54. According to Driver's Manual, why should you limit the use of your horn?

a. It can startle other drivers.
b. On vehicles with air brakes, it can use air pressure that may be needed to stop.
c. The horn is not a good way to let others know yor are there.
d. You should keep both hands tightly gripping the steering wheel at all times.

55. Which of these statements about accelerating is true?

a. When traction is poor, more power should be applied to the accelerator.
b. Rough acceleration can cause mechanical damage.
c. You should feel a "jerking" motion if you are accelerating your vehicle properly.
d. All of the above are true.

56. If a straight vehicle (no trailer or articulation) goes into a front wheel skid, it will:

a. slide sideways and spin out.
b. slide sideways somewhat, but not spin out.
c. go straight ahead even if the steering wheel is turned.
d. go straight ahead but will turn if you turn the steering wheel.

57. Which of these statements about certain types of cargo is true?

a. Unstable loads such as hanging meat or livestock can require extra caution on curves.
b. Oversize loads can be hauled without special permits during times when the roads are not busy.
c. Loads that consist of liquids in bulk do not cause handling problems because they are usually very heavy.
d. When liquids are hauled, the tank should always be loaded totally full.

58. You are driving a heavy vehicle. You must exit a highway using an offramp that curves downhill. You should:

a. slow do to a safe speed before the curve.
b. slow to the posted speed limit for the offramp.
c. come to a full stop at the top of the ramp.
d. wait until you are in the curve before downshifting.

59. Which of these is a proper use of vehicle lights?

a. Turning on your headlights during the day when visibility is reduced due to rain or snow.
b. Flashing your brake lights to warn someone behind you of a hazard that will require slowing down.
c. Flashing your brake lights to warn someone behind you that you are going to stop on the road.
d. All of the above.

60. A key principle to remember about loading cargo is to keep the load:

a. to the front.
b. to the rear.
c. as high as possible.
d. balanced in the cargo area.

Answers: (54)a   (55)b   (56)c   (57)a   (58)a   (59)d   (60)d