General knowledge test

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by Chad H, May 19, 2017.

  1. Chad H

    Chad H Light Load Member

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    i almost passed it again .... missed by 1 of the 10 I'm allowed to miss. Questions I never seen in the book like what transmission doesn't add gears.... ended up being automatic transmission. What do you do if u get stuck on railroad tracks.... answer is get outta the truck n away from the tracks?! I don't understand how trailers or semi get stuck on tracks unless it's too low to the ground? Any advice?
     
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  3. SHOJim

    SHOJim Road Train Member

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    Sometimes a " lowboy" trailer will get stuck on tracks that are on a grade. Trucks could stall, drivers get stuck behind other vehicles in traffic and are sitting on the tracks and can't go.
     
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  4. Chad H

    Chad H Light Load Member

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    Ok I can see that but how come they don't back up, If there's no traffic? You just gonna sacrifice ur truck if there's no train?
     
  5. Chad H

    Chad H Light Load Member

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    Also another question, how come you can't downshift going down a hill or curve ? I guess I don't understand yet obviously cause I haven't drove in that situation.
     
  6. UsualSuspect

    UsualSuspect Road Train Member

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    Just think lowest denominator when taking the test, do not read anything into a question, and do not apply common sense or logic.
     
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  7. pattyj

    pattyj Road Train Member

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    One reason why trks get stuck landing gear is too low.What you do if that happens is call 911 immediately and there's a number next to the tracks you call.
     
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  8. G13Tomcat

    G13Tomcat Road Train Member

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    If one 'could' back up, then said subject isn't theoretically "stuck" . . . !
     
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  9. G13Tomcat

    G13Tomcat Road Train Member

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    Shouldn't one notice and remedy that issue during pretrip, if one isn't the actual subject that LEFT the landing gear too low, in the first place?!?
     
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  10. Chad H

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    Ok yeah I can see that. I'm just trying to understand where they are coming from and what you said sounds true as well.
     
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  11. Chad H

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    Now I saw a flatbed get stuck on an entrance to a truck stop/McDonald's. I'll take a picture of the entrance tomorrow and show ya.
     
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