Cargo inspections: Should be performed as part of your pre-tip inspection, again within the first 50 miles of your trip, then again after you have driven 3 hours or 150 miles, and after every break you take during driving.

The bad and serious news: if you accumulate two or more DWIs within 3 years, then the consequences that follow are irreversible. This is to say that, a second or a third DWI conviction may disqualify you from ever being eligible for a CDL – it does not matter the type of vehicle used when the incident occurred.

Applying for a CDL after a DWI Conviction To obtain a Commercial Driver’s License in Texas, you must have a good driving history. A DWI on your record can prevent you from obtaining a CDL, even if you are able to pass all the skills and knowledge tests.

If stopped on a hill, how can you start moving without rolling back? Don’t roll back when when you start. You may hit someone behind you, partly engage the clutch before you take your right foot of the brake. Put on the parking brake whenever necessary to keep from rolling back.

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What four basic types of cargo need special attention? oversized loads- over-length, over-width, and/or overweight loads require special (CalTrans in California) transit permits.

In general, the main materials that dry bulk trailers are transporting are food products, chemical products, and building materials.

Put the heaviest parts of the cargo under the lightest parts. Poor weight balance can make vehicle handling unsafe. Too much weight on the steering axle can cause hard steering.

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Use a minimum of 4 tie-downs if your cargo: The FMCSA recommends that you add one tie-down for every additional 10 feet of length. If extra footage does not add up to 10 additional feet, a supplemental tie-down is still needed.

Name two situations where legal maximum weights may not be safe. During bad weather or in mountains, it may not be safe to operate at legal maximum weights.

Avoid fueling your bus with riders on board unless absolutely necessary. Never refuel in a closed building with riders on board. The rear door of a transit bus has to be open to put on the parking brake.

Buses must never carry: Division 2.3 poison gas, liquid Class 6 poison, tear gas, irritating material. More than 100 pounds of solid Class 6 poisons. Explosives in the space occupied by people, except small arms ammunition.

You must stop at least 50 feet from the draw bridge (unless it is controlled by a traffic signal or traffic control attendant).

Compressed air usually has some water and some compressor oil in it, which is bad for the air brake system. For example, the water can freeze in cold weather and cause brake failure. The water and oil tend to collect in the bottom of the air tank. You must drain the tanks yourself at the end of each day of driving.

Air pressure build-up from 85 psi to 100 psi should take 45 seconds or less. While driving, observe the air pressure gauge during build-up to ensure proper air system operation.

To prevent the build up of oil and water in a vehicle’s air tanks, manually operated air tank drains should be used at the end of each day of driving.