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18 Wheelers
What are the parts of a tractor trailer driver's equipment and lingo?
Quiz ID:
#17184
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Difficulty:
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Category:
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Created By:
bobbypumpkin
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#1 What is a "Freightshaker"?
A trailer with bad suspension
A truck made by Freightliner
A forklift
A bumpy road
#2 What is the fifth wheel?
Spare tire
Rollers used to move freight
Part where truck and trailer connect
Extra set of wheels to distribute weight
#3 How heavy can a tractor trailer be without needing an overweight permit in the USA?
70,000 pounds
75,000 pounds
80,000 pounds
85,000 pounds
#4 Air brakes can freeze.
True
False
#5 In trucker lingo what is a "cash box"?
A place where expense money is kept.
A toll booth
Where a truckers paycheck is sent.
The wife or husband of a truck driver.
#6 Most truckers put gas in their tanks.
True
False
#7 How much clearance does the standard tractor trailer need to be able to pass under an overpass?
13'
13' 3"
13' 6"
13' 9"
#8 What is the longest a trailer can be without an over length permit on the interstate system?
48'
53'
57'
59'6"
#9 What is a "Jake Brake"?
An engine braking system
An auxiliary brake
A mix of different braking systems
A parking brake
#10 What is a "Chassie"?
The part of the frame that holds the engine
The part of the frame that holds the transmission
The trailer's frame
The frame that the shipping container rides on
The truck's frame
#11 The transmission can be switched between high and low ranges.
True
False
#12 What is the maximum hours a trucker can legally drive before being required to take a ten hour break when driving in the USA?
9
10
11
12
12 1/2
#13 What is a "Pickle Park"?
A convenience store
A service plaza with a restaurant
A BBQ stand
A hot dog stand
A farm stand
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