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Question #856 (1 of 10)

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A bulkhead is used:

  • to reinforce blocking.
  • to protect the cab in the event cargo should shift forward.
  • to unitize articles and is tensioned and clamped or crimped back upon itself. (same as "Strapping")
  • to prevent forward movement of cargo.
  • Bulkhead:

    A vertical barrier across a vehicle to prevent forward movement of cargo.

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    Question #826 (2 of 10)

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    .5g is equal to what?

    • 100% of cargo weight.
    • 5% of cargo weight.
    • 5,000 lbs.
    • 50% of cargo weight.
  • g:

    The acceleration due to gravity, 9.823 m/sec2 (32.2 ft/sec2). For cargo securement purposes it is expressed as a percentage of cargo weight, i.e. .5g is 50% of force of gravity or 50% of cargo weight.

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    Question #796 (3 of 10)

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    Aggregate Working Load Limit is defined as:

    • The maximum weight of a load of rocks that a securement device can withstand.
    • The summation of the working load limits or restraining capacity of all devices used to secure an article on a vehicle.
    • The maximum load that may be applied to a component of a cargo securement system during normal service, usually assigned by the manufacturer of the component.
    • A combination of securing devices which form an assembly that attaches cargo to, or restrains cargo on, a vehicle or trailer, and is attached to anchor point(s).

    Aggregate Working Load Limit:

    The summation of the working load limits or restraining capacity of all devices used to secure an article on a vehicle.

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    Question #535 (4 of 10)

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    If you must stop behind another vehicle during the driving exam, how far away should you stop?

    • Stop at least 10 ft behind the vehicle ahead of you
    • Stop at least the length of your vehicle behind the person in front of you
    • Stop where you can see the rear tires of the vehicle ahead of you
    • Stop at least 50 ft behind the vehicle in front of you
    When stopping behind another vehicle, stop where you can see the rear tires of the vehicle ahead of you (safe gap).
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    Question #416 (5 of 10)

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    With hazardous materials, what does the transport index tell you, and what is the maximum allowable transport index of all packages in a single vehicle?

    • It tells you the placarding needed during transportation and must not exceed 100
    • It tells you the degree of control needed during transportation and must not exceed 50
    • It tells you the weight of all Class 1 explosives on a vehicle and must not exceed 30
    • It tells you the category of each corrosive liquid on a truck during transportation and must not exceed 350
    The transport index tells the degree of control needed during transportation. The total transport index of all packages in a single vehicle must not exceed 50.
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    Question #432 (6 of 10)

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    The power unit of placarded vehicles must have a fire extinguisher with a UL rating of 10:

    • 5 B:C or more
    • 10 A:C or more
    • 10 B:C or more
    • 10 A:B or more

    The power unit of placarded vehicles must have a fire extinguisher with a UL rating of 10 B:C or more.

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    Question #722 (7 of 10)

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    All of the following are requirements for transporting coils with eyes crosswise except:

    • Prevent the coil from rolling
    • Attach one tiedown rearward
    • These are all requirements
    • Attach one tiedown forward
    There are three requirements for coils transported with eyes crosswise:

    Prevent the coil from rolling

    Attach one tiedown forward.

    Attach one tiedown rearward.

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    Question #413 (8 of 10)

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    Which of the following is true when loading hazardous materials?

    • All these are true
    • Many products become more hazardous when exposed to heat. Load hazardous materials away from heat sources.
    • Containers of hazardous materials must be braced to prevent movement of the packages during transportation.
    • Watch for signs of leaking or damaged containers: LEAKS SPELL TROUBLE! Do not transport leaking packages. Depending on the material, you, your truck, and others could be in danger. It is illegal to move a vehicle with leaking hazardous materials
    • Before loading or unloading, set the parking brake. Make sure the vehicle will not move.
    • Many products become more hazardous when exposed to heat. Load hazardous materials away from heat sources.
    • Watch for signs of leaking or damaged containers: LEAKS SPELL TROUBLE! Do not transport leaking packages. Depending on the material, you, your truck, and others could be in danger. It is illegal to move a vehicle with leaking hazardous materials.
    • Containers of hazardous materials must be braced to prevent movement of the packages during transportation.
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    Question #593 (9 of 10)

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    What is the 34-hour reset rule?

    • You can exceed your 14-hour clock only after taking 34 consecutive hours off duty
    • It allows you to restart your 60 or 70-hour clock calculations after having at least 34 consecutive hours off duty
    • You can drive up to 11 hours for one day only after taking 34 consecutive hours off duty
    • You do not need to take a 30 minute break after 8 hours of driving if you took a 34-hour reset the previous day
    The regulations allow you to restart your 60 or 70-hour clock calculations after having at least 34 consecutive hours off duty. In other words, after you have taken at least 34 consecutive hours off duty, you have the full 60 or 70 hours available again. You would then begin counting hours on the day of the restart and not go back the full 7 or 8 days.
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    Question #592 (10 of 10)

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    You operate on the 70-hour/8 day logbook schedule and you've used up all of your 70 hours. Which of the following can you legally do without any of your 70 hours available?

    • Take an online safety course for your company
    • Do a pre-trip inspection on the vehicle
    • Wait on-duty for the mechanics to service the vehicle
    • You can do all these
    Once you reach the 70-hour limit, you will not be able to drive again until you have dropped below 70 hours of accumulated on duty time for the previous 8-consecutive-day period. You may do other work, but you cannot do any more driving until you drop below the limit.
    You can still work after you've exhausted your 70 hours, but you can not drive.
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