Basic ELDT

Question 1

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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Windshield wiper fluid

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Fresh oil

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Grease

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Coolant

Question 2

You should refrain from blowing your horn:

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alert other drivers that they made a mistake

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to make yourself known to a different motorist.

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to notify a different motorist of a possible issue.

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in case a pedestrian missed you and needs to be warned.

Question 3

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

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Starting a discussion with a passenger

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Yawning repeatedly

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Having difficulty keeping head up

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Having trouble recalling the previous few miles traveled

Question 4

Engine belt looseness will:

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improperly turning the fan and/or water pump, which will cause an overheating incident.

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should not be tightened.

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improve fuel efficiency.

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will make it easier to stop quickly.

Question 5

The majority of large cars need ________ shift gears.

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double clutching

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single clutching

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triple shifting

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double shifting

Question 6

ABS intends to:

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not alter your usual breaking capability.

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increase your average speed.

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not provide you more control over the vehicle when applying the brakes.

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reduce the distance you stop at.

Question 7

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

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if there is an escape ramp, utilize it.

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stop the engine as soon as possible.

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Apply the parking brake.

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triple-press the brake pedal.

Question 8

The speed restriction as posted:

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ought never to be exceeded.

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ought to be surpassed solely in order to pass other cars.

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may only be surpassed when traveling through rural regions.

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is merely a recommendation.

Question 9

On a steep descent, applying brakes is:

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an addition to the engine's braking power.

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far more effective than the engine braking effect.

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the main braking factor.

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hazardous and is to be stayed away from at all costs.

Question 10

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

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Allowing air to enter via the doors could cause the fire to flare up.

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It is not recommended to adjust the trailer's temperature in any way.

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Many fires cause less damage when there is air.

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The door's fire extinguisher should be used.