Take Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT)

QUESTION 1 / 25

As part of a pre-trip inspection, the driver should approach a car and check below for everything listed below, with the exception of:

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AWindshield wiper fluid✓BFresh oil✓CGrease✓DCoolant✓

QUESTION 2 / 25

You should refrain from blowing your horn:

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Ato make yourself known to a different motorist.✓Bto notify a different motorist of a possible issue.✓Calert other drivers that they made a mistake✓Din case a pedestrian missed you and needs to be warned.✓

QUESTION 3 / 25

Which of the following DOES NOT indicate that you are tired?

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AStarting a discussion with a passenger✓BYawning repeatedly✓CHaving difficulty keeping head up✓DHaving trouble recalling the previous few miles traveled✓

QUESTION 4 / 25

Engine belt looseness will:

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Ashould not be tightened.✓Bimprove fuel efficiency.✓Cimproperly turning the fan and/or water pump, which will cause an overheating incident.✓Dwill make it easier to stop quickly.✓

QUESTION 5 / 25

The majority of large cars need ________ shift gears.

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Adouble clutching✓Bsingle clutching✓Ctriple shifting✓Ddouble shifting✓

QUESTION 6 / 25

ABS intends to:

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Aincrease your average speed.✓Bnot provide you more control over the vehicle when applying the brakes.✓Creduce the distance you stop at.✓Dnot alter your usual breaking capability.✓

QUESTION 7 / 25

When brakes fail during a lengthy descent, you ought to:

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Aif there is an escape ramp, utilize it.✓Bstop the engine as soon as possible.✓CApply the parking brake.✓Dtriple-press the brake pedal.✓

QUESTION 8 / 25

The speed restriction as posted:

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Aought never to be exceeded.✓Bought to be surpassed solely in order to pass other cars.✓Cmay only be surpassed when traveling through rural regions.✓Dis merely a recommendation.✓

QUESTION 9 / 25

On a steep descent, applying brakes is:

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Afar more effective than the engine braking effect.✓Bthe main braking factor.✓Can addition to the engine's braking power.✓Dhazardous and is to be stayed away from at all costs.✓

QUESTION 10 / 25

If the trailer doors are heated when you find a fire, you should not open them for the following reasons:

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AIt is not recommended to adjust the trailer's temperature in any way.✓BMany fires cause less damage when there is air.✓CAllowing air to enter via the doors could cause the fire to flare up.✓DThe door's fire extinguisher should be used.✓

QUESTION 11 / 25

What makes hydroplaning most likely to happen:

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Aafter more than an hour of continuous rain.✓Bat speeds below 30 mph.✓Cshortly as the rain begins.✓Djust as the rain begins to fall.✓

QUESTION 12 / 25

If you have to drive off the road in an emergency, you should:

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AIf at all possible, keep one pair of wheels on the pavement.✓BAs soon as your car has stopped, try to remain on the shoulder.✓CDo not apply the brakes until you have reduced your speed.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 13 / 25

Air brakes operate when the brake pedal is pushed:

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Asolely when ABS is functioning.✓Bfollowing roughly fifteen seconds✓Cright away.✓Dafter a little interval.✓

QUESTION 14 / 25

It is customary to indicate your intention to turn at least ____ before making a lane change.

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A250 feet✓B75 feet✓C100 feet✓D50 feet✓

QUESTION 15 / 25

How do you move forward on a hill without rolling back?

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ABefore releasing the right foot from the brake, partially engage the clutch; use the parking brake if needed.✓BBefore you have enough engine power to prevent rolling back, release the parking brake.✓CEven if you have to roll back a little, put your foot down on the throttle pedal.✓DNone of the above✓

QUESTION 16 / 25

In the event that the air brake system's safety relief valve opens:

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AThe valve is working well.✓BThis will give the brakes greater force.✓CThere's a problem.✓Dthis will supply more power to the drive wheels.✓

QUESTION 17 / 25

When you stop midway on your journey to rest, make sure to check:

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Aindicators of potential problems.✓Bheater, defroster and windshield wiper blades.✓Ctires, brakes, lights and cargo securement devices.✓Dexhaust pipes missing.✓

QUESTION 18 / 25

It is necessary to fully empty the air tanks in order to remove:

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Aair.✓Bthe radiator cap.✓Ccarbon monoxide.✓Dwater and oil.✓

QUESTION 19 / 25

Holding on to the emergency brakes requires:

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Adynamic pressure.✓Bhydraulic pressure.✓Cair pressure.✓Dmechanical force.✓

QUESTION 20 / 25

There are no spring brakes on older trailers. Should the air supply disappear:

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AThe emergency brakes will not be functioning.✓BIt will stop the trailer normally.✓CThe ABS won't function correctly.✓DAll of the above.✓

QUESTION 21 / 25

The fastest way to know that your trailer is beginning to skid is:

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Aby examining your rearview mirror.✓Bby releasing the brakes.✓Cby checking the jackknife sensor.✓Dby hearing squeaking noises from the wheels.✓

QUESTION 22 / 25

Out of the following, which is NOT a hazard?

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AA cardboard box on the road✓BWork zones✓CAn escape ramp✓DA freeway/highway exits that go downhill✓

QUESTION 23 / 25

When backing a tractor-trailer, which mirrors should you use primarily to guide the trailer?

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AOnly the left mirror✓BBoth side mirrors alternately✓COnly the right mirror✓DThe center rearview mirror✓

QUESTION 24 / 25

What does the acronym G.O.A.L. stand for in commercial vehicle backing?

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AGet Out And Look✓BGo Only After Leaving✓CGuide On All Lanes✓DGet Out And Listen✓

QUESTION 25 / 25

When is it best to position your vehicle for a dock backing maneuver?

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AAs close to the dock as possible before starting✓BAt a 45-degree angle to the dock with adequate pull-up room✓CDirectly in front of the dock space✓DAt a 90-degree angle on the opposite side of the lot✓