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which of these is true about notifying the authorities after an accident occurs?
An exact location is not necessary; just identify the road and the vehicles involved.
You should notify authorities about an accident before doing anything else.
If you have a cellular phone or CB radio you should notify the authorities before exiting the vehicle. ✓ CORRECT
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If you are not sure what to use to putout the hazardous material file you should:
Wait for fire fighters. ✓ CORRECT
Use water.
Use dirt.
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Which of these is NOT a danger of a rough acceleration?
Mechanical damage.
Tire damage. ✓ CORRECT
damage of a coupling
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Which of these lights cannot be checked at the same time?
Turn signals, taillights, and clearance lights.
Turn signals, brake lights, and four-way flashers. ✓ CORRECT
Headlights, brake lights, and clearance lights.
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You are inspecting hydraulic brakes. You should pump the brake pedal three times then apply firm pressure to the pedal for five seconds. If the brakes are working properly, the pedal should:
Depress slightly.
Sink to the floor.
Not move. ✓ CORRECT
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Drivers of trucks and tractors-trailers with cargo must check that the cargo well secured within the first ___ miles of the trip.
25. ✓ CORRECT
10.
50.
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When starting a bus on a level surface with good traction there is often no need for:
Parking brakes. ✓ CORRECT
A tire check.
Slow acceleration.
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How the weight of the vehicle affects stopping distance?
Fully loaded trucks take longer to stop or the buses loaded with passengers take less distance than empty ones
If brakes work the same no matter what is the weight of the vehicle for both trucks and buses.
Empty trucks take longer to stop than if loaded, but this is not the normally case for buses. ✓ CORRECT
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When you are starting to move up a hill from a stop:
Release the parking brakes as you apply engine power. ✓ CORRECT
Engage the clutch and accelerate quickly.
Keep the trailer brake hand valve applied until you reach 20 mph.
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When you are starting to move up a hill from a stop:
Release the parking brakes as you apply engine power. ✓ CORRECT
Engage the clutch and accelerate quickly.
Keep the trailer brake hand valve applied until you reach 20 mph.