In order for time to be considered off duty for the logbook:

• You must not be driving, but you can do other job-related tasks
• You must be driving or performing some duty related to work
• You must not be performing any job duties even though you are on-call for your employer, ready to work
• You must be relieved of all responsibility for performing work and be free to pursue activities of your own choosing.

A waterproof sheet used to cover cargo is a:

• Dunnage bag.
• Void filler.
• Tarp.
• Edge protector.

During the pre-trip inspection test you must:

• Show that the vehicle is safe to drive
• Explain to the examiner what you are checking and why
• All these are correct
• Walk around the vehicle and point to or touch each item

More than half of truck driver deaths in crashes are the result of:

• Truck jackknifes
• Truck collisions
• Truck rollovers
• A truck running into the back of another truck

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:

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

Pedestrians and bicyclists can be a hazard for commercial drivers. What are some clues you should look out for when pedestrians and bicyclists are nearby?

• All of these are legitimate clues to look for
• On rainy days, pedestrians may not see you because of hats or umbrellas
• Walkers, joggers and bicyclists may be on the road with their back to the traffic, so they cannot see you
• They may be wearing portable stereos with headsets, so they cannot hear you

You wake up and start fueling at 5:00 am. You do a pre-trip inspection while you're getting fuel. You find a problem you can quickly fix yourself and it takes until 6:00 am to fix it. You begin driving at 6:00 am. According to the 14-hour rule, you must complete your driving by what time?

• 7:00 pm
• 7:00 am
• 8:00 pm
• 6:00 pm

Special situations require more than regular mirror checks. These include:

• Lane changes
• Turns
• Merges
• All choices are examples of special situations requiring more frequent mirror checks

What may happen if you try to downshift after your speed has already built up while going down a mountain?

• The clutch will not operate properly at higher RPMs so you won't be able to get the truck out of gear to downshift.
• You will more easily be able to shift into a lower gear, increasing the engine braking force.
• The engine will rev higher and may go above the governed limit, which is fine as long as you're in the higher gear range. Over-revving the engine may cause damage in the low gear range, but not in the high range.
• You may not be able to shift into a lower gear. You may not even be able to get back into any gear, and all engine braking effect will be lost.

Why do hazardous materials regulations exist?

• Ensure Safe Drivers and Equipment
• Communicate the Risk
• Contain the Material
• All these are true

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