AK CDL COMBINATION PRACTICE TEST
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ABS helps you:
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avoid wheel lock up and maintain control of your vehicle when you brake.
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increase your normal braking capability.
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steer gently and smoothly while you are braking.
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12.
The best way to recognize that your trailer has started to skid is:
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by hearing squeaking noises from the wheels.
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by using retarders.
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by seeing it in your mirrors.
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To prevent rollover, you should:
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keep the cargo as close to the ground as possible.
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go slowly around turns.
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All of the above.
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14.
When inspecting the coupling, make sure ________ between the upper and the lower fifth-wheel.
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there are at least 36 inches
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there is no space
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there is at least 1 foot
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What is countersteering?
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Locking your wheels while turning in an emergency situation.
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Turning the steering wheel quickly the other way after steering in an emergency situation.
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Staying off the brake while steering to the right to avoid an accident.
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16.
A trailer jackknife is more likely to happen when the trailer is:
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loaded to its full capacity.
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empty.
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overloaded.
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Tests have shown that trucks with a high center of gravity are more likely to tip over, therefore you should:
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distribute the cargo as low as possible.
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put the lightest parts of the cargo under the heaviest parts.
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All of the above.
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18.
Which of the following is not a reason for covering cargo?
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To protect people from spilled cargo
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To prevent other drivers from looking at the cargo
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To protect the cargo from weather
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19.
When backing a trailer, turn the wheel right to make the cab go ________ and the trailer go ________.
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left; left
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right; left
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left; right
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20.
Which of the following is NOT TRUE? When you drive a tractor-trailer combination with ABS, you should:
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drive slower to keep your vehicle in a straight line.
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monitor your tractor and trailer as you slow down, and if it is safe to do so, back off the brakes to stay in control.
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brake the same way, regardless of whether you have ABS on the tractor, the trailer, or both.
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