CDL COMBINATION PRACTICE TEST ALABAMA

11. In combination vehicles with air brakes, the trailer air supply control:
is used to keep the trailer behind the tractor.
is used to control the tractor protection valve.
supplies air to the trailer air tanks.
is a coupling devices used to connect the service and emergency air-lines from the tractor to the trailer.
12. Most hydraulic brake failures occur for one of two reasons, one of which is:
relying too much on the engine braking effect.
loss of hydraulic pressure.
driving in cold weather.
excessive downshifting.
13. You should not use the trailer hand brake to straighten out a jackknifing trailer. Why?
You should use the service break instead.
The brakes on the trailer wheels will not respond.
You should use the emergency break instead.
The brakes on the trailer wheels caused the skid in the first place.
14. The only way to stop a front-wheel skid is to:
let the vehicle slow down.
countersteer.
supply more power to the drive wheels.
All of the above.
15. An Anti-lock Braking System (ABS):
increases your normal braking capability.
keeps your wheels from locking up when you brake hard.
always shortens your stopping distance.
lets you drive faster.
16. Inspecting the fifth-wheel does NOT include:
backing until the fifth-wheel just touches the trailer.
checking that there are no cracks in the frame.
making sure that the fifth wheel is in the proper position for coupling.
checking for missing or damaged parts.
17. Strong winds can make it difficult to stay in your lane especially when driving:
flatbed trailers.
heavier vehicles.
vehicles with ABS.
lighter vehicles.
18. Tar in the road pavement rising to the road surface in very hot weather:
causes the road to become very slippery.
might get in your engine.
does not affect the road surface or driving conditions.
is very sticky and will slow down your vehicle.
19. Do not use the trailer hand valve in driving because:
the brakes can overheat and lose their braking power.
of the danger of making the trailer skid.
the trailer emergency brakes will come on.
All of the above.
20. When you are driving on a slippery road, you should NOT:
use the engine brake or speed retarder.
keep a longer following distance.
adjust turning and braking to road conditions.
take curves at slower speeds.
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