FL CDL DOUBLES TRIPLES TEST - PRACTICE TEST
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The posted speed for a curve that may be safe for a straight truck:
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is likely to be safe for a double or triple.
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is never safe for a double or triple.
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could be too fast for a double or triple.
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can be ignored when driving a double or triple.
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12.
Before connecting the converter dolly to the rear trailer, make sure that:
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the kingpin rests on the fifth-wheel.
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the trailer height is slightly lower than the center of the fifth-wheel.
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the locking jaws rest on the kingpin.
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the shut-off valves at the rear of the first trailer are open.
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13.
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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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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ease into the other lane slowly so the other car can get out of the way.
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None of the above.
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14.
Many large vehicles have convex (curved, "spot, "fisheye") mirrors. Convex mirrors:
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misrepresent reality by showing a larger area than flat mirrors.
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make things look smaller and farther away than they really are.
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are illegal in most states.
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None of the above.
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15.
If you are being tailgated, you should:
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turn on your taillights.
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increase your speed very gradually.
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make quick changes.
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open up room in front of you.
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16.
When backing a trailer, you should turn the steering wheel to the right to make the trailer go left (or vice versa). Once the trailer starts to turn, you should:
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keep backing up.
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turn the wheel the other way to follow the trailer.
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turn the wheel more in the direction you want to go.
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None of the above.
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17.
It is safer to drive over (rather than to avoid) which of the following?
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Plastic containers
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Paper and cloth sacks
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Cardboard boxes
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None of the above.
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18.
When driving in extremely hot weather, if the air pressure in the tires is too high, you should:
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continue driving.
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call your supervisor.
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let air out of the tires to decrease pressure.
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stop and remain stopped until the tires cool off.
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19.
You are driving a vehicle with air brakes when the low air pressure warning light and buzzer come on. You should:
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slow down and test your brakes.
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pull off the road and stop immediately.
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apply the brakes as hard as you can.
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activate your hazard lights and drive to the nearest place where you can stop.
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20.
Longer combination vehicles have the tendency to swing wide on turns. This is called:
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hydroplaning.
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rollover.
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jackknifing.
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off-tracking.
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