ALABAMA CDL COMBINATION PRACTICE TEST
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The tire load rating is stated:
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on each axle.
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inside the suspension system.
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on the dashboard.
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on the side of each tire.
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12.
A steering wheel should have no more than _____ of play. If there is more play than this, it may be hard to steer.
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10 degrees
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It doesn't matter.
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15 degrees
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30 degrees
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13.
If you begin to feel drowsy while driving, you should:
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get some coffee.
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open your window.
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get an energy drink.
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pull off the road and get some rest.
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14.
When driving a 50 foot combination vehicle at 50 mph in ideal conditions, you should keep at least ____ seconds of space in front of you.
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10
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6
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5
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4
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15.
When driving in very hot weather, the heat will increase the chances of:
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tire failure.
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loss of hydraulic pressure.
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ABS malfunction.
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suspension system defects.
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16.
After a tire has been changed, you should:
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decrease tire pressure.
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stop a short while later and check that the nuts are tight.
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deflate the tire to 15 psi.
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wait at least 30 minutes before driving.
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17.
What is countersteering?
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Turning the steering wheel quickly the other way after steering in an emergency situation.
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Driving too fast for conditions.
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Staying off the brake while steering to the right to avoid an accident.
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Locking your wheels while turning in an emergency situation.
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18.
What is the proper following distance for a 40 foot truck traveling at 35 mph?
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12 seconds
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10 seconds
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4 seconds
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5 seconds
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19.
When driving a combination vehicle, which of the following 2 things will help you prevent a rollover?
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Keeping the cargo near the ground and driving slowly around turns.
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Keeping cargo near the center of the vehicle and driving slowly on turns.
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Keeping cargo near the center of the vehicle and driving slowly on the highway.
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Keeping cargo near the ground and driving slowly on the highway.
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20.
At passive railroad crossings, even if there are active railroad signals that indicate the tracks are clear, you must _________ to be sure it is safe to proceed.
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go, look and put the transmission in neutral
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stop, look, and listen
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listen, look and stop
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go, stop and listen
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