DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA CDL DOUBLES TRIPLES PRACTICE TEST

11. How should you brake if your vehicle loses ABS?
Stay off the Brake
Brake as you always have.
Step on and off the brake pedal several times
Pump the brake repeatedly
12. Which of the following is NOT a reason for hydraulic brake failure?
Brake fade on long hills
Loss of hydraulic pressure
Stab braking
All of the above.
13. Overloading a vehicle with cargo can have negative effects on all of the following except:
Weight limits
Braking
Speed control
Steering
14. When coupling double trailers, you can secure the second trailer by:
chocking the wheels.
using the trailer spring brakes.
setting the trailer emergency brakes.
All of the above.
15. For safety during a trip, you should:
check critical items when you stop.
watch gauges for signs of trouble.
use your senses to check for problems.
All of the above.
16. The center of gravity of a trailer should be:
as high as possible.
as low as possible.
at the front of the trailer.
at the rear of the trailer.
17. If your trucks has a high center of gravity, which of the following is true for curves?
You should travel at the posted speed limit.
Reduce your speed to a crawl.
You should slow down, as your truck can roll over at the posted speed limit for the curve.
None of the above.
18. Cargo should be properly covered:
to protect people from spilled cargo.
to block your view or someone else’s.
to protect the weather from the cargo.
All of the above.
19. No matter how small the cargo is, it should have at least:
4 tie-downs.
2 tie-downs.
6 tie-downs.
1 tie-down.
20. If you hear a loud loud "bang" and the steering feels "heavy", you should:
hold the steering wheel firmly and stay off the brake.
check your rearview mirrors to see if you have a flat tire.
brake hard and pull off the road.
pump the brakes until the vehicle has slowed down.
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