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Which of these statements about speed management is true?
Empty trucks always stop in a shorter distance than fully loaded.
When you double your speed (go twice as fast), it will take twice the distance to stop.
You should choose a speed that lets you stop within the distance that you can see ahead. ✓ CORRECT
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Retarders:
Can cause the driver wheels to skid when they have poor traction. ✓ CORRECT
Cause extra brake wear.
Work when you apply the brake pedal.
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To correct a drive wheel braking skid, you should:
Stop braking, turn quickly, then countersteer. ✓ CORRECT
Increase braking.
Increase braking, turn quickly, and countersteer.
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When exiting or entering on a curved freeway ramp, you should:
Maintain a speed 5-10 mph under the posted speed limit. ✓ CORRECT
Maintain the posted speed limit.
Slow down to at least 50 % of the posted speed limit.
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Which of the following vehicles will have the longest stopping distance?
Empty truck.
Loaded truck.
Bobtail tractor. ✓ CORRECT
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How many red reflective triangles are you required to carry?
2.
3. ✓ CORRECT
4.
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You are required to inspect your truck within how many miles after beginning the trip?
100.
150.
25. ✓ CORRECT
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There are two types of jackknife; they are:
Trailer.
Tractor.
Both A and B. ✓ CORRECT
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The new BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration) for commercial drivers to be considered intoxicated when driving a commercial vehicle is:
0.04. ✓ CORRECT
0.01.
0.10.
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The new BAC (Blood Alcohol Concentration) for commercial drivers to be considered intoxicated when driving a commercial vehicle is:
0.04. ✓ CORRECT
0.01.
0.10.