5-53.
What person is responsible for
the safe loading, securing, and
operation of a tractor-trailer?
1.
The load master
2.
The shot gun rider
3.
The operator
4.
The yard boss
5-54.
What type of trailer is fully
enclosed with permanent sides
and top?
1.
Van
2.
Stake
3.
Low bed
4.
Tilt bed
5-55.
What person is responsible for
the stake trailer side stakes when
they are removed, broken, or lost?
1.
The yard boss
2.
The operator
3.
The attachment custodian
4.
The dispatcher
5-56.
When placing heavy loads on a tilt-
bed trailer, you should place the
loads beyond the deck hinge.
1.
True
2.
False
5-57.
What term is often used to identify
the detachable gooseneck trailer?
1.
Lowboy
2.
Tilt top
3.
Drop neck
4.
Flatbed
5-58.
When parked, all 2-ton and above
vehicles must be equipped with a
set of what type of safety devices?
2.
1.
Safety cones
Wheel chocks
3.
Reflective triangles
4.
Warning lights
5-59.
When a light bulb does not work
during a prestart inspection, you
should contact what person to
obtain tools and a spare bulb?
1.
The dispatcher
2.
The collateral equipage
custodian
3.
The yard boss
4.
The toolroom mechanic
5-60.
Which of the following is NOT a
safety item that should be in the
cab of the truck?
1.
Three red reflective triangles
2.
Fire extinguisher
3.
CB radio
4.
Accident reporting package
5–61.
To perform a hydraulic brake system
brake test, you should pump the
brakes three times, then apply firm
pressure to the pedal for what
minimum period of time?
1.
5–seconds
2.
10-seconds
3.
15-seconds
4.
20-seconds
Learning Objective:
Recognize
the principles, components, and
functions of air brakes.
5-62.
The air brake system is composed
of which of the following combined
braking systems?
1.
Normal, abnormal, and severe
2.
S–cam, wedge, and disc
3.
Service, parking, and emergency
4.
External, internal, and disc
5–63.
What type of brake system applies
and releases the brakes when the
brakes are used under normal
conditions?
1.
External
2.
Service
3.
Parking
4.
Emergency
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