SOCE PRACTICE EXAM TEST BANK JUST RELEASED THIS YEAR WITH COMPLETE 680 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT SOLUTIONS

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SOCE PRACTICE EXAM TEST BANK JUST
RELEASED THIS YEAR WITH COMPLETE 680
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT SOLUTIONS

QUESTION: Proper _______ensures tires are inflated at or above the manufacturer's
recommended level. - ANSWER✔✔PSI (pressure per square inch)


QUESTION: The recommended PSI can

be found on the _____. - ANSWER✔✔doorjamb



QUESTION: Embedded_____ can deflate or blow out a tire. - ANSWER✔✔foreign objects


QUESTION: Cuts in a tire can also cause a____ and should be observed and ad-

dressed. - ANSWER✔✔blowout



QUESTION: If the front tire fails, the vehicle may ____ - ANSWER✔✔lose traction.


QUESTION: If the rear tire fails, the vehicle may also lose traction and pull in an ___________
direction. - ANSWER✔✔unpredictable direction.


QUESTION: Vehicles with out-of-state registrations are required by law to be registered within --
- --- of the owner either becoming employed, placing children in public school, or establishing
residency. - ANSWER✔✔10 days


QUESTION: During an inspection, you will check

for? - ANSWER✔✔proper fluid levels, hoses, electrical wiring, belts, and tires.

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QUESTION: Tires should be checked for uneven wear

that may result from improper - ANSWER✔✔balance or alignment, over inflation, or under
inflation.




QUESTION: The fluid levels you should check include: - ANSWER✔✔- engine oil
- transmission fluid
- brake fluid
- power steering fluid
- coolant reservoir
- windshield washer fluid


QUESTION: __,__,__ are essential for the safe operation of the vehicle and should be inspected
each ___before operating the vehicle. - ANSWER✔✔Hoses, wires, and belts/day



QUESTION: Belts should be checked for___,__,__,__. - ANSWER✔✔fraying, cuts, cracks, and
gouges



QUESTION: Check wires for__,__,__,__ and exposure. - ANSWER✔✔fraying, corrosion, cracked
or missing insulation,



QUESTION: Check ___ for dry rot, cracks, holes, bulges, and leaks. - ANSWER✔✔hoses


QUESTION: Long and protruding equipment (long guns, long-handled tools, and equipment)
must be stored across the width of the rear cargo area . - ANSWER✔✔(side to side, not front to
back).

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QUESTION: The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration handbook Countermeasures That
Work lists the following tips you should follow to prevent accidents: - ANSWER✔✔Assume other
drivers will make errors.
Adjust speed, position, direction, and attention to be able to maneuver safely if a hazard
develops.
Scan frequently to the side and rear for passing or approaching vehicles.
Scan thoroughly before changing speed or direction.


QUESTION: Vision supplies about____ incoming data to a driver and

helps with detecting and avoiding hazards. - ANSWER✔✔90% to 95%



QUESTION: sharpness of vision - ANSWER✔✔acuity


QUESTION: ability to judge distance and perceive space to determine how far away an

object is - ANSWER✔✔depth perception


QUESTION: Ability to see above, below, and to the sides (a person who is in a stationary
vehicle and who has good peripheral vision can see about 180o from side to side) -
ANSWER✔✔peripheral vision



QUESTION: color vision - ANSWER✔✔ability to distinguish colors



QUESTION: night vision - ANSWER✔✔ability to see clearly in darkness



QUESTION: What are factors that affect Night Vision? - ANSWER✔✔Environmental and physical
conditions, alertness, and aging

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QUESTION: Be aware that a fire can start if the vehicle is left running while parked over a ____
area for an extended period of time. This is usually caused by the extreme heat from a____. -
ANSWER✔✔catalytic converter/Grassy


QUESTION: Identify temporary factors that may

impact observation - ANSWER✔✔These include stress, emotions, fatigue, and frequent shift
changes.


QUESTION: Identify medical conditions that may

impact observation skills - ANSWER✔✔high blood pressure, diabetes, heart
conditions, or epilepsy


QUESTION: When you cannot avoid striking or driving over an obstacle, try to strike it at a
slight________. - ANSWER✔✔angle with free rolling tires.



QUESTION: Some frequently occurring crashes include the following: - ANSWER✔✔sideswipes
right-angle collisions at intersections
collisions with fixed objects
accidents caused by improper backing
head-on collisions
rear-end collisions


QUESTION: If an oncoming vehicle forces you off the road, you can potentially reduce the
chances of injury by attempting to select what to hit (items listed from least to most
dangerous): - ANSWER✔✔soft objects (bushes, small trees, or fences)
objects moving in the same direction (including another vehicle)
a fixed object (tree, sign, or parked car)


QUESTION: Events and situations that call for the _________ include