NY CDL
Most important reason for vehicle inspection - ANS-safety
What things to check during a trip - ANS-instruments, air pressure gauge, temp gauge,
pressure gauge, ammeter/voltmeter, mirrors, tires, cargo/ cargo covers, lights.
Name some key steering system parts - ANS-steering wheel, tie rod, steering shaft, hydraulic
fluid reservoir, gear box, pitman arm, drag link, steering knuckle, spindle, steering arm, power
steering cylinder
Name some suspension system defects - ANS-spring hangers that allow movement of axle
from proper position, cracked or broken spring hangers, missing or broken leaves in any leaf
spring, leaking shock absorbers, air suspension systems that are damaged and or leaking, any
parts of the suspension or frame that is cracked or broden
What 3 kinds of emergency equipment should you have - ANS-fire extinguisher, 3 reflective
triangles, spare fuses
What is the minimum tread depth for tires - ANS-4/32-inch front 2/32-inch rear
Things to check on front of vehicle during walk around inspection - ANS-front axle, steering
system, windshield, lights and reflectors
What should wheel bearing seals be checked for - ANS-not leaking
How do you test hydraulic brakes for leaking - ANS-pump the break peddle 3 times and them
hold, the peddle should not move
Why put the starter switch key in you pocket during pre-trip inspection - ANS-For your safety
Why should you back toward the driver side - ANS-you can see better
If stopped on a hill, how can you start without rolling back - ANS-partly engage the clutch
before you take your foot off the brake, put on the parking break whenever necessary to keep
from rolling back
When backing, why is it important to use a helper - ANS-because there are blind spots you
can't see
What's the most important hand signal that you and the helper should agree on - ANS-stop
, What are 2 special conditions where you should downshift - ANS-before starting down a hill,
before entering a curve
When should you down shift and automatic transmission - ANS-when going down grades
Retarders keep you from skidding road is slippery - ANS-False
What are the 2 ways to know when to shift - ANS-RPM's or speed
How far ahead does the manual say you should look - ANS-12 to 15 seconds
What are 2 main things to look for ahead - ANS-look for vehicles coming onto the highway, into
your lane or turning. watch for brake lights from slowing vehicles
What's your most important way to see the sides and rear of your vehicle - ANS-mirrors
What does "communicating" mean in safe driving - ANS-signaling your intentions
Where should your reflectors be placed when stopped on a divided highway - ANS-10 feet 100
feet and 200 feet toward the approaching traffic
What 3 things add up to total stopping distance - ANS-perception distance, reaction distance,
braking distance
If you go twice as fast, will your stopping distance increase by 2 or 4 times - ANS-4
Empty trucks have the best braking - ANS-false
What is hydroplaning - ANS-tires water skiing on the road
What is black ice - ANS-a thin layer of ice that you can see the road through
How do you find out how many seconds of following distance space you have - ANS-1 second
for every 10 feet of vehicle length under 40 mph, over 40 mph add a second per 10 feet
If you are driving a 30 foot vehicle at 55 mph how many seconds of following distance should
you have - ANS-5
You should decrease you following distance if someone is following you too closely -
ANS-False
If you swing wide to the left before turning right, another driver may try to pass you on the right -
ANS-True
Most important reason for vehicle inspection - ANS-safety
What things to check during a trip - ANS-instruments, air pressure gauge, temp gauge,
pressure gauge, ammeter/voltmeter, mirrors, tires, cargo/ cargo covers, lights.
Name some key steering system parts - ANS-steering wheel, tie rod, steering shaft, hydraulic
fluid reservoir, gear box, pitman arm, drag link, steering knuckle, spindle, steering arm, power
steering cylinder
Name some suspension system defects - ANS-spring hangers that allow movement of axle
from proper position, cracked or broken spring hangers, missing or broken leaves in any leaf
spring, leaking shock absorbers, air suspension systems that are damaged and or leaking, any
parts of the suspension or frame that is cracked or broden
What 3 kinds of emergency equipment should you have - ANS-fire extinguisher, 3 reflective
triangles, spare fuses
What is the minimum tread depth for tires - ANS-4/32-inch front 2/32-inch rear
Things to check on front of vehicle during walk around inspection - ANS-front axle, steering
system, windshield, lights and reflectors
What should wheel bearing seals be checked for - ANS-not leaking
How do you test hydraulic brakes for leaking - ANS-pump the break peddle 3 times and them
hold, the peddle should not move
Why put the starter switch key in you pocket during pre-trip inspection - ANS-For your safety
Why should you back toward the driver side - ANS-you can see better
If stopped on a hill, how can you start without rolling back - ANS-partly engage the clutch
before you take your foot off the brake, put on the parking break whenever necessary to keep
from rolling back
When backing, why is it important to use a helper - ANS-because there are blind spots you
can't see
What's the most important hand signal that you and the helper should agree on - ANS-stop
, What are 2 special conditions where you should downshift - ANS-before starting down a hill,
before entering a curve
When should you down shift and automatic transmission - ANS-when going down grades
Retarders keep you from skidding road is slippery - ANS-False
What are the 2 ways to know when to shift - ANS-RPM's or speed
How far ahead does the manual say you should look - ANS-12 to 15 seconds
What are 2 main things to look for ahead - ANS-look for vehicles coming onto the highway, into
your lane or turning. watch for brake lights from slowing vehicles
What's your most important way to see the sides and rear of your vehicle - ANS-mirrors
What does "communicating" mean in safe driving - ANS-signaling your intentions
Where should your reflectors be placed when stopped on a divided highway - ANS-10 feet 100
feet and 200 feet toward the approaching traffic
What 3 things add up to total stopping distance - ANS-perception distance, reaction distance,
braking distance
If you go twice as fast, will your stopping distance increase by 2 or 4 times - ANS-4
Empty trucks have the best braking - ANS-false
What is hydroplaning - ANS-tires water skiing on the road
What is black ice - ANS-a thin layer of ice that you can see the road through
How do you find out how many seconds of following distance space you have - ANS-1 second
for every 10 feet of vehicle length under 40 mph, over 40 mph add a second per 10 feet
If you are driving a 30 foot vehicle at 55 mph how many seconds of following distance should
you have - ANS-5
You should decrease you following distance if someone is following you too closely -
ANS-False
If you swing wide to the left before turning right, another driver may try to pass you on the right -
ANS-True
