Which of the following are best practices for backing a trailer?

• Back with the driver's side mirror pointing toward the parking spot you're aiming for and keep it there until you're fully backed in
• Try to position your vehicle so you can along a gentle curve. If you must back on a curved path, back to the passenger's side so you can see.
• Primarily use the passenger's side mirror so you know what's on that side of the vehicle. Back in a curve toward the passenger's side whenever possible
• Try to position your vehicle so you can back in a straight line. If you must back on a curved path, back to the driver's side so you can see.

Many large vehicles have curved (convex, “fisheye,” “spot,” “bugeye”) mirrors that show a wider area than flat mirrors. This is often helpful, but be aware that:

• These mirrors are useless during a turn
• Everything seems larger and closer than it really is
• Objects will be skewed toward the outside edges of the mirror
• Everything seems smaller and farther away than it is

If convicted of any traffic violations (except parking) you must inform your employer:

• You do not have to inform your employer
• Within 30 days
• Only if you feel it's a serious offense
• Within 60 days

If you must stop on or near a one-way or divided highway, you should place warning devices in what locations?

• 100 feet toward approaching traffic and 500 feet toward oncoming traffic
• 100 feet, 200 feet, and 1000 feet toward the approaching traffic.
• 10 feet, 100 feet, and 200 feet toward the approaching traffic.
• 10 feet and 100 feet toward the approaching traffic and one in the middle of the closest lane

What is the minimum weight of a load of metal coils that requires specific securement practices?

• 2,268 lbs
• 50,000 lbs
• It depends on the size of the coils.
• 5,000 lbs

How do you control airflow in the service line to the trailer?

• The foot brake or trailer hand brake
• The red eight-sided knob
• The round yellow knob
• It's automatic and not in control of the driver

When unloading students on a school bus route, which of the following is NOT the correct procedure?

• Tell students to exit the bus and walk at least 10 feet away from the side of the bus to a position where you can plainly see all students.
• Count the number of students while unloading to confirm the location of all students before pulling away from the stop.
• Have the children lined up at the front of the bus, but behind the white line as you approach the stop
• Have the students remain seated until told to exit.

You're loaded heavy with 1/2 tank of fuel onboard. Using the following numbers, where should you move the 5th wheel to get it setup properly?

• Move the 5th wheel back 1 hole
• Move the 5th wheel forward 2 holes
• Move the 5th wheel back 2 holes
• Move the 5th wheel forward 1 hole

An anchor point is defined as:

• A structure, device, or another substantial article placed against an article to prevent it from tipping that may also prevent it from shifting.
• A tapered or wedge-shaped piece used to secure round articles against rolling.
• A vertical barrier across a vehicle to prevent forward movement of cargo.
• Part of the structure, fitting, or attachment on a vehicle or cargo to which a tiedown is attached.

Which of the following are not a primary factor affecting weight distribution across the axles?

• All of these factors affect the weight distribution across the axles
• The position of the tractor's 5th wheel
• The position of the trailer's tandems
• The amount of fuel onboard and the placement of the fuel tanks

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