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What are turn signals, headlights, horn, flashers, warning devices
3 ways to communicate with other drivers
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What is brake before the curve and downshift to reduce speed then slightly accelerate through the curve
This is how to properly negotiate a curve in a CMV.
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What is the act of operating a motor vehicle in a selfish, bold, or pushy manner, without regard for the rights
or safety of others.
This is the definition of aggressive driving.
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What is the service air line
The blue line that connects the tractor to the trailer
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What is the applied brake leakage test.
Losing no more than 4 pounds of pressure during 60 seconds.
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What is 12-15 seconds
The amount of seconds that you should be looking down the road for hazards.
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What is while traveling through construction zone and whenever wipers are running
CMV's must use headlights in the daytime in these two situations.
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What is how to respond to an aggressive driver
Get out of their way, avoid eye contact, ignore and do not engage and report to authorities.
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What is daily at the end of your trip.
This is when and how often air tanks should be drained
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What is between 40-20 PSI
This is the PSI that the tractor protection valve and parking brake should automatically close (pop out)
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What is when before entering a curve or before descending a steep downgrade
Two special conditions when you should downshift
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What is 7 seconds
A 60 ft vehicle traveling at 55 mph should have this amount of following distance between himself and another vehicle.
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What is road rage
operating a motor vehicle with the intent of doing harm to others or physically assaulting a driver or
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What is one tie down for every 10 foot of cargo
This is how many tie downs you should have secured to your load.
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What is the governor
This should cut-out the air compressor at about 120-125 PSI
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What is when roads are icy, wet or snow covered - or when prohibited to use by town ordinances
This is when engine retarders should be turned off.
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What is a hazard
This is what we call any condition which causes
our trip to be unsafe |
What are signs of fatigue
yawning repeated and forgetting the last couple of miles traveled
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What is within the first 50 miles, every 3 hrs or 150 miles and at every break.
This is when you should check the securement of your cargo.
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What is release the parking brake, move the vehicle forward slowly (about five
mph), and apply the brakes firmly using the brake pedal.
This is how the service brakes are tested
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What is perception distance+reaction distance+braking distance +lag time
This the formula for total stopping distance in a vehicle with air brakes
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What is eating while driving, texting, talking on phone, having an intense emotional conversation, reading a map,
These are three examples of a distracted driver.
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What is direct your eyes down and to the right shoulder following the white shoulder line.
This is how to avoid the glare of oncoming vehicle headlights that are bright at night
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What is - Inspecting your cargo.
• Recognizing overloads and poorly balanced weight. • Knowing your cargo is properly secured and does not obscure your view ahead or to the sides. • Knowing your cargo does not restrict your access to emergency equipment.
As a driver you are responsible for these 4 things regarding your cargo.
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What is 300 ft
So at 55 mph for an average driver under good traction and brake conditions, the total stopping distance is more than this amount
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