Wisconsin CDL TEST Flashcards

Wisconsin CDL TEST Flashcards You're driving a new truck with a manual transmission.What gear will you probably have to use to take a long steep downhill grade?A lower gear than you would use to climb the hill Which of these is not caused by rough acceleration?1) mechanical damage2) tire damage3) damage to the coupling Tire damage Where do you place the three reflector triangles on a 2 Lane Rd.?100 feet from the front; and within 10 feet in 100 feet to the rear How long does it take to stop a heavy vehicle going 55 mph on dry, level Road?About the length of a football field or about six seconds What three things related to cargo are the drivers responsibility?Inspecting the cargo, recognizing overload, and properly securing the cargo For an average commercial vehicle being driven at 55 mph on Dry pavement it will take about _____ to bring the vehicle to a stop The length of a football field (300 feet) What must you check before transporting a sealed load?That the load is properly secured Inspect your car go after you have driven: 25 miles or 50 miles depending on the law in the state you are in, then again after three hours or after you have driven 150 miles and after every stop for a break The total weight of the power to unit, the trailer, and the

cargo is called:

gross combination weight The new BAC for commercial drivers to be considered intoxicated when driving a commercial vehicle is .04 When driving in cold weather conditions, your tire tread

should:

Provide enough traction to steer and push the vehicle through the snow How often should you check your tires were driving in very hot weather?You should check your tires every two hours or every 100 miles You should check the following for looseness, sticking,

damage, or improper settings:

Excelerator brakes and clutch pedals steering wheel and Transmission controls Why do empty trucks usually require a greater stopping distance and loaded trucks?Empty trucks can bounce and lock up their wheels How do you test hydraulic brakes for their stopping Action?Go about 5 mph, and then push the brake pedal firmly How far ahead should you be looking while driving in town?One block Which of these is a good driving rule for work zones?Turn on your flashers/hazard lights in drive slowly, use your brake lights to warn drivers behind you Converter dollies built on or after March 1, 1998 are required to have antilock brakes. These dollies will have Coalen A yellow malfunction lamp on the left side of the dolly Stab braking should not be used on vehicles with Antilock brakes With a BAC of blank most people lose consciousness, and some die 0.4

You are driving on a street, level highway at 50 mph. There are no vehicles in front of you. Suddenly a Tire blows out on your vehicle. What should you do first?Stay off the break until the vehicle slows down on its own Tiedowns must be of the proper type and strength. The combine strength of cargo tiedowns must be strong enough to lift One and a half times the weight of the cargo tied down If your brakes get wet While driving on a rainy day, what can happen when you apply the brakes?Trailer jackknifed What is a hazard?Any road condition or other road users that is a possible danger When driving over 40 mph how much space should you keep in front of your vehicle?At least one second for 10 feet of your vehicles length plus one additional second What items should be checked for safety on the steering column?Steering arms should not have missing nut, bolts or cotter keys Which of the following does not provide extra gears on some trucks?Automatic transmissions How many tiedowns should you have? What is the minimum requirement?At the very least, you should have two tiedowns The "load" means the following:The maximum safe weight a tire can carry at a specified pressure What is the minimum amount of tread depth that your tire should have?Front: 4/32 inchRear: 2/32 inch If you must stop on a hill in a two way, 2 Lane Rd., how far back should you place your reflective triangles?Within 500 feet behind the vehicle Where do you place the three reflector triangles on a divided highway?

Place them all to the rear: within 10, 100, and 200 feet

To prevent "brake fade" you should:Select a gear that will keep your vehicle to a safe speed on steep downgrades When driving through Rodeway work zones, you shouldWatch for sharp pavement drop off's In order to prevent cargo shifting, what should be the maximum distance between tiedowns?To prevent cargo shifting, tiedowns should be every 10 feet Can federal inspectors inspect your truck or bus? Yes, and they can place it out of service.What should the wheel bearing seals be checked for?Hub oil level and no leaks How do you test the hydraulic brakes for leaks? Pump the brake pedal three times, then apply firm pressure to the pedal and hold it for five seconds. The pedal should not move The braking affect of the engine is greatest when the engine is _____the governed RPMs and the transmission is in the ______ gears Near, Lower How far ahead should you look while driving? You should look at least 12 to 15 seconds ahead Which of these is important to check before driving in the winter?Exhaust