ELDT

Question 1

If you have to drive off the road in an emergency, you should:

Accepted Answer

All of the above.

Answer

If at all possible, keep one pair of wheels on the pavement.

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As soon as your car has stopped, try to remain on the shoulder.

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Do not apply the brakes until you have reduced your speed.

Question 2

Air brakes operate when the brake pedal is pushed:

Accepted Answer

after a little interval.

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solely when ABS is functioning.

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following roughly fifteen seconds

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right away.

Question 3

It is customary to indicate your intention to turn at least ____ before making a lane change.

Accepted Answer

100 feet

Answer

250 feet

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75 feet

Answer

50 feet

Question 4

How do you move forward on a hill without rolling back?

Accepted Answer

Before releasing the right foot from the brake, partially engage the clutch; use the parking brake if needed.

Answer

Before you have enough engine power to prevent rolling back, release the parking brake.

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Even if you have to roll back a little, put your foot down on the throttle pedal.

Answer

None of the above

Question 5

In the event that the air brake system's safety relief valve opens:

Accepted Answer

There's a problem.

Answer

The valve is working well.

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This will give the brakes greater force.

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this will supply more power to the drive wheels.

Question 6

When you stop midway on your journey to rest, make sure to check:

Accepted Answer

tires, brakes, lights and cargo securement devices.

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indicators of potential problems.

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heater, defroster and windshield wiper blades.

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exhaust pipes missing.

Question 7

It is necessary to fully empty the air tanks in order to remove:

Accepted Answer

water and oil.

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air.

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the radiator cap.

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carbon monoxide.

Question 8

Holding on to the emergency brakes requires:

Accepted Answer

mechanical force.

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dynamic pressure.

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hydraulic pressure.

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air pressure.

Question 9

There are no spring brakes on older trailers. Should the air supply disappear:

Accepted Answer

The emergency brakes will not be functioning.

Answer

It will stop the trailer normally.

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The ABS won't function correctly.

Answer

All of the above.

Question 10

The fastest way to know that your trailer is beginning to skid is:

Accepted Answer

by hearing squeaking noises from the wheels.

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by examining your rearview mirror.

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by releasing the brakes.

Answer

by checking the jackknife sensor.