YOUR EYES CLOSE OR GO OUT OF FOCUS, CANNOT

Illinois CDL Drivers Test Flashcards

YOUR EYES CLOSE OR GO OUT OF FOCUS, CANNOT

STOP YAWNING, WANDERING OR DISCONNECTED

THOUGHTS, DON'T REMEMBER DRIVING THE LAST

FEW MILES, DRIFT BETWEEN LANES, TAILGATE,

What are the danger signals of drowsy driving?

BEFORE STARTING DOWN A HILL AND BEFORE

ENTERING A CURVE.

What are the two special conditions where you should downshift?

PROTECT THE AREA, NOTIFY AUTHORITIES, CARE

FOR THE INJURED.

What are some things to do at an accident scene to prevent another accident?

POWERFUL SPRINGS ARE HELD BACK BY AIR

PRESSURE.

What are spring brakes?

10 FEET, 100 FEET, 200 FEET TOWARD THE

APPROACHING TRAFFIC.

Where should your reflectors be placed when stopped on a divided highway?

SO YOU CAN BE A PREPARED, DEFENSIVE DRIVER

WHO WILL IMPROVE YOUR OWN SAFETY AS WELL AS

THE SAFETY OF ALL ROAD USERS.

Why make emergency plans when you see a hazard?FALSEWhen using your extinguisher, should you get as close as possible to the fire?TRUECommon medicines for colds can make you sleepy. True or False?SO NO ONE CAN STEAL YOUR VEHICLE.Why put the starter switch key in your pocket during the pre-trip inspection?RPM AND MPHWhat are the two ways to know when to shift?TRUEYou still have normal brake functions if your ABS is not working. True or False?FALSEIf you are away from your vehicle only a short time, you do not need to use the parking brake. True or False?

AFTER YOU HAVE ENOUGH AIR PRESSURE, SHUT

OFF THE ENGINE. TURN ELECTRICAL POWER ON

AND STEP ON AND OFF THE BRAKE PEDAL TO

REDUCE AIR TANK PRESSURE. THE WARNING

SIGNAL MUST COME ON BEFORE THE PRESSURE

DROPS TO LESS THAN 60 PSI IN THE AIR TANK.

How can you test the low pressure warning signal?EXCESSIVE HEATWhat factors can cause brakes to fade or fail?TRUEFront-wheel brakes are good under all conditions. True or False?

CAUSE THE BREAKS TO BE WEAK, APPLY UNEVENLY

OR GRAB. / AVOID DEEP PUDDLES OR FLOWING

WATER.

What effects can wet brakes cause? How can you avoid these problems?HELP YOU KEEP YOUR BRAKES IN ADJUSTMENT. What are the slack adjusters?SO YOU DON'T HAVE TO RIDE THE BRAKES?Why should you be in the proper gear before starting down a hill?

TOTAL WEIGHT OF VEHICLE AND CARGO, LENGTH OF

THE GRADE, STEEPNESS OF THE GRADE, ROAD

CONDITIONS, AND WEATHER.

What factors determine your selection of a "safe" speed when going down a long, steep downgrade?

3 POUNDS IN 1 MINUTES (SINGLE VEHICLE) 4

POUNDS IN 1 MINUTE (COMBINATION VEHICLE)

What are the maximum leakage rates?FALSEEmpty trucks have the best braking. True or False?FALSECoffee and a little fresh air will help a drinker sober up.True or False?THERE WILL BE A YELLOW ABS MALFUNCTION LAMP. How do you know if your vehicle has anti-lock brakes?

CHECK THE CERTIFICATION LABEL FOR THE DATE.

ANYTHING AFTER 1998 WILL HAVE ABS. THERE WILL

BE A YELLOW MALFUNCTION LAMP.

How do you know if your vehicle is equipped with anti-lock brakes?AS YOU ALWAYS DO. NORMALLY.How do you brake when you drive a tractor-trailer combination with ABS?SO YOU CAN SEE BETTER.Why should you back toward the driver's side?

A THIN LAYER THAT IS CLEAR ENOUGH YOU CAN SEE

THE ROAD UNDERNEATH.

What is "black ice"?BAD WEATHER OR IN MOUNTAINS.Name two situations where legal maximum weights may not be safe.

YOU CAN SELECT A LOW RANGE TO GET GREATER

BRAKING WHEN GOING DOWN GRADES.

When should you downshift automatic transmissions?

PUMP BREAK PEDAL 3 TIMES, THEN APPLY FIRM

PRESSURE TO PEDAL AND HOLD FOR 5 SECONDS.

THE PEDAL SHOULD NOT MOVE.

How do you test hydraulic brakes for leaks?

1 SECOND FOR EACH 10 FEET OF VEHICLE GOING 40

MPH AND UNDER. ADD 1 SECOND IF GOING OVER 40

MPH.How do you find out how many seconds of following distance space you have?

