Author Archives: BIGrigdave
Truck Fires
Knowing hoe to properly handle truck fires is a very important part of trucking jobs. Handling fires properly can protect you and the motoring public. If your vehicle catches fire while you are driving, you should: Park in an open … Continue reading
Truck Drivers Properly Looking Ahead
So when your out on the road the process you follow to look ahead can help keep you and the public safe. Properly looking ahead can be an important key to safe truck driving safe. When looking ahead of your … Continue reading
Help With Brakes
If the low air pressure warning comes on: A. Stop and safely park your vehicle as soon as possible. B. Keep an eye on the gadges in case the tractor heats up. C. Check your brakes when you get to … Continue reading
Proper Steering & Tie Down Usage
What is the proper way to hold a steering wheel? With both hands close together, near the top of the wheel. With both hands close together, near the bottom of the wheel. With both hands placed on opposite sides of … Continue reading
Proper High Beam Usage
High beams should be: Used when it is safe and legal to do so. Turned on when an oncoming driver does not dim his or her lights. Dimmed at the time that you get within 100 feet of another vehicle. … Continue reading
Alchohol Related CDL Test Questions
Here are a couple of test questions related to alcohol. A lot of students should really take a look at these CDL Test questions. Alcohol and commercial driving doesn’t mix. Have a look. Which of these statements about drinking alcohol … Continue reading
CDL Retarders
Retarders: A. Cause extra brake wear. B. Allow you to disconnect the steering axle brakes. C. Can cause the drive wheels to skid when they have poor traction. D. Work only with vehicles that have manual transmissions. Answer: Can cause … Continue reading
Stab Breaking Help
Stab braking: A. Should never be used. B. Involves releasing the brakes only after the wheels lock up. C. Involves steady pressure on the brake pedal without locking the wheels. D. Skids are never possible while performing this maneuver. Answer: … Continue reading