based on general knowledge examination concepts for commercial driving, including safety procedures, driving conditions, and regulations.

Proper Scanning Technique

The practice of looking back and forth and near and far while looking ahead of your vehicle.

Night Driving Speed Adjustment

Adjusting the vehicle speed to ensure the stopping distance remains within the driver's sight distance.

Headlight Dimming Requirement

Dimming lights when you are within $300\,\text{feet}$ of oncoming traffic.

Cause of Serious Skids

Statistically proven to be a result of driving too fast for conditions.

Effects of Wet Brakes

Driving through heavy rain or standing water can cause a trailer jackknife or the brakes to heat up.

Emergency Triangle Placement (Hill or Curve)

It is permissible to place reflective emergency triangles up to $500\,\text{feet}$ away to provide adequate warning if stopped on these road features.

Construction Zone Driving

A situation where drivers should reduce speed and watch for sharp pavement drop-offs.

Triangle Placement (Divided Highway)

Place one reflective triangle $10\,\text{feet}$ from the rear, one approximately $100\,\text{feet}$ from the rear, and one about $200\,\text{feet}$ from the rear of the vehicle.

Vehicle Horn Use

Should be limited as it may startle other drivers.

Proper Cargo Loading

The process of keeping the load balanced in the cargo area of the vehicle.

High Clearance Warning

When driving a vehicle with a height over $13\,\text{feet}$, the driver should stop and check the clearance before proceeding if they are unsure.

Controlled Braking

A technique used to keep the vehicle in a straight line while stopping as quickly as possible by applying firm brake pressure but not to the point of lock up.

Tire Blowout Procedure

Grip the steering wheel firmly with both hands and stay off the brakes until the vehicle has slowed down.

Tire Matching Rule

The regulation that mismatched tire sizes should not be used on the same vehicle.

Goals of Hazardous Materials Regulations

To provide for safe drivers and equipment, communicate a risk, and contain the product.

Safe Dock Backing

The driver should back slowly while using a helper and hand signals, and should always back toward the driver's side when possible.

Initial Effects of Alcohol

Judgment and self-control are the first things affected as alcohol begins to build up in the body.

Cold Weather Maintenance

Drivers should use windshield washer fluid that contains an anti-freeze.

Placarding

The use of hazardous material placards and labels as a form of risk communication.

Hydroplaning

A condition where the vehicle wheels lift off the roadway on a thin film of water.