Chapter 5 Quiz: Yard Maneuvers – OTDS.com | Ontario Truck Driving School

1. Backing a tractor-trailer requires __________.

2. Backing maneuvers should be done with the engine idling and the transmission in the __________ reverse gear.

3. __________ turns with long travel distances makes backing easier.

4. When backing, it helps to keep track of your __________ position.

5. You can __________ a tractor-trailer while backing it.

6. Prior to backing, your should __________ of your vehicle and carefully check the parking space.

7. When you are backing in a straight line, you can normally see __________.

8. Successful backing depends on __________ from the proper position.

9. The right side of your vehicle is considered the __________.

10. The left side of your vehicle is considered the __________.

11. When you are too far to the left while backing __________.

12. Changing the angle of the tractor and trailer from one side to another requires you to __________.

13. The maneuver you use to shift to the right or to the left, while keeping the tractor-trailer angle about the same is called __________.

14. When you are drifting a little too far to the right while backing, to correct the drift you turn the steering wheel __________.

15. A trailer with longer wheelbase turns __________ when backing.

16. When a trailer's pivot point is farther forward (axles are slid forward) you must watch out for __________ of the trailer.

17. Mastering __________ first helps to learn other backing maneuvers.

18. __________ references are very helpful for successfully completing backing maneuvers.

19. If you use an assistant when backing you must __________ what signals the assistant will use.

20. One of the dangers you must be aware of while coupling a tractor to a trailer is the possibility of __________ because parking brakes are not applied.

21. You must inspect _________ on a tractor before coupling to a trailer.

22. When you back the tractor up to the trailer you must __________ before coupling.

23. The best way to couple to a trailer is to be _________ with it.

24. You should stop the tractor __________ in front of the trailer to check height and alignment.

25. Before coupling to a trailer, you must inspect __________.

26. When coupling a tractor to a trailer, the trailer should contact the __________ of the 5th wheel.

27. While coupling a tractor to a trailer, the trailer should be secured with wheel chocks before driving the tractor under the trailer when __________.

28. Some older trailers have airbrake systems that can fail to keep __________ after the airbrake system has lost all its pressure.

29. When coupling a tractor to a trailer, having a __________ between the trailer upper coupler and the 5th wheel plate after coupling indicates that the 5th wheel is not properly engaged.

30. You can test that the 5th wheel is properly engaged by doing a __________.

31. You can verify that the 5th wheel is properly engaged by __________.

32. The __________ can indicate that the 5th wheel is locked.

33. Uncoupling a trailer and dropping it on soft ground can allow the trailer to __________.

34. Adjustments to the trailer suspension system should be made __________ uncoupling.

35. When dropping the trailer, the landing gear should be left in __________ range.

36. The airlines between the tractor and trailer can be removed __________ unlocking the 5th wheel.