DMV FF Endorsement Flashcards

DMV FF Endorsement Flashcards

When the roads are slippery:It will be harder to turn without skidding.

The purpose of retarders is to?Help slow the vehicle while driving and reduce brake wear.To avoid a crash, you had to drive onto the right shoulder.You are now driving at 40 MPH on the shoulder. How should you move back onto the pavement?If the shoulder is clear, stay on it until your vehicle has come to a stop. Then move back onto the pavement when it is safe.After starting the engine, the:Coolant temperature gauge should begin a gradual rise to normal.

Stab braking:Involves applying the brakes and then releasing them after

the wheels lock up.If your breaks get wet while driving on a rainy day, what can happen when you apply the breaks?Trailer jackknife.

Retarders:Can cause the drive wheels to skid when they have poor

traction.You are starting your vehicle in motion from a stop. As you apply power to the drive wheels, they start to spin. You

should:

Take your foot off the accelerator.Which of these statements is true about double clutching and shifting?You can use the tachometer to tell you when to shift.

Backing a commercial vehicle is:Always dangerous.

Why is a broken exhaust system dangerous? Loose connections could permit poisonous carbon monoxide to leak into your vehicle.When a coolant container is part of a pressurized system, which of these is true?You can check the coolant level of a hot engine.You wish to turn right from a two lane, two way street into another. Your vehicle is so long that you must swing wide to complete the turn. Which of these figures shows how you should make the turn?B.If a straight vehicle (no trailer or articulation) goes into a

front wheel skid it will:

Travel straight ahead even if you turn the steering wheel.Which of these may be sign of tire failure? Wheels fishtailing.What should you do before driving in the mountains?Know the escape ramp locations on your route.What is the first thing you should do if your brakes fail while driving downhill?Get off the road as soon as possible.

Convex (curved) mirrors:Show a wider area than flat mirrors.

Which of these statements is true about hazardous materials?A diamond shaped hazardous materials placard must be on the vehicle.What is the proper way to hold a steering wheel? Both hands, on opposite sides of the wheel."Perception distance" is the distance your vehicle travels

from the time your:

Eyes see a hazard to the time your brain knows it is a hazard.The distance that you should look ahead of your vehicle while driving is about ___ miles at highway speeds.1/4

How does vehicle weight affect stopping distance? Empty trucks require greater stopping distances because an empty vehicle has less traction.You are driving a vehicle at 60 mph on dry pavement.About how much total stopping distance will you need to bring it to a stop?Half the length of a football field.Which of these is a good thing to do when driving at night?Drive slowly enough to stop within the range of your headlights.When do strong winds affect driving the most? When exiting tunnels.What is the term for commercial vehicle's habit of swinging wide on turns?Offtracking.A car suddenly "cuts" in front of you creating a hazard.Which of these actions should you not take?Honk and stay close behind the car.What will help keep an engine cool in hot weather?Making sure the engine has the right amount of oil.Which of these is not caused by rough acceleration?Tire damage.