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To prevent shifting of a load, there should be a minimum of one tie-down for every ️ 10 feet of cargo.
When driving a 40-foot vehicle at ️ 35 mph on a dry road with good visibility, you should maintain a
following distance that equals at least ️...
To prevent shifting of a load, there should be a minimum of one tie-down for every ✔️ 10 feet of cargo.
When driving a 40-foot vehicle at ✔️ 35 mph on a dry road with good visibility, you should maintain a
following distance that equals at least ✔️ 4 seconds ahead of your vehicle for safety.
It is true that a few beers can have the same impact on driving as a few shots of whiskey or several
glasses of wine. ✔️
If ice accumulates on your wipers and they can no longer clean the windshield, you should ✔️ stop
safely and resolve the issue.
Winds can pose significant issues for trucks, especially when they exit tunnels. ✔️
Counter-steering involves ✔️ turning the wheel back in the opposite direction after maneuvering to
evade a traffic emergency.
To maintain alertness while driving, it is advisable to ✔️ take short breaks before drowsiness sets in.
You can operate a vehicle carrying hazardous materials without a Hazardous Materials Endorsement on
your Commercial Driver's License when ✔️ the vehicle does not require placards.
Cargo inspections are essential and should be incorporated into your ✔️ pre-trip inspection, then
checked again within the first ✔️ 50 miles, after driving for ✔️ 3 hours or 150 miles, and after any
breaks taken during the trip.
Retarders can cause ✔️ drive wheels to skid if they are not on a road with appropriate traction.
,When driving a new truck equipped with a manual transmission, you will likely need to use ✔️ a lower
gear to navigate a long, steep downhill grade.
A true statement about speed management is that you should select a speed that allows you to ✔️
stop within the distance that is visible ahead.
On a steep downhill grade, the best way to use your brakes is through ✔️ snubbing.
It is correct that you can rely on the tachometer to determine when to shift gears. ✔️
When using turn signals, it is important to ✔️ signal early when making a turn.
State regulations dictate the legal weight limits concerning cargo loading. ✔️
If your vehicle catches fire while you are driving, your first action should be to ✔️ pull over to an open
area.
During a pre-trip inspection of your tires, ensure that ✔️ tires of differing sizes are not used on the
same vehicle.
If you see a marking on a vehicle ahead that displays a red triangle with an orange center, it is an
indication that it may be a ✔️ slow-moving vehicle.
An en route inspection should include checking for ✔️ both tire and brake overheating as well as cargo
security.
If you are driving in the right lane of a four-lane undivided road and encounter a stopped car in your
lane after cresting a hill, and you lack space to stop, the best action is to ✔️ steer to the right.
Testing the service brakes should occur when the vehicle is moving at approximately ✔️ 5 mph.
, A component that is not involved in the pre-trip inspection of the engine compartment is ✔️ valve
clearance.
Cargo covers serve to ✔️ protect against spilled cargo and may be a legal requirement in some states.
High beams should be ✔️ utilized when it is deemed safe.
The key thing to remember about emergency braking is that ✔️ you cannot control the vehicle if it's
skidding.
When parking along a level, straight, two-lane road, reflective triangles should be placed ✔️ one within
10 feet of the rear of the vehicle, one approximately 100 feet to the rear, and one about 100 feet in
front of the vehicle.
If the road becomes extremely slippery due to glare ice, the best course of action is to ✔️ stop driving
as soon as it is safe to do so.
When evaluating the condition of your tires in hot weather, it is advisable to ✔️ inspect them every
two hours or every 100 miles.
In a traffic emergency where a collision may occur, remember that you can often ✔️ turn away from
the obstacle faster than you can stop.
Should you encounter hydroplaning, ✔️ release the accelerator.
If your wheels begin to spin as you apply power from a stop, you should ✔️ remove your foot from the
accelerator.
Stab braking involves ✔️ letting go of the brakes only after the wheels have locked up.
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