CONNECTICUT CDL COMBINATION PRACTICE TEST

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