AGGRESSIVE DRIVING IS SELFISH OR BOLD OR

PUSHY. ROAD RAGE IS AN INTENT OF DOING HARM

TO OTHERS OR PHYSICALLY ASSAULTING A DRIVER

OR THEIR VEHICLE.

What is the difference between aggressive driving and road rage?

INSPECTING YOUR CARGO, WEIGHT AND BALANCE,

SECURING CARGO, CARGO NEEDING SPECIAL

ATTENTION.

What four things related to cargo are drivers responsible for?

AFTER YOU HAVE DRIVEN FOR 3 HOURS AND EVERY

BREAK YOU TAKE.

How often must you stop while on the road to check your cargo?

FIRE EXTINGUISHER, SPARE FUSES, WARNING

DEVICES (TRIANGLES)

What three kinds of emergency equipment must you have?

REVIEW ALL SAFETY AND USAGE FEATURES ON ANY

IN-VEHICLE ELECTRONICS, PRE-PROGRAM RADIO

STATIONS, CLEAR THE VEHICLE OF ANY

UNNECESSARY OBJECTS, PLAN YOUR ROUTE

AHEAD, ADJUST MIRRORS BEFORE TRIP.

What are some tips to follow so you won't become a distracted driver?

MADE TO STOP RUNAWAY VEHICLES WITHOUT

INJURING PEOPLE.

What is an "escape ramp?"

APPLY THE BRAKES JUST HEARD ENOUGH TO FEEL

A DEFINITE SLOWDOWN, WHEN YOUR SPEED HAS

BEEN REDUCED TO ABOUT 5 MPH BELOW YOUR

"SAFE" SPEED, RELEASE THE BRAKES, WHEN YOUR SPEED HAS INCREASED TO YOUR "SAFE" SPEED,

REPEAT THE ABOVE.

Describe the proper braking technique when going down a long, steep downgrade.TRUE.All vehicles with air brakes must have a low air pressure warning signal. True or False?

HELPS YOU AVOID WHEEL LOCK UP AND MAINTAIN

CONTROL.

How do anti-lock brakes help you?

TIRES LOSE CONTACT WITH THE ROAD AND HAVE

LITTLE OR ON TRACTION.

What is hydroplaning?

SIGNS PUT ON THE OUTSIDE OF A VEHICLE THAT

IDENTIFY THE HAZARD CLASS OF THE CARGO.

What is a hazardous materials placard?TO PREVENT FREEZING AND BRAKE FAILURE.Why must air tanks be drained?LISTEN TO "EASY LISTENING" MUSIC, DO NOT

BECOME DISTRACTED, BE REALISTIC ABOUT DRIVE

TIMES, GIVE OTHERS THE BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT,

BE CAUTIOUS AND COURTEOUS.

What are some things you can do to reduce your stress before and while you drive?PERCEPTION, REACTION, BRAKING.What three things add up to total stopping distance?

GET OUT OF THEIR WAY, AVOID EYE CONTACT,

DON'T REACT, REPORT IT TO THE AUTHORITIES.

What should you do when confronted with an aggressive driver?

SPRING HANGERS THAT MOVE, CRACKED OR

BROKEN SPRING HANGERS, MISSING OR BROKEN

LEAVES, LEAKING SHOCK ABSORBERS, TORQUE

ROD ARM

Name some suspension system defects.TO WARN OTHERS OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS.Why are placards used?

IF A DRIVER IS COMING AT YOU, THEY MAY REALIZE

WHAT HAS HAPPENED AND THEIR NATURAL

RESPONSE IS TO STEER BACK TO THEIR LANE.

What are some advantages of going right instead of left around an obstacle?2What is the minimum number of tie-downs for a 20-foot load?AT THE END OF EACH DAY OF DRIVING.How often should you drain air tanks?

CHOCK WHEELS, RELEASE PARKING BRAKE, USE

GLOVES AND PULL HARD ON EACH SLACK

ADJUSTER.

How can you check slack adjusters?

TIRES, BRAKES, LIGHTS AND REFLECTORS, BRAKE

AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS TO TRAILER,

TRAILER COUPLING DEVICES, CARGO SECUREMENT

DEVICES.

What things should you check during a trip?

VEHICLES THAT ARE DRIFTING IN OR OUT OF THEIR

LANE, VEHICLES TRAVELING AT INCONSISTENT

SPEEDS, DRIVERS WHO A PREOCCUPIED WITH

MAPS-FOOD-ETC., DRIVERS WHO APPEAR TO BE

INVOLVED IN CONVERSATION WITH THEIR

PASSENGERS.

How do you recognize a distracted driver?

TELL YOU HOW MUCH PRESSURE IS N THE AIR

TANKS.

What is a supply pressure gauge used for?FRONT 4/32 REAR 2/32What is the minimum tread depth for front tires?For other tires?