4–10.
4-11.
4–12.
4-13.
4-14.
When operating a large vehicle with
a manual transmission, the operator
should choose the right gear before
starting down a hill.
1.
True
2.
False
What is the correct procedure for
braking on long downhill grades?
1.
Ride the brakes and apply heavy
pressure from time to time
2.
Ride the brakes and apply
medium
pressure from time
to time
3.
Apply fairly light pressure
to the brakes to control speed
4.
Use the emergency brake only
What is the purpose of an escape
ramp?
1.
A ramp used to get off an
expressway in a traffic jam
2.
A ramp used to stop runaway
vehicles
3.
A ramp used for emergency
vehicles
4.
A ramp used to escape the
stress of expressway driving
Learning Objective:
Recognize
the principles and techniques used
in vehicle recovery operations.
Which of the following problems can
occur if you use a trial-and-error
method during a vehicle recovery
operation?
1.
The loss of valuable time
2.
Damaged equipment
3.
Injured personnel
4.
All of the above
Which of the following is
function a wrecker cannot
during a vehicle recovery
operation?
1.
Winch
2. Push
3.
Tow
a
provide
4-15.
4–16.
4-17.
4-18.
4-19.
4-20.
Wrapping a tow cable around a
bumper of a mired vehicle will
result with a bent bumper.
1.
True
2.
False
Which of the following components
allows a wrecker to winch a
disabled vehicle under conditions
where the wrecker cannot be
positioned directly behind the
vehicle?
1.
Level winding device
2.
Drum flange
3.
Tagline winder
4.
Floating sheave
What can result if you attach a
winch cable to only one point on
the frame of an overturned truck?
1.
Winch cable can snap
2.
Rigging gear can bend
3.
Frame of truck can bend
4.
Propeller shaft can bend
When towing a vehicle with a
bar, an operator is required
the vehicle being towed.
1.
True
2.
False
tow
in
Learning Objective:
Recognize
the principles of international
signals and road signs.
The international system used for
traffic control devices emphasizes
pictures and symbols.
1.
True
2.
False
What does the color red indicate
on a road sign?
1.
Directional guidance
2.
Motorist service
3.
Stop or a prohibition
4.
Scenic guidance
4.
Lift
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