ALABAMA CDL COMBINATION PRACTICE TEST

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