railroad crossing safety rules

RAILROAD CROSSING (RC)

Question 1: Which of the following vehicles is legally required to stop at all railroad crossings, even if no train is coming?

A commercial vehicle carrying placarded hazardous materials.

RC

Question 2: When a vehicle is required to stop at a railroad crossing, what is the correct legal distance to stop from the nearest rail?

Between 15 and 50 feet.

RC

Question 3: Why is it critical that you do not shift gears while your commercial truck is driving over railroad tracks?

Your vehicle could hang up or stall directly on the tracks.

Distracted & Aggressive Drivers (D&AD)

Question 1: Which of the following defines "road rage" as opposed to "aggressive driving"?

Intentional, criminal acts of violence or using a vehicle to harm someone

D&AD

Question 2: Under federal and New York CDL regulations, which action is considered legal while operating a commercial motor vehicle?

Using a hands-free headset that can be operated with a single button press.

D&AD

Question 3: What is the safest course of action if an aggressive driver is tailgating your truck and flashing their high beams?

Maintain your composure, avoid eye contact, and safely move over or slow down to let them pass.

night driving and headlights(ND&H)

Question 1: In New York State, you are required to dim your high-beam headlights when you are within how many feet of an oncoming vehicle?

500 feet

ND&H

Question 2: What is the main danger of "outdriving your headlights" while operating a commercial vehicle at night?

You cannot stop within the distance that you can see ahead.

ND&H

Question 3: If an oncoming vehicle approaches with their high beams stuck on, where should you look to avoid glare blindness?

Toward the right edge of your lane or the white fog line.

mountain driving & Escape ( MD&E)

Question 1: What is the correct rule for choosing a safe gear before driving down a long, steep mountain hill?

Choose the same gear you would use to climb up the same hill.

MD&E

Question 2: When using the "snub" braking method on a long downgrade, you should apply your brakes until your speed is dropped to

5 mph below your safe speed.

MD&E

Question 3: What should you do if your brakes fail on a steep descent and you see a runaway truck ramp ahead?

Steer directly into the escape ramp immediately.

identifying vehicle system failures (IVSF)

Question 1: What is the most dangerous action you can take if a front steering tire blows out at 55 mph?

Slamming down hard on the brakes to stop quickly.

IVSF

Question 2: You are checking your steering wheel during a pre-trip inspection. What amount of steering wheel play indicates a system failure?

More than 2 inches (10 degrees) of free movement.

IVSF

Question 3: If your vehicle's hydraulic brake pedal suddenly sinks to the floorboard, what should you do first to try and regain braking power?

Pump the brake pedal rapidly to build up hydraulic pressure.

rules for handling vehicle fires. HVF

Question 1: If an electrical fire breaks out in your cab, what should you use to put it out?

A Class B:C or A:B:C dry chemical fire extinguisher.

HVF

Question 2: Why should you avoid opening the hood completely if you suspect an active engine fire?

A sudden rush of oxygen can cause the fire to flare up violently.

HVF

Question 3: When using a fire extinguisher to put out a cargo or tire fire, where should you direct the spray?

At the base of the fire.