Pre-Trip Inspection Study Guide - Trucking Truth
Now walk around the entire truck and trailer and point out the lights. Give the function of the light and the location. You should then ask your examiner to help you check your five functions. …
Speed Control And Stopping Distance | High Road Online CDL …
Total stopping distance: The total minimum distance your vehicle has traveled, in ideal conditions; with everything considered, including perception distance, reaction distance and braking …
Automobile, Light Truck, and Van Securement - Trucking Truth
The requirements in this section apply to the transportation of automobiles, light trucks, and vans that individually weigh 4500 kg (10,000 lb.) or less. Note: Vehicles that are heavier than 4500 …
An In-depth Look Inside My LW Truck (a Must See!) - Trucking Truth
2014年3月8日 · LW is an abbreviation for Light-Weight. Meaning a truck that is lighter in weight compared to the usual truck that's on the road. Now let me also say, when I say a "fullsize" …
Step 5: Perform Walk-Around Inspection (continued) - Trucking …
Turn off lights not needed for driving. Check for all required papers, trip manifests, permits, etc. Secure all loose articles in cab. (They might interfere with operation of the controls or hit you in …
Discover What You Need to Know about DEF - Trucking Truth
Generally speaking, when the DEF tank level drops below 10 percent an amber warning lamp will come on, at 5 percent this lamp starts flashing and below 2.5 percent a solid amber warning …
The Effect Of Vehicle Weight On Stopping Distance - Page 1 ...
2021年4月28日 · Here is the exact quote from the CDL manual: The Effect of Vehicle Weight on Stopping Distance. The heavier the vehicle, the more work the brakes must do to stop it and …
Learn About Dual Air Brake Systems for Truck Drivers - Trucking …
5.2 – Dual Air Brake System. Most heavy-duty vehicles use dual air brake systems for safety. A dual air brake system has two separate air brake systems, which use a single set of brake …
Section 3: Transporting Cargo Safely - Trucking Truth
3.2 Weight and Balance. You are responsible for not being overloaded. Following are definitions of weights: Gross vehicle weight (GVW) - Total weight of a single vehicle plus its load. Gross …
Managing Space In Turns And Traffic | High Road Online CDL …
Keep the rear of your vehicle close to the curb. This will stop other drivers from passing you on the right. Do not turn wide to the left as you start the turn, as shown in Figure 2-13 below. A …