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TN CDL General Knowledge Test Tiedowns and Cargo Requirements - Tiedowns required for a 20-foot load: ️2 tiedowns. - Tiedowns per length of cargo: ️1 tiedown per 10 feet. - Minimum tiedowns required per load: ️2 tiedowns regardless of load length. Braking and Vehicle Control -...

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TN CDL General Knowledge Test

Tiedowns and Cargo Requirements

- Tiedowns required for a 20-foot load:

✔️2 tiedowns.



- Tiedowns per length of cargo:

✔️1 tiedown per 10 feet.



- Minimum tiedowns required per load:

✔️2 tiedowns regardless of load length.



Braking and Vehicle Control

- Wet brakes effect:

✔️May apply unevenly, work weakly, or grab.



- Heating up brakes:

✔️Maintain light pressure on brakes to dry them out.



- Turn off retarders:

✔️In poor weather conditions.



- Purpose of retarders:

✔️Reduce the need for braking.



Safety Definitions and Systems

- Definition of a hazard:

✔️Any road user or condition that presents a possible danger.

, - Parts of the steering system:

✔️Tie rod, gear box, steering shaft.



- Suspension system part:

✔️Leaf spring.



Tire and Braking System Regulations

- Minimum tire tread depth for all tires except front:

✔️2/32 inch.



- Antilock braking system (ABS):

✔️Prevents wheels from locking when braking hard.



- B:C fire extinguisher usage:

✔️Not for burning materials like wood or paper.



Driving Techniques

- Starting down a steep downgrade:

✔️Shift into low gear and use engine braking.



- Total stopping distance calculation:

✔️Perception distance + Reaction distance + Braking distance.



- Starting movement without rolling backward:

✔️Use parking brake, engage the clutch, apply hand valve.



- Doubling speed effect on stopping distance:

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