CONNECTICUT CDL COMBINATION PRACTICE TEST
11.
Most heavy trucks with manual transmissions require ____ to change gears.
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single clutching
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triple clutching
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double clutching
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None of the above.
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12.
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:
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ease into the other lane slowly so the other car can get out of the way.
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assume the car left the roadway and change lanes as normal.
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wait until you are sure the car isn't in your blind spot.
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None of the above.
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13.
Anti-lock brakes:
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keep your brakes from locking up when you brake hard.
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help you stop faster.
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reduce the perception distance.
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increase your stopping distance.
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14.
Whenever you back up with a trailer, position your vehicle so you can back in a straight line. If you must back on a curved path, back toward:
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the driver's side.
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the right side.
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Neither side (do not back).
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Either side.
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15.
To prevent a rollover, you should keep the cargo as close to the ground as possible and:
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go slowly around turns.
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make sure that the release arm is in the engaged position.
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keep an eye on your tires.
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keep the vents clear so they work correctly.
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16.
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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distribute the cargo so the majority of the weight is on the steering axle.
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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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17.
What happens when the center of gravity of a truck moves higher up from the road?
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The vehicle is more stable while turning.
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It becomes much easier to downshift at the right rpm.
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It is easier it is to turn around corners.
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The truck becomes easier to turn over.
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18.
When should you use the hand valve to park a combination vehicle?
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Never.
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When parking downhill.
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Always.
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To park at loading docks.
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19.
What is the proper following distance for a 40 foot truck traveling at 35 mph?
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5 seconds
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10 seconds
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12 seconds
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4 seconds
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20.
If you have a manual transmission, when stopping don't _______ until the engine rpm is down close to idle.
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shift to second gear
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push the clutch in
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apply the brakes
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place the transmission in park
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