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Question #760 (1 of 10)

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Specific cargo securement rules on automobiles and light trucks apply to vehicles of what weight?

  • 12,000 lbs or less
  • 4,500 lbs or less
  • It depends on what the vehicle is used for.
  • 10,000 lbs or less

What Does This Section Cover?

The requirements in this section apply to the transportation of automobiles, light trucks, and vans that individually weigh 4500 kg (10,000 lb.) or less.

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Question #252 (2 of 10)

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In an air brake system, what is a wig-wag?

  • It's a device that helps keep the gladhands in place when connecting the air lines to the trailer
  • It drops a mechanical arm into your view when the pressure in the system drops below 60 psi.
  • It indicates your brakes linings have worn thin and need replacement
  • It adjusts the brakes on the trailer by sliding the adjustment arm back and forth

Another type of warning is the “wig wag.” This device drops a mechanical arm into your view when the pressure in the system drops below 60 psi. An automatic wig wag will rise out of your view when the pressure in the system goes above 60 psi. The manual reset type must be placed in the “out of view” position manually. It will not stay in place until the pressure in the system is above 60 psi.

You will never see one of these in a modern tractor-trailer, but they may ask about it on the test. I remember our school buses having these when I was a kid (in the 1970's)
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Question #150 (3 of 10)

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What is controlled braking?

  • You apply the brakes as hard as you can until you lock up the wheels. Then release the brakes to allow the tires to roll again. Repeat if necessary.
  • You apply the brakes as hard as you can without locking the wheels
  • Get on the brakes slightly and steer somewhat aggresively at the same time. The combination of steering and braking at the same time gives you more control and stability
  • You stay in control of your braking by remaining gentle and consistent at all times, never pressing hard enough to rock the suspension forward

Controlled Braking. With this method, you apply the brakes as hard as you can without locking the wheels. Keep steering wheel movements very small while doing this. If you need to make a larger steering adjustment or if the wheels lock, release the brakes. Re-apply the brakes as soon as you can.

Turning and braking at the same time in an emergency is extremely difficult and dangerous, especially in a tractor-trailer with a high center of gravity. It's easy to cause a rollover. Be aware of this and try to be as gentle as possible with your steering and braking.
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Question #825 (4 of 10)

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The cargo securement standard applies to commercial vehicles weighing more than:

  • 5,000 lbs
  • 4,500 lbs
  • 10,000 lbs
  • 26,001 lbs

Vehicle Type:

Vehicle Type - for commercial vehicles (trucks, truck tractors, semitrailers, full trailers and tractor-pole trailers) with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 4,500 kgs. / 10,000 lbs.

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Question #503 (5 of 10)

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When doing a pre-trip inspection of the engine compartment, which of the following are you NOT looking for?

  • Look for dripping fluids on the underside of the engine and transmission.
  • Look for puddles on the ground.
  • Inspect hoses for condition and leaks.
  • Make sure the air lines are properly attached to the trailer

Engine Compartment (Engine Off) Leaks/Hoses

  • Look for puddles on the ground.
  • Look for dripping fluids on underside of engine and transmission.
  • Inspect hoses for condition and leaks.
The air lines do not connect to the trailer inside the engine compartment.
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Question #784 (6 of 10)

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An anchor point is defined as:

  • A vertical barrier across the front of the deck of a vehicle to prevent forward movement of cargo.
  • A rail along the side of a vehicle that protects the side of the vehicle from impacts.
  • The load carrying area of a truck, trailer, or intermodal container.
  • Part of the structure, fitting, or attachment on a vehicle or cargo to which a tiedown is attached.

Anchor point:

Part of the structure, fitting, or attachment on a vehicle or cargo to which a tiedown is attached.

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Question #806 (7 of 10)

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A container chassis vehicle is defined as:

  • A reusable, transportable enclosure that is especially designed with integral locking devices that secure it to a container chassis trailer to facilitate the efficient and bulk shipping and transfer of goods by, or between various modes of transport, such as highway, rail, sea, and air.
  • A structure, device, or another substantial article placed against an article to prevent it from tipping that may also prevent it from shifting.
  • A vehicle especially built and fitted with locking devices for the transport of intermodal containers.
  • A specialized container, primarily used to contain and transport materials in the waste, recycling, construction/demolition, and scrap industries, which are used in conjunction with specialized vehicles, in which the container isloaded and unloaded onto a tilt frame body by an articulating hook-arm.

Container Chassis Vehicle:

A vehicle especially built and fitted with locking devices for the transport of intermodal containers.

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Question #70 (8 of 10)

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At dawn, dusk, in rain or snow, you need to make yourself easier to see. What is the best way to do this?

  • Turn on your headlights, not just the identification or clearance lights, and use the low beams
  • Hitting the horn anytime you're near someone will alert them to your presence
  • Do not turn on your headlights, but use the identification lights or clearance lights instead.
  • Use your high beams so the bright light cuts through the darkness or fog

When It Is Hard to See. At dawn, dusk, in rain or snow, you need to make yourself easier to see. If you are having trouble seeing other vehicles, other drivers will have trouble seeing you. Turn on your lights. Use the headlights, not just the identification or clearance lights. Use the low beams; high beams can bother people in the daytime as well as at night.

In heavy fog or tough conditions, you're often driving considerably under the speed limit. It's common for drivers to run with their four-way flashers on to let people know they're moving slowly.
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Question #766 (9 of 10)

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When securing flattened or crushed cars on a vehicle with containment on 2 sides, how many tiedowns, at minimum, are required?

  • 1
  • 4
  • 3
  • 2
Option 3:

Has containment walls on two sides that:

  • Extend to the full height of the load.
  • Block against cargo movement in the forward and rearward.

Secures each stack of vehicles with a minimum of three tiedowns, each having a minimum WLL of 2,268 kg (5,000 lb.).

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Question #248 (10 of 10)

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Where are brake drums located?

  • On one end of each of the vehicle's trailer axles
  • On each end of the vehicle's axles.
  • On each end of the vehicle's steering axle
  • On one end of each end of the vehicle's drive axles.
Brake drums are located on each end of the vehicle's axles.
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