AL CDL COMBINATION TEST - PRACTICE TEST

11. When more cargo is piled up in a truck, the truck becomes easier to turn over. Fully loaded rigs are _________ to roll over in a crash than empty rigs.
three times more likely
five times more likely
ten times more likely
less likely
12. If your vehicle is equipped with air brakes, loss of air pressure in the emergency line will cause:
the vehicle to slide back and forth.
the trailer emergency brakes to come on.
the trailer supply valve to open.
the springs to put on the brakes.
13. Poor weight balance:
improves handling.
increases fuel efficiency.
makes it easier to turn.
can make vehicle handling more difficult.
14. The two most important things that a driver can do to prevent a rollover when driving a combination vehicle are:
Driving slowly around turns and keeping the cargo as close to the ground as possible
Keeping cargo near the ground and driving slowly on the highway
Keeping cargo near the center of the vehicle and driving slowly on turns
Keeping cargo near center of vehicle and driving slowly on the highway
15. Empty trucks:
require the same stopping distance than full trucks.
require a shorter stopping distance than full trucks.
require a greater stopping distance than full trucks.
None of the above.
16. Weight that is loaded so there is a high center of gravity:
makes a vehicle easier to handle.
causes greater chance of rollover.
reduces the chance that the load will shift to the side or fall off.
All of the above.
17. If your brakes get wet, it can cause them:
to apply unevenly.
to be weak.
to grab.
All of the above.
18. Rollovers happen when drivers:
turn too slowly.
brake too hard.
turn too fast.
stop too often.
19. If your truck has automatic transmission, you should downshift:
when going down grades.
whenever road conditions allow.
after entering a curve.
when you need to accelerate.
20. When transporting cargo, drivers must inspect the securement of the cargo every:
30 miles
50 miles
150 miles
300 miles
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