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Questions Bank section: Safety

1084. Which additional system, absent in other types of vehicles, is found in tractors?

  • A hydraulic system for lifting and operating attachments.
  • A standard electro-hydraulic steering system.
  • An Air brake system with a condensed air system.
  • A hydrostatic differential-lock system.
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1085. What is the purpose of the level (balanced) movement of the tractor’s front axle?

  • To improve the tractor’s stability while driving on a surface that is not level.
  • To improve the tractor’s stability while driving at an extreme side slope.
  • To improve the tractor’s stability while driving on fast roadways and paths.
  • To improve driving comfort on roadways and leveled paths.
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1086. How is a driver of a tractor equipped with a shuvelloader required to conduct while parking?

  • The loader’s position is not important.
  • Leave the loader at the height of the steering wheel in order to balance the tractor.
  • Lower the loader to the ground.
  • Leave the loader elevated to avoid bumping with it.
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1087. What determines the maximum weight that can be lifted by the tractor’s hydraulic lift arms?

  • The hydraulic oil type and the lifted device.
  • The maximum air pressure approved by the manufacturer of the tractor’s rear tires.
  • The manufacturer’s table, which indicates weight restrictions according to the distance of its center of gravity from the tractor.
  • The mechanical condition of the tractor’s engine, pump and hydraulic system.
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1088. What would happen if the weight exerted on the tractor’s rear hydraulic arms is too high or far away from the tractor?

  • The front wheels would lift in the air.
  • The pressure and load would cause the tractor’s rear wheels to explode.
  • The heavy load would damage the hydraulic system.
  • The tractor chassis might be seriously damaged.
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1090. How should you do in the event that the tractor rolls over?

  • Jump off the tractor as quickly as possible when it starts to roll-over.
  • Call for help and try to stabilize the tractor during roll-over.
  • Hit the brakes and try to reduce the roll-over impact.
  • Hold the steering wheel tightly and stay as close as possible to it.
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1091. Why are tractor wheels being filled with water?

  • To improve driving quality and comfort on dirt roads.
  • To prevent tire overheating during particularly hard works.
  • To increase its weight and thus improve the wheels’ traction on the road.
  • It is a convenient way to carry water for different purposes while working.
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1092. For what reason are weights installed on the tractor’s front?

  • To improve the front wheels’ surface grip.
  • To reduce some of the stress on the tractor’s rear axle while lifting loads.
  • To improve driving quality and comfort on dirt roads.
  • To prevent the tractor’s rear part from jumping while driving at high speed.
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1093. For what reason are weights installed on the tractor’s front?

  • To prevent the front part from jumping during high-speed off-road driving.
  • To reduce some of the stress on the tractor’s rear axle while lifting loads.
  • To improve driving quality and comfort on dirt roads.
  • To prevent its front part from elevating while lifting loads from its rear side.
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1094. What is the function of the tractor’s differential lock?

  • To assist when one of the tractor’s wheels sinks or skids.
  • To assist in maintaining driving direction while driving on a straight road.
  • To prevent the tractor from slipping in sharp turns.
  • To assist during emergency braking.
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