AK CDL COMBINATION TEST - PRACTICE TEST

11. Which of the following statements about off-tracking is true?
Longer vehicles off-track less.
When a vehicle goes around a corner, the rear wheels follow the same path as the front wheels.
If there is more than one trailer, the rear wheels of the last trailer will off-track the most.
12. Most hydraulic brake failures occur for one of two reasons, one of which is:
relying too much on the engine braking effect.
excessive downshifting.
loss of hydraulic pressure.
13. A vehicle inspection should be done in the same order each time:
so you are less likely to forget something.
because the report must be written in that order.
because it is required by law.
14. Off-tracking is:
when a vehicle towing a trailer skids, and the trailer pushes the towing vehicle from behind until it spins the vehicle around.
when the tires lose their contact with the road and have little or no traction.
when a vehicle makes a turn and the rear wheels of the trailer end up driving in a different path than the tractor and the front wheels of the trailer.
15. A bridge formula permits less maximum axle weight for axles that:
have a high center of gravity
are closer together
are further apart than normal
16. When driving on slippery roads, you should NOT:
try to anticipate stops early.
go slowly.
use the engine brake.
17. Blocking _______________ to keep it from sliding.
is used only in the back of a piece of cargo
is used in the front, back, and/or sides of a piece of cargo
goes from the upper part of the cargo to the floor
18. By pushing the trailer air supply control knob in, you:
supply the trailer with air.
shut the air off and put on the trailer emergency brakes.
supply the tires with air.
19. As you approach off ramps and on ramps, remember:
to always brake and turn at the same time.
that the posted speed limit may not be safe for larger vehicles.
that downgrades make it easier to reduce speed.
20. In your mirror, you see a car approaching from the rear. The next time you check your mirror, you don't see the car. If you wish to change lanes, you should:
assume the car left the roadway and change lanes as normal.
ease into the other lane slowly so the other car can get out of the way.
wait until you are sure the car isn't in your blind spot.
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