AR CDL DOUBLES TRIPLES PRACTICE TEST

11. Combination vehicles usually require _________ single commercial vehicles.
the same level of skill as
more driving skill than
less driving skill than
None of the above.
12. You should do an after-trip inspection:
after each trip.
after each stop.
at least once a week.
once a month.
13. Combination vehicles usually:
require more driving skill than single CMVs.
are easier to drive than single than single CMVs.
are shorter than single than single CMVs.
All of the above.
14. The tractor protection valve:
supplies air to the trailer air tanks.
keeps air in the tractor brake system should the trailer break away or develop a bad leak.
works the trailer brakes.
controls the emergency brakes on combination vehicles.
15. When coupling double trailers, if the second trailer does not have spring brakes, to set the trailer emergency brakes you should:
1. Connect the emergency line 2. Drive the tractor close to the trailer 3. Disconnect the emergency line 4. Charge the trailer air tank.
1. Connect the emergency line 2. Charge the trailer air tank. 3. Drive the tractor close to the trailer 4. Disconnect the emergency line.
1. Drive the tractor close to the trailer 2. Connect the emergency line 3. Charge the trailer air tank 4. Disconnect the emergency line.
1. Disconnect the emergency line 2. Drive the tractor close to the trailer 3. Charge the trailer air tank 4. Connect the emergency line.
16. If a load is placed on one side of the trailer:
your brakes won't work.
the steering axle weight will be too light to steer safely.
a rollover is more likely.
making turns may be easier.
17. Which of the following is not a type of retarder?
Electric
Exhaust
Hydraulic
Pressure
18. What is Gross Vehicle Weight?
The total weight of a combination of vehicles excluding the load
The total weight of a single vehicle, including its load
The total weight of the cargo
The total weight of a single vehicle, excluding its load
19. If you are feeling sleepy, you should:
slow down and drive on the shoulder of the road.
pull off the road and rest or take a nap.
increase your speed to get to the destination quicker.
None of the above.
20. Truck tractors with air brakes built after March 1, 1997, are required to be equipped with:
anti-lock brakes.
a rear backup camera.
GPS
hydraulic brakes.
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