DC CDL DOUBLES TRIPLES TEST - PRACTICE TEST

11. Engine oil pressure should come up to normal within _________ after the engine is started.
two minutes
seconds
ten minutes
five minutes
12. You must have at least 4/32 inch tread depth in every major groove on front tires and at least ___ inch on other tires.
4/32
1/32
2/32
3/32
13. Which of these is more likely to rollover due to the "crack-the-whip" effect?
The front trailer of 65 ft. conventional doubles
The last trailer of triples
5-axle tractor semitrailers
The last trailer of doubles
14. During a walk around inspection of a combination vehicle, drivers should check that:
the locking jaws are around the shank.
the glide plate is securely mounted to the trailer frame.
all locking pins are present and locked in place.
All of the above.
15. If you must make an emergency stop, you should:
apply the brakes as hard as you can to lock them.
use the hand brake before the brake pedal.
brake in a way that will keep your vehicle in a straight line.
None of the above.
16. Which of the following is a common cause of truck fires?
Short circuits due to loose connections.
Under-inflated tires and duals that touch.
loose fuel connections.
All of the above.
17. Tire load is defined as:
the minimum safe weight a tire can carry at a specified pressure.
the minimum tire pressure.
the weight transmitted to the ground by 1 tire.
the maximum safe weight a tire can carry at a specified pressure.
18. Pre-trip inspections are:
recommended.
required by law
required only for trips of more than 50 miles.
required only for trips of more than 100 miles.
19. Which of the following statements about retarders is NOT correct?
Retarders reduce reduce brake wear.
Retarders help you avoid skids.
You should turn the retarder off whenever the road is wet, icy, or snow covered.
Retarders help slow a vehicle, reducing the need for using brakes.
20. On any upgrade, gravity:
doesn't affect your speed.
doubles your speed.
speed you up.
slows you down.
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