CA CDL COMBINATION PRACTICE TEST

11. Most hydraulic brake failures occur for one of two reasons, one of which is:
loss of hydraulic pressure.
excessive downshifting.
relying too much on the engine braking effect.
12. To prevent rollover, you should:
keep the cargo as close to the ground as possible.
go slowly around turns.
All of the above.
13. If a drawbridge does not have a signal light or traffic control attendant, you should:
stop and look to make sure the draw is completely closed before crossing.
drive through the drawbridge with caution.
stop at least 5 feet before the draw of the bridge.
14. During a walk around inspection of a combination vehicle, drivers should check that:
all locking pins are present and locked in place.
the glide plate is securely mounted to the trailer frame.
All of the above.
15. When should you use the hand valve to park a combination vehicle?
Never.
When parking downhill.
To park at loading docks.
16. Which of these is more likely to rollover due to the "crack-the-whip" effect?
The last trailer of doubles
The front trailer of 65 ft. conventional doubles
The last trailer of triples
17. Which of the following may have reduced the clearances since the heights were posted at bridges and overpasses?
Rain
The weight of a cargo
Repaving of the road
18. Do not use the trailer hand valve in driving because:
the trailer emergency brakes will come on.
of the danger of making the trailer skid.
All of the above.
19. The use of brakes on a steep downgrade is:
much more effective than the engine braking effect.
the main braking factor.
a supplement to the braking effect of the engine.
20. Which of the following is NOT TRUE? When you drive a tractor-trailer combination with ABS, you should:
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.
brake the same way, regardless of whether you have ABS on the tractor, the trailer, or both.
drive slower to keep your vehicle in a straight line.
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